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RECOGNIZING GENEVIEVE ROSKEY In recognition of his efforts in community de- IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF SPE- velopment, workforce training, entrepreneur- CIALIST KENDELL K. FREDERICK HON. SAM GRAVES ship and innovation, Dr. Dillman received the OF MISSOURI Ben Franklin Technology Partners Special HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Recognition Award in 2004. OF MARYLAND Under his leadership, university enrollment Wednesday, November 2, 2005 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has steadily increased. Undergraduate enroll- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask ment has risen 20 percent while graduate en- Wednesday, November 2, 2005 you to join me in recognizing Genevieve rollment climbed 33 percent since 1996. And, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Roskey of Saint Joseph, MO. Genevieve cele- just this year, Dr. Dillman oversaw the opening before you today to honor Specialist Kendell brated her 90th birthday on August 4 of this of University Ridge Apartments, a new com- K. Frederick who died the 19th of October month, and it is my privilege to offer her my plex that houses 541 students. Dr. Dillman 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. warmest regards on achieving this important also guided work that produced a new Admis- Frederick, a mechanic working on power milestone. Genevieve is a fine citizen of Mis- sions Welcome Center, Student Recreation generators, was killed outside of Tikrit, Iraq. souri and the St. Joseph community. It is an Center, Alumni Center and an Enrollment He died of serious injuries when a roadside- honor to represent Genevieve in the United Services Center. improvised explosive device detonated near States Congress, and I wish her all the best Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- the military vehicle which he was driving. on this birthday and many more in the future. lating Dr. Dillman on this occasion. His work at Frederick, a native of Randallstown, Mary- f East Stroudsburg University demonstrates that land was an Army Reservist assigned to RECOGNIZING DR. ROBERT J. he is more than deserving of the ‘‘Busi- Headquarters Company, 983rd Engineer Bat- DILLMAN ON THE OCCASION OF nessperson of the Year Award.’’ The entire talion in Monclova, OH. HIS BEING NAMED ‘‘BUSINESS- Pocono Mountain community has been en- The Randallstown High School Alumni is PERSON OF THE YEAR’’ BY THE riched by his efforts and it is fitting that he is succeeded by his father, Peter Ramsahai, his POCONO MOUNTAINS CHAMBER honored in this way. mother, Michelle Murphy, his stepfather, Ken- OF COMMERCE more Murphy, his two sisters, and his brother. f Mr. Speaker, today I ask that you join with IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF me in honoring the life of a man truly dedi- HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI cated to serving his country. OF PENNSYLVANIA JAMES D. QUISENBERRY f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, November 2, 2005 HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH RECOGNIZING THOMAS AND DORIS BOYCE Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today OF OHIO to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House of Representatives to pay tribute to Dr. Wednesday, November 2, 2005 HON. SAM GRAVES Robert J. Dillman, president of East OF MISSOURI Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tribute and recognition of James D. the occasion of his being named ‘‘Business- Wednesday, November 2, 2005 person of the Year’’ by the Pocono Mountains Quisenberry of Lakewood, OH, upon his in- Chamber of Commerce. duction into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Dr. Dillman is the 12th president of East Class of 2005. to recognize two outstanding citizens of Mis- Stroudsburg University and has served in that Mr. Quisenberry was one of twenty induct- souri’s Sixth Congressional District: Rev. and capacity since July, 1996. ees selected by a 13-member executive com- Mrs. Thomas W. Boyce of Blue Springs, MO. Since then, he has initiated ambitious and mittee comprised of veteran leaders from Thomas and Doris will celebrate their 50th innovative academic and economic develop- throughout Ohio. He is a highly decorated vet- wedding anniversary on August 21, 2005. ment projects that have made a profound im- eran, and has infused an unwavering sense of Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in pact on the university and on the quality of life integrity, spirit, courage and energy into all congratulating Reverend and Mrs. Boyce. and economic revitalization of the region. personal and professional endeavors. Thomas and Doris Boyce have set an out- During Dr. Dillman’s tenure, ESU has be- For the past 18 years, Mr. Quisenberry has standing example for all of us to follow. Their come the first university in the United States been an active volunteer with the March of marriage of 50 years truly exemplifies the to offer an undergraduate degree in computer Dimes, and his vital outreach as a sponsor qualities of commitment and dedication, and I security. and counselor with Alcoholics Anonymous has am honored to represent them in the United At his direction, the university established uplifted the lives of countless individuals and States Congress. an award-winning ‘‘Business Accelerator’’ that families throughout our community. He also f focuses on encouraging economic develop- served for many years as a Boy Scout Leader. ment and entrepreneurial endeavors in the re- Mr. Quisenberry was instrumental in estab- HONORING CHUCK NICLAUS AS HE gion and has been successful in generating lishing the ‘‘Greater Cleveland Veterans Me- IS NAMED ‘‘CITIZEN OF THE nearly 100 highly skilled jobs in Monroe Coun- morial,’’ and has reflected an ongoing spirit of YEAR’’ BY THE POCONO MOUN- ty. volunteerism and leadership roles with numer- TAINS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Dr. Dillman initiated and is leading the plan- ous veterans and civic organizations. He is the ning for the creation of a world class Science current president of the Memorial Day Asso- HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI and Technology Center on campus. ciation of Greater Cleveland, which organizes OF PENNSYLVANIA Dr. Dillman has also partnered with the Po- the placement of flags on graves of veterans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cono Record newspaper to develop a at Holy Cross Cemetery. Jazzmasters and Broadway Series which was Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me Wednesday, November 2, 2005 held for 4 consecutive years. in honor and recognition of James D. Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Under Dr. Dillman’s direction, ESU has Quisenberry, upon his induction into the Ohio to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the added a new graduate degree program, ‘‘Mas- Veterans Hall of Fame. Mr. Quisenberry’s un- House of Representatives to pay tribute to ters in Management and Leadership.’’ He also wavering commitment to his family, community Chuck Niclaus, president of Niclaus Engineer- oversaw the creation of the Center for Re- and country, continues to enrich our commu- ing Corporation in Stroudsburg, PA, on the oc- search and Economic Development in 1999. nity and our entire Nation. casion of being named ‘‘Citizen of the Year’’

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02NO8.001 E03NOPT1 E2246 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 3, 2005 by the Pocono Mountains Chamber of Com- rial Day Association of Cuyahoga County and As General George Patton once said, ‘‘Wars merce. was Past President of the Greater Cleveland maybe fought with weapons, but they are won Mr. Niclaus has been engaged in the engi- Veterans’ Council. For 39 years, he served as by men. It is the spirit of the men who follow neering field for more than 28 years. His ex- the Sergeant of the Memorial Day ‘‘Rough and of the man who leads that gains the vic- pertise includes civil engineering, land devel- Riders Firing Squad’’ and as the City of Cleve- tory.’’ opment, environmental sciences and sur- land Memorial Day Color Guard Sergeant for The Pasco County veterans we are hon- veying. 14 years. Mr. Busey is an active member of oring this weekend clearly met General Pat- Extremely active in his community, Mr. the American Legion and was honored as the ton’s description above. They proved them- Niclaus served as United Way Campaign Legionnaire of the Year in 1975 and 1976. His selves in battle in Europe, Africa and the Far Chairman in 2004 and has served as a mem- service to others extends throughout the com- East. Their sacrifices on the battlefield pre- ber of the United Way’s board of directors. He munity, where he is active in raising funds for served liberty and freedom for millions is a past president of the Rotary Club of many charitable organizations. throughout the world. Stroudsburg and he served on the board of di- Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me Mr. Speaker, true American heroes like rectors of the Pocono Mountain Chamber of in honor and recognition of Marshall W. these Pasco County World War II veterans Commerce. Busey, upon his induction into the Ohio Vet- should be honored for their service to our Na- He is a past president and member of the erans Hall of Fame. Mr. Busey’s honorable tion and for their commitment and sacrifices in board of directors of the Slate Belt Chamber and dedicated service to his family, community battle. They are truly part of America’s great- of Commerce and is a past vice president of and to our Nation serves to strengthen and est generation. the Bangor Lions Club. give hope to the members of our community, f Mr. Niclaus received the United Way Presi- thereby strengthening our entire Nation. RECOGNIZING REID M. MASON FOR dent’s and Clifford E. Gilliam Awards in 2004 f and the Paul Harris Fellow Award from Rotary ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE International in 2003. He was named Rotarian IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF SCOUT of the Year in 1999. SERGEANT BRIAN R. CONNER Mr. Niclaus is a member of many profes- HON. SAM GRAVES sional associations including the American So- HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER OF MISSOURI ciety of Civil Engineers, the Environmental As- OF MARYLAND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sessment Association and the National Asso- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, November 2, 2005 ciation of Environmental Professionals. Wednesday, November 2, 2005 He has also been an active youth baseball Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise and soccer coach. to recognize Reid M. Mason of Kansas City, Having graduated from the New Jersey In- before you today to honor and remember a MO, a very special young man who has exem- stitute of Technology, Mr. Niclaus received his man who devoted his life to keeping the citi- plified the finest qualities of citizenship and professional engineering licenses in New Jer- zens of the United States safe. leadership by taking an active part in the Boy Sergeant Brian R. Conner of Baltimore, MD sey and Pennsylvania