February 2, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E97 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

COMBAT VETERANS MEDICAL Health, Education and Welfare. Anthony seniors. Because Medicare's payment to man- EQUITY ACT Celebrezze worked to build Congressional aged care plans was based on the average support for Medicare and the Civil Rights Act fee for service payment in the county, the HON. TOM BLILEY of 1964, two legislative achievements that re- HMO payments were higher than appropriate. OF VIRGINIA flect the principles of compassion and de- We also know that there are a number of cency. other ways in which we are still overcompen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1965, he was appointed by President sating Medicare managed care plans. A chart Tuesday, February 2, 1999 Johnson to a federal judgeship. Six years later highlighting these current overpayments is at- Mr. BLILEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to re- the Federal Building in Cleveland was re- tached. introduce the Combat Veterans Medical Equity named the Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal So, rather than rewrite historical evidence to Act. This legislation guarantees eligibility for Building. He was in the public eye for five dec- advocate increased funding of the Veterans Administration (VA) hospital care ades, serving Ohio and the nation with honor Medicare+Choice program, I have put together and medical services based on the award of and dignity. President Johnson said of The Medicare+Choice Improvement Act to the Purple Heart Medal. It also sets the enroll- Celebrezze that ``with tolerance and energy make important consumer protection improve- ment priority for combat injured veterans for with single minded purpose, he presided over ments in the Medicare+Choice Program. The medical service at level threeÐthe same level the greatest thrust for the future of American bill would: as former prisoners of war and veterans with education and health that his nation has ever Broaden consumer protections so that bene- service-connected disabilities rated between known.'' ficiaries can leave health plans that have an- 10 and 20 percent. Judge Celebrezze was my role model, a nounced that they are terminating Medicare Most people are unaware that under current man whose love of family and his community participation and join another law, the Purple Heart does not qualify a vet- was never ending. I will never forget his warm Medicare+Choice plan to purchase a Medigap eran for medical care at VA facilities. This bill smile, his friendly greetings, and his sense of policy; would change the law to ensure combat- decency, honesty and fairness. I am proud to Provide new protections for Medicare's dis- wounded veterans receive automatic access have known him, and I think of him often. I, abled and ESRD patients. to treatment at VA facilities. like many other Ohioans, will miss him terribly. Prohibit door-to-door cold-call marketing of We as a nation owe a debt of gratitude to I ask you to join me in honoring the memory Medicare+Choice plans to seniors; all our veterans who have been awarded the of this great man, Anthony J. Celebrezze. He Protect state efforts to provide comprehen- Purple Heart for injuries suffered in service to will be greatly missed. sive prescription drug benefits to their seniors; this country. This bill is long overdue and I am f End Medicare+Choice plans' abilities to ger- proud to sponsor this bill for our Nation's Pur- rymander their Medicare service areas in com- ple Heart recipients. THE MEDICARE+CHOICE parison to their commercial business; This bipartisan legislation has over 100 IMPROVEMENT ACT Require HCFA to calculate the portion of original cosponsors and has been endorsed beneficiaries in a region receiving services by the Military Order of the Purple Heart. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK through VA or DOD; f OF CALIFORNIA Require the NAIC to reconfigure the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Medigap policies so that they better meet the IN MEMORY OF ANTHONY J. needs of today's Medicare beneficiaries. CELEBREZZE Tuesday, February 2, 1999 On the health plan side of the equation, my Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with legislation would take care of one of their most HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH a number of my colleagues to introduce The pressing concerns: it would move the ACR OF OHIO Medicare+Choice Improvement Act. I don't submission date (the date that health plans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES need to tell you that the large number of must submit their pricing and benefit data for Medicare+Choice plan terminations this past the following year to HCFA) from the current Tuesday, February 2, 1999 year was a real shock to many of our Medi- date of May 1 to July 1. This would give Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to care beneficiaries. In a number of commu- health plans two additional months to compile honor the memory of a great servant of the nities, beneficiaries are left with fewer afford- necessary data for the upcoming year. This people of Ohio, Judge Anthony J. Celebrezze. able coverage options in Medicare. might not move the date as far as health plans Celebrezze served Ohioans for over five dec- We should take immediate steps to make would like, but there are serious costs to move ades. His recent death at the age of 88, is a changes to the Medicare+Choice program that the date further in the year. As one example, sorrowful event for myself and many in my will protect beneficiaries when health plans moving the date any later would seriously state. leave the program, and we should make cer- jeopardize the ability of HCFA to prepare the Born in Anzi, Italy, Celebrezze emigrated to tain improvements that will aid health plans' ``Medicare&You'' beneficiary handbook which Cleveland at the age of two. He was one of abilities to project costs and continue as Medi- is mailed to seniors each year. 13 children. Like so many immigrants, An- care providers. I disagree with assertions that On the topic of risk adjustment, I think that thony Celebrezze grew up with modest the only way to do this is to throw more HCFA's proposal to phase-in risk adjustment means, but what he lacked in advantages he money into the Medicare+Choice program and over the next five years is just too long. We more than made up for in effort and ability. He will oppose efforts of that nature. have solid evidence that Medicare managed worked his way through college at John Car- History always has had a way of getting dis- care plans have been enrolling healthier pa- roll University and through law school at Ohio torted and the Medicare+Choice program is a tients and making more money off of them be- Northern. fine example of that happening. Let us re- cause of that fact (again, see the attached In 1950, Anthony was elected to the Ohio member, the Medicare+Choice program was chart). The hospital-based risk adjustment pro- Senate. Three years later he was elected created as part of the Balanced Budget Act. In posed by HCFA is a first step toward fixing mayor of Cleveland. He was the first foreign other words, the purpose of creating the this inequity. It would finally put in place a fi- born mayor of Cleveland. For an unprece- Medicare+Choice program was to save money nancial incentive to enroll less healthy bene- dented five terms Anthony Celebrezze tire- in the Medicare program. ficiaries. We need to be moving forward as lessly served the people in this position. His We have known for years that our payment quickly as possible with this mechanism. I do leadership of the city brought Cleveland na- system for Medicare managed care plans concede that a phase-in approach is appro- tional recognition and respect. In 1962, he overcompensated them for the risk of the pa- priate, but my legislation would have that was appointed by President John F. Kennedy tients they were insuring. Medicare HMOs phase-in occur over three years rather than to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of have historically insured younger, healthier five.

∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. E98 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 2, 1999 We have an opportunity this year to make THE 509TH BOMB WING—SECOND on Court Street. It was from this point that he improvements to the Medicare+Choice pro- TO NONE launched his long career of courage and com- gram that will protect beneficiaries when mitment to his community. health plans make business decisions about HON. IKE SKELTON Because of Marty's hard work and strong whether to continue participating in Medicare. OF MISSOURI devotion, he was promoted to lieutenant in This bill makes those improvements without IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1967 where he was assigned to the Lombard senselessly increasing Medicare expenditures Street Station. Following his duty there, he on a program that already costs more than Tuesday, February 2, 1999 was transferred to headquarters as a veteran traditional Medicare. I look forward to working Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take firefighter. For the past ten years, Marty with my colleagues to make these important, this means to pay tribute to the successful worked as an administrative aide in the fire reasonable, and necessary fixes to the leadership of the 509th Bomb Wing at White- chief's office. Medicare+Choice program. man Air Force Base, MO. This superb military Marty earned a number of awards during unit, located in West-Central Missouri and in the course of his career. He received many ci- CURRENT MEDICARE OVERPAYMENTS TO MANAGED CARE the heart of my Congressional District, is tations and a commendation for his bravery, PLANS home to the B±2 Stealth Bombers. and was also honored as the Fireman of the [Prepared by Rep. Pete Stark staff] The history of Whiteman AFB is rich in tradi- Year in 1993. Most notably, Marty was pre- tion. In 1981, I began my work to make sure sented with the 35-year award from the Con- Source of overpayment Cost to medicare Source of analysis Whiteman AFB would have a future in the rap- necticut State Fireman's Association in 1987. Overpayments due to $800 million in 1997 .. Congressional Budget idly changing military arena, insisting on mod- His awards serve as a testament to his dedi- BBA change that re- $8.7 billion over 5 Office. moved HCFA’s ability years. ernizing what was then becoming a run-down cation to fire fighting and to protecting resi- to recover overpay- $31 billion over 10 missile base. This modernization set the stage dents of New Haven. In addition to his out- ments when health years. care inflation is for 21 B±2 bombers that will eventually be standing record with the Department, Marty lower than expected. based at Whiteman. proudly served his country by joining the Navy Overpayments due to 5–6% overpayment to Physician Payment Re- lack of risk adjust- HMOs per bene- view Commission People living in the proximity of Whiteman during World War II. ment. ficiary who is en- (now MedPAC) 1996 AFB have a great opportunity to observe regu- Marty remains a legend to many, being the rolled. Annual Report. Overpayments due to More than $1 billion HHS Office of Inspector larly what can be described as the premier oldest member of the department in years of inflation of Medi- annually. General July 1998. United States Air Force Base. Attesting to the service, and the last active fireman who fought care’s share of plan administrative costs. top quality of the base's 509th Bomb Wing the most devastating fire the City had ever wit- Overpayments due to 7% annual overpay- HHS Office of Inspector was a recent mission in which three B±2s nessed. The incident occurred when the fac- inclusion of fraud, ment. General Sept. 11, waste and abuse Annual savings with a 1998. were deployed to Guam for a month of train- tory on Franklin Street caught fire. Tragically, dollars from FFS corrected 1997 base ing exercises with 250 troops and other Air 15 people lost their lives. payments. Managed year would be:. care plans should $5 billion in 2002 ... Force bombers. The returning B±2s were met I am very pleased to join Marty's colleagues better ‘‘manage’’ $10 billion in 2007 at Whiteman by an honor guard and their two and friends, his wife Kathryn, his six children, and therefore avoid such fraud, waste commanders, Lt. General Ronald C. Marcotte, and his grandchildren in congratulating him on and abuse. the commander of the 8th Air Force, and Brig. his retirement. His departure is a great loss to f General Leroy Barnidge, Jr., present com- the Department. His efforts have made this mander of the 509th Wing. City a better and safer place to live. Indeed, INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMS DAY Both commanders praised the success of Marty, has left an indelible mark on the City of the training exercise which combined a global New Haven. I thank you for a lifetime of ex- HON. PHILIP M. CRANE power mission with precision bombing training traordinary services to the public, and I wish OF ILLINOIS on targets in the South Pacific. The praise of you much health and happiness in your retire- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the 509th was given for good reason. Their ment. Tuesday, February 2, 1999 team performed flawlessly and received high f praise on every daily report. Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, The World Cus- Mr. Speaker, the success of the 509th is INTRODUCTION OF THE JOSEPH toms Organization [WCO] designated January due to the high caliber leadership at both the BOYD PRIVATE RELIEF BILL 26 as International Customs Day, a time to 8th Air Force and Whiteman AFB. Lt. General give recognition to customs services around Marcotte and Brig. General Barnidge possess HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ the world for the role they play in generating the expertise and high quality leadership that OF CALIFORNIA revenue and protecting national borders from makes our national defense second to none. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES unauthorized imports. The U.S. Air Force and other branches of mili- Tuesday, February 2, 1999 The U.S. Customs Service represents the tary service merit the support of every Amer- United States in the World Customs Organiza- ican, including all Members of Congress. Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, it is with great tion which, since 1953, has grown into a 142- f sadness that I must introduce a private relief member international organization. The bill for the Boyd family. This legislation will WCO's purpose is to facilitate international HONORING MARTIN L. KING, FIRE- clarify the status of Joseph Samuel Boyd as a trade, promote cooperation between govern- FIGHTER, CITY OF NEW HAVEN public safety officer for purposes of payment ments on customs matters, and standardize of death benefits by the Bureau of Justice As- and simplify customs procedures internation- HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO sistance (BJA). Joseph Boyd, the dedicated ally. It also offers technical assistance in the OF CONNECTICUT and highly decorated Rangemaster for the areas of customs validation, nomenclature, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD), trag- and law enforcement. The organization's ob- ically died on-duty while testing an illegal fire- jective is to obtain the highest possible level of Tuesday, February 2, 1999 arm. uniformity among the customs systems of its Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, I wholeheartedly support awarding the Boyd member countries. The involvement of the November 17, 1998, family and friends will family death benefits under the Public Safety U.S. Customs Service in the WCO reflects the come together to hold a testimonial dinner to Officers' Benefit Program due to the contribu- recognition that our country and its trading honor Martin L. King, who retired from the tions Rangemaster Boyd made to the Santa partners benefit when international trade is fa- New Haven Fire Department after forty-eight Ana Police Department and our community. cilitated by simple, unambiguous customs op- years. It is with great pleasure that I salute Joe Boyd was not only a committed husband erations around the world. Marty King and his notable career of service and father, he was a critical component of the I take this opportunity to offer my congratu- to the New Haven Fire Department. Santa Ana police force. lations to the World Customs Organization on Marty King's career as a firefighter began in In 1995, the Bureau of Justice Assistance its past accomplishments and wish it well in its 1953 when he was transferred from his first awarded SAPD a grant under the Firearms ambitious efforts to further harmonize and sim- public service job with the New Haven Police Trafficking Program. The Santa Ana firearms plify customs regulations. I also congratulate Department. Marty served the police depart- program, along with the Santa Ana Weapons the U.S. Customs Service for its many years ment with distinction for two years, but his Inspection Team (WIT) has developed into of fine work both domestically and internation- heart was with the fire service. In 1954, Marty one of the nation's premiere firearms traffick- ally. was assigned to the old Central Fire Station ing programs as a result of this grant. Joe was CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E99 an integral part of this Weapons Inspection CITY OF SANTA ANA Ana Police Department. We believe that the Team, and as part of his duties, Joe examined POLICE DEPARTMENT, circumstances surrounding his death, which and tested firearms to confirm their nomen- Santa Ana, CA, July 1, 1998. occurred during his active participation in a ASHTON FLEMMINGS, BJA grant enforcement program, merits the clature and help prove the elements of a Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program, Bu- awarding of benefits under the BJA Public crime. reau of Justice Assistance, Washington, DC. Safety Officers’ Benefits Program. As I said Joe Boyd was an indispensable resource to Re: Claim for benefits—Joseph Samuel Boyd, earlier in this letter, even though Joseph the investigators assigned to the Team and he File #98–185 Boyd was not a sworn peace officer, the ex- performed exceptionally in his duties. At the DEAR MR. FLEMMINGS: As you know, in traordinary circumstances surrounding his time of his death, Joe was assisting the January of 1998, the Santa Ana Police De- death are worthy of serious consideration SAPD, in conjunction with the firearms pro- partment suffered a great loss with the acci- under this program. gram, in testing a fully automatic MAC±11 dental on-duty death of Rangemaster Joseph Sincerely, weapon. The faulty construction of this weap- Boyd. The Department hereby respectfully PAUL M. WALTERS, Chief of Police. on led to his untimely death. submits the Report of Public Safety Officer’s As we come upon the one year anniversary Death, and the Boyd Family submits the Claim for Death Benefits. Also attached to of Joe's death, we can recount with pride the IN MEMORIAM OF JOSEPH S. BOYD, SANTA ANA the respective applications, please find all of POLICE DEPARTMENT, 1943–1998 innumerable contributions he made to SAPD the documents you requested in your letter. It is with great regret that I must report and the city of Santa Ana. The unusual cir- Although we acknowledge that Joseph Boyd the death of a beloved friend, father, hus- was not a sworn peace officer at the time of cumstances surrounding his death call for the band, grandfather, brother, co-worker, dedi- his death, we believe there are extenuating Boyd family to be compensated for their tragic cated instructor and ASLET Member. Joe and extraordinary circumstances that will loss. While this legislation may not make the Boyd, the Rangemaster for the Santa Ana prompt the Bureau of Justice Assistance to loss of Joe Boyd any less painful, it will honor (California) Police department was trag- award benefits to the family. Please find his work and legacy as a man dedicated to ically killed on January 28, 1998 while at- below a comprehensive Statement of Cir- tempting to make safe an illegally converted the safety of his community and his fellow offi- cumstances as requested. Should you need machine pistol. During test firing, the weap- cers. Thank you Mr. Speaker, and I would like additional information, please feel free to on had a stoppage, and while attempting to to add the following materials to the RECORD. call me at (714) 245–8003. Thank you for your make the weapon safe, the weapon malfunc- assistance, and we look forward to hearing CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, tioned and unexpectedly fired uncontrollably from you regarding this matter. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, in full-auto. Washington, DC, August 4, 1998. DETAILED STATEMENT OF CIRCUMSTANCES Joseph Samuel Boyd, one of four children, ASHTON FLEMMINGS, In 1995, the United States Bureau of Jus- was born March 26, 1943 in New York City to Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program, Bu- tice Assistance (BJA) awarded the Santa Patrick and Albina Boyd. He graduated from reau of Justice Assistance, Washington, DC. Ana Police Department a grant under the the New York School of Printing in 1961 and Re: Claim for benefits—Joseph Samuel Boyd, Firearms Trafficking Program. The Depart- enlisted that same year in the United States File #98–185 ment’s Weapons Interdiction Team (WIT) Marine Corps. After attending boot camp at DEAR MR. FLEMMINGS: I am writing to you has worked closely in joint operations with Parris Island, South Carolina, Joe served the on behalf of the Santa Ana Police Depart- the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Fire- next ten years primarily in the infantry and ment (SAPD) and the Boyd family. In Janu- arms (BATF), as well as the Federal Bureau included combat duty in Vietnam. ary of 1998, Rangemaster Joseph Samuel of Investigations (FBI), to combat illegal Upon returning to the United States, Joe Boyd died while on-duty. Although Joseph firearms trafficking. The Santa Ana grant was assigned as a Drill Instructor at the Ma- Boyd was not a sworn peace officer at the program has proven to be an unqualified suc- rine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, Cali- time, he contributed his expertise and dedi- cess, and one of the most effective firearms fornia where he was meritoriously promoted cation to the Santa Ana firearms program. I programs in the Nation. Rangemaster Joseph to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant and in 1970 highly advise and fully support awarding Jo- Samuel Boyd, a civilian, was an integral part was awarded a commission as a 2nd Lieuten- seph Boyd’s family benefits, under the Bu- of the WIT Team’s effectiveness, as he exam- ant. While having a very busy schedule and reau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Public Safe- ined and tested the firearms to confirm their family life, Joe was somehow able to also at- ty Officers’ Benefit Program. nomenclature and help prove the elements of tend the 109th session of the FBI National It is my understanding that the Santa Ana the crime. Rangemaster Boyd performed Academy, not to mention both the San Diego Police Department has already submitted these duties above and beyond his customary Community College Police Induction Train- the Report of Public Safety Officer’s Death functions in the Department, and proved to ing Course and the San Diego County Sher- and a Statement of Circumstances, and the be a critical and indispensable resource to iff’s Basic Academy, graduating with 560 Boyd family has submitted a Claim for the investigators assigned to the Weapons hours. Death Benefits. At the time of his death, Jo- Interdiction Team. In 1972, Joe decided on a career change in seph Boyd was assisting the Santa Ana Po- During an undercover operation in Janu- the Marine Corps and entered the field of lice Department, in conjunction with the ary 1998, investigators from the Santa Ana Military Police. He continued his advance- firearms program, in testing a fully auto- Police Department’s WIT team purchased a ment attaining the rank of Major and retir- matic MAC–11 weapon. The poor construc- purportedly fully automatic MAC–11 type of ing from the Marine Corps in 1985 with 24 tion of this weapon led to his untimely weapon with a silencer. The firearm was put years of honorable service to his country. At death. together from a variety of parts that can be the time of Joe’s retirement, he was respon- In 1995, the BJA awarded SAPD a grant ordered through the mail, and was con- sible for base security at the Marine Corps under the Firearms Trafficking Program. sequently poorly constructed. As usual, the Air Station El Toro. The Santa Ana firearms program has devel- investigators requested Joe Boyd’s assist- Some of the awards Joe received during his oped into a national success made possible ance in testing the weapon. During that test, career include the Meritorious Service by a grant offered by the Bureau of Justice one of the investigators reported that the Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Viet- Assistance. Rangemaster Joseph Boyd, a ci- weapon malfunctioned, and Rangemaster namese Cross of Gallantry, Combat Ribbon vilian, was an integral part of SAPD’s Weap- Boyd stepped in to try and resolve the prob- Citation, Presidential Unit Citation and on Inspection Team (WIT). As part of his du- lem. Boyd took control of the weapon and Good Conduct Medal. He also received nu- ties, he examined and tested the firearms to was in the process of trying to fire it, when merous awards for his expertise in weapons confirm their nomenclature and help prove the weapon began firing in fully automatic competition and was a member of the Marine the elements of the crime. Joseph Boyd was mode. As is the tendency for these weapons Corps Pistol Team. an indispensable resource to the investiga- to behave, the muzzle moved upward and one As Joe’s extensive knowledge and interest tors assigned to WIT and performed excep- of the rounds struck Joe Boyd in the neck. of weapons and training grew, he also recog- tionally in his duties. Despite efforts by the investigators to save nized a strong desire to work with law en- Joseph Boyd’s contributions to the Santa his life, Rangemaster Boyd died of his inju- forcement officers on weapons proficiency Ana Police Department and the BJA grant ries at the scene. and officer safety. After his retirement, he enforcement program are innumerable. As you can tell from the attached biog- became a firearms instructor and worked for Therefore, I respectfully request that the raphy, Joseph Samuel Boyd was an extraor- the Orange County Sheriff’s Department at BJA award death benefits to the Boyd fam- dinary individual who not only served his their training academy, the Orange County ily. If you have any further questions regard- Nation with distinction in Vietnam, but also Shooting and Training Center and Orange ing this matter, please do not hesitate to made law enforcement his civilian career. County Marshal’s Department between 1985 contact me or Aylin Kuyumcu of my staff at Joe graduated from the full-time San Diego and 1993. (202) 225–2965. Thank you for your consider- Sheriff’s Basic Academy, and worked for the In 1993, Joe was hired by the Santa Ana Po- ation, and I look forward to your response. Orange County Sheriff and Marshall’s Office lice Department as the Rangemaster. He im- Very truly yours, as a Rangemaster. His contributions to the mediately set out to develop a comprehen- LORETTA SANCHEZ, Orange County Law Enforcement Commu- sive training curriculum in firearm pro- Member of Congress. nity are significant, especially to the Santa ficiency and safety for the department’s 400 E100 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 2, 1999 officers. Joe’s number one goal was to insure Mr. Speaker, I join with SK Design Group's choose as a fundamental right, while oppo- that each and every officer, regardless of po- employees in congratulating the firm's presi- nents of choice worked to put the private deci- sition or rank, was properly equipped and dent, Sassan Mahobian, and its vice presi- sion about abortion into the hands of govern- mentally prepared to confront any situation they might encounter. dent, Katereh Mahobian, for their ten years of ment. The anti-choice Congress has pushed a When involved in training scenarios, he al- successful service in providing civil engineer- wave of legislation requiring women to endure ways stressed officer safety and demanded ing and professional design services to the increasing obstacles in order to exercise a that each and every person practice safe Kansas City community. We wish them many right that should be non-negotiable. Reproduc- weapons handling. To bring as much realism more successful years to come. tive choice continues to be debated on the as possible to the training, he made avail- f floor of the House on a near-daily basis. able to the department a state-of-the-art NARAL has long been a fierce defender system he was responsible for designing. The IN MEMORY OF REVEREND against infringements on the right to choose. training scenarios simulate real life situa- FRANCIS M. BEDNAR tions officers encounter daily and require For thirty years, NARAL has worked to in- them to rapidly evaluate and assess a set of crease Title X funding for federal family plan- circumstances in complex ‘‘shoot/don’t HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH ning programs, promote contraceptive re- shoot’’ situations. Joe believed this type of OF OHIO search and the development of contraceptive decision-making training was essential for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES options for women and men, to protect the every police officer. right of Medicaid-eligible women to make While the new Police Department Adminis- Tuesday, February 2, 1999 tration Building and Jail were being choices about their reproductive health, and to planned, Joe was busy assisting with the de- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ensure that women have safe access to repro- sign of the range. It was obvious to everyone honor the memory of Rev. Francis M. Bednar ductive health facilities by condemning clinic this was his ‘‘love’’ and he gave totally of for his many years of service and countless violence and harassment. himself as the facility was under construc- contributions to his community. Pro-choice Members of Congress have tion and the range was opened for operation Father Bednar, a Cleveland native, grad- never underestimated the powerful impact of in August 1997. uated from Cathedral Latin School and studied In recognition of Joe’s contributions to the NARAL's message, that we all want to see Police Department and City of Santa Ana, he for the priesthood at Borromeo College and abortion made less necessary. NARAL tire- received top honors as the 1997 Exceptional St. Mary Seminary. In 1974, after his ordina- lessly exposes the irony of the abortion de- Quality Service Award winner. When not in- tion to the priesthood, he became the associ- bateÐthat the strongest opponents of the right volved in range training, Joe enjoyed shoot- ate pastor at the St. Justin Martyr parish in to choose also oppose programs promoting ing, bicycle riding, camping, rock climbing Eastlake, Ohio. Between 1979±1985 he comprehensive sex education and birth con- and weightlifting. Perhaps the most enjoy- served at the St. Clement Church in Lake- trol, which actually reduce unplanned preg- ment in Joe’s life came from spending time wood, Ohio. Since 1989 Rev. Bednar has nancies. Instead, anti-choice politicians would with his twin three-year-old grandsons, Pat- served as pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus rick John and Shane Joseph. They were the make access to family planning options more joy of his life and he never passed up an op- Church in Cleveland. difficult, more dangerous, more expensive and portunity to tell you how proud a grand- In addition to his service with the Church, more humiliating. father he was. In a personal biography Joe Father Bednar was diocesan director of the We must continue to support legislation to wrote to the Department when he was hired, Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sac- help reduce the number of unplanned preg- he said the following: ‘‘My interests are in rament. In 1982 he was named spiritual direc- nancies. Specifically, we must rededicate our police training and my goal is to make a tor of the Cleveland Division of the Blue Army efforts to require that health insurance plans positive contribution to the field of law en- of Fatima. In July 1997, he was elected district forcement.’’ Let there be no doubt that the provide coverage for contraceptives to the many contributions Joe Boyd has made to chairman of the Southeast District. same extent that they provide coverage for all of law enforcement are appreciated and Rev. Bednar was a wonderful man who was other prescription drugs. will never be forgotten. warm, caring, and deeply devoted to the Our job in Congress is to move our nation Joe is survived by this loving wife, Marion, Church. Away from his duties to the Church toward a reproductive health care policy that whom he married 34 years ago; his son, Rev. Bednar was also deeply devoted to his promises to make abortion less necessary and Keith, who was recently married to Kim; his family. In recent years Rev. Bednar provided protects the right of Americans to do what daughter, Cynthia Journeay and her husband care for his parents with the same passion John; twin grandchildren Patrick John and they believe is best for their families. We con- Shane Joseph Journeay; his sister, Patricia and determination that he pledged to the gratulate you on thirty years of advocacy, and Frankenberg; and brothers Andrew and Rob- Church. His dedication was an inspiration to look to NARAL for leadership as the 106th ert Boyd. all who knew him. He touched many lives and Congress prepares to defend a woman's right A Memorial Fund has been established to his passing is a great loss. to choose. assist the family. Please send any donations Rev. Bednar is survived by his parents, Mi- f to the Joe Boyd Memorial Fund, c/o Security chael and Agnes; brothers Richard, Philip, Je- First Bank, 141 W. Bastanchury Road, Ful- AFRICAN GROWTH AND lerton, CA 92835. rome, and Michael; and sisters Mary and Ber- nadette. OPPORTUNITY ACT f My fellow colleagues, I ask that we remem- COMMENDING THE TENTH ANNI- ber Rev. Bednar for his service to the Catholic HON. PHILIP M. CRANE VERSARY OF SK DESIGN GROUP Church and to the Cleveland community. OF ILLINOIS f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DENNIS MOORE CONGRATULATIONS TO NARAL ON Tuesday, February 2, 1999 OF KANSAS 30 YEARS OF PRO-CHOICE ADVO- Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, today I join with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CACY 65 of my colleagues in reintroducing bipartisan Tuesday, February 2, 1999 legislation that the House passed last year to Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK firmly establish sub-Saharan Africa on the take note of the tenth anniversary in business OF CALIFORNIA U.S. trade and investment policy agenda. of SK Design Group, Inc., of Overland Park, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Overall, the African Growth and Opportunity Kansas. Act represents a trade-centered approach to SK Design Group, Inc., was established in Tuesday, February 2, 1999 development that will complement traditional 1989 and since its founding has provided pro- Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, as the National forms of assistance. Increased U.S.-African fessional engineering services to such clients Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action trade and investment is a win-win proposition, as the Stowers Institute, the City of Kansas League (NARAL) celebrates 30 years of pro- one that can facilitate and strengthen the de- City, Missouri, the Department of Defense, the choice advocacy, those of us dedicated to pre- velopment of sub-Saharan African countries Blue Valley School District, the University of serving a woman's right to choose know that and create opportunities for U.S. firms and Missouri, and many more. SK Design provides the need for pro-choice advocacy and activism workers. Already, U.S. exports to the sub-Sa- a full range of civil engineering and construc- is greater than ever. haran region exceed by 20 percent those of all tion phase services, including site designs, America recently commemorated the 25th the former Soviet states combined. Sub-Saha- storm sewers, roadways, sanitary sewers, and anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme ran Africa is a continent with vast opportunities water lines. Court decision that recognized the freedom to for U.S. companies and many U.S. businesses CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E101 are poised to increase trade and investment in Joe W. Scallorns, bank president of Farm- Court, including drug sessions, truancy dock- sub-Saharan Africa. ers and Traders Bank, retired recently after ets, the complex litigation docket and a Na- At the same time, a strong trade and invest- over 30 years of serving Missouri's banking tional Demonstration Program for Domestic Vi- ment relationship between the countries of needs. olence. sub-Saharan Africa and the United States will Scallorn's distinguished banking career It is with great pleasure that I join with the reduce poverty and expand economic oppor- began as a bank collector in Columbia, Mis- friends and family of Judge Aaron Ment in tunity in Africa. Moreover, a stronger, more souri while finishing his degree as a student at congratulating him on his retirement. The stable and prosperous Africa will be a better the University of Missouri. After college, he State of Connecticut's Judicial Branch will feel partner for security and peace in the region joined Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of his absence for years to come. I thank you, and a better ally in our mutual fight against New York as a credit analyst. He returned to Aaron, for all that you have accomplished in narcotics trafficking, international crime, terror- Columbia in 1967, eventually rising to the po- your very distinguished career. My very best ism, the spread of disease, and environmental sition of Vice President of the First Bank of wishes to you for health and happiness in your degradation. Commerce and later as President of the First retirement. Some 30 sub-Saharan countries have National Bank and Trust Company. He joined f begun dynamic economic reform programs, in- Eagle Bank of Highland, Illinois, as its Presi- cluding liberalizing exchange rates and prices, dent in 1987. In June 1988, he purchased INTRODUCTION OF THE EXPAND & privatizing state-owned enterprises, ending Farmers and Traders Bank in California, Mis- REBUILD AMERICA’S SCHOOLS costly subsidies, and reducing barriers to trade souri. ACT and investment. The African Growth and Op- Additionally, Joe is active in professional or- portunity Act is designed to complement eco- ganizations, chairing the committees on Bank- HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ nomic reforms such as these which African ing Education, Legislative Affairs, and the Po- OF CALIFORNIA nations have decided to pursue by creating litical Action Committee of the Missouri Bank- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES greater opportunities for partnerships between ing Association, also serving on its Board of Tuesday, February 2, 1999 Americans and Africans. Directors. He also served on the Government Specifically, the bill offers increased access Relations Council of the American Bankers Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to the U.S. market for non-import sensitive Association and its National BancPac Commit- reintroduce school construction legislation that goods and increased dialogue with the United tee. I spearheaded in the 105th Congress. The Ex- States on deepening our trade relationship. As he prepares for quieter time with his pand & Rebuild America's Schools Act is a The benefits available under the bill provide wife, Fran and his son, Joseph, I know all progressive step forward to resolve America's incentives for the most aggressive reformers Members of Congress will join me in paying ever-expanding school overcrowding crisis. I to liberalize their markets even further. This tribute to my good friend Joe Scallorns and in was disappointed to see the 105th Congress legislation would not impose new conditions wishing him the best in the days ahead. end without the passage of meaningful school for maintaining existing trade and aid benefits. f construction legislation. The President, myself, However, to qualify for enhanced trade bene- and other members of Congress offered bene- fits, the African Growth and Opportunity Act HONORING THE HONORABLE ficial and positive measures to renovate and requires that countries make continual JUDGE AARON MENT FOR HIS improve America's schools, but we were progress toward achieving the bill's market- DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE blocked every step of the way by a Repub- based criteria. For countries that choose to fol- STATE OF CONNECTICUT lican leadership unwilling to commit needed low this course, the bill requires the President resources to our education agenda. I hope our to develop a plan to solidify our economic HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO new Speaker will use the opportunity of a new partnership through the creation of a United OF CONNECTICUT Congress to do more, and to prove to the States-Sub-Saharan African Free Trade Area. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American people that we care about our schools and our children. The African Growth and Opportunity Act is Tuesday, February 2, 1999 strongly supported by political and economic School overcrowding remains a tremendous leaders across sub-Saharan Africa. Every Afri- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, on January 4, obstacle in my congressional district and, I am can Ambassador in Washington, D.C. has en- 1999, the Honorable Judge Aaron Ment of positive, all across America. The Secretary of dorsed this bill. Never before have the 48 di- Fairfield, Connecticut, will retire after 14 years Education annually releases a Baby Boom verse nations in the region been united in sup- of dedicated service as Chief Court Adminis- Echo report which highlights trends in school port of such an initiative. In addition, the Afri- trator for the State of Connecticut Judicial populations across the country. The dismal can Growth and Opportunity Act has a high Branch. I rise today to honor Judge Ment and scenario we saw in the 1997 report became profile throughout the continent and the re- salute his distinguished career spanning over even more bleak in 1998. This year total pub- sponse has been clearÐAfricans want to be 20 years serving the people in the State of lic and private school enrollment will rise to a trading partners with the United States and the Connecticut. record 52.7 million, and over the next decade world. Aaron Ment's career as a judge began in public high school enrollment is expected to In order to continue to grow, African econo- 1976 when he was first appointed to the increase by 11 percent! Twenty states will mies need to have enhanced access to U.S. bench. Only eight years later, on September have at least a 15 percent increase in the markets, capital, management expertise, and 18, 1984, Judge Aaron Ment was appointed number of public high school graduates, with technology. The bill is the first step toward as the Chief Court Administrator for the State a 78 percent increase projected for Nevada, making that happen and is a long overdue re- of Connecticut Judicial Branch. Here Judge 39 percent for Hawaii, and 38 percent for Flor- sponse to change led by Africans themselves Aaron Ment's vision and leadership helped ida. Largely because of the high school enroll- across the continent. I urge my colleagues to shape the Connecticut Judicial Branch forever. ment increase, the total number of new teach- support this historic legislation when it is con- Judge Ment's innovative foresight and ambi- ing positions for public and private high school sidered on the House floor in the coming tion helped to foster a more positive working teachers is expected to rise by 115,000Ða 9 weeks. relationship between the courts and Connecti- percent increase. The Secretary of Education f cut communities. He has been diligent in im- also anticipates that 6,000 schools need to be proving operations and trying to better serve built in the next ten years to accommodate TRIBUTE TO RETIRING MISSOURI the people of Connecticut. The multiple inno- school population increases. We can no FARMERS AND TRADERS BANK vative programs he has helped pioneer have longer ignore these facts. School overcrowd- PRESIDENT JOE W. SCALLORNS been studied and reproduced all over the ing is a national dilemma that needs a nation United States. wide solution. HON. IKE SKELTON Under Judge Ment's leadership, judges and The Expand & Rebuild America's Schools OF MISSOURI citizens have benefited from programs such as Act, H.R. 415, is that solution. This bill is fo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the one day/one trial jury system, an ex- cused, effective, and tax-payer friendly. panded prebench orientation program, a H.R. 415 develops a pilot bond program to Tuesday, February 2, 1999 wellness program for Judges, a centralized in- help our local schools save money on bond Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, It has come to fractions bureau and a statewide alternative initiatives. Through the creation of a new class my attention that a distinguished career in the incarceration program. He has also imple- of bonds, the Federal Government will provide banking industry has come to an end. mented special sessions of the Superior a tax credit to lenders equal to the amount of E102 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 2, 1999 the interest that would otherwise be paid by with children in private schools. I believe their building needs. Should you have ques- schools. Schools will save millions of dollars in that those resources should be devoted to the tions, please do not hesitate to contact me. interest costs by having to repay only the prin- improvement of our public school system. I look forward to the administration’s views. ciple amount of the bond. Therefore, I intend to offer a substitute that Sincerely, would expand the education zone bond pro- IANNE FEINSTEIN, To be eligible for the bond program, local D gram. My substitute would increase the size U.S. Senator. school districts must have rapid growth rates of the program from $400 million per year for and high student-teacher ratios, a problem the next two years to $4 billion per year for [From the Orange County Register, Orange facing the majority of suburban schools in this those years. In addition, my substitute County, CA, Jan. 21, 1999] nation. Schools must also seek out partner- would permit the use of those bonds for ships with local businesses and the private school construction. My substitute is very JAM-PACKED SCHOOLS sector for donations of equipment or funding, similar to your proposed legislation and I EDUCATION: A PUBLIC FORUM TODAY ADDRESSES volunteer work, vocational training, or however hope that you will support my substitute. THE IMPACT OF OVERCROWDING IN CENTRAL O.C. a school and business sees fit. Encouraging Again, I welcome your interest in the edu- (By Dennis Love and Dina Elboghdady) cation zone bond program and look forward our schools to develop these public/private Lunch time at Edison Elementary School to working with you on this issue in the fu- in central Santa Ana. Fourth-grader partnerships will only enhance the impact of ture. the bond initiative. The Expand and Rebuild Azucena Aburca stood at the rear of a 90-kid- Sincerely, deep lunch line that, to her, seemed to America's Schools Act aims to reward schools HARLES B. RANGEL, C stretch to Arizona. that have high standards and are working hard Ranking Democrat. ‘‘It takes so long—10 or 15 minutes,’’ she to solve their overcrowding problems. said, straining on tiptoes for a glimpse of the This bill is also simple and easy to admin- U.S. SENATE, promised land. ‘‘And when we get up there, ister. Schools can apply directly to the Sec- Washington, DC, February 6, 1998. we have to eat fast.’’ retary of Education for these bonds, bypassing Hon. ROBERT E. RUBIN, Other symptoms of overcrowding abound state bureaucracy and cutting red tape. And, Secretary of the Treasury, Department of the at Edison, where 950 children and a staff of 65 my bill does not create any new government Treasury, Washington, DC. jostle about a 3.7-acre campus designed for program or agency. This legislation gives local DEAR MR. RUBIN: I share your commitment half that many. Portable classrooms sit where children school districts the incentive they need to float to schools and education and appluad the ad- ministration’s school construction bond ini- once played basketball. Music students prac- and pass local school construction bonds. It tiative. The tax proposal will provide assist- tice in a small classroom amid skyscrapers provides the stimulus for the private sector to ance to schools in California, particularly of stacked chairs. In a hallway, seven first- step up and help their local communities. schools in low income areas. These schools graders squeeze together like paper dolls on This is a bill that both Republicans and have significant rehabilitation and construc- an old sofa to be tutored in reading. Democrats can support. Within a week of the tion needs, but may be forced to pay the Conditions such as these will be the sub- bill's introduction, we have gained 27 biparti- highest bond interest rates to obtain financ- ject of a public forum today at 10 a.m. at san co-sponsors, and the numbers keep grow- ing, if the bonds can be issued at all. Loara Elementary School in Anaheim, where ing. My bill is supported by the Administration, In preparing the legislation for introduc- Rep. Loretta Sanchez, D–Garden Grove, and tion in Congress, I encourage the Treasury House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt, D– and even the President has included $25 bil- Department to use the proposed tax legisla- Mo., will be among those listening to testi- lion in school construction bonds in his FY tion to address the important issue of alle- mony from students, parents, teachers, prin- 2000 budget. Organizations such as Cal Fed viating school overcrowding, which will con- cipals, superintendents and others about and the Coalition for Adequate School Hous- tribute dramatically to improving edu- overcrowding and its impact in central Or- ing have endorsed the bill, and I have also cation. Specifically, I urge the administra- ange County. held numerous community wide forums and tion to incorporate provisions of H.R. 2695, Sanchez arranged the hearing in support of hearings in my Congressional district to high- introduced by Representative Loretta legislation she has proposed that encourages light the benefits of H.R. 415. Sanchez, which confers eligibility for the new school and classroom construction Our schools are waiting for the Federal bonds to schools facing significant school through new tax-exempt bonds. overcrowding, projecting significant future Enrollment in California is growing faster Government to act. And, we must act in a bi- growth and has adopted a strategic plan to than anywhere else in the nation, and school partisan and cooperative manner if we are to address overcrowding concerns. California’s districts are feeling the pressure. In the Ana- truly make a difference. The passage of schools face a major crisis in education: heim City School District, for example, the school construction legislation is possible, but California faces compelling school infra- newest school opened 10 years ago. we must work together to achieve this goal. structure needs and a school overcrowding ‘‘The bottom line is always funding,’’ said We cannot let the American people down. challenge that will only grow over time. Mike Vail, senior director of facilities plan- Help relieve America's bulging classrooms! Today, California’s 32 million people are re- ning and governmental relations for the Santa Ana Unified School District, who will This public/private partnership is the answer. I lying on school infrastructure built when the population was 16 million. The problems will testify at the hearing. ‘‘Schools suffer be- encourage my colleagues to cosponsor only increase as our population increases to cause we just don’t have a reliable stream of H.R. 415. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I close to 50 million over the next 25 years. money to build more classrooms.’’ would like to include the following materials School overcrowding directly affects edu- The state school-construction program re- into the RECORD. cation quality. Educators tell us that ele- quires school districts to put up matching COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, mentary schools should be limited to 450 stu- money, which few districts have. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, dents, yet some California elementary Compounding the dilemma is that any local Washington, DC, October 16, 1997. schools serve more than 5,000 students. Aver- school-bond measure must be approved by a Hon. LORETTA SANCHEZ, age enrollment in K–12 schools is expected to two-thirds majority of voters rather than a House of Representatives, Longworth House Of- increase by more than 400,000 students by the simple majority. fice Building, Washington, DC. end of this decade. At this pace, California Even if only a simple majority were re- DEAR LORETTA: I am writing to tell you would have to build nearly a school each day quired, school officials consider that avenue how pleased I am that you are interested in just to keep up with increased enrollment. unpromising. In response to a survey con- introducing legislation to expand the edu- To be sure, the nation’s education system ducted by Sanchez, Michael Perez, director cation zone bond program that was enacted cannot be fixed with just bricks, mortar and of facilities planning for the Anaheim City as part of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. electrical wiring. However, California’s School District, said, ‘‘Orange County is still Like you, I believe that program was a need- schools face major needs, with both the na- recovering from the recession, and the likeli- ed first step and that we should look for op- tion’s highest student-to-teacher ratio and hood of the community passing a general ob- portunities to expand it. the lowest share of 18–24-year-olds receiving ligation bond seems very unlikely.’’ I hope to have the opportunity to offer an a high school diploma. Poor education facili- All the while, enrollments are soaring and amendment on the Floor to expand that pro- ties are simply not compatible with meeting many school districts are running out of gram in connection with the consideration of the requirements of today’s global economy. stop-gap measures. The recent move in Cali- H.R. 2646. That legislation would permit tax- Every student deserves access to a quality fornia to 20-to-1 student-teacher ratios in payers to contribute $2,500 per year per child education. Every parent deserves to know grades K–3 only intensified the crunch. to an education savings account. Earnings the federal government is committed to sup- For example, Perez estimates that the from that account would be tax-exempt if porting the best education for their students. Anaheim City School District needs a mini- used to pay expenses of primary and second- The administration deserves great credit for mum of $80 million over the next five years ary education. its school construction tax incentives. How- to build eight new schools. In addition, Perez I oppose that legislation because I feel that ever, the tax incentives should acknowledge noted, ‘‘Almost all buildings do not meet to- it is a diversion of scarce resources for the the critical challenge of school overcrowding day’s safety and structural requirements for benefit of a small group of wealthy families and assist states and school districts to meet school facilities.’’ Vail said Santa Ana needs CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E103 $120 million to build a high school and three ‘‘The joke around education circles is that his career which reflect his dedication to dia- elementary schools. every available trailer was headed to Califor- logue between different faiths, races and cul- Yet these needs often run counter to politi- nia when that thing passed,’’ said Jewell tures, such as the Meeker Award from Ottawa cal realities. Historically, building schools Gould, research director at the American has been a local issue. Congress has resisted Federation of Teachers. University, which is given to individuals who paying for school construction for philo- To principals like Edison’s Ann Leibovitz, have demonstrated a life of sacrifice, service sophical and economic reasons. it may seem as if all those portables have to the disadvantaged, profound stewardship of Some lawmakers say local taxpayers will landed on her campus. ‘‘We need more air life, unrelenting humanitarian services, and become more dependent on the federal gov- space,’’ she said, ‘‘We need help so that we’re worthiness as a role model; and the Martin Lu- ernment and less committed to paying prop- not bumping into each other as much.’’ ther King, Jr., Citizenship Award for Commu- erty taxes if Uncle Sam helps build schools. Others say it will cost too much. For in- f nity Service, which embraced the philosophy of Dr. King and was presented by the Kansas stance, building a new school in the Anaheim REMEMBERING THE REVEREND City School District costs about $15 million, City Kansas Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday according to Perez. And the General Ac- DR. EDWARD ANDERSON FREEMAN Celebration Committee. counting Office estimates that it would take We join with the many friends, colleagues $112 billion to repair schools nationwide. HON. DENNIS MOORE and community associates of Reverend Free- ‘‘The Republican majority in Congress has OF KANSAS man in mourning this profound loss. As the tended not to support federal involvement in education,’’ said Sally McConnell, a lobbyist HON. KAREN McCARTHY Kansas City Star noted in its obituary, Rev- for the National Association of Elementary OF MISSOURI erend Freeman, throughout his career, was School Principals. ‘‘That mood is still there IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES known for ``interceding in numerous personal, among lots of members.’’ business, and church matters at the request of Tuesday, February 2, 1999 To appease deficit hawks and other critics, those involved.'' He will, of course, be greatly many lawmakers who want the federal gov- Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, my colleague, missed by his wife, Ruth Anthony Freeman, ernment to pitch in are focusing on tax-ori- Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri, and I join today in and their three children: Edward A. Freeman, ented rather than spending-based solutions. paying tribute to the late Reverend Dr. Edward Under Sanchez’s proposal, the federal gov- Jr.; Constance M. Lindesay; William N. Free- ernment would give investors in school-con- Anderson (``E.A.'') Freeman, who we are sad- man; their son-in-law, Horace B. Lindesay, Jr.; struction bonds a tax credit. dened to report passed away on January 26, six grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, A tax break, Sanchez said, will entice pur- 1999, in Kansas City, Kansas. His funeral was and cousins. chasers of bonds and take some financial held this morning at the First Baptist Church of Mr. Speaker, in closing, we add to the burden off the schools without costing the Quindaro, where he had been pastor for fifty RECORD two articles from the Kansas City federal government extra money or harming years before retiring in 1996. Star, reviewing the life of this remarkable man, local control of schools. Reverend Freeman was the fifth of seven To get the tax credit, schools must prove which are aptly entitled, ``Death claims a role that they’ve tried to alleviate overcrowding sons of James and Ollie Watts Freeman, born model: Rev. E.A. Freeman was local, national by using nontraditional classroom space or in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 11, 1914. He was social crusader,'' and ``Commitment was the holding a year-round schedule. They must educated in the Atlanta public schools, and re- hallmark of Rev. E.A. Freeman's life.'' work in partnership with a private group or ceived an A.B. from Clark College in Atlanta. [From the Kansas City Star, Jan. 29, 1999] business willing to pay some expenses such After attending U.S. Army Chaplaincy School as computers. and Harvard University, he received his bach- DEATH CLAIMS A ROLE MODEL REV. E.A. FREEMAN WAS LOCAL, NATIONAL SOCIAL And they must meet at least two of the fol- elor of divinity, master of theology and doctor lowing criteria: a 10 percent growth rate dur- CRUSADER of theology degrees from Central Baptist ing a five-year period; a student-teacher (By: Helen T. Gray) ratio at least 28-to-1; or at least 35 percent of Theological in Kansas City, Kansas. His doc- toral thesis was published as a book, ``Epoch He was a man of God, and a man of his students living below the poverty level. word. When the Rev. E. A. Freeman put his Sen. Carol Moseley-Braun, D-Ill., wants $1 of Negro Baptist and the Foreign Mission weight behind a cause, things would happen. billion a year in tax credits for companies Board'' in 1953, and remains a standard text- ‘‘If he said he would do something, you doing school construction projects so they book for teaching religious progress from the could count on him to do it,’’ said the Rev. would charge the local school districts less earliest beginnings of African-American life in C. L. Bachus, a fellow minister and longtime for the work. friend. ‘‘Only the Lord could stop him.’’ Under Moseley-Braun’s plan, $226.7 million the United States. After his early career as Freeman, 84, a longtime religious and civic in tax credits would go directly to two principal of Austell School in Georgia, Rev- leader, died Tuesday at the Alzheimer’s Cen- school districts and six cities in California, erend Freeman served as pastor of two ter of Kansas City in Kansas City, Kan. He including Santa Ana. churches and as a U.S. Army chaplain from had been pastor of First Baptist Church of President Clinton plans to weigh in. In his 1942±46, attaining the rank of major. After dis- State of the Union Speech on Jan. 27, Clin- Quindaro for 50 years before retiring in 1996. charge from the Army, he was called to pastor The Rev. Jesse Jackson, long a friend of ton is expected to propose spending $5 billion the First Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kan- Freeman’s, will deliver the eulogy at the on school repairs and construction. A similar service Tuesday. plan was shelved last year during the bal- sas, where he served our community for fifty ‘‘He was a very well respected member of anced-budget talks, angering many edu- years. our community,’’ said Carol Marinovich, cation groups. Reverend Freeman, simply put, was a lead- If any school-construction bill passes, it er in local, national, and international commu- mayor of the Unified Government of Wyan- will probably borrow from the various pieces nities. He was a visionary who was driven to dotte County/Kansas City, Kan. ‘‘He was a of existing legislation, said Michael Briggs, gentleman, and a gentle man, very commit- assist and empower people, fighting as a civil ted to all the people of the community. Moseley-Braun’s spokesman. rights activist, community leader, and presi- Advocates of federal school-construction ‘‘Freeman’s influence extended beyond money say they’re encouraged that some Re- dent of the Kansas City chapter of the Na- Kansas City. He was first vice president of publican governors are joining them to ask tional Association for the Advancement of Col- the Baptist World Alliance, a worldwide or- for federal help, including Gov. Pete Wilson, ored People. Additionally, he served on the ganization of Baptist churches, for five years who has floated his own school-construction Kansas City, Kansas, Planning Commission in the 1980s. He worked with people of dif- bond proposal. from 1955 to 1995 (as its chairman for 29 ferent races, ethnic backgrounds and cul- About 87 percent of the public schools in years), and served on the Kansas City, Kan- tures around the world. During the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980, California say they need to upgrade or repair sas Crime Prevention Council. He also was a buildings, according to a recent study by the Freeman was among African-American min- GAO. leader in church affairs, serving as: president isters who went to Iran to try to open lines Enrollment in the state’s elementary and of the Missionary Baptist State Convention of of communication between Islamic and secondary schools is expected to reach al- Kansas; president of the Sunday School and Christian leaders. most 7 million by 2007 from the current 6 Baptist Training Union Congress of the Na- ‘‘I had a great respect for him.’’ said the million—a 17 percent increase, making it the tional Baptist Convention, U.S.A.; first vice Rev. Stacey Hopkins, pastor of First Baptist. state with the highest growth rate in the na- president of the Baptist World Alliance for five ‘‘Everybody respected him. He was always tion, according to the U.S. Department of years in the 1980s; and as adjunct professor willing to help the younger preachers. Many Education. of us tried to pattern ourselves after him. And with many pushing for smaller class- and member of the board of directors of Cen- . . . He always wore a shirt, tie and jacket. es, the space crunch will only get worse. tral Baptist Theological Seminary for many Always. He was a good example.’’ About 6,000 more schools are needed to ac- years. The Rev. Nelson Thompson said he worked commodate the growing enrollment, the edu- In addition, we must note the numerous with Freeman on several projects and ad- cation department study says. awards Reverend Freeman won throughout mired his longevity. E104 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 2, 1999 ‘‘He was a mentor for me,’’ said Thompson, Preacher, pastor, minister to those in going to get to that goal,’ and that goal had president of the Greater Kansas City chapter need. Bridge builder, conciliator, a quiet to do with the commitment to and invest- of the Southern Christian Leadership Con- civic giant. Husband and father. Orator and ment in the people around.’’ ference. ‘‘He was a rare individual. Not many scholar. Advocate for social and economic He was humble about his accomplishments people can pastor a church for 50 years.’’ justice. but had the courage essentially to start his Freeman was a past president of the Sun- Freeman’s accomplishments were many own civil-rights movement in Kansas City, day School and Baptist Training Union Con- and his influence vast. Kan., said Kansas City Mayor Emanuel gress, the Christian education arm of the Na- The Rev. Jesse Jackson—civil-rights lead- Cleaver. tional Baptist Convention U.S.A. Inc. He er, activist and presidential candidate—will ‘‘When he came along,’’ Cleaver said, also was a past president of the Missionary deliver the eulogy at Freeman’s funeral ‘‘times were really dangerous for a black Baptist State Convention of Kansas. He had today. Jackson said that, after Martin Lu- man who would stand up and declare his been president of the Kansas City, Kan., ther King Jr., the most important person in somebodyness.’’ chapter of the NAACP; a member of the Kan- his political life was the Rev. E.A. Freeman Freeman well knew that the fight for so- sas City, Kan., Planning Commission from of Kansas City, Kan. cial justice and equality for African-Ameri- 1955 to 1995, serving as chairman for 29 years; ‘‘He was a real freedom fighter,’’ Jackson cans involved not only overcoming racism a member of the Kansas Board of Probation said. but also, in the words of his friend and col- and Parole; and a member of the Kansas CIVIC, RELIGIOUS PILLAR league, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., ‘‘its City, Kansas, Crime Prevention Council. perennial ally—economic exploitation.’’ Leon Lemons, a retired banker, an old When Freeman retired, he said his greatest friend and a trustee of First Baptist, noted A JACKSON MENTOR desire had been to help people. He recalled how important Freeman was to the city Jackson and Freeman first met in the speaking with city officials about problems when he recalled what H.W. Sewing, a found- 1950s. Jackson was a King disciple; Freeman that minorities faced and riding with police er and president of Douglass Bank, told him was a leader in the National Baptist Conven- during the riots after the death of the Rev. some 40 years ago. tion. By 1959, however, the convention had Martin Luther King Jr., ‘‘trying to keep ev- ‘‘We should not let Reverend Freeman get become increasingly uncomfortable with erybody calm.’’ Alvin Brooks, a former assistant city man- out of this city,’’ Sewing told Lemons. ‘‘He’s King’s high-profile activism. A rift devel- ager in Kansas City, said that his friend of a man with vision, a man with integrity. oped, but while Freeman actively stuck with more than 45 years had few peers, either as He’s a man who can get things done.’’ the convention, he never lost contact with By that point, after a little more than 10 preacher or prompter of social change. King or Jackson. ‘‘He could really preach a sermon,’’ said years in Kansas City, Kan., Freeman had run After King’s assassination in 1968, Jackson Brooks, ‘‘But he wasn’t just a preacher. He for the school board and the state Legisla- stood alone. Freeman reached out to him, in- could walk into a room, and he had such a ture. Although unsuccessful, those cam- viting him back and re-introducing him into presence. . .. He was a great role model for paigns gave him a public forum to speak up powerful circles within the National Baptist young African-American men and young men about social welfare and segregation. Convention. aspiring to be ministers.’’ But he didn’t need a political campaign to ‘‘He took that risk and adopted me in a The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tues- raise his voice: In 1949, he excoriated the Wy- spiritual sense,’’ Jackson said. ‘‘I feel so in- day at First Baptist Church, Fifth Street andotte County chairman of the American debted to him.’’ and Nebraska Avenue, Kansas City, Kan. Vis- Red Cross over a racial affront at a ‘‘Victory Jackson returned to Kansas City several itation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday Dinner,’’ threatening a boycott of the agen- times, and in 1976, at his first revival, he and from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. cy’s fund drives. The next year, he helped chose Freeman’s First Baptist as the loca- It was Freeman’s wish that Jackson de- bring pressure on the owner of two local tion for the week-long spiritual event. liver his eulogy. Jackson spoke at First Bap- movie theaters, which until then had denied Jackson said his speeches for students tist several times. Religious leaders from admission to blacks. from two area high schools helped him form throughout the community and various In the years to come, he would spearhead the National Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, his parts of the country are expected to attend housing developments and become involved long-running, grass-roots organization pro- the services. in many improvements in Kansas City, Kan., moting social justice. He leaves his wife, Ruth Anthony Free- as a member of the city’s Planning Commis- Thompson said Freeman was a model of a man; his children, Edward A. Freeman Jr. of sion for 40 years and its chairman for 29. minister who became involved in politics. San Diego, Calif., Constance M. Lindesay and There were disappointments, too, and fail- Along with two other titans of the black William N. Freeman, both of Kansas City; a ures amid the long economic decay of his community, the Rev. Wallace S. Hartsfield son-in-law, Horace B. Lindesay Jr.; six city, but he never stopped fighting for what and the Rev. A.L. Johnson, Freeman inspired grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. he believed was right. and mentored a younger generation of politi- In the 1970s and ’80s, he helped establish cal-activist preachers—Thompson and Cleav- some of the first homeless shelters in the er among them. To them, he advocated ac- [From the Kansas City Star, Feb. 1, 1999] community, said Mary Sue Severance of the tion over political posturing. COMMITMENT WAS THE HALLMARK OF REV. United Way of Wyandotte County. ‘‘He used to tell me, ‘Reverend, talk will E.A. FREEMAN’S LIFE ‘‘He seemed to be everywhere in the com- kill anything. You’ve got to just keep it low. [By Steve Paul, Kate Beem and Erica Wood] munity,’’ Severance said. Get it put together before you talk about it The first indication that the Rev. E.A. In civic dealings, Freeman’s trademark too much.’ Freeman could be a persuasive force in his was his tranquil demeanor. He often was a ‘‘He really wasn’t quiet, but he didn’t do a adopted home of Kansas City, Kan., came in peacemaker. The Rev. Nelson Thompson, lot of talking about what he was doing until the spring of 1946. president of the Greater Kansas City chapter it was done.’’ Then a 32-year-old Army chaplain and of the Southern Christian Leadership Con- Talk is one thing. Public speaking is an- major about to leave the service, Freeman ference, used code words for the white and other. And Freeman was a master at oratory. arrived at the invitation of a friend. The black communities when he said Freeman He filled his many speeches and sermons First Baptist church, at Fifth Street and Ne- ‘‘had great influence uptown, yet he could with scholarship and poetry. Not only did he braska Avenue, was between preachers. Free- work in the northeast and everybody re- make the scripture sing, but he also quoted man agreed to give a guest sermon. spected him.’’ extensively from Shakespeare and Tennyson, He proved quite up to the task. This was, In ministerial dealings, his tenure pro- from Keats and Browning and Kipling. ‘‘And after all, the Edward A. Freeman who at the duced Sunday services that usually lasted he didn’t just read it,’’ his daughter said of age of 16 had won an oratorical contest in his two hours or more. He was prone to offering his great capacity for recalling classic poems hometown of Atlanta. two sermons, a spiritual one and a political from memory, ‘‘he spoke it as if he himself Well, the short version of the story goes, one. He gave his congregation political ad- had written it.’’ Freeman so impressed the leaders of First vice on issues of the day. Although he never ‘‘Once you heard him deliver a sermon,’’ Baptist that they had a little problem. They told them how to vote, he gave strong hints, Cleaver said, ‘‘you would know quickly that quickly solved it by withdrawing an offer said his daughter, Connie Lindesay. this was no ordinary man. He was touched made to their pastor-to-be and giving the job Freeman had a legendary amount of en- divinely in ways many can only imagine.’’ to Freeman. ergy and drive. Arieta Mobiley, a former ‘‘He was academic and educational, yet he It turned out that Freeman was not just church deaconess, said it wasn’t unusual to could be right down to earth,’’ Thompson taking on a job when he moved his wife, drive by and see Freeman’s car parked out- said. Ruth, and three children from Atlanta that side the church at 1 or 2 in the morning. In the late ’70s, Thompson heard Freeman June. He was taking on a way of life. Even after he retired, Mobiley said, Free- deliver a speech on the steps of the Kansas Over the next 50 years, until his retirement man went to the church every day for two Capitol. His topic was the Exodusters, the in 1996 and his death a week ago today, Free- years. black migrants who settled in Kansas after man’s way of life was commitment. As most ‘‘There weren’t many people who had the the Civil War. Thompson had been unaware people who knew him put it, he embodied the energy he did,’’ of the depth of Freeman’s scholarship or his idea of commitment, not only to his God and Lindesay said. ‘‘His persistence, his vision, capacity for research and history. And he to his church, but to his community. that will, that drive. To him, it was, ‘I’m was moved. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E105 ‘‘It was a profound historical address,’’ ica below market value for well over a year. try is now able to obtain refunds for the pre- Thompson said. ‘‘I shall never forget it.’’ This practice, which has been allowed to con- vious five years. This news, however, was not THE POWER OF EDUCATION tinue unencumbered by the Clinton Adminis- enough to save Bethlehem Steel. After the re- Education was extremely important to tration, has had a devastating effect on the port was made public, Bethlehem Steel an- Freeman and his family. He sacrificed so his U.S. steel industry and U.S. steelworkers. I nounced that it will close two stainless steel children could go to college. He long remem- bered how difficult it had been to pursue his have taken numerous actions, alone and in and strip-metal plants, thereby adding 540 own education. conjunction with the Congressional Steel Cau- American workers to the unemployment roll. In the late 1930s, Freeman desperately cus, to urge the Administration to change its The tax relief provision is estimated to cost wanted to go to college. But his widowed fa- backward trade policy and remedy the current $300 million over five years. While I support ther was struggling to support seven sons. crisis. These pleas have fallen on deaf ears. relief for the steel industry, I am livid that the Freeman interviewed with the president of It is time for a clear and decisive action. President expects the American taxpayer and Clark College in Atlanta and begged to at- the steelworkers who have lost their jobs to tend classes there. He succeeded, working his Therefore, I am introducing FASTA, the ``Fair way through as a custodian, and eventually Steel Trade Act'' today to force the Adminis- pay for the illegal actions of our foreign com- graduated with a degree in education. tration to impose swift and severe penalties on petitors. Perhaps if the Administration en- After his arrival in Kansas City, Kan., he those countries that have flagrantly and re- forced our trade laws for a change, and penal- earned advanced degrees, including his doc- peatedly violated our trade laws. Specifically, ized dumping, we would collect enough reve- torate in theology from Central Baptist FASTA will impose a three-month ban on im- nue to pay for tax relief for our domestic steel Theological Seminary in 1953. At the time, ports of steel and steel products from Japan, industry. the opportunity to earn such a degree was It has become obvious to me that this Ad- rare for a black minister. Russia, South Korea and Brazil. Education remained important throughout Steel dumping in America has become a ministration is unwilling to take the type of de- his involvement in the National Baptist Con- global event. In the first 11 months of 1998, finitive action necessary to deal with this seri- vention, USA. Freeman became president of steel imports are up 167 percent from Japan, ous crisis. Voluntary self-policing is like putting the organization’s Congress of Christian 60 percent from Russia, up 112 percent from a kid in a candy store and asking him not to Education (as it’s now called) in 1968. South Korea, up 68 percent from the Ukraine, eat. No disincentives, no repercussionsÐit's His influence was almost immediate. His dynamic leadership and speechmaking up 150 percent from Australia, up 105 percent strictly voluntary. Promises won't help the helped increase attendance at its annual from South Africa, up 114 percent from Brazil 10,000 steelworkers who have lost well-paying meeting by the thousands over his 15-year and up a whopping 586 percent from Indo- jobs and promises won't stop industry giant tenure. nesia. Bethlehem Steel from closing the doors on ‘‘It’s his personality,’’ said the Rev. Ellis In January, it was reported that a Congres- two of its plants. Robinson, Freeman’s successor at First Bap- sionally-mandated report on foreign steel Despite repeated calls from steelworkers tist. ‘‘He knew how to get things done.’’ dumping would finally be released from the and Members of Congress such as myself, the In his work for the National Baptist Con- vention and other programs, Freeman trav- Administration. It was rumored that the report Administration has elected to pursue a course eled extensively—all around the world—often would outline the Administration's plans for of limited and meek actions. The time for ne- at a moment’s notice. helping the U.S. steel industry cope with gotiating, monitoring and litigating are long But his first priority was always his cheap steel imports, but would not include any past. Tax breaks and more retraining pro- church. He always made sure that things new initiatives beyond the Administration's grams will not put a single steelworker back to would get done in his absence. previous efforts. Those efforts have consisted work. ‘‘Ministers and clergymen play a lot of dif- ferent roles,’’ said Thompson. ‘‘The pastoral mainly of expediting complaints from U.S. It is now incumbent upon my colleagues in role is one of shepherding, caring for and steel companies and negotiating with countries CongressÐDemocrats and RepublicansÐto protecting and watching over the flock. . . . such as Russia and South Korea. take up the banner and fight to ensure that the Nobody I know of played that role as well as In response to this rumor, I wrote a letter to steel industry, an industry vital to America's Rev. Freeman. He was just a rare individual. President Clinton urging him to reverse course economy and national security, is not deci- He could make you feel good when you felt and take drastic action to stem the tide of mated by illegal competition. Cosponsor and bad; he was very inspirational and uplift- cheap steel imports: ``During your two cam- pass FASTA today. ing.’’ There’s something else about Freeman paigns for the Presidency and throughout your f Administration you spoke eloquently about that people talk about. He loved to tell TRIBUTE TO DICK VOLPERT jokes. Every time he spoke, people could ex- using U.S. trade policy to build a bridge to the pect to hear two or three jokes along the 21st century for American workers. That way. bridge is crumbling under the weight of mil- HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN Of course, he had two kinds of jokes: those lions of tons of illegally dumped foreign steel. OF CALIFORNIA he could use in sermons and those he If your Administration does not take extraor- couldn’t. dinary and decisive action, hundreds of Amer- HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN One of his very popular jokes dated from OF CALIFORNIA the days of ‘‘streaking,’’ when college kids ican communities and thousands of American would dash through public places in the buff. families will enter the 21st century in poverty.'' HON. BRAD SHERMAN Freeman’s joke had to do with some older The fact is, the Administration has been re- OF CALIFORNIA women in a nursing home. The punch line: viewing the dumping of foreign steel below IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES One fellow goes, ‘‘What was that?’’ And the cost in our market. It is crystal clear that anti- Tuesday, February 2, 1999 other goes, ‘‘I don’t know, but it sure did dumping statutes have been repeatedly vio- need ironing.’’ Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, my colleagues, Even in his last days, that joke was still lated. It's time to stop reviewing and start act- able to touch people in unexpected ways. One ing. I made it clear to the President in my let- Mr. WAXMAN and Mr. SHERMAN, and I rise former church member was visiting just a ter that maintaining his present course of ac- today to pay tribute to our dear friend Dick couple of weeks ago. Sitting at his bedside, tion falls woefully short of the type of decisive Volpert, who this year is receiving the Learned this person said, ‘‘Reverend Freeman, I’ll al- action that is warranted by this emergency. Hand Award from the American Jewish Com- ways remember that old joke about the sen- Unfortunately, the rumors about the report mittee. Certainly we can think of nobody more ior citizens.’’ proved true. In essence, the report demands deserving of an award that honors both supe- And, as his daughter Connie Lindesay tells rior intellect and humanitarianism. Dick is that it: ‘‘He just beamed. His eyes just twinkled.’’ that Japan curb its steel shipments to America though ``voluntary export restraints.'' Idle all-too-rare person who cannot remain aloof f threats and voluntary self-policing restraints do when he sees a person or group in need of FASTA, THE ‘‘FAIR STEEL TRADE not a trade policy make. What's worse, the re- help. He has a widespread and richly-de- ACT’’ port makes no mention of the other six coun- served reputation for getting passionately in- tries that continue to dump steel in our market. volved in a range of causes. The report also provides for tax relief for Dick and his wife, Marcia, were without HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. steel companies. According to the report, the question among the most forceful and tireless OF OHIO steel industry will have greater ability than advocates anywhere in the world on behalf of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other industries to receive tax refunds to offset Soviet Jews in the 1970s and 80s. There is no Tuesday, February 2, 1999 its losses. Under current law, companies can doubt that their efforts enabled many Jews to Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, our foreign receive tax refunds on their losses for the pre- emigrate from the Soviet Union at a time when competitors have been dumping steel in Amer- vious two years of taxes paid. The steel indus- the freedom to practice their religion had been E106 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 2, 1999 eliminated and in a very real sense their lives traveling across the North Atlantic, toward a in urban areas) receive only 50±80 percent re- were in peril. The Volperts educated the Jew- U.S. Army base on the coast of Greenland, imbursement depending on the service. ish community of Southern California and be- when it was attacked without provocation by a My legislation would fix this inequity by rais- yond about the dire circumstances of Soviet German submarine. The Germans fired tor- ing the IHS program FMAP to 100 percent as Jews and the absolute necessity of doing pedoes toward the Dorchester which struck well. whatever all of us could to bring about their the transport ship below the water line, be- Equalizing the FMAP for health care re- release. As far as we're concerned, Dick and yond all hope of repair. As water began to ceived through IHS programs is especially im- Marcia merit at least a chapter in any history flood through the ship's hull, chaos set in portant given that roughly half of the nation's of the Soviet Jewry movement in the United aboard the Dorchester, and it was into the en- Native Americans now live in urban areas. States. suing scene of utter hopelessness and despair While this was going on, Dick also spent Furthermore, many urban IHS programs are that the chaplains' legacy was woven. run through Federally Qualified Health Centers countless hours engaged in pursuits relative to When it was discovered that the supply of the Jewish community of Southern California. whose state funding have been threatened by life jackets aboard the Dorchester was insuffi- repeal of the Boren Amendment. And though the cause of Soviet Jewry waned cient, the chaplainsÐwithout hesitationÐre- with the fall of the Soviet Union, Dick today re- moved their own life jackets and offered them Passing this legislation would benefit IHS mains extraordinarily active in local Jewish af- to four frightened young men. The chaplains programs in over 35 cities throughout the fairs. Since 1996, he has been a board mem- remained with those injured by the initial blast country and would have little impact on the ber of the Brandeis-Bardin Institute, and he as the ship slanted down toward the icy water. federal budget. Informal estimates illustrate continues as both a member of the Commu- The four chaplains were last seen clutching that equalizing the FMAP for IHS programs nity Relations Committee of the Jewish Fed- hands together, offering prayers to heaven for would cost $17 million over the next 5 years. eration Council of Los Angeles and the Execu- those around them. I urge my colleagues to join me in support tive Board of the American Jewish Committee. The qualities which those chaplains em- of the Indian Health Equity Act. Dick has also been active with the University bodiedÐself-sacrifice, unity, and faithÐare the of Judaism and Valley Beth Shalom, a large qualities upon which our nation rests, and it is f synagogue in the San Fernando Valley. for this reason that they are rightfully honored Dick has other causes that occupy his time, as true American heroes. IN MEMORY OF HEDY not to mention a thriving practice in real estate As we pay homage to the four chaplains SOMMERFELT law. For example, he is president of the Board today and throughout this month, let us call on of Governors of the Los Angeles County Natu- all our fellow Americans to reflect for a mo- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH ral History Museum, a position that allows him ment upon the attributes which defined their to help determine the future of cultural life in actions. OF OHIO Southern California. The Museum is in fact Mr. Speaker, today more than ever, it is im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one of the most important places to experi- portant that we recall the sacrifice and self- Tuesday, February 2, 1999 ence art and culture in the entire region. lessness which won for us the liberty and free- We ask our colleagues to join us in saluting dom which all of us Americans enjoy today. Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Dick Volpert, a man whose dedication to mak- Today, we sometimes seem to be living in honor the memory of Hedy Sommerfelt, a ing ours a better world is an inspiration to us an era when selflessness and sacrifice for oth- prominent figure in the Cleveland Polish Com- all. We are in awe of his accomplishments and ers is considered ``passe''. Today, it some- munity. proud to be his friend. times seems that some people are more con- Hedy was a lifelong Slavic Village resident. f cerned with coming up with excuses for their While in elementary school she began to go to HONORING THE FOUR CHAPLAINS actions, and casting themselves as the ``vic- Polish school on Saturdays. There she tim'', no matter what. learned to speak, write, and read the Polish HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN Today, more than ever, it is appropriate to language. Throughout her life she was an ad- remember the four chaplains and their self vocate of Polish culture. In 1946 Hedy married OF NEW YORK sacrifice. It is important to recall also the sac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES John F. Sommerfelt. This prompted her to join rifice of countless other men and women who the Union of Poles in America (UPA), a frater- Tuesday, February 2, 1999 gave their lives in the name of our country. nal insurance organization founded more than Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, this month our Nathaniel Hawthorne once wrote: ``A hero 100 years ago. In 1978, Mrs. Sommerfelt nation commemorates the 56th anniversary of cannot be a hero unless in a heroic world.'' began working for the UPA as the financial one of the most tragic, and at the same time Mr. Speaker, in memory of the 4 chaplains, secretary. Following that, she worked under inspirational, incidents in our nation's history. let us dedicate ourselves to reconstruct that longtime UPA president Richard Jablonski as As an avid stamp collector, as well as a historic world, a world where ideals and prin- the executive vice president. When Jablonski Member of Congress who served for many cipals reign supreme. died in 1995, Mrs. Sommerfelt assumed the years on the Post Office and Civil Service f presidency of the Union of Poles. She was the Committee and who now serves on the Sub- first woman president of the organization. She committee on the Postal Service, I have long INTRODUCTION OF THE INDIAN HEALTH EQUITY ACT also volunteered for many Catholic and Polish been aware that federal law prohibits any causes and was the president of the Immacu- American being honored on a postage stamp late Heart Parent Teachers Unit (PTU) in the prior to 10 years after his or her death. The HON. JIM McDERMOTT 1960's. only exception made is for Presidents of the OF WASHINGTON Those who worked with Hedy will forever re- United States, who may appear on stamps IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES member the pens given to them which were one year after their death. Tuesday, February 2, 1999 However, once and only once in this century topped with a tiny gold ``guardian angel.'' One was an exception made. Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, today I am of these pens, her trademark, was even given And that was in 1948, fifty-one years ago, introducing legislation that would fix an in- to President Clinton in 1996. She was a pillar when Congress passed special legislation al- equity in the current reimbursement rates for of strength in the community. She had great lowing the four chaplains to be honored on a low-income Native Americans who receive energy which she used to help the Polish stamp only five years after they sacrificed their health care through the Indian Health Service community in every way to further the cultural lives. It was the night of February 3, 1943, (IHS). and spiritual growth of the community. Her in- fifty-six years ago this week, when four brave Under current law, a 100 percent federal fluence was felt at every level of government. chaplainsÐGeorge I. Fox and Clark V. Poling, medical assistance percentage (FMAP) ap- She was committed to the cause of Poland as Protestant ministers; Alexander D. Goode, a plies for the cost of services provided to Med- well as the Polish Community in Greater Rabbi; and John P. Washington, a Roman icaid beneficiaries by a hospital clinic, or other Cleveland. She and her husband have been Catholic PriestÐlaid down their lives aboard IHS facility, as long as they are run by the lifelong friends and I consider her passing a the U.S.A.T. Dorchester so that others might IHS, tribe, or tribal organization. While IHS fa- personal loss. live on. cilities (usually in rural areas) are eligible to Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in The Dorchester, carrying 902 servicemen, receive the 100 percent FMAP, similar serv- honoring the memory of this remarkable merchant seamen, and civilian workers, was ices provided through IHS programs (usually woman, Hedy Sommerfelt. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E107 IN MEMORY OF FIREFIGHTER Catch-22. In order to put together a competi- INTRODUCTION OF TRUCK SAFETY TRACY DOLAN TOOMEY tive application, communities had to secure LEGISLATION large commitments from both the public and HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK private sector. Most of the winning applicants HON. FRANK R. WOLF OF CALIFORNIA had commitments in excess of one billion dol- OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lars. But most distressed communities do not have billions in public and private resources to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, February 2, 1999 commit to an EZ application. In fact, commu- Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to nities with more than a billion dollars in public Tuesday, February 2, 1999 pay tribute to Tracey Toomey, a firefighter and private resources really don't need addi- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing from San Leandro, California, who died in the tional aid in the form of empowerment zone legislation that will improve the safety of our line of duty on January 10, 1999. He leaves a designation. It is those communities that have highways for the millions of motorists who use wife, Renee, and two children, Daniel and seen an exodus of manufacturing and other them. Very simply, my legislation moves the Shannon. private sector jobs that most need federal as- Office of Motor Carriers (OMC) from the Fed- Mr. Toomey died while on voluntary over- sistance. But the way the EZ application scor- eral Highway Administration (FHWA) to the time, trying to put out a six-alarm fire which ing system was developed, those communities National Highway Traffic Safety Administration consumed a nightclub in Oakland. He was a cannot compete. (NHTSA). dedicated and talented firefighter. For example, last October the cities of TRUCKS ARE DANGEROUS He was born and raised in Oakland, grad- Youngstown and Warren in Ohio submitted a In 1997, 5,355 people died on America's uating from Castlemont High School in Oak- joint application for an EZ designation. The highways in truck related accidents. That was land in 1964, and went on to study at Laney Youngstown-Warren area has a poverty rate not only more people killed than in the pre- Junior College. He served for two years in the of 51.42 percent and an unemployment rate of vious year, but more people than any other United States Marine Corps, from 1965 to 17.3 percentÐalmost four times the state and year in this decade. Regardless of who's at 1967, during which time he served in the Viet- national average. Youngstown-Warren's appli- fault, when a tractor-trailer is involved in an nam war. cation was turned down. But Santa Ana, Cali- accident on our highways, the consequences He became a firefighter in 1972, working in fornia, with an unemployment rate of only 5.6 are too often fatal. I should note that many, if Oakland for several stations, including Station percent and a 31 percent poverty rate, got an not most, trucks are operated safely and their 23 and 6, and was volunteering for a further EZ designation. Youngstown-Warren's unem- drivers are concerned first and foremost with station at the time of his death. ployment rate was three times higher than safety. Unfortunately, there are always opera- Toomey was as active in his personal life as Santa Ana's. Youngstown-Warren's poverty tors on the margins who make the roads un- he was in his professional life. He could often rate was 20 percent higher. Yet, Youngstown- safe and in 1997, the last year for which fig- be found hiking, biking and hunting with his Warren's application didn't make the cut. The ures are available, the number of people killed son. He also ran a welding business, and was difference? Santa Ana was able to leverage in truck related accidents has risen to a new skilled in the production of detailed pieces. He $2.54 billion in public and private sector com- high for the decade. The trucking industry dis- was a member of the California Artistic Black- mitments. Youngstown-Warren was only able misses these figures by noting that the per-ve- smiths' Association. to come up with about $200 million. He was a committed family man and was hicle-mile death rate has gone down. They're weeks from celebrating his twenty-ninth wed- The list goes on. Minneapolis, Minnesota, right. But the fact remains that the number of ding anniversary. All those who had lived and with an unemployment rate three percentage people who died in 1997 from accidents rose. worked with him will miss him greatly. He will points lower than Youngstown-Warren's, and a To put the issue in perspective, compare be remembered as one whose commitment to poverty rate 11 points lower, received an EZ these figures to the aviation industry. What his job went far beyond most and for that rea- designation. The difference once again was would our response be if the aviation industry son I wish to pay tribute to him today, and the fact that Minneapolis was able to come up suggested that only 5,355 people died in air- send our deepest sympathies to his family. with $2 billion in public-private sector commit- line crashes? What if we rationalized that as f ments. In fact, most of the communities a percentage of miles traveled, there has been awarded EZ designations last month had pov- a reduction in fatalities? There would be out- EMPOWERMENT ZONE REFORM erty and unemployment rates significantly rage in America. Last year, the domestic avia- LEGISLATION lower that Youngstown-Warren's. But they all tion industry's rate of death's per mile traveled had very strong public and private sector com- also decreased. But the actual number of HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. mitments. aviation related fatalities decreased too, all the OF OHIO I agree that EZ applicants should dem- way to zero. This must be our goal: a reduc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES onstrate strong local and private participation. tion in the both actual and per-vehicle-mile Tuesday, February 2, 1999 But something is wrong when a community deaths on our highways. We are talking about with a poverty rate of more than 50 percent real peopleÐnot just statistics. Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, today I am and an unemployment rate of 17.3 percent is introducing legislation to require the U.S. De- CURRENT EFFORTS TO MONITOR THE INDUSTRY ARE turned down, and a community with a poverty LACKING partment of Housing and Urban Development rate of 31 percent and an unemployment rate Federal efforts to monitor the trucking indus- (HUD), when evaluating future applications for of only 5.6 percent is approved. EZ designa- try for safety are falling short. The Office of designation as an urban empowerment zone tions should be reserved for those commu- Motor Carriers (OMC) which is responsible for (EZ), to make an applicant's unemployment nities that desperately need to attract private the oversight of the trucking industry is a com- rate and poverty rate 50 percent of the criteria. sector jobs. Last month, the Vice President announced ponent of the Federal Highway Administration 15 new urban empowerment zones. Each My legislation will change the scoring sys- (FHWA), the agency principally tasked with zone will receive $10 million a year for ten tem HUD uses in evaluating EZ applications managing over $25 billion in highway and con- years in federal grants and $13 million a year so that, in the future, struggling communities struction dollars. Locating OMC under FHWA for ten years in bonding authority. While many will have a fighting chance to get the federal has placed a lower priority on truck safety of the new zones went to needy areas, some assistance they so desperately need. The issues and blunted some of the initiatives designations raised serious questions about Traficant bill will end the Catch-22 many com- needed to maintain an effective and forceful the designation process. HUD selected zones munities faced in the recent round of EZ monitoring program. In fact, OMC personnel based on a 100-point scoring system that awards. The bill would still require commu- have become too close to some in the truck- measured the quality of revitalization plans, nities to put together applications with strong ing industry which I believe has compromised poverty and unemployment rates, and private public and private commitments. But it would their effectiveness. and public sector commitments made to imple- give an applicant's poverty and unemployment Recently, the U.S. Department of Transpor- ment the plans. An applicant's poverty and un- rates equal footing with public and private dol- tation Inspector General (DOT IG) completed employment rate only counted for 25 points lars. That's the way it should be. a study of OMC and its close ties to the truck- under HUD's current scoring system. This legislation is a common sense fix to ing industry. In the attached report summary, The scoring system presented many dis- ensure that future EZ designations go to the the IG found that OMC leadership has en- tressed communities across the country with a neediest communities. gaged in a ``strategy . . . devised to solicit the E108 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 2, 1999 trucking industry and third party communica- present, on a job well done. They have helped to serve others and encourage others to be tions to Congress in order to generate opposi- safeguard Huntingdon for the past 125 years leaders. These citizens will be recognized on tion to the OMC transfer provision in [Con- and will continue to do so far into the future. January 31, 1999, by the Dale City Civic As- gressional legislation].'' In short, OMC con- I am indeed very privileged to serve such a sociation, one of the largest, most active and tacted the industry it is charged with regulating distinguished group of individuals in the U.S. accomplished Citizens Associations in the to solicit support to defeat a proposal to move House of Representatives, and I wish them Commonwealth of Virginia. I would like to offer the OMC to the National Highway Traffic Safe- the best in their future endeavors. my congratulations to these award recipients. ty Administration (NHTSA). OMC officials have f The Dale City Civic Association was created effectively gotten in debt to the very people over thirty years ago. Since that time, it has they are supposed to regulate. IN MEMORY OF JUDGE JAMES P. grown into a strong organization that has en- KILBANE SOLUTION: CONSOLIDATE OMC FUNCTIONS IN ANOTHER couraged its members to volunteer their time SAFETY AGENCY and efforts to make their neighborhood a bet- In my opinion, the rising number of deaths HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH ter place to live and work. The Association and the poor oversight of the trucking industry OF OHIO has an outstanding record of service to the by OMC is partially a result of OMC's location IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community. Their work includes awarding a number of scholarships to college-bound stu- at FHWA. FHWA is skilled at building and Tuesday, February 2, 1999 maintaining roads, but has done a poor job at dents from Dale City, as well as monitoring monitoring the trucking industry. This task has Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in development in the region and serving as a not been high on the priority list. Therefore, I memory of Judge James ``Seamus'' P. sounding board for citizens and businesses. have suggested a reorganization where OMC Kilbane, who dedicated his life to serving the Citizen of the Year: David H. Dell, Sr. Mr. will become a part of an existing or new man- public. Dell, a twenty-two year resident of Dale City, agerial structure whose primary mission will be Judge Kilbane graduated from St. Ignatius has made a career of giving back to the com- safety. I have suggested NHTSA, and I recog- High School, where he was an avid athlete, in munity. In addition to being a Life Member of nize the possibility that a better structure may 1941. He then attended John Carroll Univer- the Dale City Civic Association, Mr. Dell is exist. The legislation I introduce today, if not sity before he served in Europe during World also a long-time member of the Dale City Vol- the answer, is a good place to start. War II as a first lieutenant in the infantry. Fol- unteer Fire Department and volunteer driver The dispatch with which this proposal is im- lowing his service in the Army Judge Kilbane for hospital personnel, doctors, nurses and plemented becomes critical when we consider earned his Bachelor's degree from John Car- staff to get them to and from work during in- that on January 1, 2000, less than a year from roll University in 1948, working as a boiler- clement weather. Not only does Mr. David now, the Northern American Free Trade maker and salesman while he was in school. Dell, Sr. see to the safety needs of Dale City, Agreement (NAFTA) will permit trucks cross- In 1951 Judge Kilbane received his law de- he is also dedicated to fostering the City's cul- ing the border from Mexico to travel anywhere gree from Western Reserve University Law tural well-being as Staging Director for the in the United States. Anywhere. Currently, School and in 1968 he earned a juris doctor- Dale City 4th of July Parade for the past three Mexican trucks are permitted to travel in bor- ate. While attending Western Reserve Univer- years. Mr. Dell has demonstrated exceptional der commercial zones which range from three sity he also served as a patrolman for the community spirit over the past twenty-two to 20 miles. A recent DOT IG report, which is Cleveland Police Department. He resigned years and is certainly deserving of the honor also enclosed, found that of the 3.7 million from that position in 1952 to practice law. bestowed upon him by the Dale City Civic As- trucks from Mexico crossing in 1998, only From 1955 until 1962, Judge Kilbane served sociation. 17,332 were inspected, and of this number, 44 as a member of the Ohio House of Represent- Young Citizen of the Year: Rachel J. Bryant. percent were found to be in such disrepair that atives, and in 1963 and 1964 he served as a Miss Bryant is an extraordinary young citizen they were immediately taken out of service. member of the Ohio State Senate. As a legis- who has already become a strong role model These unsafe trucks could be in your state lator Judge Kilbane fought for legislation that to her peers. Rachel is currently a senior at next year. These trucks could be on every established state nursing home standards as Gar-Field High School. At Gar-Field, Rachel is road in AmericaÐmost uninspected and many well as legislation that supported labor and a member and facilitator in the Gifted Edu- grossly unsafe. We need to address this prob- welfare. cation Enrichment Seminar Program for the lem now. In 1972 Judge Kilbane was elected judge of past four years. Additionally, Miss Bryant is Finally, Mr. Speaker, the House Appropria- the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, Vice President of her class, a member of the tions Subcommittee on Transportation, which I where he served full-time until 1990. Judge National Honor Society and has attended Vir- chair, will be holding hearings on this impor- Kilbane, however, continued judging cases on ginia's Governor's School for Mathematics, tant issue Tuesday, February 23. a part-time basis after 1990. He was known as Science and Technology where she was f a well-prepared, hard working judge who al- awarded the Macy's Scholar Award for Minori- ways stuck to his convictions. ties in Medicine. Rachel is Gar-Field High HUNTINGDON FIRE COMPANY, NO. Judge Kilbane and his outstanding, life-long School's shining star and demonstrates that 1, 125 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE commitment to public service will be greatly our next generation is caring, selfless and missed. dedicated. HON. BUD SHUSTER f Community Service Award: Dorothy Holley. Mrs. Holley is a volunteer who works with the OF PENNSYLVANIA IN HONOR OF THE DALE CITY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES elderly, local service organizations, and the CIVIC ASSOCIATION CITIZEN OF less-fortunate. She spends much of her volun- Tuesday, February 2, 1999 THE YEAR AWARDS teer time arranging for food donations to be Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to made to the PW Homeless Shelter, Senior recognize the 125th Anniversary of the Hun- HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS Center and the PERTC Thermal Shelter. tingdon No. 1 Fire Company located in my OF VIRGINIA Throughout the community she is described District in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as always willing and able to lend a hand in Most people take fire protection for granted, her community. yet don't realize the intensive undertaking in- Tuesday, February 2, 1999 The Kathy Feeney Nurse of the Year: Eileen volved in training and maintaining a fire de- Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise J. Yetter, RN. Mrs. Yetter has served the Dale partment. Huntingdon No. 1 Fire Company today to recognize a group of outstanding citi- City community at Potomac Hospital for the has shouldered this responsibility well, as evi- zens from Dale City in Prince William County past eight years and is now one of the senior denced by their solid record of outstanding of the Eleventh Congressional District of Vir- staff members in the Emergency Department. service. Created by an ordinance passed in ginia. These remarkable individuals have been She is clearly dedicated to administering ex- 1801 making bare provisions for the town's selected by the Dale City Civic Association in cellent quality care to her patients. In particu- fire protection, Huntingdon No. 1 Fire Com- recognition of their many achievements and lar, Mrs. Yetter has helped design the state of pany has evolved into a sophisticated and their dedication to serving their community. the art Emergency Care Center at Potomac flexible department capable of managing a These award-winners are people who have Hospital. Some of her design innovations have wide variety of emergencies. gone above and beyond the call of duty on a been duplicated in other emergency rooms Mr. Speaker, please join me in commending daily basis. They are members of the Dale across the nation. She also has worked to each member of the department, past and City community who gave of their time in order make the senior communities in Dale City CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E109 more aware of their specific health risks, and fund. Through her many varied activities Miss The spirit of George Goldt, the gentle giant, how to react if they recognize them. The pa- Raphael has certainly made a positive mark in will always be a large part of Ocean of Love tients and community at Potomac Hospital Dale City's educational system. due to his efforts in behalf of kids in need. have truly benefited from her work. Middle School Teacher of the Year: Su- I remember George best during the years Police Officers of the Year: Officer Ruben D. zanne Johnson. Mrs. Johnson is a seventh he served as President of the Manchester Castilla and James C. Virgil. Officers Castilla grade teacher of language arts at Stuart M. Township Republican Club. During those and Virgil have been instrumental in making Beville Middle School. At Beville, she is in- years George and his wife Bev were among Dale City's streets more inviting and safe for volved in many extra-curricular activities, and my most avid and energetic supporters. community residents. Specifically, Officers was a charter faculty member of the school in George knew what should be accomplished Castilla and Virgil were commended by their 1990. Mrs. Johnson is known among the stu- and made sure it was, and almost always department for the thorough investigation of dents and faculty alike as ``An energetic and without me even asking. The success of the the vandalism cases which led to the closure resourceful teacher'', always willing to offer club and the candidates it supported under his of twenty-one cases and the clearance of an that extra help to a student in need. She leadership speak volumes about George. unreported attempted armed robbery. These brings tremendous caring and dedication to The recipient of this year's Ocean of Love two officers are also credited with removing her work, and inspires her students to excel. Public Service Award, George Goldt is truly two area juveniles who had been harassing High School Teacher of the Year: Jeannine deserving of this posthumous honor, and of residents. Their efforts have provided protec- Turner. Mrs. Turner has been an AP English the love and gratitude of the community. tion to the residents of Dale City, so they can teacher at C.D. Hylton Senior High School for f sleep peacefully at night. the past thirty-three years. She has encour- Deputy Sheriff of the Year: Sergeant William aged her students to excel in their studies THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE O'Connell, Jr. Sergeant O'Connell is an indi- using innovative teaching technics and dedi- MORRIS CENTER YMCA, COUNTY vidual who cares deeply about the people he cating as much of her own time as necessary. OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY serves. As a member of the Sheriff's Depart- Her work in this area has enabled the stu- ment and resident of Dale City for eleven dents at Hylton to achieve higher academic HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN years, Sergeant O'Connell is credited with de- levels then ever before. Additionally, she vol- OF NEW JERSEY veloping an innovative Mentoring Program for unteers her time to the alternative education IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES middle school students in Prince William program and works with at-risk students Tuesday, February 2, 1999 County and the cities of Manassas and Ma- through the night school and summer school nassas Park, bringing together a variety of programs. Mrs. Turner is an individual who is Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise criminal justice agencies. Sergeant O'Connell able to unlock each student's desire and moti- today to commemorate the 125th Anniversary also serves as the Sheriff's office representa- vation to learn and gives completely of herself. of the Morris Center YMCA, of Morris County, tive to the Northern Virginia chapter of the Vir- Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join New Jersey. ginia D.A.R.E. Association. Sergeant me in congratulating these outstanding citi- Since January 2, 1874, the Morris Center O'Connell has proven his dedication to making zens for their tireless efforts to make Dale YMCA has provided programs essential to the Prince William County safer for all residents. City, Virginia a better place to live. Through people of Morris County. The 172 founding Firefighter of the Year: Todd Zavash. As a the untiring and selfless efforts to citizens like members first gathered in meeting rooms lo- Battalion Captain with the Dale City Volunteer these, many others across the country are in- cated in the Old Post Office in Morristown. In Fire Department he has been instrumental in spired to do likewise. Not only Dale City, but 1889, the Board of Directors dedicated a new the personal and professional growth of over America is enriched by their accomplishments building which included a gymnasium, class- eighty firefighters whom he has supervised in and dedication. rooms, bowling alleys and a game room. A two Battalions. His leadership has allowed the f second building was dedicated in 1912 which residents of Dale City to know that firefighting included a wing exclusively for women. By TRIBUTE TO THE LATE GEORGE personnel are ready to respond to all calls for 1968, however, it become clear that a new GOLDT assistance. Captain Zavash is recognized by building was needed and plans were made to his peers as an individual who is always will- begin construction. ing to lend a helping hand or a sympathetic HON. JIM SAXTON On March 1, 1981, the grand opening of the ear. OF NEW JERSEY newly completed Morris Center YMCA took Emergency Medical Technician of the Year: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES place. The Center featured a 25 meter swim- John Dooley. Mr. Dooley has served as a vol- Tuesday, February 2, 1999 ming pool, gymnasium, track, racquetball unteer EMT with the Dale City Volunteer Fire Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to courts, weight rooms and a fitness center. Department for the past eight years, and is pay tribute to my good friend, the late George Over the years renovations have been made currently the lead paramedic on Battalion 1. Goldt, a man known far and wide as ``the to the building, bringing many more programs Mr. Dooley being awarded this honor is the gentle giant.'' to people of all ages in Morris County. In culmination of years of dedicated service to As Undersheriff of Ocean County, George 1985, the Center added an in-house After the people of Dale City. Mr. Dooley is highly met Michael Gillick, a young cancer patient, School Care program. Later, in 1988, the Cen- respected for his professionalism and dedica- and took him under his wing, naming Michael ter added the Y's Owl Care Child Center tion as a senior staff member by his peers and ``Honorary Sheriff.` In fact, when Michael was which provides care to approxmately 130 chil- the community. He is truly a remarkable per- honored, even standing on a chair, he only dren each day. son who has provided excellent medical care reached George's waist. It was his interest in The Owl program received national accredi- to those who call in need. Michael that led to George's wanting to learn tation by the National Association for the Edu- Elementary School Teacher of the Year: more about kids with cancer. cation of Young Children. Building on the rep- Miss Bella Raphael. Miss Raphael is a Sec- George Goldt and Linda Gillick, Michael's utation of the Y's Owl Child Care Center, the ond Grade teacher at Kerrydale Elementary mother, joined forced and began the organiza- Morris Center YMCA was selected to create School. In addition to her regular teaching du- tion, Ocean of Love, aptly named by George and manage the child care center of the Mor- ties, Miss Raphael volunteers in support of a for Ocean County and for the love he felt for ristown Memorial Hospital, and opened the number of school activities. She is well-known the kids. Starting with 12 children, Ocean of Children's Corner in the late fall of 1996. for her work with the Special Needs Commit- Love now helps over 200 afflicted children and The Center currently has over 400 volunteer tee which is a community outreach program to their families. members comprising the Board of Directors, assist families during special holidays and A person who never had to be asked twice, all of its committees and program leaders. emergency situations. As part of her work with George Goldt worked tirelessly in behalf of the These volunteers are the heart of the Morris this group she spends the Thanksgiving and young people he loved and cared so much for. Center YMCA, working in all aspects of the or- Christmas Holidays preparing and delivering In fact, his last earthly act was trying to obtain ganization. In short, the Center is people car- baskets of toys and food for families in need. food for a needy family, when he was felled by ing for people, not just buildings and equip- Miss Raphael is also active in the Prince Wil- a heart attack at a very young age. ment. liam Alliance of Black School Educators, which He was instrumental in coordinating fund Mr. Speaker, for the past 125 years, the is an organization that promotes academic raisers, and always preferred to remain in the Morris Center YMCA has provided the citizens achievements for minority students in Prince background, never seeking credit for his ac- of Morris County with programs that benefit all William County Schools through a scholarship tions. those who participate. I ask that you and my E110 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 2, 1999 colleagues join me in congratulating all past again in 1962 and won. He served eight years The Organ Donor Leave Act has the sup- and present members of the Morris Center at that position, resigning in 1969 in protest of port of the American Society of Transplan- YMCA on this special anniversary year. a local judge's disregard for the commis- tation (AST), the largest professional trans- f sioners. As a politician Mr. Hagan was a vocal plant organization in the United States. In a critic of the Vietnam War and an ardent sup- letter expressing its support, the ASTP stated, IN RECOGNITION OF GIL IBERG, porter of civil rights and labor unions. ``. . . a lack of leave time has served as a sig- ‘‘BIG BAND MOUTH OF THE In 1970, while making a bid for the presi- nificant impediment and disincentive for indi- SOUTH’’ dency, George McGovern hired Mr. Hagan as viduals willing to share the gift-of-life. a special assistant in charge of one-liners. Since the first kidney transplant in 1954, HON. JIM McCRERY This offered Mr. Hagan the chance to merge hundreds of patients have received successful OF LOUISIANA two things he loved and understood best, poli- transplants from living donors. Yet, each day, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tics and humor. He explained why this com- while 55 people receive an organ transplant, bination worked so well when he said, ``the Tuesday, February 2, 1999 another 10 people on waiting lists die because very concept of humor, to me, is a very impor- not enough organs are available. A new name Mr. MCCRERY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tant one because it communicates ideas in a is added to a waiting list every 18 minutes in recognize today my constituent, Gil Iberg, most pleasant way.'' the United States. In 1997 only 15,000 people known by many as ``Big Band Mouth of the Mr. Hagan was elected to the Ohio State donated organs, leaving 35,000 people des- South.'' Gil Iberg has distinguished himself as House in 1981, where he served with his son perately in need. Currently, over 58,000 are a true connoisseur of big band music and has Robert Hagan. After he failed in his bid to win waiting for a life saving organ transplant. amassed an extraordinary collection of roughly re-election in 1988. Mr. Hagan continued to One lung can help another person breathe. 1,000 cassettes and 100 albums, containing perform stand-up comedy and contribute edi- One kidney can free someone from dialysis. A the music of over 200 big bands. To make torials and guest columns to area newspapers. portion of a liver could save the life of a pa- sure he misses no opportunity to add to his I will always be grateful for the opportunity tient dying from disease. One's bone marrow collection, Gil keeps a radio/cassette recorder to have known Robert Hagan. He set an ex- could help repair another person's damaged on his bedside table so he can tape big band ample of how to do a job well, and have fun joints. broadcasts. at it too. I will miss him. This legislation will give federal employees Gil learned to play the trumpet when he was Mr. Hagan was the father of 14 children. His who may consider becoming organ donors the young, following the footsteps of his father, commitment to them, as well as his contribu- assurance that they will be granted an ade- who played a bass fiddle in a local band in his tions to politics and humor, will be greatly quate amount of time to recuperate from the hometown of Highland, Illinois. Although he missed. life saving process that they voluntarily under- caught big band fever when he was young, he f take. It will also serve as a guide and encour- didn't start collecting records and tapes until THE INTRODUCTION OF THE agement to other employers, public and pri- the 1960s, when the popularity of the music ORGAN DONOR LEAVE ACT vate, to provide similar benefits to their em- began to wane. Afraid that he might lose ac- ployees. I urge all members to give it your cess to the music he loved, Gil began to col- HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS support. lect his own supply. Gil has also seen many f big bands in person, including Glenn Miller's OF MARYLAND and Artie Shaw's ensembles. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO MS. KAREN M. In the words of Gil himself, ``I could talk Tuesday, February 2, 1999 PHILLIPS about big bands all day and all night. I live Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, during the and breathe and eat big band music. I play big last 20 years, important medical break- HON. TONY P. HALL band music every day of the week, and I ex- throughs such as tissue typing and OF OHIO change tapes and letters with other big band immunosuppresent drugs have allowed for a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES buffs from all over the country.'' larger number of successful organ transplants Mr. Speaker, please join me in commending and a longer survival rate for transplant recipi- Tuesday, February 2, 1999 Gil Iberg for following his dream and becoming ents. Certain organs, such as a single kidney, Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today an expert in his chosen hobby. In more of his a lobe of a lung, a segment of the liver or a to honor the memory of Karen M. Phillips, a own words, ``Some men fish or hunt. Some portion of the pancreas, can be transplanted Peace Corps volunteer who was killed late last men golf. My thing is big bands. For me, from living donors, making it possible for them year near her home in Gabon, West Africa. there's nothing like it.'' to save the lives of family members, cowork- Karen Phillips dedicated her life to improv- f ers, and friends. ing the lives of others. Starting in June, 1998 Currently, federal employees may use up to when she was sworn in as a volunteer in IN MEMORY OF ROBERT E. HAGAN 7 days of leave in each calendar year to serve Gabon, she worked to help local farmers mar- as an organ or bone marrow donor. Yet, expe- ket their products. She had also previously HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH rience has shown that an organ transplant op- worked for five years for the international de- OF OHIO eration and post-operative recovery for living velopment organization CARE. According to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES donors may take as long as six to eight her peers, she was a well-liked and dedicated Tuesday, February 2, 1999 weeks. In order to address this disparity, I volunteer. worked with the Office of Personnel Manage- In today's world, people often bemoan the Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in ment (OPM) and the Department of Health lack of positive role models and heroes for our memory of Robert Hagan, an exceptional fa- and Human Services (HHS) in drafting this children and ourselves. Karen Phillips proved ther, a dedicated public servant, and a brilliant legislation to increase the amount of leave that that this is not necessarily true. We would do humorist. may be used for organ donation to 30 days. very well to follow her example of selfless Mr. Hagan grew up in Youngstown, OH, one The amount of leave that may be used for service. of six children in his family. He served as a bone marrow donation will remain at 7 days f Marine Corps flight instructor during World because that is generally adequate for recov- War II. Following the war he worked for his fa- ery from bone marrow donations. SOUTH FLORIDA TEEN GIRLS ther's steel-erecting business, where he pat- Under this legislation, donors will not have RECEIVE POSITIVE ATTITUDE ented a new steel-scaffolding process. to be concerned with using their personal sick Always aspiring for something new and or annual leave for these vital medical proce- HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN challenging, Mr. Hagan hosted his own TV va- dures because the leave granted is in addition OF FLORIDA riety show in Youngstown. He also appeared to what they routinely earn. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES occasionally on the Mike Douglas syndicated The bill passed the House during the last television show when it was broadcast from Congress but the Senate failed to act on it be- Tuesday, February 2, 1999 Cleveland. fore adjournment. I reintroduced this bill at the Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would In 1956, Mr. Hagan embarked on his politi- beginning of the 106th Congress in the hope like to highlight the accomplishments of a cal career by running for Trumball County that there will be ample time to win its enact- woman who has served as a wonderful exam- commissioner. He lost that election, but ran ment. ple for teenage girls in the South Florida area CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E111 while at the same time rising to excellence of help to you, I would be honored if you TRIBUTE TO DR. GEORGE VERNON within her chosen field as a TV anchor. Jen- would call on me. IRONS, SR. nifer Valoppi conceived, created and founded Sincerely, JAN SCHAKOWSKY, ``Women of Tomorrow'' in 1997 and convinced Member of Congress. HON. SPENCER BACHUS her employer, NBC 6, to sponsor this very OF ALABAMA successful teen mentoring program. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ``Women of Tomorrow'' pairs professional Tuesday, February 2, 1999 women in the area with teenage girls of South TRIBUTE TO FLORA WALKER Florida in order to improve their self-esteem Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to as well as provide guidance and nurturing in eulogize and celebrate the life of Dr. George their lives. The program is designed to show HON. DAVID E. BONIOR Vernon Irons, Sr., distinguished professor of history and political science at Samford Uni- young women the endless possibilities ahead OF MICHIGAN of them as they embark on the beginning of versity for 43 years, who passed away July their adult lives. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 21, 1998. Dr. Irons taught 17 university presi- Mentors meet with small groups, no larger Tuesday, February 2, 1999 dentsÐmore than any other known educator. than ten girls, to discuss their ambitions, moti- Dr. Irons was also a colonel in the United vations, positive attitudes and the achievement Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I take great States Army for 33 years, active and reserve, of their dreams in addition to sharing personal pride in rising today to recognize Flora Walker, and received full military honors. Dr. Irons was stories of triumph and temporary setbacks. past President of AFSCME Council 25, who a member of the prestigious Alabama Sports Roads to success as well as potential road- retired on November 16, 1998. Her friends Hall of Fame for 22 yearsÐits oldest member. blocks are also discussed. and colleagues will honor her with a reception He was the only distance star ever inducted on January 29, 1999. In addition to launching this wonderful orga- into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and a nization devoted to teenage girls, Jennifer is a Through the years, Flora Walker has been true great in Alabama's rich athletic history. As multi-Emmy award winning journalist who has a fighter. Her tireless efforts have improved captain of the University of Alabama distance twice been named ``Best TV News Anchor.'' the lives of the working families throughout team, he broke the record for the Birmingham Road Race in 1923. His record was never bro- Mr. Speaker, Jennifer has certainly made a Southeastern Michigan. flora is a woman who ken or equaled. Dr. Irons also broke the mark on our community and I applaud her ex- has dedicated her life to securing dignity and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association, ample to the community. She inspires all of us respect for all people. She has been a cham- now the Southeastern Conference, record for with her dedication and drive to improve the pion of civil rights and civil liberties, and has two, three and three and one-half mile races. world around us. helped create a stronger, more united commu- nity. Her strong leadership and vision were Dr. Irons was listed in Who's Who in Amer- ica, Who's Who in the South and Southwest, f recognized by her colleagues and she was chosen to serve in a distinguished list of elect- Who's Who in American Education and Direc- SKOKIE, ONE OF THE BEST TOWNS ed positions. tory of American Scholars. Dr. Irons was AROUND Flora Walker began her career with the awarded the George Washington Honor Medal AFSCME Council 25 Executive Board that from Freedom's Foundation, Valley Forge, continued for twenty-four years. Her first elect- Pennsylvania, in 1962. HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that OF ILLINOIS ed position was as a representative. She went on to serve as delegate to one special and articles from the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES two regular Council 25 Conventions. Her ten- and Bama Magazine be included in the CON- Tuesday, February 2, 1999 ure as president began in 1992 during a time GRESSIONAL RECORD to share the achieve- ments of this great Alabamian who served Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I submit of crisis for the Council. Under her guidance, it has became a strong, united, statewide Samford University as distinguished educator the following letter to be included in the CON- 43 years, his country as colonel in the U.S. GRESSIONAL RECORD. council continuing the work begun by the Founding Convention in 1978. Army 33 years and his alma mater, the Uni- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versity of Alabama, as a record-breaking Washington, DC, January 14, 1999. During her six years as President, many champion athlete and Phi Beta Kappa honor MAYOR JACQUELINE B. GORELL, new innovative programs were implemented. student. Village of Skokie, Skokie IL. Flora was instrumental in overhauling the en- DEAR MAYOR GORELL: What a wonderful tire Council 25 legal operation, providing union [From the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame] job you have done in shaping Skokie into the members with an unprecedented level of serv- IRONS ACCUSTOMED TO SEEING FINISH LINE remarkable place that it is! You should feel ice. The arbitration department was stream- FIRST very proud and fulfilled as you leave elective (By Kyle Mooty) office after 22 years of service, ten as Mayor. lined, initiating a process of audits and in- While football was far from its ‘king’ Now it is your turn to enjoy the wealth of creasing the number of advocates. She has stages the University of Alabama would opportunities that you have brought to Sko- also served as an AFSCME International Vice enjoy in the future, Crimson Tide track star kie. President from Michigan. Flora had a demand- George Irons was keeping the athletic flame You have more time to enjoy the world ing schedule, but she would never hesitate to burning at the Capstone as its ‘Knight of the class library for which you were truly the go to the bargaining table with her members Cinderpath.’ driving force. You can walk the beautiful if needed. Former Alabama Sen. John Sparkman was canal bank along with so many of your vil- a classmate of Irons at Alabama and later lagers who are appreciating the bike path, Flora is not only an active union leader, but a community leader as well. She has received served in the Army together. And according the sculpture park and the natural beauty to Sparkman, if it hadn’t been for Irons, ath- which your vision and work made possible. both the Champion of Hope Award from the letics would have been pretty boring during You and Nate can attend even more excel- National Kidney Foundation and the Dr. Martin that time period at Alabama. lent activities at the Performing Arts Center Luther King, Jr. Award. She was recognized ‘‘George Irons was all we had to cheer which is now your legacy. And you can rest by the University of Michigan during a Black about,’’ said Sparkman. assured at all times that you and yours are Labor History Celebration. She has been hon- Today, Dr. George Vernon Irons is catch- protected by a police and fire department ored for her active involvement in the commu- ing another milestone, as he’ll turn 91 on that achieved a status that few other mu- Aug. 7. nicipalities have reached while under your nity, in the political arena, and in service and With the discipline, desire and skill he pos- watch. charitable projects. sessed, Irons would have probably been a It is no wonder that Chicago Magazine Few people have given to their community standout distance runner anyway. But there rated Skokie as ‘‘one of the best towns with the vision and commitment that Flora were other reasons for perfecting the art of around’’, and Worth Magazine said that ‘‘on Walker has given to hers. She is a person running. Wall Street, it is a star.’’ Those of us who who has inspired the admiration of many. I am ‘‘For the fear of being paddled,’’ Irons said. have had the pleasure of working with you ‘‘When I was a freshman at Alabama the and observing your leadership are not sur- sure her colleagues will miss the famous sophomores were always getting after the prised by these accolades. Walker hug. I would like to offer my heartfelt freshmen. If they caught you, you could do Mayor Gorell, thank you for all that you congratulations to Flora on her very distin- one of two things . . . you could lie or you have done for the community. I wish you guished career and I wish her and her family could run. Don’t press me too much on which happiness in your retirement. If I can ever be all of the best. I did because I did both of them.’’ E112 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 2, 1999 Irons also said that running was getting Irons explained, ‘‘There were no bands, or ‘‘Howard was really struggling to keep its for catching up with the co-eds. girls to watch at halftime. There was not head above water at that time,’’ Irons said. Born in Demopolis as a son of a Pres- much entertainment. So they’d bring us run- ‘‘I was lucky to be hired. Jobs were scarce byterian minister, Irons moved to Fort Val- ners in to run before these big crowds. We’d during the Depression. We were accepting a ley, Ga., shortly afterwards and eventually run for 10 or 15 minues during the half. We’d side of beef and 12 dozen eggs for tuition. took a job as a paper boy. Strangely enough, start inside the stadium and run a couple of Those were hard times. Nobody had cash, so it was perhaps that job was the start of laps, then go outside and run a road race. It we took produce instead.’’ something that led to him being inducted was usually a three-mile run and we’d finish But Irons knew a banker in Woodlawn, and into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in in front of the grandstand. he feels even today that may have helped 1978. ‘‘The big game back then was Georgia Tech him get hired at Howard College. ‘‘I rode the bicycle a whole lot delivering and Auburn and I guess there would be fifty ‘‘Yeah, one of my first jobs was to go down those papers, so I had strong legs,’’ Irons or sixty thousand at those games even back to First National Bank and try to get them said. then at Grant Field. They would bring in 75 to extend the loan for the college. I knew the Later, as a freshman at Alabama, Irons runners, and of course the crowd would be banker so they thought I’d be a good one to first realized he could run a long distance in really pulling for their school.’’ send.’’ a short period of time. Once again, the rules were pretty loose as He didn’t say whether he got the extension ‘‘From where I was living, when I would pros were allowed to compete once again. or not, but he got the job, and stayed for 43 hear the whistle blow each morning I had ‘‘Richter was there, but I would always years. about 10 minutes to make it to class,’’ Irons beat him in Atlanta because he didn’t know During his tenure at Howard College, Irons recalled. ‘‘And it was a pretty good distance. the course,’’ said Irons. taught future sports legends Bobby Bowden But I always made it to class on time. I don’t Irons added that Alabama’s big rival in and Shorty Cooper in the classroom. But he think I was ever late. I guess you could say track was Mississippi A&M, which is now also remembers a young man from Rattle- I found out I could run fast by accident.’’ known as Mississippi State University. snake Gulch, Montana named Homestead. His trip to class would take him across an Irons worked his way through school. De- ‘‘He was a big fella that talked big, but he open field, a few acres of ground that now is spite his success, he ran for three years on no wasn’t too brave at heart,’’ recalled Irons. the home of Bryant-Denny Stadium. scholarship. But as a senior he became ag- ‘‘But everybody just assumed he was tough Irons also noticed the ‘college boys’ run- gressive off the track, too. because he came from Rattlesnake Gulch, ning around the university’s campus having ‘‘Yeah, my last year I suggested to them Montana. what seemed like good times. He laughs now that I could use a scholarship,’’ laughed As the only University of Alabama track at remembering thinking they were running Irons about something that was certainly no man in the Alabama Sports Hall of Frame, around in their underwear, when actually it laughing matter at the time. Irons is extremely proud. But perhaps no Irons’ coach at Alabama was the late Hank was the track team’s shorts. more than his son, Birmingham attorney Irons joined the Alabama track team and Crisp, who was more widely known for his Bill Irons. would never lose a race to a teammate. In football and basketball duties. He served as ‘‘Dad is the most disciplined person I’ve fact, from his sophomore year on, Irons an assistant for five Alabama football coach- ever known,’’ said Bill Irons. ‘‘He goes be- never lost a race to another collegian. But es, and was the head basketball coach from yond the doctor’s wishes. And he also has a the problem was not fellow collegians. The 1924–42 in Tuscaloosa, but he actually came very high threshold of pain.’’ problems was pros. to Alabama to be the head track coach. Bill calls the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame The big running events often allowed older, The NCAA rule book was nowhere near as ‘‘a galaxy of stars and assembly of greats.’’ professional runners to compete with the thick as it is today. And with Crisp being Dr. George Irons is certainly a great star collegians. And one of the best of those that what Irons called ‘‘a very kind man,’’ his in the Hall of Fame. Irons would compete against in events rang- players would never have to worry if they ‘‘Being inducted into the Alabama Sports ing from the 880-yard run to the four-mile got in a serious bind financially. Hall of Fame was the most important event run would be a fellow by the name of Ells- ‘‘He (Crisp) would loan you money on the of my life,’’ said Irons. ‘‘Everybody wants to worth Richter. side if you really needed it,’’ said Irons. get to heaven. Well, this may be the nearest Richter was Irons’ biggest nemesis in a Irons, like everyone else that came into I come. Birmingham road race that was held annu- contact with Crisp, had great respect for the ‘‘I’ve read about all of these guys in the ally for the SIAA (Southern Intercollegiate coach. Hall and now I’m in it.’’ ‘‘He was a four-year letterman at VPI (Vir- Athletic Conference) championship. Just a couple of months away from his 91st Irons recalls the race through Birmingham ginia Tech) despite having his right arm cut birthday, Irons still gets in a couple of miles had about seven turns in all, and Richter off,’’ said Irons. a day, although they’re most accomplished knew the course well, which gave him an Crisp lost his arm when he was 13 cutting by walking. He does jog on occasion. added advantage each year. corn to fill a silo. ‘‘It’s good to get a little sweat out of you As a freshman at Alabama, Irons would ‘‘But man was he tough,’’ said Irons. ‘‘And and spend a little time in the sunshine each place 10th in the event, but would come back he ran the hurdles, and if you’ve ever run day,’’ said Irons. and claim second-place finishes both as a hurdles before you know how important bal- Asked how he’s made it, Irons said simply, sophomore and junior, as only the profes- ance is, but he did it with just one arm. He ‘‘All my life I’ve been doing what seemed the sional Richter was able to beat him. also played football, basketball and baseball. Then came Irons’ senior year at Alabama, They said he played outfield and after he best thing to do at the time.’’ One of his favorite quotes comes from an- and although Richter was busy having an ap- would catch the ball, he’d throw the glove up other Hall of Famer. ‘‘Satchel Paige used to pendectomy, Irons completely shattered the in the air and catch the ball coming out and say, ‘Don’t look back, they may be gaining course record by 20 seconds. And he did so in throw it back to the infield.’’ on you.’ ’’ the rain. It was a record that stood for the Crisp died the night he was inducted into Gain on George Irons? Hardly. final 20 years of the race until its demise. the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on Jan. 23, How could a record be broken by so much, 1970. and especially by an amateur, and in the Irons wouldn’t let the university or Crisp [From the Bama Magazine, May 1984] rain? It must have been the shoes. down for awarding him the scholarship for HISTORY OF ALABAMA ATHLETICS—IRONS: A In fact, Irons wore kangaroo skin shoes. his senior season. He finished undefeated in TIDE TRACK IRON MAN ‘‘They stuck to my feet very tight,’’ said dual matches. And the biggest race in the (By Tommy Deas) Irons. ‘‘While the others were sloshing along south during that period was an AAU event in their tennis shoes, mine felt just great.’’ run in Atlanta where some of the top eastern George Irons had never run in a race before Richter would never beat Irons on other runners were also in the field. Irons won that his freshman year at Alabama in 1921. But courses such as Atlanta. The two would later race two years in a row. afterward he was without equal in his four become friends before he passed away many Irons path in life took a turn during World years of running track and cross-country for years down the road. His son, Ellsworth War II. He had finished at the university just the Crimson Tide. Richter, Jr., would later be an SEC cham- after World War I, but through his ROTC Not once did Irons finish behind a team- pion distance runner for Auburn University classes he had made 2nd Lt. He would be- mate in a race, beginning with his first effort in the 1980’s. come a Captain in WWII and eventually a Lt. as a freshman. And not often did he finish Irons had other ways of getting the edge. Col. for four and a half years. behind an opponent. George Irons was simply While he had no state of the art weight set ‘‘I had various experiences in the Army,’’ a natural. to work out with, he would simply lift an old said Irons. ‘‘I was in a swamp about 30 miles It wasn’t a background in track that led shotgun repeatedly for upper body strength. north of Wilmington, NC. They put us there Irons to start running for Alabama—he had ‘‘That improved my endurance, my wind and so when the shrapnel fell it wouldn’t hurt no such family ties to the sport. It wasn’t strength,’’ Irons said. nothing but the rattlesnakes.’’ the promise of medals and recognition, or During the early ’20s, college football He would also be stationed in Texas, Mex- the thrill of victory or the roar of the games had all the excitement a game may ico and New Jersey before returning home. crowds. All that was still unknown to Irons have today . . . or at least while the game He would enter the educational field once when he began running. was actually going on. But halftimes were back in Alabama at Howard College (known Irons had more practical concerns that led more of a dead period. today as Samford University) in 1933. to the discovery of his talents. After building CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E113 his legs up by delivering newspapers on bicy- they had the bands and the ‘honey-watching’ plishments of a good friend and great Texan, cle, Irons found his leg strength could come that they have now, so we were the only Ms. Anne Wynne, as she completes her term in handy. halftime entertainment. We’d leave before as a member of the Texas Transportation ‘‘I lived in Tuscaloosa on Queen City Ave- the half and finish at the middle of the field nue,’’ he said. ‘‘They blew a whistle in those with everyone standing and cheering us on. I Commission. As the first woman on the Com- days to start class. They would take roll 10 ran three of those, and won two of them.’’ mission, she has served our state in one of minutes after the whistle. I found I could eat After coaching at two high schools and the most demanding of all appointed positions my pancakes in time and still get to class for earning his doctorate at Duke, Irons went in our state's government. Anne tackled her roll call after they blew the whistle. into the teaching profession. Now 82 years tasks with more common sense than East ‘‘Also in those days, the upperclassmen old, he retired a few years ago after teaching Texas has pine trees and a compassionate would haze the freshmen. They would wait history for 43 years at Samford (formerly heart bigger than Big Bend National Park. Her around Woods Hall—that was the center of Howard) University in Birmingham. campus because that’s where the Post Office In 1978, Irons was recognized as one of the sense of humor became her trademark was—and grab a freshman and carry him up- state’s outstanding athletes by being in- throughout the Texas Department of Transpor- stairs for a paddling. There were two things ducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of tation as she visited with employees through- a freshman could do—lie or run. Fame. The drive was spearheaded by his son, out the state. ‘‘I’d rather not comment on the lying, but William Lee Irons, a Birmingham lawyer During her term, Anne was instrumental in that’s where I started my running. I found (George Irons, Jr., Irons’ other son, is a doc- developing a spirit of partnership between the that running was a fun thing to do. I just tor in North Carolina). gradually worked my way up to cross-coun- ‘‘It means a great deal to me,’’ Irons said Texas Department of Transportation and the try.’’ of the induction. ‘‘I never expected to get contractors who do much of the actual high- By the end of his four years at Alabama, that. In 1978, I never expected to be heard way work throughout the state. She encour- Irons had made his name as one of the best, from again as a track man. There’s only one aged the department to move toward a diver- some said the very best, distance runners of track man in the Hall of Fame from Ala- sified workforce and she worked with the leg- his day. Known as ‘‘Alabama’s Shining bama, myself, and I think there will be a islature to create innovative ways to respond Knight of the Cinderpath’’ (track events great many more in there, because they’ve to the ever increasing costs of transportation were then run on cinder courses), Irons com- got world-class people competing in the peted all over the South against the best state now. I hope maybe I’ve opened up the projects. She also continually challenged the amateur and, occasionally, professional run- door for some of them.’’ department's managers to operate the govern- ners around. ment agency like they would their own private ‘‘I mostly ran the mile, two miles and f business. three miles. I ran cross-country over hill and HONORING SYLVIA MARTINEZ Those of us fortunate enough to be close to dale and streams and meadows. Sometimes Anne Wynne know that at the core of her phi- they would even throw me in the half-mile to pick up a point in a meet,’’ he said. HON. LOIS CAPPS losophy regarding her responsibilities on the After his freshman year, Irons won every OF CALIFORNIA Commission has been her great love for the cross-country and road race while competing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State of Texas. The Commission and TxDOT for the Tide. That led to his being named will miss her deep commitment and dedication Tuesday, February 2, 1999 captain of the track and cross-country teams to the Texas Department of Transportation's his junior and senior year. In addition, in Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mission. Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Associa- pay tribute to an extraordinary young person Mr. Speaker, I know that all of my fellow tion competition after his freshman year, who has recently been named the Junior Texans join me in this expression of thanks to Irons never finished worse then second in Carpinterian of the Year: Sylvia Martinez. Anne Wynne for her exemplary performance any race, including shorter-distance races As a student attending Carpinteria High that he ran to help the team score points. of duty. I urge my colleagues to join me in As naturally as the slight 6-footer took to School, Sylvia has had many successes. In congratulating her and wishing her all the best the sport, he did not begin running without addition to her class ranking and impressive in her future endeavors. some skepticism. ‘‘That first race I didn’t 3.8 grade-point average, she was the recipient f know that I’d be running so much,’’ he said, of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Scho- ‘‘and I asked myself, ‘What am I doing this lastic Achievement Award last year, and a re- IN HONOR OF LECH WALESA for? This hurts!’ So I decided to pick it up cipient of the Golden State Exams Awards in and start passing people to get it over with, 1995 and again in 1998. and I came in first.’’ HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH And running around town in a track suit in At school, Sylvia is a leader in the Interact OF OHIO those days attracted more attention than it Club, the Director of Elections in the Student IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES does today. Body Association, a varsity player in Track ‘‘When we’d run down Greensboro Avenue, and Field, and was voted Most Valuable Play- Tuesday, February 2, 1999 some of the sweet old ladies would call the er in Basketball last year. She is a strong role Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in police to come arrest these men running model to other Latina students and an inspira- honor of Lech Walesa, 1983 Nobel Peace down the street in their underwear. The po- tion to many. Prize winner, former President of Solidarity lice were understanding, and they asked us Most impressive however, is Sylvia's com- to run back another way and not let the la- Union and the former President of Poland, on dies see us again,’’ Irons said. mitment to her community. Before she was his visit to Cleveland. One race that stands out in Irons’ memory ten, Sylvia was a volunteer at Main and Aliso Mr. Walesa has been fighting for Democ- is his final run in the Birmingham Athletic Schools as a teachers aide and was active in racy in Poland since he assumed the leader- Club Road Race in 1923. In that race Irons numerous summer Migrant Education pro- ship of the independent trade union Solidarity broke the course record by over 20 seconds, grams. in 1980. His rousing speech to striking work- and his record has never been broken. And as One of her advisors has described Sylvia as ers from the top of a bulldozer began a social the three-mile event is no longer run, his a ``bright, inquisitive, compassionate person record may stand forever. revolution and prompted talks with the govern- ‘‘I’d been running that race all along,’’ he who has dedicated her young life to fulfilling a ment which resulted in legal recognition of said, ‘‘and I believe I’d won it twice, but for dream of becoming a successful humani- Solidarity. After a military crackdown eighteen this race I’d bought a pair of kangaroo leath- tarian.'' I believe that someday she will be. months later, which resulted in his spending a er running shoes. All the other runners were Mr. Speaker, I commend Sylvia Martinez for year in prison, Mr. Walesa continued his lead- wearing tennis shoes, but I had brought her hard work, vision, and commitment to her ership of Solidarity underground. After his re- these that wrapped around your feet. community and world. lease, he returned to his mission of a Demo- ‘‘It was raining very hard, and it was a big f handicap for them to be wearing tennis cratic Poland. He was awarded the 1983 shoes, because they kept slipping. It ruined CONGRATULATIONS TO ANNE Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. Mr. Walesa my shoes, and I was never able to wear them WYNNE was also named Man Of The Year by Time again, but I won that race, and the record magazine, The Financial Times, and The Lon- still stands.’’ don Observer. Irons likes to recall the big races that were HON. JIM TURNER In 1990, Mr. Walesa became the first demo- OF TEXAS part of the halftime shows of big football cratically elected President of Poland. His games. The biggest was the one held at half- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leadership planted the seeds of freedom and time of the Auburn-Georgia Tech game every Tuesday, February 2, 1999 year in Atlanta. democracy in Poland and ended Communist ‘‘They’d have the big race over there be- Mr. TURNER. Mr. Speaker, I wish to recog- rule. After a term in office in which he set a tween the halves,’’ he said. ‘‘This was before nize the dedicated public service and accom- path to secure Poland's commitment to a free E114 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 2, 1999 market democracy and set a model for the HONORING THE FIELDING married Firnist James Alexander. From this rest of Eastern Europe to follow, he retired. INSTITUTE union were born two sons and two daughters. Mr. Walesa now heads the Lech Walesa Insti- In 1949, the Alexanders moved to Jackson, tute whose goal is to advance the ideals of HON. LOIS CAPPS Mississippi where she remained until her democracy throughout Eastern Europe. OF CALIFORNIA death. Dr. Walker-Alexander became a posi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive role model in the community. She taught My fellow colleagues, please join me in hon- at Jackson State University where she served oring Mr. Walesa for his long, hard struggle to Tuesday, February 2, 1999 as an inspiration to young Mississippians. bring democracy to the people of Poland. Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- Throughout her life, Dr. Walker-Alexander re- ute to the Fielding Institute. ceived numerous honors and awards for her f The Fielding Institute has been a leader in outstanding literary works includes the Yale distance learning for mid-career professionals University Award for Younger Poets, 1942; PRESIDENT’S FY2000 BUDGET since it was founded in Santa Barbara, Califor- Rosenwald Fellowship, 1944; Ford Fellowship PROPOSAL nia in 1974. at Yale University, 1953±54; and an honorary With the development of a revolutionary doctoral degree in literature from Tougaloo ``Learning Community'' concept that provides College. HON. RON PACKARD lifetime learning opportunities for its scholars, In closing Mr. Speaker, I want to salute Dr. OF CALIFORNIA the Fielding Institute has maintained its leader- Margaret Walker-Alexander for her outstand- ship in the field. ing work in our literary world. Her works will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Institute has built an outstanding rep- remain with us for years to come to pass Tuesday, February 2, 1999 utation for its graduate programs, including down to the next generation to enjoy her sto- doctoral programs in Clinical Psychology, ries and learn from them. Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, in his State of Human and Organizational Development and f Educational Leadership and Change and a the Union address, President Clinton proposed IN MEMORY OF ANTHONY ‘‘TONY’’ to create or expand fifty-four government pro- masters program in Organizational Design and Effectiveness. DeMARINIS OF GROTON, CON- grams. Fifty-four new ways to spend other NECTICUT people's money, but not one major proposal to Their approach offers highly effective, cus- tomized, professionally rich and interactive give back to hard-working American families. learning processes, along with significant pos- HON. SAM GEJDENSON While the President continues to champion sibilities for learning created by emerging elec- OF CONNECTICUT targeted tax cuts for a select few, the net re- tronic technologies. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sult for most Americans is plain as dayÐhigh- In providing a graduate learning experience Tuesday, February 2, 1999 er taxes. In case anyone doubted his words using technology that is uniquely tailored to that night, President Clinton made sure it was the professional and personal needs of adult Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise with all in black and white yesterday when he deliv- learners, the Fielding Institute has been at the sadness to memorialize Anthony ``Tony'' ered his FY2000 budget to Congress. forefront of the distance learning movement. DeMarinis of Gorton, Connecticut. Mr. And so Mr. Speaker, I would like to com- DeMarinis, who passed a way on January 25, The President's plan includes more than 80 was a true American heroÐa career Army offi- tax hikes and new fees that would raise the mend the Fielding Institute. They have pro- vided 25 years of service and outstanding cer, a public servant and a great human tax burden on the American people by more graduate learning opportunities to the scholars being. He will be sorely missed by his family, than $100 billion over 5 years. According to of California, the United States and the world. friends and citizens from across southeastern the President's own plan, Americans shouldn't f Connecticut. expect to see any income tax relief until some- Tony DeMarinis served in the United States time after 2015. This is wrong. Washington TRIBUTE TO DR. MARGARET Army for 32 years before retiring in 1972 with does not have unlimited rights to spend the WALKER-ALEXANDER the rank of Captain. He enlisted in 1940 and hard earned money of American families with- served in 14 campaigns during World War II. out accountability. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON He was wounded in battle and received a bat- tlefield commission. Tony helped the United A surplus is nothing more than an overpay- OF MISSISSIPPI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States prevail in the greatest test of good ver- ment by taxpayers that should have never sus evil the world has ever known and played made it to Washington in the first place. We Tuesday, February 2, 1999 a role in freeing my family from the terror of should give it back. The Republican agenda Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I stand here the Holocaust. Tony served in the Korean con- will control government spending and provide today to pay tribute to the late Dr. Margaret flict where he received yet another battlefield American families with immediate, across-the- Walker-Alexander. Dr. Walker-Alexander was commission elevating him to the rank of Cap- board tax relief. We will continue to dedicate a world renowned author and poet who re- tain. In another selfless act on behalf of his much of the surplus to saving Social Security, sided in the Second Congressional District of country, Tony volunteered to serve with the eliminate the death tax and the marriage tax Mississippi. Dr. Walker-Alexander was best First Army DivisionÐknown as the ``Big Red penalty. We should never forget that these known for ``Jubilee,'' her 1966 novel about One''Ðin Vietnam. Throughout his distin- dollars still belong to the American people, not slave life. Dr. Walker-Alexander died on No- guished military career, Tony received many Washington bureaucrats. vember 30th, 1998 in Jackson, Mississippi of honors and decorations, including the Bronze cancer at the age of eighty-three. Star and Purple Heart. Mr. Speaker, under President Clinton's Apart from ``Jubilee,'' Dr. Walker-Alexander After retiring from the Army, Tony continued budget, big government will prosper and work- has written more than four volumes of poetry. to serve the public. He was elected to three ing Americans will be forced to work harder. Among some of her most noted works are: terms as City Clerk of Groton in the 1980s. In Under our proposal, families could keep sub- ``Prophets For A New Day,'' ``October Jour- this position, Tony did much more than merely stantially more of what they earn. A ten-per- ney,'' ``How I Wrote Jubilee,'' and co-authored perform administrative duties. He worked each cent across-the-board tax cut would return with Nikki Giovanni, ``Poetic Educations: Con- and every day to build pride in the community. $600 to a couple earning a combined income versation Between Nikki Giovanni and Mar- One of his most lasting achievements in this of $40,000. Does anybody really think that this garet Walker Alexander.'' regard was securing a large mural depicting $600 would be better spent here in Washing- Dr. Margaret Walker-Alexander was born on the Battle of Groton Heights, the only major ton? July 7, 1915, in Birmingham, Alabama. At the battle of the Revolutionary War fought in Con- age of fifteen, she published her first poem, ``I necticut, for display in City Hall. This engage- Mr. Speaker, the choice is clear. Either you Want to Write,'' which appeared in the 1934 ment occurred in Groton and resulted in the support the family budget or you support Clin- edition of Crisis Magazine, then edited by massacre of almost every single soldier at ton's federal budget. I urge my colleagues to W.E.B. DuBois. After high school, Dr. Walker- Fort Griswold due to the treachery of Benedict resist new spending and higher taxes and to Alexander enrolled in Northwestern University Arnold. Tony DeMarinis was instrumental in work together to return this surplus to those and the University of Iowa where she received ensuring the City of Groton received this im- who earned it, the American people. her M.A. and Ph.D. respectively. In 1943, she portant part of its history. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E115 Mr. Speaker, Tony DeMarinis was a public Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater HONORING DR. MARY SCOPATZ servant of the highest order. He served his and FAA Administrator Jane Garvey, in part- country in the Army for three decades. He nership with the aviation community, have initi- HON. LOIS CAPPS served the City of Groton as City Clerk. He did ated a targeted safety agenda, focusing on OF CALIFORNIA so unselfishly and with boundless enthusiasm issues such as terrain avoidance systems, to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and pride. Tony DeMarinis embodied all of the help us meet the challenge. best qualities of AmericaÐservice, patriotism We in Congress must ensure that airports Tuesday, February 2, 1999 and pride in community. I extend my deepest continue to have the resources to make critical Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor sympathy to his family and friends. capacity and safety investments. The FAA and Dr. Mary Scopatz of Santa Barbara, California f NTSB must have the safety inspectors, air as she retires on January 29, 1999 after serv- traffic controllers, airway system specialists ing our local schools for 28 years. U.S. AIRLINES REACH SAFETY and the air traffic control equipment to meet Mary began her distinguished career in MILESTONE the increased aviation demand. As a matter of 1970 as the Department Chair and teacher for fact, from all indications, we can expect to de- the Santa Barbara High School Business Edu- HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR bate a measure on the House floor sometime cation Department. After only three years, she OF MINNESOTA this year to provide these resources. was named Outstanding Teacher of the Year IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I have been a Member of the in 1973. In 1978, she served as the Project Tuesday, February 2, 1999 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Director for Disadvantaged Students, and then since I was first elected to the House 24 years became the coordinator for the Youth Employ- Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, in the late ago. When I had the privilege to chair the In- ment Training Programs and the Private Sec- summer of 1908, just five years after he and vestigations and Oversight Subcommittee, and tor Involvement Project. his brother, Wilbur, completed the first suc- later the Aviation Subcommittee, I held many, After receiving her Educational Doctorate in cessful powered flight at Kitty Hawk, Orville many hours of hearings which called the air- 1980, Mary focused her attention on involving Wright was demonstrating their flying machine lines, the manufacturers and the FAA to ac- local industry with education as the Director of for the U.S. Army Signal Corps at Ft. Myer, count for practices that threatened to diminish the Santa Barbara Industry Education Council, Virginia, just across the Potomac River from the margins of safety for the traveling public. and providing year round and summer em- where we now assemble. I feel it is only right that, when the country's ployment opportunities for young people as After a successful first flight, Orville took off air transportation system has achieved such a the Director of the Career and Youth Employ- again, this time with a young Signal Corps offi- remarkable safety record, I should also stand ment Programs. cer, Lt. Thomas Selfridge, aboard. As they to give those responsible the credit they most Mary has also shown a deep commitment to completed their first circuit of the field, Orville certainly deserve. her community through her involvement in or- heard two strange thumps. He cut the engine I call upon my colleagues to join me in this ganizations such as the American Vocational and attempted to glide the plane to a safe commendation. Association, the California Business Education landing, but the Wright Flyer lost lift and plum- f Association, as a member of both the Santa meted nose-first to the ground. Barbara and the Goleta Chambers of Com- Lt. Selfridge died as a result of the crash RECOGNITION OF DELRAY BEACH merce, the Santa Barbara Youth Coalition, and became the first person ever to be killed CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and the Children's Resource and Referral pro- in an airplane accident. Orville Wright sur- gram. vived, but took four months to recover from his HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. Recently, my office had the pleasure of injuries. OF FLORIDA working with Mary on establishing a Job Corps Now, 90 years after that fatal day at Ft. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Program on the Central Coast. Her determina- Myer, air travel has become commonplace. Tuesday, February 2, 1999 tion and commitment to the success of young Last year, American air carriers transported people is unquestionable. 615 million passengers, most of us in this Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- Mr. Speaker, I commend Dr. Mary Scopatz House among them, through the skies. How- ognize the Delray Beach Chamber of Com- for her lifelong work as a committed, innova- ever, for the first time in the 31 years such merce's acquisition of its 1,000th member. tive educator. Her dedication and vision will be records have been kept, and possibly the first The membership of Redhead Yacht Charters, missed but never forgotten. time in history, U.S. airlines completed their owned and operated by Mr. Jerry Janaro, f flights without a single fatal accident. Let me bring the Delray Chamber's membership to repeat that: 615 million passengers carried by 1000, placing the Chamber in an elite group of HONORING MRS. RUTH ANN HALL U.S. scheduled air carriers, not one single fa- just 30 Chambers in Florida to have reached tality. this landmark. HON. STENY H. HOYER For many years now, statistics have shown The Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce OF MARYLAND that travel on America's airlines has been has an 86 year history of serving the South IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES among the safest of all transportation modes. Florida business community boasting over 175 In contrast, 42,000 people died on America's businesses which have been members for 15 Tuesday, February 2, 1999 roads, streets and highways in 1997, the latest years or more, including a select group which Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to year for which a total is available. is celebrating their 50th anniversary with the honor an extraordinary woman, Mrs. Ruth Ann The airlines are to be congratulated for this Chamber. Hall of Waldorf, MD who passed away on Jan- remarkable safety record. Congratulations, Although Mr. Janaro's Redhead Yacht Char- uary 18, 1999. Her passing is a tremendous too, are to be extended to the Federal Aviation ters is a new member, Jerry is not new to the loss for her family and all the people who Administration, the National Transportation Chamber. Jerry joined the Chamber in 1984 knew her. Safety Board, and the aircraft manufacturers, and has served on the executive board, hold- Ruth Ann graduated from Charles County all of whom can share credit for this remark- ing positions as Vice Chair of area committees Community College and the University of able accomplishment. as well as Chairman of the Board. Jerry has Maryland and was a teacher for the Charles Mr. Speaker, we indeed have cause to cele- joined other chambers now that his business County Public Schools for more than 20 years. brate, but we must also temper our celebration takes him up and down the coast, but says, She was voted outstanding teacher of the year with a dose of realism. Travel, whether by air, ``None can beat the Greater Delray Beach in the mid-1980s, was a past president of the rail, highway or sea, is never without some Chamber of Commerce for value, services and Education Association of Charles County and element of risk. We cannot rest on this single friendliness. It's the best chamber around.'' was active in many political associations. year's result. The mission of the Chamber is to provide Christa McAuliffe, one of our country's best Worldwide, flights are expected to increase ``leadership, promote the economic well being known teachers, used as her credo: ``I touch from 16.3 million this year to over 25 million of our total community, preserve our free en- the future, I teach.'' Ruth Ann touched, indeed by 2010. The number of passengers on U.S. terprise system, and promote business growth she embraced and shaped, the future. Ruth domestic and international flights is expected and development.'' Mr. Speaker, the Delray Ann fought tirelessly for children and for their to increase to over 900 million by 2006, a 50 Chamber is doing a fine job in promoting their teachers. She advocated public policies that percent increase over 10 years. We must be mission and I congratulate them on their mile- would benefit our students and recognize the ready to manage this growth. stone 1,000th membership. critical importance and inestimable worth of E116 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 2, 1999 those we entrust to expand the minds of our pulling for economic development, laboring to women that have achieved significant goals in children, our teachers. bring enriching cultural experiences to our citi- sports. WIN for KC was established to pro- Ruth Ann was the embodiment of excel- zens, young and old. mote sports participation opportunities and lence and enthusiasm. She inspired her stu- Many have expressed concern that we are recognition for girls and women in the Greater dents and colleagues. She was what every somehow ``losing'' Leigh Morris due to his re- Kansas City area. Olympic gold medalist in parent would want for their childrenÐa person tirement. I think otherwise. Leigh is not leaving gymnastics Shannon Miller will deliver the key- with great ability, who loved children and en- us, rather he enters a new chapter in his life. note address to encourage and support fellow riched their lives and shaped their future and, I know that he will find new and interesting athletes. This year's Kansas City award win- in turn, our country's future. ways to bring added life and zest to our com- ners include Heather Burroughs for USA Track Her love of politics was a joy to behold. She munity: in health care, in business and in all and Field, Janet Calandro for Spirit, Peggy was a leaderÐby example, by conviction, by ways. I am pleased to be able to join his wife Donovan for Senior Sportswoman of the Year, courage, and by extraordinary competence. Marcia and his family in sharing the pride and Linda Jones for Coach of the Year, Jean Ruth Ann Hall was, in sum, one of those admiration I know they must feel at this impor- Nearing for Physically Challenged Sports- very special people who make a difference. tant time. woman of the Year, Lauren Powers for Cour- She was a good and decent person, whose Mr. Speaker, some among us are leaders, age, and Jennifer Waterman for Mentor of the goals and ideals motivated her actions. I ex- some are healers, and some are teachers. Year. tend my deepest sympathy to Ruth Ann's