and possesses operator Scouts of America, Troop 301, and in earning died on the 14th of October in the year 2005 certificates for wastewater and water systems the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. from the Pennsylvania Department of Environ- Reid has been very active with his troop, Conner’s death in Al Taji, Iraq occurred when mental Protection. participating in many scout activities and earn- a tractor trailer rear-ended the vehicle in which Mr. Niclaus resides with his wife, Maureen, ing numerous merit badges. Reid began he and two other Maryland Guardsmen were their three daughters, Erin, Mary and Elizabeth scouting as a Tiger Cub, advanced to Bobcat, riding. The weapons they carried as part of and their son, Tim. Wolf, Bear, and Webelo before joining the Boy convoy operations were detonated upon im- Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- Scouts in 2002, where he advanced to Scout, pact. lating Mr. Niclaus at this time. His professional Tenderfoot, 2nd class, 1st class, Star, Life, Conner’s unit in the Maryland National and community commitment speaks well of his and finally, Eagle Scout. Guard’s 243d Engineer Company was acti- desire to make the Stroudsburg area and the For his Eagle Scout project, Reid turned a vated for duty in June and they left for Kuwait region surrounding it a better place to live and series of small rooms and closets at First Bap- in August. tist Church in North Kansas City, MO into a raise families. The recognition associated with Not only did Conner serve his country large, functional youth area. being named ‘‘Citizen of the Year’’ by the Po- through the Armed Forces, but he also served Outside of scouting, Reid is a sophomore at cono Mountains Chamber of Commerce is as a Lieutenant with the Baltimore City Fire North Kansas City High School, where he is well deserved. Department. active in the marching band, symphonic band, f His colleagues there remember him as a theater, swing choir, basketball, baseball, and well-respected firefighter and a good friend. IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF the International Baccalaureate program. Reid Conner was the proud father of three daugh- MARSHALL W. BUSEY is also active in his youth group at First Bap- ters and a devoted and loving brother and tist Church and plays guitar in the youth wor- son. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join with me today ship band. Somehow he also finds time to OF OHIO to honor Sergeant Brian R. Conner for the play summer baseball, work toward his black IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dedication he has shown to his family, friends belt in Hapkido, and take piano lessons. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in Wednesday, November 2, 2005 and the American people. commending Reid M. Mason for his accom- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in f plishments with the Boy Scouts of America tribute and recognition of Marshall W. Busey RECOGNIZES WORLD WAR II and for his efforts put forth in achieving the of Cleveland, OH, upon his induction into the VETERANS OF PASCO COUNTY, FL highest distinction of Eagle Scout. Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, Class of 2005. f Mr. Busey was one of 20 inductees selected HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE by a 13-member executive committee com- CONGRATULATING DAMIAN BRAGA OF FLORIDA prised of veteran leaders from throughout AS HE RECEIVES THE CHAIR- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ohio. He served our country as a member of MAN’S BUSINESS AWARD FROM the United States Army with honor, bravery Wednesday, November 2, 2005 THE POCONO MOUNTAINS CHAM- and integrity, qualities he continues to bring to Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. BER OF COMMERCE all personal, civic and professional endeavors Speaker, I rise today to recognize the brave within his life. soldiers of Pasco County, FL who served dur- HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI Mr. Busey’s unwavering service to the vet- ing World War II. OF PENNSYLVANIA erans of our community has served to uplift At a ceremony to be held Saturday, Novem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the lives of countless veterans and their fami- ber 12, 2005, I will present representatives lies. He led the effort to raise funds to pur- from each of the five United States Armed Wednesday, November 2, 2005 chase a 32-foot motor home converted for use Forces with commemorative coins honoring Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today by VA patients. He is President of the Memo- their service during World War II. to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02NO8.007 E03NOPT1 November 3, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2247 House of Representatives to pay tribute to Mr. phone Company. Like his service in the mili- RECOGNIZING BRIAN KIDWELL Damian A. Braga, president of Sanofi Pasteur tary, he ascended the corporate ladder, attain- US, located in Swiftwater, Monroe County, PA. ing the position of Account Executive. During HON. SAM GRAVES Mr. Braga has been named the recipient of his tenure at Ohio Bell, Mr. Nicastro led the ef- OF MISSOURI the Pocono Mountains Chamber of Commerce fort to upgrade communication systems IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘Chairman’s Business Award.’’ throughout the county, including the imple- Mr. Braga is head of the sole U.S.-based mentation of the 911 emergency calling sys- Wednesday, November 2, 2005 manufacturer of injectable influenza vaccines tem. Aside from his professional career, Mr. Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause and other critical immunization products which, Nicastro continues to reflect a life-long focus to recognize Brian Kidwell, son of Douglas last year alone, protected more than 500 mil- on service to his community. He served as a and Teresa Kidwell. Brian will receive his lion people worldwide. member of the Independence City Council for Eagle Award on August 7, 2005 at a Court of Responsible for operations nationwide, Mr. sixteen years, served as President of the Inde- Honor in Saint Joseph, MO. Braga oversees more than $1.5 billion in rev- pendence Board of Education, and has held Brian began his scouting career in 1995 as enue at Sanofi Pasteur in Swiftwater and has numerous leadership positions in veterans and a Tiger Cub. In 1996, he joined Pack 218 and played a vital role in global strategic planning civic organizations. Mr. Nicastro was awarded proceeded through the ranks of Bobcat, Wolf, and implementation. the Legion of Honor Award for his forty-five Bear, and Webelo. While a Webelo, Brian Mr. Braga joined the company in 1988 and years of exemplary service with Kiwanis Inter- earned all the activity badges and the Arrow of moved seamlessly through senior level posi- national of Independence, OH. Light. He also received a Service Star for five tions, ultimately reaching the top of the U.S. Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me years of active scouting and the God and me organization. in honor and recognition of John J. Nicastro, award. Well known for his ability to assess chal- Sr., as he is inducted into the Ohio Veterans Brian became a member of Troop 218 in lenging issues and identify achievable solu- Hall of Fame. Mr. Nicastro’s significant con- 2000, where he earned the ranks of Tender- tions, Mr. Braga puts strong emphasis on tribution to his country, and his focused dedi- foot, 2nd Class, 1st Class, Star, Life, and now working with organizations that promote the cation on family and community, continue to Eagle. Brian received 27 merit badges, and importance of vaccines, encourage economic strengthen and uplift our community and our served in numerous leadership positions in- growth and assist those in need on both a na- Nation. cluding Librarian, Patrol Leader, Chaplain tional and state level. Toward that end, Mr. Aide, Troop Guide, and Junior Assistant Scout Braga serves as representative of the Phar- f Master. He is also a Fire Builder in the Tribe maceutical Research and Manufacturers of RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING of Mic-O-Say. America for the Center for Disease Control’s In June of 2003, Brian and his father Doug- advisory committee on immunization practices. EFFORTS OF ABERDEEN TEST CENTER las went to Philmont Scout Ranch, where they He is also a member of the executive com- earned the 50 Miler Award. mittee of the Pennsylvania Business Round- Aside from scouting, Brian is a lifetime resi- table and the state Advisory Council for the HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER dent of Country Club Village. He attended Pennsylvania Academy of Science. OF MARYLAND John Glenn Elementary School then Savan- Mr. Braga also remains active in the Pocono IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nah Middle School. He is currently a junior at community. He and Sanofi Pasteur actively Savannah High School and has been involved support the Pocono Services for Families and Wednesday, November 2, 2005 in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Children. A proponent of educational initia- Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise FFA. He has been on High Honor Roll since tives, Mr. Braga also serves as a member of before you today to commend the significant 4th grade. Northampton Community College’s Foundation contributions of Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) Brian is a member of Faith United Church, Board and East Stroudsburg University’s located in Aberdeen, MD, for their outstanding Hope Youth Group, and the Sons of the Amer- board of directors for the Center for Research efforts to protect American troops. ican Legion, which he joined through his late and Economic Development. In August of 2003, the M1 tanks moving to- grandfather, Darryle Bartlett. Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- ward Baghdad were assailed by Rocket Pro- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in lating Mr. Braga on the receipt of this honor. pelled Grenades (RPG). This situation high- commending Brian Kidwell for his accomplish- Mr. Braga and Sanofi Pasteur continually lighted a potential vulnerability to the Abram ments with the Boy Scouts of America, and for demonstrate how business should contribute M1 fleet of tanks. his efforts put forth in achieving the highest to the greater community through a spirit of Based on this concern, ATC was requested distinction of Eagle Scout. commitment and service. to provide modifications to the tanks to rem- f f edy the potential vulnerability. ATC employees IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF developed the Slat Armor System designed to HONORING ELIZABETH KOSTER AS JOHN J. NICASTRO, SR. address the issue. Because of their diligence SHE RECEIVES THE 2005 ATHENA and motivation, the modifications were com- AWARD FROM THE POCONO pleted in only three days. The efficiency dem- MOUNTAIN CHAMBER OF COM- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH onstrated by ATC enabled the vulnerability to MERCE OF OHIO be rectified in less than ten days. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As the initial Stryker brigade prepared to HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI Wednesday, November 2, 2005 enter combat in Iraq, ATC was again con- OF PENNSYLVANIA Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tacted requesting similar modifications to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tribute and recognition of John J. Nicastro, Sr., Strykers, addressing a potential vulnerability to Wednesday, November 2, 2005 upon his induction into the Ohio Veterans Hall RPGs. These modifications were designed, of Fame, Class of 2005. prototyped and tested in under 10 days for Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mr. Nicastro was one of twenty inductees mass production and fielding. Each Stryker to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the selected by a 13-member executive committee was outfitted with this slat armor solution prior House of Representatives to pay tribute to comprised of veteran leaders from throughout to entering combat in Iraq. Elizabeth Koster, of Smithfield Township, Mon- Ohio. Mr. Nicastro holds the distinction as In the course of one year the Stryker Bri- roe County, PA, who was chosen by the Po- being one of the youngest Commission Com- gade Commander reported one hundred fif- cono Mountain Chamber of Commerce to re- bat Officers in the United States Air Force. By teen incidents of RPG attacks on Stryker vehi- ceive its 2005 Athena Award. age 19, he had risen up the military ranks to cles. Because of the modification to the Slat Mrs. Koster is president and chief executive Second Lieutenant. His assignment with the Armor System, there have been no fatalities officer of Fitzmaurice Community Services, 8th Army Air Force, 303rd Heavy Bomb as a result of these RPG attacks. Inc., which has been serving the needs of Group, known as the Hell’s Angels, took him Mr. Speaker, please join with me to ac- special populations in the Pocono area for 30 to the European Theater of Operations, where knowledge the exceptional work Aberdeen years. his exemplary service included the successful Test Center has done on the Abram M1s and Founded by Mrs. Koster’s mother, Johanna completion of 35 combat missions. Strykers. The elite attention and enthusiasm Fitzmaurice, in 1966, the business strives to Following his service in WWII, Mr. Nicastro shown in this matter has saved the lives of crate environments for persons with disabilities became an installer with the Ohio Bell Tele- many soldiers fighting the War on Terror. that support independence, productivity and

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02NO8.012 E03NOPT1 E2248 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 3, 2005 inclusion through customized services pro- Unger, upon his induction into the Ohio Vet- RECOGNIZING BURL AND JURLINE vided by highly qualified staff personnel. erans Hall of Fame. Mr. Unger’s lifelong serv- BARKER Mrs. Fitzmaurice died in 1978 but the orga- ice to his country, community and family en- nization she founded has grown over the hances the lives of all of us and underscores HON. SAM GRAVES years under the leadership and vision of her the true meaning of the words United States OF MISSOURI daughter, Mrs. Koster. citizen. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. Koster graduated from East f Stroudsburg University after which she began Wednesday, November 2, 2005 MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE her career as a teacher and then as an asso- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause ciate at her mother’s company, rising to presi- HEART SUPPORTS COMPREHEN- SIVE ASSISTANCE FOR VET- to recognize two outstanding citizens of Mis- dent and CEO following her mother’s death. souri. Burl and Jurline Barker of Mount Today, her company assists hundreds of ERANS EXPOSED TO TRAUMATIC STRESSORS ACT OF 2005, H.R. 1588 Vernon, MO celebrated their 60th wedding an- persons with special needs so they can lead niversary on June 10, 2005. meaningful and productive lives by providing Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in housing, education, recreation and medical HON. LANE EVANS congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Barker. Burl and OF ILLINOIS services. Jurline have set an outstanding example for all Mrs. Koster serves on the boards of direc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of us to follow. Their marriage of 60 years tors of the Pocono Mountains Chamber of Wednesday, November 2, 2005 truly exemplifies the qualities of commitment Commerce, Friends of Eastern Monroe Public Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, the Military Order and dedication. Library, Leadership Pocono and the ESU Re- of the Purple Heart, whose membership is habilitation Services Advisory Council. She is comprised entirely of combat wounded vet- f a member of the Kiwanis Club of the erans, fully supports H.R. 1588, which is a Stoudsburgs, advisor for the Kiwanis AKTION CONGRATULATING JOHANNA WEA- comprehensive approach to addressing the Club of Stroudsburg and is past president of VER AS SHE IS NAMED ‘‘HUMAN- mental health needs of service members ex- the Northeast Providers Association, the Po- ITARIAN OF THE YEAR’’ BY THE posed to combat, including those members of cono Providers Association and past vice chair POCONO MOUNTAINS CHAMBER our Armed Forces now serving in Iraq and Af- of the Mental Retardation Committee for OF COMMERCE ghanistan. Pennsylvania Community providers Associa- A recent Army survey found that about 28 tion. percent of Iraq veterans—about 50,000 HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- servicemembers in this year alone—returned OF PENNSYLVANIA lating Mrs. Koster on this occasion. Athena home with problems from lingering battle IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES award winners are chosen on the basis of wounds to toothaches, from suicidal thoughts their professional excellence and service to Wednesday, November 2, 2005 to strained marriages. Almost 1,700 service- community. Clearly, Mrs. Koster demonstrates Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay members returning from the battlefield this those qualities. tribute to Johanna Weaver, of Monroe County, year had thoughts of hurting themselves or PA, on the occasion of her being named ‘‘Hu- f that they would be better off dead. If left manitarian of the Year’’ by the Pocono Moun- undiagnosed and untreated, post-traumatic IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF tains Chamber of Commerce. stress disorder, PTSD, can lead to suicide. MAYNARD W. ‘‘DOC’’ UNGER Mrs. Weaver served as executive director of Last year, the New England Journal of Med- Pocono Services for Families and Children for icine published research that found 15 to 17 HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH more than 33 years before her retirement last percent of front-line troops suffered depres- OF OHIO August. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion, anxiety or PTSD. As the MOPH letter states, ‘‘We have Over the years, she has distinguished her- Wednesday, November 2, 2005 learned from past wars that the injuries to mili- self as a community leader, volunteer and Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tary members do not stop on the battlefield mentor to children. tribute and recognition of Maynard W. ‘‘Doc’’ but may manifest themselves months or years She has served the Monroe County Chil- Unger of Lakewood, OH, upon his induction afterward. America must be there to help the dren and Youth Advisory Board, Habitat for into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, Class of healing process. H.R. 1588 would accomplish Humanity Advisory Board, Drug and Alcohol 2005. this goal.’’ Prevention Juvenile Task Force, Monroe Mr. Unger is 1 of 20 inductees selected by I ask that the letter from the Military Order County Job Center Task Force, League of a 13-member executive committee comprised of the Purple Heart be included in the Women Voters, United Way, Monroe County of veteran leaders from throughout Ohio. Mr. RECORD. Association for the Education of Young Chil- Unger’s distinguished service during World MILITARY ORDER OF THE dren, Welfare Reform Task Force, WNEP–TV War II reflected courage and spirit, and his PURPLE HEART, Advisory Board, Kiwanis Clubs of the inner strength and faith guided him through Springfield, VA, November 1, 2005. Stroudsburgs, Chamber of Commerce Execu- the darkest of times when he was held as a Hon. LANE EVANS, tive Women’s Council and the East prisoner of war. Rayburn House Office Building, Stroudsburg University Women’s Center Advi- Mr. Unger’s service to others has continued Washington, DC. sory Board. DEAR CONGRESSMAN EVANS: On behalf of On a State and national level, she has throughout his life. For 45 years, he volun- the membership of the Military Order of the teered his time to assist and support the youth Purple Heart (MOPH), whose membership is served the Head Start program, the National of our community with the Boy Scouts of comprised entirely of combat wounded vet- Association for the Education of Young Chil- America organization. To show their gratitude erans, I write to pledge our unequivocal sup- dren and the Pennsylvania Association of for his outstanding service, the National Office port of H.R. 1588 the ‘‘Comprehensive Assist- Child Care Administrators. of the Boy Scouts of America honored him ance for Veterans Exposed to Traumatic She has also served the East Stroudsburg with the International Scouter’s Award. Mr. Stressors Act of 2005’’. School District’s reading program and was a Unger also committed his time as a teacher At a time when our military men and member of the district’s Band, Football and women are engaged in the war on terrorism with the public school program ‘‘Growing this act is most appropriate. We have learned Wrestling Parents Associations. Healthy Together.’’ For 13 years, he taught from past wars that the injuries to military Mrs. Weaver is married to Michael Weaver, students basic health and safety facts, includ- members do not stop on the battlefield but a retired professor from East Stroudsburg Uni- ing the significance and long-term impact of may manifest themselves months or years versity. The couple has two children and three healthy eating habits. His lifelong involvement afterward. America must be there to help the grandchildren. in many civic and veteran organizations in- healing process. H.R. 1588 would help accom- Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- cludes his tenure as the former State com- plish this goal. lating Mrs. Weaver on the occasion of this You may count on the MOPH in anyway mander of the American Ex-Prisoners of War. possible to ensure that this legislation be- honor. Her selfless commitment to family and He was re-elected to the position of State comes law. community and, especially, to the welfare of commander in 2005. Respectfully, children has enriched the greater Pocono Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me JAMES D. RANDLES, Mountain region. Mrs. Weaver deserves our in honor and recognition of Maynard W. ‘‘Doc’’ National Commander. gratitude and appreciation.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02NO8.016 E03NOPT1 November 3, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2249 REBUILD LIVES AND FAMILIES THE GREATEST GENERATION AU- try in a way that I could not have antici- RE-ENTRY ENHANCEMENT ACT THOR TOM BROKAW ADDRESSES pated. Now there have been some who have OF 2005 THE ASSOCIATION OF THE challenged my declaration that this was the greatest generation. My answer to them is, UNITED STATES ARMY that’s my story, and I’m sticking to it. But I believe the generation that came of HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. HON. FRANK R. WOLF age in the Great Depression, when life was about sacrifice and deprivation, about drop- OF MICHIGAN OF VIRGINIA ping out of school, not to buy a video game IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES or a car for yourself, but to put food on the Wednesday, November 2, 2005 table, when sharing meant sharing a pair of Wednesday, November 2, 2005 shoes or a shirt or a jacket. They didn’t dou- Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I just had the ble date, they went three and four couples to Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased chance to read the speech given in October a car, to a movie that cost a dime, and went to introduce the Rebuild Lives and Families by Tom Brokaw, television journalist and back to someone’s home at the end of the Re-Entry Enhancement Act of 2005. This leg- former NBC news anchorman and managing night to play the piano, and have coffee and islation will be the next important step in es- editor of ‘‘NBC Nightly News with Tom cake. Brokaw,’’ at the Association of the United And they never gave up on their country, tablishing policy to help the men and women even though times were difficult, and just emerging from our Nation’s prisons and jails States Army, AUSA. He was presented with when they were beginning to emerge from re-integrate into society and rebuild their lives. the association’s highest award—the Marshall those dark days economically, this country Medal, awarded annually to an individual who summoned them to distant battlefields, While our national crime rates have fallen has exhibited ‘‘selfless service to the United across the Atlantic and across the Pacific. over the last decade, we have seen an un- States of America,’’ according to the associa- And what the British military historian precedented explosion in our prison and jail tion. John Keegan has called the greatest single populations. Over 2 million prisoners are now The AUSA Council of Trustees chose event in the history of mankind—World War held in Federal and State prisons and local Brokaw to receive the 2005 George Catlett II. They fought on six of the seven con- tinents, all the skies, and on all the seas and jails. Each year, approximately 650,000 people Marshall Medal and recognize him for his life- return to their communities following a prison beneath them as well, and won. Fifty million time contributions as a journalist, reporter, edi- people had perished, and nations had been re- or jail sentence, resulting in more than 6.7 mil- tor, broadcaster and author. I share his ad- aligned, and we were forced to face harsh lion under some form of criminal justice super- dress here and commend to our colleagues truths about the cruelties of mankind in the vision. the speech by Mr. Brokaw, the author of The middle of the 20th century. Re-entry refers to the return of incarcerated Greatest Generation, the story of Americans But they came home from all of that, and they gave us new art and new science and individuals from America’s jails and prisons to who came of age during the Great Depression and fought World War II, and went on to build new industry. A number of them continued the community and their re-integration into so- in the military. Those who did not, did not ciety. There is a pressing need to provide America. I call attention to Mr. Brokaw’s ob- just lay down their arms and say I’ve done these individuals with the education and train- servations of the common sacrifices of the by share. They went back to their home- ing necessary to obtain and hold onto steady Greatest Generation during World War II and towns and their states, and they ran for jobs, undergo drug treatment, and get medical the comparison with today, as our men and mayor and the school board and for the and mental health services. However, they are women in uniform are fighting to defend our church board trustees. They ran for Senator and for Congress, and they ran for President confronted with the ‘‘prison after imprison- freedoms, ‘‘we ask too few sacrifices at the ci- vilian level.’’ of the United States, and they took their ment’’—a plethora of seemingly endless ob- place in the front ranks of public service. stacles and impediments which stymie suc- You know in my business, I’m often in set- And no one represented their leadership cessful re-integration into society. These ob- tings where they talk about stars. I’m sel- more profoundly, I believe, than the man dom in a setting with so many stars, that that you honor here tonight—George Mar- stacles have substantially contributed to the have been earned, not just assigned to them historically high rate of recidivism, with two- shall—who I believe is the most single, by some gossip columnist, and it’s a rare underappreciated 20th century American, thirds of returning prisoners having been re- honor and a great privilege for me to be with and one of the most underappreciated Ameri- arrested for new crimes within 3 years. all of you tonight here on the dais and in cans of all time. This legislation is designed to assist high- this great auditorium. A warrior, a diplomat, and a visionary. So many people have come up to me to risk, high-need offenders who have served And so I am deeply humbled by this award. say, on this occasion and others, I love your And for those of you who only know it from their prison sentences, but who pose the book. When I set out to write it, I had no one side of the television screen, not the greatest risk of re-offending upon release be- idea of the richness of the journey that I was other, let me just confirm what you’re cause they lack the education, job skills, sta- about to embark on. It really began on the thinking—it’s not easy for an anchorman to ble family or living arrangements, and the sub- 40th anniversary of D–Day, when I went to express humility. Let me also say that I’m stance abuse treatment and other mental and Normandy for a week to do a documentary very pleasantly surprised to know that I’m medical health services they need to success- about that momentous military landing that the first journalist to receive this award. really changed the course of history. I fully re-integrate into society. Title I of the bill I have some good news and some bad news thought, we’ll have a good time, we’ll drink for you. Journalists and warriors come from reauthorizes and enhances our early adult and some wine, and maybe we’ll drink a lot of the same DNA. I said this first at the War juvenile re-entry programs to broaden the wine, and we’ll have some good meals, and College, and I thought that the colonels in availability of critical ex-offender services, we’ll hear some war stories. the audience were going to storm the stage. while Title II addresses the substantive Fed- And on the first day of filming, I walked We like unconventional lives. We can deal eral barriers to successful re-entry. Both titles down to the beach, with two men from Big with authority, but we know when to bristle include provisions requiring that the funded Red One, one of whom went on to earn the about authority. We like living off the land. Medal of Honor later. One was without legs programs be rigorously evaluated and the re- We like catching the bad guys and holding that he lost in later action. And as I looked them up for appropriate punishment. And sults widely disseminated, so that re-entry pro- at them, I realized that Harry Garton and most of all, we’re patriots, who love our grams can be modified as needed, to ensure Gino Merli were the kinds of people that I country. And the definition of patriotism for that recidivism is reduced and public safety had known all my life. They were my school- me is love your country and always know enhanced. teachers and ministers, the businessmen for that it can be better, and that it is the obli- whom I worked. Their wives looked like the gation of every citizen to try to make it bet- A recent study by Peter D. Hart Research mothers of all my friends; they looked like ter, every day. Associates reveals that Americans strongly my parents’ best friends. They were there in On these occasions, I like to remind people favor rehabilitation and re-entry programs as their windbreakers, and as we walked onto that I’ve had the privilege in the last two the best method of insuring public safety. With Omaha Beach, they paused at their first re- years, three years especially, of working side this changing paradigm in public opinion, the turn and began very softly to remember by side, night after night, day after day, both opportunity is ripe to sensibly reassess the what it had been like that day. in this country and abroad, with three of role and impact of criminal justice policies. And within about 20 minutes, I had under- your best—General Wayne Downing, who is gone a transformational experience, the here tonight, General Monty Meigs and Gen- This legislation translates this emerging public likes of which I had not known as a profes- eral Barry McCaffrey. And I must say as a perception into balanced policies and proce- sional journalist. And their stories, and the full blown civilian, it gave me a certain dures which dismantle the structural impedi- stories that I began to collect after that, res- amount of pleasure to say to these four ments to successful re-integration into society. onated not just with me, but with this coun- stars, okay men, listen up. We’re coming out