hus- Leigh Morris is all of these. He has preserved Mr. Speaker, please join me in celebrating band, Bob; her parents George and Anna Col- the health of so many, kindled the imagination the 13th annual National Girls and Women in lier, her brother George Collier, Jr., her son of more, and inspired everyone. For all he has Sports Day, congratulate every individual for and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Laura Ann done, he deserves recognition and reward. their dedication and efforts, and thank them Johnson, and her granddaughters, Kaitlyn and For who he is, his own work was reward for paving the way for other women. Eryn Johnson. Ruth Ann Hall will be remem- enough. f bered as an outstanding teacher, a loving wife f and mother, and a very special friend to all THE HAWAII FEDERAL MEDICAL who knew her. 13TH ANNUAL NATIONAL GIRLS ASSISTANCE PERCENTAGE AD- f AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY JUSTMENT ACT OF 1999 HONORING LEIGH MORRIS HON. KAREN McCARTHY HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE OF MISSOURI OF HAWAII HON. TIM ROEMER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA Tuesday, February 2, 1999 Tuesday, February 2, 1999 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise Tuesday, February 2, 1999 rise today to honor all girls and women who today to re-introduce legislation to adjust the Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Speaker, there is a com- participate in sports by recognizing the 13th State of Hawaii's Federal medical assistance mon question asked in theoretical science that annual National Girls and Women in Sports percentage [FMAP] rate. The intent of this bill has also become part of the political lexicon. Day, February 4, 1999. is to more fairly reflect the ability of the state And I think I have the answer. The question is This year's theme, ``All Girls Allowed,'' re- to bear its share of Medicaid payments. I am ``What happens when an irresistible force minds us we all should have an equal chance happy to have my colleague, Representative meets an immovable object?'' The answer is to participate in sports regardless of gender. In PATSY MINK, as a cosponsor of this measure. ``Leigh Morris.'' my youth women were discouraged from team I am also pleased that our Hawaii Senators, I say this because Leigh is both. He has sports and were looked down upon if active in Senator DANIEL AKAKA and Senator DANIEL been a tireless worker for our community and an individual sport. ``All Girls Allowed'' charac- INOUYE, have introduced similar legislation in a vortex of organized activity to advance terizes how far we've come. But there is more the Senate, S. 264. health care quality. And he has also been a to do. This day grants us a special time to re- The FMAP, or Federal share of the medical stoic, standing rock-solid in his insistence on member past and current achievements, and assistance expenditures under each state's excellence, community participation and vision reflect on the continuing struggle for equality Medicaid program, is determined annually by for the future. in sports. a formula that compares a state's average per Although we consider Leigh our own in In 1987, a Congressional Resolution created capita income level with the national income northern Indiana, he is nationally recognized National Girls and Women in Sports Day to average. States with a higher per capita in- for his expertise and abilities in health care celebrate the achievements of Olympic come level are reimbursed a smaller share of management and planning. I must also add volleyball player Flo Hyman and to recognize their Medicaid costs. By law, the FMAP cannot that Leigh is equally well-known for his grace, her work to assure equality for women's be lower than 50 percent nor higher than 83 courtesy and intellect. sports. Today we take this day to celebrate percent. In 1997, the FMAPs varied from 50 Leigh Morris has served in his capacity as the achievements of all girls and women in percent to 77.2 percent, with Hawaii receiving President of LaPorte Hospital, which is now sports. Communities such as mine around the the lowest 50 percent rate. known as the LaPorte Hospital Regional country observe this day with events, lunch- Alaska was another state receiving the low- Health System, for twenty-one years. His eons, awards banquets, and parades. est FMAP rate in 1997. However, in the Bal- stewardship at the helm has steered through We can all call to mind significant women in anced Budget Act of 1997, a provision in- some very rough times, and some very good sports who have paved the way for others in- creasing Alaska's FMAP rate to 59.8 percent ones. And he will be leaving at a time of very cluding the high-profile tennis match when Bil- for the next 3 years was included. Language positive growth and success. We will know in lie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs, or the re- in the Balanced Budget Act also mentioned the future that the good health of our hospital cent emergency of the Women's National Bas- that the same conditions warranting an in- system was due in part to Leigh's planning ketball Association. Because of the leadership crease in Alaska's FMAP rate applied to the and foresight. of these women, there are more sports oppor- State of Hawaii. The legislation that I am intro- Although his dedication to the LaPorte Hos- tunities today than there were 25 years ago. ducing today would conform Hawaii's rate with pital is the counterpiece of Leigh's career, he Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Alaska's. This bill would increase Hawaii's will also be remembered for his leadership at prohibits sex discrimination from extra- FMAP rate from 50 percent to 59.8 percent. the Indiana Hospital Association and the curricular activitiesÐincluding sportsÐin feder- The rationale for the FMAP change is quite American Hospital Association. He has ally assisted education programs. One in three simple. Hawaii's high cost of living skews the brought his unique vision to hospitals, admin- girls in high school now participate in athletics. per capita income determining factor. Based istrators and providers throughout the nation, As a former educator, I have seen firsthand on 1995 United States Census data, the cost and I know they are as grateful for his gifts as the value athletics has played in building self- of living in Honolulu is 83 percent higher than we Hoosiers are. esteem, establishing confidence and leader- the average of the metropolitan areas. More Mr. Speaker, Leigh has impacted our com- ship skills in young women. recent studies have shown that for the state munity in many ways beyond the health care In the 5th District, the Women's Intersport as a whole, the cost of living is more than system. He has been involved in other quality Network for Kansas City (WIN for KC) is spon- one-third higher than the rest of the United of life issues, fighting for superior education, soring a luncheon to honor local girls and States. In fact, Hawaii's Cost of Living Index CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E117 ranks as the highest in the country. If per cap- years. First Sergeant Jennings died Sunday, HONORING BETTY BROWN ita income is measured in real terms, the January 17, 1999 at his residence in Port Gib- State of Hawaii ranks 47th at $19,755 com- son, MS. HON. LOIS CAPPS pared to the national average of $24,231 (ac- Mr. Speaker, First Sergeant Jennings will be OF CALIFORNIA cording to the twenty-first edition of ``The Fed- sorely missed. It is indeed reassuring to know IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eral Budget and the States,'' a joint study con- that he is going to a better place. His efforts ducted by the Taubman Center for State and Tuesday, February 2, 1999 Local Government at Harvard University's and services to the Second Congressional Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- John F. Kennedy School of Government and District of Mississippi will be remembered for ute to an extraordinary wife, mother, and citi- the office of Senator DANIEL PATRICK MOY- eternity. There will never be another like him. zen recently named 1998 Carpinterian of the NIHAN). Thus, Hawaii's 50 percent FMAP rate Year: Betty Brown. is understated because cost of living factors f Betty began her years of exemplary service are not considered. Per capita income is a in Carpinteria, California as a member and poor measure of Hawaii's relative ability to TRIBUTE TO EVELYN WATSON leader of the Eastern Star, a service organiza- bear the cost of Medicaid services. tion and social group where she assumed the Some government programs take the high ´ role of Worthy Matron in 1965. In the 1960's, cost of living in Hawaii into account and fund- HON. JOSE E. SERRANO Betty served as a mother advisor for the Rain- ing is adjusted accordingly. These programs OF NEW YORK bow Girls and continued to be a role model for include Medicaid prospective payment rates, young women. This devotion was seen in her food stamp allocations, school lunch pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES involvement with the Children's Home Society, grams, housing insurance limits, Federal em- Tuesday, February 2, 1999 which helped unwed mothers and orphans ployee salaries, and military living expenses. with family counseling and adoption services. These examples show a Federal recognition Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Betty was actively involved in the Carpinteria that the higher cost of living in noncontiguous pay tribute to Mrs. Evelyn Watson, an out- auxiliary called Los Chiquitos. states should be taken into account in fashion- standing individual who has dedicated her life Betty's commitment to advancing the suc- ing government program policies. It is time for to public service and education. She was hon- cess and happiness of adolescent girls was similar recognition of this factor in gauging Ha- ored by parents, family, friends, and profes- again evident through her commitment to Girls waii's ability to support its health care pro- sionals for her outstanding contributions to the Incorporated of Carpinteria. She was a critical grams. It is time to pass my bill increasing Ha- community at a January 29 dinner marking her force in the Girls, Inc. building project, dedicat- waii's FMAP from 50 percent to 59.8 percent. retirement as Executive Director of East ing countless hours to raising funds for the Setting a higher match rate as was done for Tremont Head Start. new facility. Betty has also served as a na- Alaska would still leave Hawaii with a lower tional member of the Board of Trustees for FMAP rate than a majority of the states. How- Mrs. Watson was born on September 10, Girls, Inc. ever, the higher rate would better recognize 1925 in Beckley, West Virginia. She received The Carpinteria Community Church, Hawaii's ability to pay its fair share of the her certificate in Community Organization in Carpinteria Rotary Club, the Carpinteria Re- costs of the Medicaid program and I am com- 1972, her AAS from New York University in publican Women, the Capinteria Women in mitted to achieving it. 1974 and her BSW from the same university Agriculture and the American Heart Associa- f in 1975. tion have all benefited from Betty's desire to She started her career as a Units Clerk at serve her community. TRIBUTE TO FIRST SERGEANT the New York State Employment from 1955- Mr. Speaker, I commend Betty Brown for DANIEL L. JENNINGS 1962. From 1967 to 1969 she worked as a her extraordinary service to young women and Family Assistant with Head Start. From 1969 the Carpinteria community, and honor her as HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON to 1974 she was a Lay Associate LCA at Mes- the 1998 Carpinterian of the Year. OF MISSISSIPPI siah Lutheran Church. In 1976 she joined East f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tremont Head Start. KEEP BART-TO-SFO ON TRACK Tuesday, February 2, 1999 Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Watson has been a pillar Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I stand here of our Bronx Community for more than thirty HON. TOM LANTOS before you today to honor a man who without years. She dedicated almost twenty five years OF CALIFORNIA his efforts, my existence in Congress may not of her life to the Head Start community, work- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have been a reality. Daniel L. Jennings was ing at East Tremont Head Start. Her first posi- Tuesday, February 2, 1999 born to the late Samuel Rufus and Rosie Lillie tion was Family Assistant. She served as Act- Jennings on November 19, 1936 in Claiborne ing Director before ascending to Executive Di- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to County, Mississippi. He attended school in rector. Presently, East Tremont Head Start is share a recent editorial that appeared in the Memphis, Tennessee, St. Louis, Missouri, and comprised of six sites, all operating under Mrs. San Francisco Chronicle about the Bay Area Fort Stilicum Community College. He also at- Watson's diligent and dedicated leadership. Rapid Transit (BART) extension to the San tended the University of Puget Sound in the Francisco International Airport (SFO), also state of Washington and Jackson State Uni- It is a privilege for me to represent the 16th known as the BART SFO Extension. This edi- versity in Jackson, Mississippi. congressional district of New York, where East torial strongly endorses the existing program First Sergeant Jennings served 21 years of Tremont Head Start is located. I have wit- and plans for extension of BART to the airport active duty in the United States Army where nessed first-hand the exemplary work they are and Millbrae. he retired as one of the most decorated sol- doing for our community, and I am deeply im- The BART SFO Extension will connect the diers of the Vietnam War. He received the Sil- pressed. I am very proud of their accomplish- 95-mile, four county intermodal rail transit sys- ver Star, Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, the ments. tem of the Bay Area to the rapidly growing Army Commendation Medal and the Cross for Evelyn Watson retired on January 29 after a San Francisco International Airport. Four new Gallantry. fruitful career in public service. Mrs. Watson stations will provide service to the airport and First Sergeant Jennings was indeed a ``com- left us with many lessons learned in commu- cities on the Peninsula offering millions of trav- munity concerned citizen.'' He served as nity service, leadership in education, and wis- elers fast and convenient connections to and President of the MS Christian Missionary Con- dom. A talented leader and educator, Mrs. from the airport and the greater metropolitan vention from 1992 until present, past President Watson will continue sharing her knowledge San Francisco Bay Area. The BART SFO Ex- of the Claiborne County Board of Education, tension will improve mobility, productivity and and views with her family, including three chil- President of the Claiborne County Branch of economic opportunity, while alleviating traffic dren, five grandchildren, and two great grand- the NAACP, President of the Claiborne County congestion and air pollution throughout the children, and her friends. Democratic Party and County Coordinator for Bay Area. my reelection to Congress Campaign. He also Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Mr. Speaker, I think it is important to point worked at my Alma Mater, Hinds Agricultural in recognizing Mrs. Evelyn Watson for her out- out that 70 percent, or $2 billion, of the overall High School in Utica, MS as the Junior Re- standing achievements in education and her BART Extension program, which includes serve Officer Training Corps instructor for 17 enduring commitment to the community. three extensions in the East Bay and the E118 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 2, 1999 BART SFO Extension, is funded by state and For starters, scaling back the project Limit on mitigation requirements imposed by local sources. All of the operating costs on would be inviting Congress to reduce the government. No more giving up 30 acres in each extension, including the BART SFO Ex- funding even further. And a perception of order to use 1 acre of one's own land. controversy on this project would make it tension, are being funded 100 percent locally. easier for lawmakers to justify shifting the The Liability Reform bill will stop unfair gov- Only the BART SFO Extension is a recipient money to projects in other regions. ernment penalties against landowners. of federal capital funds. The project is an ex- Also, the airlines have agreed to put $113 No criminal liability for unintended and spec- cellent model for federal, state and local co- million into the project. A major revision of ulative takings of endangered species. No operation. the plans, such as eliminating the Millbrae penalty for modifying so-called habitat in which Mr. Speaker, the San Francisco Inter- extension, would require renegotiation of no endangered species actually exists. national Airport is one of the country's fastest that hard-won pact—with the possibility of a A ``Safe harbor'' and ``No surprises'' provi- smaller airline contribution. growing airports and has undertaken a locally Moreover, the purpose of this project is to sion. No more broken promises and the added funded $2.4 billion expansion program which get air travelers to take mass transit to obligations put on landowners. includes a new international terminal and will SFO. It would seem imperative to have at The Endangered Species Act needs to be double the size of the existing terminal. By the least one stop south of the airport. Also, the reformed now. These proposals are a fair and year 2006, SFO is projected to increase air Millbrae station would have a convenient balanced response to the tragic failures of the passenger travel by 70 percent, or 51 million cross-platfom connection with Caltrain. current system. I look forward to presenting The debate about the best way to bring total travelers a year. Without the BART SFO BART to the airport has been settled. It is my bills at House hearings. Extension the impact on traffic congestion and time to stop the obstructionist tactics and f air pollution along adjacent Bay Area freeways make a strong, unified regional pitch for full would be staggering. congressional funding. TRIBUTE TO FRED MATTEI The BART SFO Extension is a long-awaited The region’s leaders should be striving to regional project and is taking shape after more keep this project on budget and on schedule HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY for its December 2001 completion. than two decades of painstaking planning, OF CALIFORNIA consensus-building, and the tireless efforts of f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a remarkable partnership forged among local, ENDANGERED SPECIES REFORM Tuesday, February 2, 1999 regional, state and federal officials and funding NOW entities. In the past year, significant progress Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to has been made on the BART SFO Extension. pay tribute to an outstanding public servant, As a longtime supporter of the BART SFO Ex- HON. WILLIAM M. THOMAS Mr. Fred Mattei, whose life-long commitment tension, I am pleased to report that construc- OF CALIFORNIA to the City of Petaluma is to be commended. tion is well underway and progressing rapidly. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fred Mattei died last December at the age of Mr. Speaker, the recent editorial in the Tuesday, February 2, 1999 83 in the city that he loved. I wish to join his Chronicle notes that after many years of plan- Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, when Congress family, friends and colleagues in celebrating ning, analysis, public input and consensus- begins anew this month, I will reintroduce his distinguished life. building, the scope of the project is well estab- three bills to reform the Endangered Species Fred Mattei spent most of his life involved in lished and construction is in high gear. Natu- Act, an act that has miserably failed to safe- his family business, located in the heart of rally, cashflow needs are substantial during guard species while imposing an enormous downtown Petaluma. Opened in 1907, Mattei the construction phase. In order to keep costs burden on American landowners. Republicans Bros. became a Petaluma tradition that has within budget and avoid expensive increases have held the House for four years now but been sadly missed since it closed four years in financing costs and construction delays, it is have yet managed to pass legislation to break ago. Mr. Mattei also served on the City Coun- imperative that BART secure federal appro- the grip of the so-called environmentalists and cil and as Mayor of Petaluma for 15 years. priations consistent with levels identified in the the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The reason During his tenure as a member of the City Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) funding is that oversized and comprehensive bills, Council, Mayor Mattei was supportive of the schedule and as requested by the President in while entirely justified, can not garner the sup- adoption of the landmark growth control ordi- his budget submitted to the Congress yester- port needed for passage especially in light of nance that was eventually upheld by the U.S. day. an antagonistic Administration. Let's face it. Supreme Court. Mr. Speaker, it is time that we, as federal The Administration has us in stalemate. Fred Mattei's devotion to the community partners in this project speak with one voice The strategy behind my bills is simple. We was admirable. In 1996, he was recognized and commit the resources promised to deliver need to shake up the debate, take the nego- for his long service to the community when he this project. The BART SFO Extension is a tiating victories we have won so far, introduce was given the Lifetime Achievement Award at sound investment in our nation's future trans- some new ideas, and package them in small- the annual Petaluma Community Recognition portation infrastructure and I encourage my er, easier to pass bills. We need rifle-shot bills Awards Ceremony. He worked tirelessly to colleagues to join me in supporting appropria- targeted toward specific and clear abuses by support community organizations, including tions that meet the FFGA targets. the Federal Government. We can not wait until the Petaluma Rotary Club, the Petaluma KEEP BART-TO-SFO ON TRACK we can patch together a political coalition to Chamber of Commerce, and the Petaluma [From the San Francisco Chronicle, Jan. 11, rewrite the entire Endangered Species Act. Boys and Girls Club. 1999] We need ideas we can win with and give you Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to pay A small group of Peninsula activists con- relief, now. Here are my bills: tribute to Fred Mattei. His dedication to the tinues to try to stymie BART’s plans to run The Fair Land Process Reform bill will en- residents of Petaluma will be greatly missed. train service to San Francisco International sure open and equal access to the decision I send my very best and my heartfelt sym- Airport. making process of federal agencies and allow pathy to his family and friends. Its latest argument is that the $1 billion landowners to identify and criticize poor deci- f project, now under construction, should be sions from the onset. scaled back because it is running over budget STOP ILLEGAL STEEL IMPORTS Public access to scientific studies and un- and federal funding is coming in slower than ACT expected. Specifically, the Coalition for a derlying study data and a right for landowners One-Stop Terminal (COST) has suggested and commercial interests to join in decision that BART should scrap the portion that making process through a formal rule-making HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN would extend service south of the airport, to hearing. No more closed decisions using se- OF MARYLAND a Millbrae station. cret information. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Given the importance of this project, we A substantial evidence standard for agency Tuesday, February 2, 1999 recently invited representatives of BART listing decisions and peer review of scientific and COST if for an Editorial Board meeting date. No more tolerance of inadequate Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I'm so glad to to debate the issues. see so many people from both sides of the While it was clear that BART does have science. some serious budget problems with the The Fair Land Management Reform bill will aisle supporting the Stop Illegal Steel Imports project, it was equally apparent that elimi- ensure government pays for obligations it im- Act today. nation of the Millbrae station would not poses on landowners. Bethlehem Steel in my hometown of Balti- make any sense from either an economic or Landowner compensation for significant more and the other great American steel man- transportation-planning standpoint. government takings. ufacturers have proven that they can take a CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E119 punch and come back strong. The American Under existing law, UDC is, by definition, a posal was never meant to be, nor could it sub- steel industry is the Rocky Balboa of the glob- Historically Black University that qualifies for stitute for, a public university which serves the al market. Historically Black Colleges and Universities residents of this city in this city. None of us will forget those difficult days 15 (HBCU) funds because it meets the three sa- UDC funds would not be used for the oper- years ago when American steel was on the lient requirements: (1) UDC was created from ations of UDC but would be carefully targeted ropes. We had become too content with the colleges established before 1964; (2) it served to urgently needed infrastructure needs that status quo and our overseas competitors ex- primarily black people; and (3) it is an accred- have no hope of finding the needed priority in ploited this. But management and unions ited institution. Though technically an HBCU, the D.C. budget for years. The city is con- worked together and American steel was re- UDC was denied the funding benefits of stantly being asked why our young people are born. HBCU status because of a factual error. In the not being trained for rapidly growing techno- We have seen real and significant growth HBCU provision of Title III, UDC is discussed logical jobs in the region but they are left with since then. In my district, Beth Steel cranks in the same section with Howard University, antiquated computers and other hopelessly out 9,000 to 10,000 tons of quality American and it explicitly indicates that the University re- out-of-date technology. steel a day! ceives a direct payment from the federal gov- Further, deferred maintenance has pro- That's 9,000 to 10,000 tons of quality steel ernment. This has never been true, and in any duced pitiful results, such as elevators that a day when operating under normal condi- case, the District itself no longer receives a don't work, that are shameful in a public insti- tions. But these days things are anything but federal payment. tution. Part of the reason for UDC's condition normal. Steel producers in our country are de- The importance of HBCU funding and status is that it took an enormously hard hit during creasing production, laying off workers, and is that there is an annual appropriation for the fiscal crisis. Its budget went from $69,631 reporting losses. HBCUs. I have attempted to get HBCU fund- million in fiscal year 1994 to $40,148 million I understand that there are serious eco- ing for UDC before. The only reason that UDC this year, not counting huge reductions that nomic problems around the worldÐproblems has not been included is that no extra funds began early in the decade. In the one year that are already affecting us. But we must pro- were available to accompany the request, and since February 1, 1998, the number of full- time faculty has plummeted from 375 to 246, tect our businesses, our employees and our the entry of UDC was seen as diminishing the not counting enormous cuts to which the Uni- country first. appropriations available for the 103 existing versity has been subjected throughout this The American steel industry has done noth- HBCUs. I would remove this impediment by decade. ing wrong. It shouldn't pay the price for other proposing that an amount to be determined countries' mistakes. The University was forced to close for three from the $17 million in the President's budget months in 1996, a calamity that would have I'm proud to be here to stand up for steel for college bound D.C. students be allotted to and my friends who produce it. This is an in- destroyed most colleges and universities. Yet, UDC. The amount in the President's budget is D.C. residents are voting with their feet and dustry rich in tradition. This is an industry not based on specific underlying assumptions which literally made this country. From the returning to UDC. Despite the University's about the available pool of students to go out- hardships, entering freshmen enrollment rose Golden Gate Bridge to the Alaskan oil pipe- of-state. The $17 million is sufficient to allow dramatically by 70% in only one year, from lineÐBaltimore's Beth Steel has been there. some funds to go to desperately needed tech- This industry has proved it can take a 661 in fall 1997 to 1125 in fall 1998. Today, nology and infrastructure at the University. the University's enrollment of 5,284 rep- punch. But it shouldn't have to weather a This is now possible to satisfy the needs of all resents, an 11% increase in one year. storm of low blows, which is what this foreign our studentsÐthose prepared to go out-of- Some emphasize the undeniable fact that dumping amounts to. state as well as the larger number of students UDC needs money. Others indicate that Dis- This has nothing to do with protectionism. who will not be able to take advantage of the trict youngsters need increased opportunities Insisting that our trading partners adhere to scholarship proposal. for higher education, a truism if ever there was international law and play by the rules is not I support the proposal of Congressman TOM one. However, I told UDC students who visited protectionism. I'd call it something much sim- DAVIS, Chair of the Subcommittee on the Dis- the Capitol yesterday that it is wrong to pit in- pler: it's called fairness. trict of Columbia who, acting on suggestions dividual justice against institutional justice. I It's not fair that Beth Steel lost $23 million from District and area business people, is writ- say the same thing to my colleaguesÐwe in the last quarter because of these low blows. ing a bill for public and private funds to pay must do the right thing and assure that we The bill we're here to introduce today would the difference between in-state and out-of- have a win-win for higher education for our become the referee in a fair fight. state tuition for D.C. residents outside the Dis- young people in this city. We want the amount of steel imported into trict. I am pleased that in addition to federal f the United States to return to the rates we funds, private business in this area is also ON THE DEATH OF VIRGINIA GOV. saw last summer when the global steel indus- raising funds for this effort. Mr. Davis' staff MILLS GODWIN try competed on a level playing field. and mine have begun working together on a This industry is being forced to fight with joint UDC-scholarships approach. I have also one arm tied behind its back. It's taking a discussed this idea with Mayor Tony Williams HON. HERBERT H. BATEMAN pummeling. Congress should release the other and have asked and gathered his suggestions OF VIRGINIA hand. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pass this bill, let this industry fight fairly and, about how funding for UDC should be tar- Tuesday, February 2, 1999 believe me, Rocky will win another. geted. Mayor Williams also supports the UDC- scholarship approach. f Mr. BATEMAN. Mr. Speaker, today in the Working with the White House, we have borough of Chuckatuck, Mills E. Godwin Jr., a INTRODUCTION OF THE UNIVER- been able to secure funds sufficient not only former Governor of Virginia, was laid to rest. SITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CO- for the scholarship proposal but also for the He was not just a Governor of Virginia, he LUMBIA EQUAL EDUCATIONAL needs of the majority of D.C. students who was in my view and that of many others, the STATUS ACT could not possibly take advantage of out-of- greatest Governor of the Commonwealth in state opportunities. A scholarshipÐonly ap- this century. HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON proach would leave the largest number of col- Mills Godwin served Virginia in the House of OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA lege bound D.C. students stranded with ac- Delegates, in the Senate of Virginia, as Lt. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cess only to a university severely injured by Governor and then from 1966±1970, as Gov- the fiscal crisis. I am pleased that with ade- ernor for his first term as a Democrat. Later, Tuesday, February 2, 1999 quate funding, there is no reason to ignore the after sitting out a term, he was elected to a Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today I intro- demographics of D.C.'s typical student popu- second term as Governor, this time as a Re- duce the University of the District of Columbia lation in need of public higher education. publican. Mills Godwin has the distinction of Equal Educational Status Act. The University Who is the typical college bound D.C. resi- being the only person twice elected Governor of the District of Columbia (UDC) is the only dent? The profile of UDC tells the story. Two- of Virginia in this century, and is the only per- publicly funded institution of higher education thirds of UDC students work; many are single son elected Governor of a state once as a in the District of Columbia. The District, like parents with obligations to young children; Democrat and once as a Republican. most large cities, has a large population which many go to college after years in the work- The first term of Governor Godwin was a requires access to a publicly funded open ad- force; others could not afford living expenses magical time in Virginia. For too long, unrealis- missions institution to go to any institution at away from D.C.; and many can only attend an tic fiscal policies prevented Virginia from in- all. open admissions university. The Davis pro- vesting in its future by elevating the level of E120 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 2, 1999 spending for public education, higher edu- during his January 18, 1999 meeting with younger generations seeking points of ref- cation, mental health facilities, transportation some of the members of the International Re- erence in an often chaotic world, it is impor- and economic development. All this changed lations Committee, President Lee reiterated tant that the Churches should be able to pro- claim the tenderness of God and the call to under the inspirational leadership of Governor his desire to see rapid progress in the cross- fraternity which the recent feast of Christ- Godwin. A statewide network of two-year com- strait relations and extended his welcome to mas has caused to shine out once again for munity colleges was created during his first Mr. Wang Daohan, chairman of the Peking- all humanity. term. He led in the successful effort to com- based Association for Relations Across the I would like to draw to your attention, la- prehensively revise the antiquated 1902 Con- Taiwan Strait, to visit Taiwan this year. dies and gentlemen, further grounds for sat- stitution of Virginia, and in doing so made pos- Mr. Speaker, President Lee Teng-hui ought isfaction in relation to the American Con- sible prudent fiscal policies that provided lim- to be commended for maintaining peace and tinent. I am referring to the agreement stability in the Taiwan Strait and for re-starting reached in Brasilia on 26 October last between ited, responsible use of long-term financing of Ecuador and Peru. Thanks to the persevering vitally needed programs that had been barred the cross-strait dialogue between Taiwan and efforts of the international community—es- by the old Constitution. the Chinese mainland. In addition, the pope's pecially on the part of the guarantor coun- It is no wonder that Mills Godwin for so speech to the ambassadors on January 11, tries—two sister nations had the courage to many people epitomized responsible conserv- 1999, especially his reference to Taiwan and renounce violence, to accept a compromise atism. His life and his work attest to the fact the Chinese mainland, was both timely and in- and to resolve their differences in a peaceful that dramatic progress can be coupled with sightful, fully demonstrating the pontiff's con- way. This is an example for so many other sound conservatism. cern for world peace. I submit the text to be nations still bogged down in divisions and disagreements. I am firmly convinced that I was privileged to have served in the Sen- printed in the RECORD. these two nations, thanks particularly to the ate of Virginia as a newly elected Democrat Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Christian faith which unites them, will be member during Mills Godwin's first Administra- I am deeply grateful for the good wishes of- able to meet the great challenge of frater- tion. We came from different factions of the fered to me on your behalf by your Dean, the nity and peace, and thus turn a painful page Democrat Party of the 1960s. I served during Ambassador of the Republic of San Marino, of their history, which in fact dates from the his second Administration when he was a Re- Signor Giovanni Galassi, at the beginning of very beginning of their existence as inde- publican and I had become a Republican. this final year before the year 2000. They join pendent states. I address an urgent and pa- My respect for him as Governor, and our the many expressions of affection which were ternal call to the Catholics of Ecuador and sent to me by the Authorities of your coun- Peru to work with conviction for reconcili- friendship, was never affected by our political tries and by your fellow citizens on the occa- ation through prayer and action, and thus to party affiliation. He was a person of tremen- sion of the twentieth anniversary of my Pon- contribute to ensuring that the peace dous natural dignity accompanied by a keen tificate and for the New Year. To all, I wish brought by the treaties enters everyone’s sense of humor, untouched by frivolity. No to express once again my profound gratitude. heart. American in my lifetime has surpassed the This yearly ceremony is like a family gather- We should also rejoice at the efforts of the eloquence of Mills Godwin. He had a magical ing and for this reason it is particularly dear great people of China, in a dialogue under- gift of the language and the ability to commu- to me. First, because through you almost all taken with determination and involving the the nations of the world are made present people on both sides of the Strait. The inter- nicate a sense of quiet passion for the ideas here with their achievements and their national community—and the Holy See in and values he expounded. hopes, but also with their difficulties. Sec- particular—follows this felicitous develop- Virginia has lost a great son. Virginia is and ondly, because such a meeting affords me the ment with great interest, in the hope of sig- should be proud of him and the legacy he pleasant opportunity to express my fervent nificant progress which, without any doubt, leaves behind. and prayerful good wishes for you, your fam- would be beneficial to the whole world. f ilies and your fellow citizens. I ask God to However, the culture of peace is far from grant each one health, prosperity and peace. being universal, as the centres of persistent POPE JOHN PAUL II REJOICES AT You know that you can count on me and my dissension testify. CROSS-STRAIT TALKS BETWEEN collaborators whenever it is a matter of sup- Not far from us, the Balkan region contin- TAIWAN AND CHINA porting what each country, with its best ef- ues to experience a time of great instability. forts, undertakes for the spiritual, moral and We cannot yet speak of normalization in cultural uplifting of its citizens and for the Bosnia-Hercegovina where the effects of the HON. DONALD M. PAYNE advancement of all that contributes to good war are still being felt in inter-ethnic rela- OF NEW JERSEY relations between peoples in justice and tions, where half the population remains dis- placed and where social tensions dangerously IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES peace. The family of nations, which has recently persist. Again recently, Kosovo has been the Tuesday, February 2, 1999 taken part in the joy of Christmas and with scene of deadly confrontations for both eth- Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, on January 11, one accord has welcomed the New Year, has nic and political reasons which have pre- vented a peaceful dialogue between the par- 1999, Pope John Paul II spoke to all the am- without doubt some grounds for rejoicing. In Europe, I think especially of Ireland ties and hindered any economic develop- bassadors accredited to the Holy See and where the agreement signed on Good Friday ment. Everything must be done to help the gave his evaluation of world affairs. The pontiff last has established the basis for a much people of Kosovo and the Serbs to meet specifically mentioned that the Holy See awaited peace, which must be founded on a around a table in order to defuse without ``should rejoice at the efforts of the great peo- stable social life, on mutual trust and the delay the armed suspicion which paralyses ple of China, in a dialogue undertaken with principle of equality before the law for all. and kills. Albania and Macedonia would be determination and involving the peoples of Another reason for satisfaction for all of us the first to benefit, since in the Balkans all both sides of the Strait. The international com- is the peace process in Spain which for the things are closely related. Many other coun- first time is enabling the peoples of the tries, large and small, in Central and Eastern munity and the Holy See in particularÐfollows Basque territories to see the spectre of blind Europe are also at the mercy of political and the felicitous development with great interest, violence retreat and to think seriously of a social instability; they are struggling along in the hope of significant progress which, with- process of normalization. the road to democracy and have not yet suc- out any doubt, would be beneficial to the The transition to one currency and the en- ceeded in living in a market economy capa- whole world.'' largement towards the East will no doubt give ble of giving everyone a legitimate share of Indeed, I myself am very happy to see that Europe the possibility to become more and well-being and growth. Taiwan has done its very best in attempting to more a community with a common destiny, The peace process undertaken in the Middle a true ‘‘European community’’—this is in East continues to make uneven progress and achieve the goal of peace through a mutual any case our dearest wish. This obviously has not yet brought the local peoples the understanding with the Chinese mainland. In presupposes that the member countries are hope and well-being which they have the his 1996 inaugural speech, President Lee able to reconcile their history with the same right to enjoy. It is not possible to keep peo- Teng-hui of the Republic of China made it common project, so that they may all see ple indefinitely between war and peace, with- very clear that he is a man of peace and that themselves as equal partners, concerned only out the risk of dangerously increasing ten- he would like to embark on a journey of peace for the common good. The spiritual families sions and violence. It is not reasonable to to the mainland. On numerous occasions which have made such a great contribution put off until later the question of the status President Lee Teng-hui said he would like to to the civilization of this continent—I am of the Holy City of Jerusalem, to which the thinking especially of Christianity—have a followers of the three monotheist religions see continuing peace and stability in the Tai- role which seems to me to be more and more turn their gaze. The parties concerned wan strait. Moreover he fervently prayed that decisive. In the face of social problems which should face these problems with a keen sense Taiwan and the Chinese mainland agree keep significant sectors of the population in of their responsibilities. The recent crisis in under the principles of democracy, freedom, poverty, and of social inequalities which give Iraq has shown once more that war does not and equitable distribution of wealth. In fact, rise to chronic instability, and before the solve problems. It complicates them, and CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E121 leaves the civilian population to bear the parable to political and military security, sion. In order to bring this about, we have tragic consequences. Only honest dialogue, a inasmuch as it calls for openness, concerted before us not only the lessons of history, but real concern for the good of people and re- action and respect for specific ethical prin- also certain valuable juridical instruments spect for the international order can lead to ciples. which only need to be applied. In a certain solutions befitting a region where our reli- In the face of these problems which are fa- sense, the future of societies depends on the in- gious traditions are rooted. If violence is miliar to you, Ladies and Gentlemen, I wish escapable relationship between God and the often contagious, peace can be so too, and I to share with you a conviction which I firm- Earthly City, for, as I stated during my visit am sure that a stable Middle East would con- ly hold: during this final year before the year to the seat of the European Parliament on 11 tribute effectively to restoring hope to many 2000 an awakening of consciences is essential. October 1988: ‘‘Wherever man no longer relies peoples. I am thinking for example of the Never before have the members of the on the great reality that transcends him, he suffering peoples of Algeria and of the island international community had at their dis- risks handing himself over to the uncontrol- of Cyprus, where the situation is still in posal a body of such precise and complete lable power of the arbitrary and to pseudo- deadlock. norms and conventions. What is lacking is absolutes that destroy him’’ (No. 10). Some months ago Sri Lanka celebrated the the will to respect and apply them. I pointed These are some of the thoughts which have fiftieth anniversary of independence, but un- this out in my Message of 1 January, in come to my mind and heart as I look at the fortunately it is still today divided by ethnic speaking of human rights: ‘‘When the viola- world of this century which is coming to a struggles which have delayed the opening of tion of any fundamental human right is ac- close. If God in sending his Son among us serious negotiations, which alone are the cepted without reaction, all other rights are took such interest in mankind, let us act in only way to peace. placed at risk’’ (No. 12). It seems to me that such a way as to correspond to such great Africa remains a continent at risk. Of its this truth needs to be seen in relation to all love! He, the Father of all, has made with fifty-three States, seventeen are experienc- juridic norms. International law cannot be the each of us a covenant which nothing can ing military conflicts, either internally or law of the stronger, nor that of a simple ma- break. By telling us and by showing us that with other States. I am thinking in particu- jority of States, nor even that of an inter- he loves us, he also gives us the hope that we lar of Sudan where, in addition a cruel war, national organization. It must be the law can live in peace; and it is true that only the a terrible human tragedy is unfolding; Eri- which is in conformity with the principles of person who knows love can love in return. It trea and Ethiopia which are once again in the natural law and of the moral law, which is good that all people should discover this dispute; and Sierra Leone, where the people are always binding upon parties in conflict Love which precedes them and awaits them. are still the victims of merciless struggles. and in the various questions in dispute. Such is my dearest wish, for each of you and On this great continent there are up to eight The Catholic Church, as also communities for all the peoples of the earth! of believers in general, will always be on the million refugees and displaced persons prac- f tically abandoned to their fate. The coun- side of those who strive to make the supreme tries of the Great Lakes region still bear good of law prevail over all other consider- JEREMY AND JULIA’S LAW open wounds resulting from the excesses of ations. It is likewise necessary for believers ethnocentrism, and they are struggling amid to be able to make themselves heard and to poverty and insecurity; this is also the case take part in public dialogue in the societies HON. RICK LAZIO in Rwanda and Burundi, where an embargo is of which they are full members. This leads OF NEW YORK further aggravating the situation. The me to share with you, as the official rep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Democratic Republic of Congo still has far to resentatives of your States, my painful con- Tuesday, February 2, 1999 go in working out its transition and experi- cern about the all too numerous violations of re- encing the stability to which its people le- ligious freedom in today’s world. Mr. LAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today be- gitimately aspire, as the massacres which re- Just recently, for example, in Asia, epi- cause an increasing number of moms and cently occurred at the very beginning of the sodes of violence have caused tragic suffer- dads have to take their loved ones to day care year near the town of Uvira testify. Angola ing to the Catholic community: churches while they go off to work. The time is right for remains in search of a peace which cannot be have been destroyed, religious personnel me to introduce a new bill, Jeremy and Julia's found and in these days is experiencing a de- have been mistreated and even murdered. Law. This bill has two parts: (1) A mis- Other regrettable events could be mentioned velopment which causes great concern and demeanor for a person who misrepresents in- which has not spared the Catholic Church. in several African countries. In other re- The reports regularly coming to me from gions, where Islam is the majority religion, one tentionally the credentials of the day care pro- these tormented regions confirm my convic- still has to deplore the grave forms of dis- vider or the conditions of the care provided, tion that war is always destructive of our crimination of which the followers of other and; (2) A felony for a person who causes se- humanity, and that peace is undoubtedly the religions are victims. There is even one rious physical injury to a child under his care. pre-condition for human rights. To all these country where Christian worship is totally This bill gives parents the peace of mind peoples, who often send me pleas for help, I forbidden and where possession of a Bible is knowing that their children are safe and se- wish to give the assurance that I am close to a crime punishable by law. This is all the cure while being cared for by responsible, reli- more distressing because, in many cases, them. May they know also that the Holy See able, licensed, professional day care profes- is sparing no effort to bring about an end to Christians have made a great contribution to their sufferings and to find equitable solu- the development of these countries, espe- sionals. tions to the existing serious problems, on cially in the area of education and health Last July in Albany, New York, a couple left both the political and humanitarian levels. care. In certain countries in Western Europe, their three-month-old daughter, Julia, in the The culture of peace is still being thwarted one notes an equally disturbing development care of a licensed, in-home day care provider. by the legitimation and use of armed force for which, under the influence of a false idea of The provider lied about the number of children political purposes. The nuclear tests recently the principle of separation between the State for whom she cared on a daily basis. Julia had carried out in Asia and the efforts of other and the Churches or as a result of a deep- been placed in a swing and left unattended. countries quietly working on establishing seated agnosticism, tends to confine the The baby was not supervised for twenty min- their nuclear power could very well lead to a Churches within the religious sphere alone gradual spread of nuclear arms and con- and finds it difficult to accept public state- utes. During that time, Julia threw up her food sequently to a massive re-armament which ments from them. Finally, some countries of and choked on her own vomit. She was would greatly hinder the praiseworthy ef- Central and Eastern Europe have great dif- rushed to a local hospital, placed on life sup- forts being made on behalf of peace. This ficulty in acknowledging the religious plu- port, and tragically she was diagnosed as would frustrate all policies aimed at pre- ralism proper to democratic societies and at- brain dead. venting conflicts. tempt to limit, by means of a restrictive and The critical fact in this horrible story is that There is also the production of less costly petty bureaucratic practice, the freedom of the day care provider lied. She told Julia's par- weaponry, like anti-personnel mines, happily conscience and of religion which their Con- ents that she was caring for four children. An outlawed by the Ottawa Convention of De- stitutions solemnly proclaim. cember 1997 (which the Holy See hastened to As I recall religious persecutions either official investigation discovered that eight chil- ratify last year), and small-calibre arms, to long past or more recent, I believe that the dren were under her care. which, I believe, political leaders should pay time has come, at the end of this century, to I must tell you another tragic story. Last greater attention in order to control their ensure that everywhere in the world the January, three-month-old Jeremy Fiedelholtz deadly effects. Regional conflicts, in which right conditions for effective freedom of reli- was being care for by a licensed, in-home day children are frequently recruited for combat, gion are guaranteed. This requires, on the care operator. His parents left Jeremy with the indoctrinated and incited to kill, call for a one hand, that each believer should recog- professional for two hours. It was a trial run; serious examination of conscience and a con- nize in others something of the universal the parents were deciding if this day care pro- certed response. love which God has for his creatures. It re- Finally, the risks to peace arising from so- quires, on the other hand, that the public au- fessional was one they could trust. When the cial inequalities and artificial economic growth thorities also—called by vocation to think in Fiedelholtz' returned, they found Jeremy face cannot be underestimated. The financial cri- universal terms—should come to accept the down in a crib, in a pool of his own vomit, sis which has shaken Asia has shown the ex- religious dimension of their fellow citizens dead. The state of Florida had licensed this fa- tent to which economic security is com- along with its necessary community expres- cility to care for six children, but this woman E122 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 2, 1999 had taken in 13 children that day. On the day percent of all women with children under the with graphic examples of government de- that Jeremy died, while the owner ran errands, age of 17 hold a job. Each day, about 13 mil- scending into dangerous pettiness. The House all 13 children were left at the mercy of a lion children under the age of six spend part Managers or prosecutors have behaved like poorly trained staff person who was not CPR of their day in day care. There are six million zealous persecutors. Beyond Kenneth Starr's certified. The provider had lied to Jeremy's infants and toddlers who are being cared for forty million dollars already spent, they pro- parents. by people that parents are hoping they can pose to paralyze the nation's decision-making The circumstances surrounding the deaths trust. process for an indefinite time period. Issues of these two infants are frighteningly similar. In Every parent wants to feel secure in know- such as school construction and the minimum both cases, the day care provider misrepre- ing their loved ones are receiving quality day wage increase will get scant attention while sented to parents about the number of chil- care. Quality care means providing a safe and we drag witnesses in for more Peyton Place dren who would be accepted daily, who would healthy environment where care givers safe- depositions. Mice minds have hijacked the be responsible for caring for the child, and the guard infants and nurture their development. government machinery of a great nation. The qualifications of the person who would care for Quality care means having a maximum num- situation may be summarized in the following the child. Two children died after the day care ber of children for each care giver. The best RAP poem: professional misrepresented the conditions of of all worlds means every child in day care re- care being provided. In both cases, the only ceives as much one-on-one attention as pos- PROFILE OF THE PERSECUTING PROSECUTORS recourse for the parents was in civil court. No sible. This bill gives moms and dads what they Mice men gnawing federal or state criminal law applied. Under my deserveÐthe peace of mind that goes with At the Core of the Nation bill, a crime will be committed if a day care knowing their children are safe and secure History will rate them provider intentionally misrepresents: (1) Cre- and in the arms of a day care professional. The pompous petty generation dentials, licenses or permits that the provider Jeremy and Julia's Law is a fair bill. Pros- Rodents feeding or the staff possesses; (2) Number of children ecutors will be allowed to pursue day care On the Monica sensation for whom they care, or; (3) Quality of the day providers that deliberately break the law. Par- Eloquent enemies care facilities. ents will see justice done when their child is Of issue liberation Filibuster babies Most states do not have adequate criminal seriously injured or dies. I urge my colleagues laws in this arena. In many states, there are Babbling in their bubbles to support this legislation. Mischievous teenie boppers standards but they are not consistently en- f Making monumental troubles forced. Critical gaps that would safeguard the Nice men guffawing basic health and safety standards for child WHAT WILL POSTERITY SAY Mice men gnawing care exist. For example, many states do not ABOUT THE PETTINESS Franklin’s wisdom dies require small, in-home day care providers to Madison closes his eyes apply for a license. Those providers are not in- HON. MAJOR R. OWENS Rodents raiding Hamilton Jumping over Jefferson spected. Even when states require in-home OF NEW YORK providers to be licensed, most of the time Boasting bloody fangs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pompous petty generation there are no inspections. Tuesday, February 2, 1999 Bloated on Monica sensation Today, millions of parents have no choice. Perfumed urination They must make ends meet to pay the bills. Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, first the im- Decorated defecation So, they are forced to place their loved ones peachment debate; and now the trial in the Mice men gnawing in child care while they work. Currently, 77 Senate, have provided the American people On the heart of the nation.