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02NO8.022 E03NOPT1 E2250 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 3, 2005 in 30 seconds, we’ve got a minute 30 to go— lieve is a growing problem in American life. there was a common appreciation of the McCaffrey, don’t do all the talking, let Meigs The next day it turns out that I was the place of the military. Now we ask too few in on this for awhile. guest, the sole interview before the same col- sacrifices at the civilian level. And they were thoroughly professional, lection of powerful elites. And I took that There are the yellow ribbons and the wel- and it was not only a joy for me to work opportunity to remind the audience that come home signs, but for too many Ameri- with them side by side, but it was a great what they heard the day before, had been, in cans those are more ornamental than or- service to this country to have their exper- fact, widely reported, often at great risk— ganic to their own daily lives. tise and their candor and their truth-telling, day in and day out—for three years on all A distinguished American historian wrote as the war went on in the early stages, and the print and electronic news outlets. Per- recently of our mercenary military con- then after that. haps not exactly as the young officers would juring up images of young warriors who are Now it is sometimes an adjustment. Dur- have liked, but reported nonetheless. And motivated only by paychecks, in effect, con- ing Operation Desert Storm, I was joined at even the officers gave me a sly smile and tract killers. That’s a profoundly erroneous the desk at NBC, night after night, hour said you’re right on that. conclusion. It is more widely shared, how- after hour, by one of your great, great fig- Moreover, for those in the audience who ever, than we may care to acknowledge. ures, the late Colonel Harry Summers, who believed that these young battalion com- So who’s to blame for this schism in our was a real expert on infantry tactics, a manders were some kind of an elite all-star national definition? Ladies and gentlemen I plainspoken man, who kept his military team handpicked by the Pentagon, I was would suggest that we all are. bearing even in a television studio. But happy to correct that impression. I told that Our political leaders in both parties are about the fifth night of the war, at about gathering of moguls and titans, I’ve met not sufficiently addressing the gap with three o’clock in the morning, we were kind hundreds more like them. They are excep- their constituents. They’re not asking their of operating on fumes at this point, and I tional officers, but they’re not the exception. constituents to make even token sacrifices, refuse on those occasions to have a conven- Furthermore what they’re doing in their as a reminder that there is a war underway. tional meal; I said just keep sending out commands in Iraq and Afghanistan may be They’re not encouraging their financial pa- plates of fresh food of some kind, that will news to you, but it’s not news to commu- trons—the special interests that help elect keep me going; I don’t want to get bogged nities and neighbors of mine in Big Timber, them to office—to take a more active role in down with dinner; I’ve got too many other Montana, or in hamlets in South Carolina, or implementing a better understanding of the things to worry about. barrios in East Los Angeles or the working place of the military in our lives and in the And finally about the 18th little dish of class neighborhoods of Detroit, or the small world. chopped fruit arrived on my desk, and I towns of the Great Plains. In those commu- Now it’s just as well that our military es- couldn’t even bear to look at it, and I finally nities, they pay attention, because it is their tablishment needs to no longer confine slid it across to Harry Summers. He looked sons and daughters, and fathers and mothers, itself, by-and-large, to its own culture. It no down at it for a long moment and he said, ‘‘I who are in harm’s way in those distant longer should be as defensive as it can be, don’t know what’s happened to me. First I places. when it finds itself under fire. The media have been too focused on the let them put hairspray and makeup on me— General Meigs performed an important triumphs and shortcomings on the battle- now I’m eating fresh fruit.’’ But we found a public service that week in Sun Valley by re- field, too unimaginative in dealing with the way to get along. minding that audience of the place of the complexities of the military/political struc- Let me just take a little bit of your time, military, not just in our national security ture, as well as the manpower, the financial if I can, to offer some adjurations on the pro- considerations, but also in our social and po- and the policy issues. fession that brings you here tonight and our litical construct as a nation. Indisputably, No institution in America is as representa- collective place in this society. A few this country has the finest military in the tive of this great immigrant nation with all months ago, at a conference of billionaires, history of mankind. our varied parts as the military, and we need moguls, titans, movers and shakers, Monty It is a superior force at every measurable to be reminded of that on a daily basis. Meigs arranged for a panel of U.S. Army bat- level, made up entirely by volunteers, fully Too many citizens are willing to assume talion commanders from Iraq and Afghani- integrated ethnically and in terms of gender. that defending the country is an assignment Unfortunately, it’s also a military that in stan to present their view of what is hap- best left to someone else, that it’s not a per- too many families, in too many communities pening in their sectors. sonal or family obligation or calling. In the It was a dazzling performance by these best and especially in too many corporate suites modern culture there are too few people and brightest lieutenant colonels. They were and boardrooms, country clubs and other around to challenge that. energetic, they were articulate, funny, and gathering places for the elite, it is a military No one wants to return to a World War to fully at ease in a roomful of folks who rep- that is out of sight and out of mind. It is sep- reclaim a continuing relationship between resented a slightly higher pay grade than arate and distinct from the day-to-day con- the civilian population and the military. But they did. cerns of too many Americans, especially to neither is it in our national interest to have They complained, mildly, that their good the elites with their hands on the power. two populations—one in uniform and one works and accomplishments had not received That’s not just inappropriate; it is unaccept- not—with little or no connectivity. enough press attention, and then they en- able and even dangerous to a democratic so- The greatest accomplishment of the great- gaged in a friendly but pointed exchange ciety. est generation was not just on the battle- with three of us who represented the media One of the enduring lessons I have learned field. It was in the post-war continuation of at that conference. from my interest in and association with a commitment to a whole nation, civilian Their performance and their bearing rep- what I call the greatest generation, is the and military, each respectful and mindful of resented what I have been encountering for long-term beneficial effect of an organic re- their relationship and role assigned them in some time in my dealings with the American lationship between a civilian society and its advancing the national interests. military in distant battlefields and military military. It is time for a new generation to re-acti- bases in this country, away from the con- World War II was obviously a unique un- vate that greatness—in uniform and out. straints of the Pentagon. dertaking, requiring millions of people in Then perhaps, when my great, great grand- The other guests, who represented enor- uniform, a re-ordering its civilian priorities daughter is ready to write her book about mous financial, industrial, social and polit- and common sacrifices for a common com- our generation, she will be able to say, ical strength and power in America, were be- mitment. ‘‘They, too, met the test.’’ dazzled to the point of full immersion infatu- I have come to believe that one of the ation. They rushed to the stage to express unheralded dividends at the end of the war f their enthusiasm for what they had just for America was the maturation, the dis- RECOGNIZING CODY WAYNE BATES heard. They turned to me, and to Tom Fried- cipline, the ethos of teamwork young men FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF man of The New York Times and Donald and women in their 20s brought back to their EAGLE SCOUT Graham, the publisher of The Washington civilian lives. Post, demanding to know why they had not Now young Americans who are not in uni- heard these stories before, why they had not form like to say, they’re ‘‘finding them- HON. SAM GRAVES read of the brilliance and the character of selves’’ in their 20s, or they’re ‘‘exploring OF MISSOURI line officers in the field. other options’’ in life. The greatest genera- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES That night at dinner these four lieutenant tion found themselves in distant battlefields colonels were rock stars among groupies, as or in great sea battles, or in dogfights in the Wednesday, November 2, 2005 everyone from Bill Gates at Microsoft and air—they found themselves on factory floors Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Warren Buffet and Phil Knight of Nike gath- or in shipyards, in the daily rationing of to recognize Cody Wayne Bates, son of Carol ered around to continue their adulation, to meat and gasoline and luxury items. and Terry Bates, of Holt, Missouri. Cody is a What they learned in those life-altering ex- suggest lecture tours across America, to par- very special young man who has exemplified ticipate in corporate motivation sessions and periences, they applied to the building of to commiserate with them as well about the this country, to the expansion of freedom, the finest qualities of citizenship and leader- absence of press coverage. and most of all, to the ordering of priority ship by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts I was at once amused and determined to for the common good. And because their ex- of America, Troop 397, and by earning the use this as an opening to address what I be- perience had been so shared at every level, most prestigious award of Eagle Scout.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02NO8.025 E03NOPT1 November 3, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2251 Cody has been very active with his troop, Joe is also a strong supporter of countless RECOGNIZING MR. SAM MOORE participating in many Scout activities. Over the charitable groups throughout Northeastern 8 years Cody has been involved with Scout- Pennsylvania. A veteran of World War II, Dr. HON. ED WHITFIELD ing, he has earned 35 merit badges and held Mattioli has been honored for helping the Vet- OF KENTUCKY several leadership positions. Cody has served erans Coalition and Veterans of the Vietnam IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his troop as Assistant Patrol Leader, Chap- War. lain’s Aide, Librarian, and Assistant Senior Pa- Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- Wednesday, November 2, 2005 trol Leader. Cody is a brave in the Tribe of lating Drs. Joseph and Rose Mattioli on this Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to rec- Mic-o-Say, where he has taken the name happy occasion. It is, indeed, fitting that this ognize one of my constituents, Mr. Sam ‘‘Red Eye Owl,’’ and is also a brotherhood couple should be recognized for their commu- Moore of Butler, Kentucky. Mr. Moore has member in the Order of the Arrow. In addition, nity commitment since they have contributed been actively involved in agriculture in my Cody has earned the World Conservation so much to the greater Pocono Mountain com- Congressional District serving as a member of Award. munity for so long. I am proud to consider the Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation Board For his Eagle Scout project, Cody con- them my friends. Pocono Raceway has hosted of Directors for the last 30 years. I have structed a fence around 6 air conditioning hundreds of thousands of guests over the known Mr. Moore for several years and have units at First United Methodist Church to pro- years and has been responsible for generating found him to be a man of incredible integrity tect the units from damage. significant amounts of revenue and jobs that who is devoted to helping others. He is an ac- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in have greatly improved the quality of life tive member of the community as well as a commending Cody Wayne Bates for his ac- throughout the region. forceful leader in the agriculture field. complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- f Mr. Moore hails from Butler County, where ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the he farms more than 4,300 acres producing highest distinction of Eagle Scout. CONGRATULATING RUSLAN corn, soybeans, and wheat. He and his wife, WERNTZ f Helen, have 6 children that frequently con- tribute to the family farm, teaching them time- HONORING DR. JOSEPH AND DR. HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS honored values of hard work and respect for ROSE MATTIOLI AS THEY ARE OF TEXAS the farmer. While Mr. Moore has been active AWARDED THE FRANK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in production agriculture, he has also been in- SCHOELCH COMMUNITY COMMIT- Wednesday, November 2, 2005 volved with many other important agri-busi- MENT AWARD FROM THE PO- nesses making him an incredible asset to his CONO MOUNTAINS CHAMBER OF Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to community. He is the recipient of numerous COMMERCE congratulate Mr. Ruslan Werntz of Coppell, awards, having been recognized as the Out- Texas on his commitment, contribution and standing Young Farmer by the Kentucky Jay- HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI success in this year’s Discovery Channel cees in 1973 as well as being named the OF PENNSYLVANIA Young Scientist Challenge. 2003 Man of the Year In Kentucky Agriculture In 1999, Discovery created the Discovery IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by Progressive Farmer Magazine. He has also Channel Young Scientist Challenge to in- Wednesday, November 2, 2005 been very active in the American Farm Bu- crease and encourage middle school students’ reau, the American Soybean Association, the Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today participation in science and math. The DCYSC Kentucky Beef Cattle Association, and the to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the identifies and honors America’s top middle Kentucky Corn Grower’s Association. House of Representatives to pay tribute to my school student who demonstrates the best Because Mr. Moore will soon retire from his very good friends Dr. Joseph and Dr. Rose skills in leadership, teamwork and scientific tenure as President of the Kentucky Farm Bu- Mattioli, of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, who problem solving. In addition, the ability to be reau, I would like to recognize his service at have been honored by the Pocono Mountains an effective science communicator—a goal the Bureau and his dedication to improving Chamber of Commerce as recipients of the that reflects Discovery’s philosophy that sci- agricultural interests in my home State. With- Frank Schoelch Community Commitment entific knowledge is most valuable when it is out his personal connections with many influ- Award. communicated and shared—is a key compo- ential agriculture leaders, not to mention his Both Mattiolis are graduates of Temple Uni- nent of the judging. More than 9,500 children tireless efforts on behalf of farmers in the versity, which is where they met. Dr. Joseph have entered the DCYSC since its inception. Commonwealth, Kentucky would not be excel- Mattioli practiced dentistry while Dr. Rose Winners have received more than $500,000 in ling in this industry. I am sure the Kentucky Mattioli pursued a professional career as a po- scholarship awards, Federal Government rec- Farm Bureau is sorry to see him leave, but I diatrist. Both practiced in Philadelphia for ognition and participated in science-related am confident that Mr. Moore will continue to about 10 years before they decided to embark trips that have taken them to the far corners stay active and be relied upon as a leader for on a complete change of careers. of the globe. This year, nearly 75,000 students Kentucky farming for many years to come. entered science fairs nationwide. Of those stu- The Mattiolis were determined to pursue a f dream of bringing automobile racing to the dents, only 400 were chosen as semifinalists New York and Philadelphia regions. in the 2005 Discovery Young Scientist Chal- RECOGNIZING DANE K. HAGEN That dream became a reality in 1968 when lenge competition. The final 40 came from 19 FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF they opened the Pocono International Race- States and Puerto Rico. EAGLE SCOUT way at Long Pond in Monroe County. They One of those finalists was Ruslan Werntz, a endured numerous obstacles and hardships 16-year-old ninth-grader at Coppell High HON. SAM GRAVES during the early days of NASCAR, but they School. Ruslan’s project was titled ‘‘The Truth OF MISSOURI persevered. and Lies of Blood Glucose Monitoring Sys- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Since then, the Mattiolis have developed the tems.’’ During a doctor’s visit with his father, a track into one of the best in the Nation. Today, diabetic, the doctor ran a glucometer test with Wednesday, November 2, 2005 that track hosts two NASCAR NEXTEL Cup a result of 130. This result concerned Ruslan Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause series events each year. In 2002 they were in- because a few minutes earlier, his father’s to recognize Dane K. Hagen, son of Susan ducted into the Stock Car Racing Hall of home test had read 160. The doctor said that and Mike Hagen, of Kearney, Missouri. Dane Fame. home-use glucometers are not as accurate as is a very special young man who has exempli- Known as the driving force behind the the more expensive kind used by physicians. fied the finest qualities of citizenship and lead- growth of Pocono Raceway, Joe is credited by Ruslan wanted to confirm this disparity. For ership by taking an active part in the Boy his peers for his incomparable knowledge of his efforts, Ruslan was awarded the TLC Scouts of America, Troop 397, and by earning racing, drivers and, above all, people. Science of Production Award. the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Rose is well-known as a gracious lady with I extend my sincere congratulations to Mr. Dane has been very active with his troop, an infectious smile. Rose is the ‘‘heart’’ of the Ruslan Werntz for his efforts and for receiving participating in many Scout activities. Over the Pocono Raceway. She was instrumental in this commendable award given by the Dis- 8 years Dane has been involved with Scout- providing an area at Pocono Raceway for reli- covery Channel Youth Scientist Challenge. His ing, he has earned 39 merit badges and held gious services for race teams and their fami- commitment to science and to helping others several leadership positions. Dane has served lies. serves as an inspiration to all. his troop as Patrol Leader, Quartermaster,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02NO8.029 E03NOPT1 E2252 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 3, 2005 Troop Bugler, and Senior Patrol Leader. Dane made me a life-long fan of both Tony and his between our government and Egypt’s. Again is a brave in the Tribe of Mic-o-Say, where he agency. Always courteous, Tony was also and again over a 2 week period, our diplomats has taken the name ‘‘Mighty Wolf Stalking tough and fair in his determination of which pressed officials in the Egyptian government Prey,’’ and is also a brotherhood member in projects were worthy of Federal funds. Every to increase the number of cuttings available the Order of the Arrow. In addition, Dane has applicant seeking EDA funds learned to ex- and to ensure their successful export. And earned the God and Church Award, World pect hard questions but also wise guidance as here, I also want to express my thanks to Conservation Award, Eagle Bronze Palm, and Tony worked to make sure that every EDA Egypt’s ambassador, Nabil Fahmy and his H. Roe Bartle Heritage Award. project was a successful project. Although few staff at the Egyptian embassy for their very For his Eagle Scout project, Dane con- of them know his name or even the name of important role in conveying the seriousness of structed a fence around the City of Kearney’s his agency, thousands of Pennsylvanians this problem to their colleagues in Cairo. water tower and variform pump house, and have jobs because of Tony’s hard work. He In the end, I believe there was enough. The planted evergreens and shrubbery around the will be missed. Egyptian government heard our concerns and new fence. Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- did the best it could to accommodate our Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in lating Mr. Pecone upon the completion of a needs. Ultimately, I’m told the restrictions on commending Dane K. Hagen for his accom- career that has helped so many people cuttings were effectively lifted in the last hours. plishments with the Boy Scouts of America achieve a better quality of life. Mr. Pecone’s There were shortages in some places, some and for his efforts put forth in achieving the singular dedication to improving communities people had to pay more than usual, and more highest distinction of Eagle Scout. deserves special recognition and I am pleased people had to share than in years past, but no f to be able to enter a tribute to him in the CON- one, to my knowledge, was unable to fulfill the GRESSIONAL RECORD. religious requirements of the holiday. RECOGNIZING ANTHONY PECONE Mr. Speaker, the week-long festival of f AS HE RETIRES AS PENNSYL- Sukkot celebrates the fall harvest and is often VANIA STATE DIRECTOR OF THE THANKING AMERICA’S DIPLOMATS referred to in Hebrew as z’man simchataynu, U.S. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR SUKKOT ASSISTANCE ‘‘the season of our rejoicing.’’ I can tell you, ADMINISTRATION there would have been a lot less rejoicing ab- HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN sent a lot of hard work by America’s dip- lomats. I know the whole House will join me HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI OF NEW YORK in thanking them for this extraordinary effort. OF PENNSYLVANIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, November 2, 2005 RECOGNIZING CHRISTOPHER B. Wednesday, November 2, 2005 Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ex- HEARNE FOR ACHIEVING THE Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today press my sincere thanks to the men and RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT to ask you and my esteemed colleagues in the women of our Embassy in Egypt and, particu- House of Representatives to pay tribute to An- larly, to Ambassador Francis J. Ricciardone. I thony Pecone who is retiring as Pennsylvania also want to commend Assistant Secretary HON. SAM GRAVES State director of the U.S. Economic Develop- David Welch, Deputy Assistant Secretary Liz OF MISSOURI ment Administration following 39 years of Dibble and a host of their colleagues in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service with the agency. State Department’s Bureau of Near Eastern Wednesday, November 2, 2005 Mr. Pecone has had a distinguished career Affairs. I am pleased to report to the House Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause and has guided the investment of nearly $2 that through vigorous behind-the-scenes en- to recognize Christopher B. Hearne, son of billion in Federal funding throughout the Com- gagement with the Government of Egypt, Sue and Jerry Hearne, of Kearney, MO. Chris monwealth of Pennsylvania, which has had America’s diplomats made a critical difference is a very special young man who has exempli- the effect of creating or retaining tens of thou- for millions of Jews across America and fied the finest qualities of citizenship and lead- sands of jobs. around the world celebrating the Jewish holi- ership by taking an active part in the Boy Mr. Pecone came to the EDA after 11 years day Sukkot. Scouts of America, Troop 397, and by earning of working in the private sector, 2 years of Mr. Speaker, earlier this month, I began to the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. service with the U.S. Army in Germany, 9 receive reports that merchants purchasing the Chris has been very active with his troop, months with the Central Intelligence Agency palm fronds used for ritual celebrations of the participating in many Scout activities. Over the and 16 months with the National Aeronautics holiday, were discovering that their historic 8 years Chris has been involved with scouting, and Space Administration’s Goddard Space supply in Egypt was in jeopardy. In previous he has earned 36 merit badges and held sev- Flight Center. years, Egyptian palms had provided the over- eral leadership positions. Chris has served his As State director of the EDA, Mr. Pecone whelming proportion of the roughly one million troop as patrol leader, librarian, chaplain’s was an invaluable ally for local communities palm fronds used for the holiday. As com- aide, and den chief. Chris is a brave in the and economic development organizations, manded in the Bible, Jews celebrate Sukkot tribe of Mic-o-Say, where he has taken the guiding them through the economic develop- with ‘‘the four species’’—a lulav, composed of name ‘‘Last Son of Silent Snow Goose.’’ In ment process for planning, technical assist- palm, myrtle, and willow branches, and a cit- addition, Chris has earned the World Con- ance, business loans, construction and special ron, an aromatic but inedible citrus fruit called servation Award, H. Roe Bartle Heritage programs for assistance related to natural dis- an etrog—that are used to sanctify the holi- Award, and Mile Swim Award. asters, base closings and severe industrial day. For his Eagle Scout project, Chris removed dislocations or curtailments. This year, however, Egyptian agriculture of- litter and rubbish from the half-mile entry road Noteworthy Pennsylvania EDA investments ficials, reportedly concerned about the health into Kearney’s Mack Porter Park. He also con- achieved during his tenure include brownfield of Egypt’s orchards of date palms, ordered a structed ‘‘No Littering’’ signs along the road. restorations, creation of a statewide revolving cessation of the harvest and export of palm Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in loan fund, base closing assistance, restoration fronds expected by Jewish communities commending Christopher B. Hearne for his ac- of areas impacted by hurricanes and torna- around the world. complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- does, construction of several technology incu- For those unfamiliar with the holiday, a sud- ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the bators, workforce development initiatives, con- den palm frond shortage may have seemed a highest distinction of Eagle Scout. struction of many industrial, business and bit odd, if not downright absurd. I would com- f commercial parks, initiatives to combat the ef- pare it, however, to a situation where 2 weeks WHY AMERICA IS A GREAT fects of job losses in the coal and steel indus- before Christmas, people began to suddenly NATION tries and construction of roads, sewage and discover that there were no Christmas trees water systems and bridges. available for sale, or that those few trees on HON. BERNARD SANDERS More than 30 years have passed since I the market were undersized, illegally cut and OF VERMONT first met Tony during the aftermath of Hurri- only available for triple the normal price. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cane Agnes, which devastated the Wilkes- I am proud to say that once informed of the Barre area in 1972. His can-do spirit and prac- situation, our diplomats acted swiftly, speaking Wednesday, November 2, 2005 tical approach to stimulating economic activity forcefully on behalf of the entire United States Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Speaker, Hurricane shaped my overall impression of the EDA and and drawing upon the strong and deep ties Katrina was a natural disaster. Its effects were

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02NO8.033 E03NOPT1 November 3, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2253 compounded by human ineptitude, as FEMA, I support H.R. 4128, The Private Property PERSONAL EXPLANATION State officials and the President all reacted Rights Protection Act, and urge all members slowly and without adequate concern for their to do so. This piece of legislation will allow us HON. SAM GRAVES fellow Americans. as Members of Congress to protect our con- OF MISSOURI We rightly witnessed their inaction and un- stituents against the loophole created in Kelo IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES concern on our television sets. by the Supreme Court, and will allow us to But there is another America, an America punish those state and localities that take ad- Wednesday, November 2, 2005 which responds to distress with generosity and vantage of their citizens and of this ruling. Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, a willingness to pitch in. An America which October 27, 2005 I was unavoidably detained provides an outpouring of funds for the Red f and thus missed rollcall vote No. 553. Had I Cross and countless truckloads amounts of CONGRATULATIONS TO GALILEE been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on donated supplies. MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH rollcall vote No. 553, the Lawsuit Abuse Re- I want to tell you a story about what is best duction Act of 2005. in America. f When they learned of the devastation HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY caused by Hurricane Katrina, two members of OF INDIANA RECOGNITION OF UNPARALLELED the Vermont’s South Burlington Fire Depart- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CIVIL SERVICE BY MR. STEPHEN ment, Lieutenant Micah Genzlinger and Fire- WHITMORE Wednesday, November 2, 2005 fighter Trevor Poor, volunteered to help their fellow firefighters on the hard-struck gulf coast. Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with HON. JIM SAXTON They went to areas devastated by the hurri- great honor and enthusiasm that I congratu- OF NEW JERSEY late Galilee Missionary Baptist Church as they cane and helped other fire companies fight IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fires. They also helped citizens rebuild and re- join together in celebration of the 5th Pastoral cover from the destruction wrought by the anniversary of their esteemed Pastor Rev- Wednesday, November 2, 2005 storm. And, in the spare time they could mus- erend Charles M. Morgan. They will be cele- Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct ter, they helped their fellow firefighters take brating this very momentous and special occa- pleasure to highlight the extraordinary service care of the damage to their own homes. sion November 18–20, 2005. of Mr. Stephen Whitmore, who is currently the And the fire company they left behind? Ac- Reverend Morgan was born to the late operations officer for the Department of Public cording to their union contract, firefighters James and Lillie Morgan in Kansas City, Mis- Works at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Born on July must be given notice of shift changes two souri. He completed his undergraduate studies 16, 1923, Steve has selflessly served the Na- weeks in advance. Generously, all their col- at Ottawa University and Calvary Seminary. tion, the Army and Fort Dix for more than 60 leagues waived this requirement, so that they He is presently matriculating in the McCormick of his 82 years. could cover all shifts, without charging mas- Theological Seminary. Reverend Morgan is an Mr. Whitmore’s service began during World sive overtime to the city of South Burlington. active member of the Baptist Minister’s Con- War II when he enlisted in the Army on July They changed their work schedules to make ference of Gary and Vicinity, and he is the 2nd 19, 1943. As a soldier assigned to the 1st sure the city was protected and that Vice Moderator of the Northern Indiana Mis- U.S. Army, he served as a participant in many Genzlinger and Poor’s trip to help others did sionary Baptist District Association. He is a of the major battles fought in central Europe not undercut local fire protection, all at no ad- regular participant at the Stephen Olford from November 1944 until April 1946. On April ditional cost. School for Expository Preaching in Memphis, 29, 1946, Steve completed his Army out-proc- This story was repeated all over America. In Tennessee. Reverend Morgan has also been essing procedures and immediately began Vermont, firefighters from Barre and Hartford an instructor for the Baptist Minister’s Seminar working as a Fort Dix Civil Service Employee. also headed south to help their firefighting for the past two years. Since then, Mr. Whitmore has worked for brothers and sisters. In other states, fire- From its modest beginning, Galilee Mis- the Directorate of Public Works, DPW, in a va- fighters responded to the call to protect and sionary Baptist Church has emerged as a cor- riety of capacities. As you would expect, Mr. rebuild—as they always do, not only for their nerstone of the community. Under Pastor Mor- Whitmore’s impact on the facilities and infra- own cities and towns, but for Americans ev- gan’s guidance, Galilee continues to thrive, structure of Fort Dix has been enormous. The erywhere. both in terms of spiritual growth as well as majority of the buildings currently utilized on This kind of generous solidarity is what practical improvements. The proud members Fort Dix were built after he arrived in 1945. makes America a great and wonderful Nation. of the church are thankful for the spiritual and Consequently, he participated in some manner f emotional leadership he and the previous pas- in the construction of almost all of the facilities PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION tors have provided during the years. in use today and has continued to maintain Though Reverend Morgan is dedicated to and repair them throughout his 60-year tenure. the Galilee Family, he has never limited his Furthermore, all of the utility systems on Fort HON. CLIFF STEARNS time and love for his family. Reverend Charles Dix were either installed or expanded under OF FLORIDA Morgan and his wife Francine have three his personal guidance. In fact, the current IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES daughters, Natasha (deceased), LaRonda electrical grid system for the Installation is one Wednesday, November 2, 2005 Lindsey, and Rasheeda; one son, Johan; and that he designed and either helped construct Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, back in June, two grandchildren, Manuel and Jackson. with a crew of high-tension electricians or the Supreme Court handed down a ruling in The celebration weekend begins on Friday, oversaw the construction in a supervisory ca- Kelo versus City of New London that states November 18, 2005, with the Pilgrim Mis- pacity. Also occurring under his watch was the that the Government can seize personal prop- sionary Baptist Church Family and Pastor conversion of the Installation’s heating sys- erty for the purpose of economic development. Charles L. Emery. On Saturday, November tems from coal to oil to natural gas. Mr. Speaker, this ruling embodies everything 19, 2005, there will be an evening of love and In addition to Mr. Whitmore’s consistent and for which our Founding Fathers did not want appreciation at the Turkey Creek Country Club exceptional execution of his core DPW re- this country to stand. Banquet in Merrillville, Indiana. The celebra- sponsibilities, he has been a key factor in en- Mr. Speaker, the Kelo ruling is a gross mis- tion banquet will conclude the festivities on suring the successful implementation of non- interpretation of the Fifth Amendment. The Sunday, November 20, 2005, when the church traditional missions. One of those events con- Fifth Amendment allows for the government to honors Pastor Morgan and his family with spe- cerned a mission assigned to Fort Dix in 1999 obtain private property for public use, meaning cial guests, including Pastor Mike Nicholson entitled Operation Provide Refuge. In short, this property can be obtained for the govern- and the Mount Calvary Baptist Church Family Fort Dix was tasked to provide temporary ment to build something such as a school or of Fort Wayne, Indiana. housing for over 4,000 Kosovar refugees. a road. However, the Kelo ruling allows the Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other Therefore, in addition to performing his duties government to take property owners’ farms, distinguished colleagues join me in honoring as Chief of the Public Works Division, Steve private businesses, or even our homes so that and congratulating Reverend and Mrs. Charles assumed responsibility for providing utilities for big-time investors and businessman can come M. Morgan and the Galilee Missionary Baptist all of the temporary facilities, installing almost in to our towns and cities and build shopping Church on their 5th Pastoral anniversary. five miles of temporary fencing, constructing malls and supermarkets on the property that is Their constant dedication and commitment is playgrounds, maintaining the grounds in all the rightfully owned by our constituents. worthy of the highest commendation. areas of operation, constructing and

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02NO8.038 E03NOPT1 E2254 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 3, 2005 installing signs throughout the Installation, es- riers at their Biannual Congressional Break- Additionally, the grades and test scores for tablishing and rewiring a welcome center, as- fast. insured children are substantially higher than sisting in the construction and installation of Bill Lawrence began his service to our coun- their uninsured peers. tent frames and even the installation of bed try when he enlisted in the Navy at the age of By moving a majority of Illinois’ Medicaid frames and mattresses in the dormitories. His 16. After serving in China, he was honorably beneficiaries into a primary care case man- overall work plan execution was magnificent discharged and settled in San Francisco in agement program where every beneficiary has and he guided his personnel through 18 hour 1927. He worked for several years as a cable their own family doctor, the State will save mil- work days, 7 days a week to get the work car conductor, one of the few union jobs in lions of dollars that will be used to pay for the done, while still maintaining tremendous mo- San Francisco at the time. In July 1938, he All Kids program and provide more Illinois chil- rale throughout his work force. began his career as a Letter Carrier, imme- dren with basic health care. Another monumental mission for which Mr. diately joining Branch 214 of the National As- The State of Illinois has taken responsibility Whitmore’s expertise and ingenuity ensured a sociation of Letter Carriers. Bill served as Sec- for the children and their families who do not successful outcome was the role he played in retary of Branch 214 for 6 years, and deliv- have this critical coverage. The program en- establishing the security of Fort Dix imme- ered mail on the streets of San Francisco for acted by the State of Illinois is set to begin in diately following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. This 35 years, until he retired at age 65. July 2006. was a daunting task since the Installation had In 1970, Bill Lawrence was elected to the With 45.8 million uninsured Americans in never been closed to through traffic in its 84- non-partisan City Council of nearby Brisbane, 2004, it is time to stop ignoring the problem year history. He assembled a crew and equip- California, and over the next two decades, and to start taking action. I congratulate the Il- ment and worked with the police to close the served twice as Mayor. After his tenure on the linois General Assembly and Governor Installation in a matter of hours. His expertise City Council, Bill pursued his dedication to Blagojevich for a job well done, and I urge my and unmatched knowledge of the Installation public service as the Legislative Liaison for the colleagues to take a look at what Illinois is ensured that the dozens of means of access California State Association of Letter Carriers. doing to help provide health care for children. other than the main entry/exit points were Bill has always said that his love of politics f identified and blocked. He has continued stems from the rewarding feeling he gets from those efforts over the past 4 years to identify, helping people. Now at age 97, Bill continues FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE develop and execute major projects to convert to delight children of all ages when he dresses REFORM ACT OF 2005 the temporary measures to permanent security as Santa Claus during the holidays. SPEECH OF barriers to include the installation of a 31⁄2- I’ve always been proud to call Bill Lawrence mile-long security fence. my friend. He is a kind and generous man, HON. JEB HENSARLING Mr. Whitmore’s most recent accomplishment and without his support and that of his wife, OF TEXAS pertains to the exceptional work he has done Honey Bee, I would not have been elected to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the development and execution of projects the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to establish a Forward Operating Base, FOB, and to Congress. Wednesday, October 26, 2005 to provide vital, realistic training to our soldiers Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me The House in Committee of the Whole being mobilized in support of the Global War in recognizing Bill Lawrence’s countless con- House on the State of the Union had under on Terror. Steve planned and supervised the tributions to our community and our country. consideration the bill (H.R. 1461) to reform construction of the FOB, which is the largest, Because of him and his distinguished service, the regulation of certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, and for most complex FOB in the continental United we are unmistakably a better and more decent other purposes: States. Based on his actions, the FOB was nation. Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Chairman, I first built and maintained to a standard that allows f the FOB to house, service, and provide real- want to thank the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. istic field training to approximately 2000 mobi- RECOGNIZING THE ALL KIDS OXLEY) and the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. lizing soldiers at one time. Whether it was the HEALTH CARE PROGRAM OF IL- BAKER) for their leadership in getting this bill, electrical system, which he designed and had LINOIS H.R. 1461, to the House floor. Reforming the executed, the water and drain systems so that regulatory structure for the housing GSEs has the Soldiers could take showers, the heating HON. RAHM EMANUEL clearly been a long time in the making. of the tents and even the clearing of the roads OF ILLINOIS I am going to vote for this legislation, and I when it snowed, he was the one who made it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES encourage my colleagues to do the same. I believe that we must act as a body to move all happen. Mr. Whitmore had the ideas, the Wednesday, November 2, 2005 ability to bring the ideas to resolution and am- this process forward, and work with the Sen- bition, energy and interest to accomplish what- Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ate to draft a bill that President Bush can sign ever was necessary to make the FOB a suc- recognize Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich into law. We are all aware of the economic cess. for establishing the All Kids health care pro- damage that took place in the wake of other To this day he continues to provide the gram, and the Illinois General Assembly for corporate accounting scandals, be it Enron, oversight for all utility services. His knowledge passing this important initiative. This plan WorldCom or Tyco. It is important to remem- of the systems is legendary as is his ability to makes Illinois the first State in the country to ber that in terms of assets, Enron was only trouble shoot and quickly correct all system provide comprehensive health insurance to about one-sixteenth the size that Fannie Mae problems. He is a shining example of some- every child in the State. is today. WorldCom and Tyco were about one- one who adheres to the Army values in both The All Kids program will target the esti- tenth the size of Fannie in terms of assets. his professional and personnel life. A man of mated 253,000 uninsured children in Illinois; These facts cannot be ignored. Legislation is strong resolve and unmatched abilities, Steve providing coverage for children from working long overdue. is a true patriot worthy of our Nation’s thanks families that earn too much to qualify for exist- However, I continue to have many concerns and praise. ing programs but not enough to purchase pri- about certain provisions in H.R. 1461 that I vate health insurance. believe could do more harm than good to our f According to a National Health Interview housing markets. Primarily, I am concerned TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE Survey, 39 percent of American children did that H.R. 1461 does not go far enough to pro- WILLIAM LAWRENCE not visit a doctor in the past year, and 38 per- tect our financial markets from the systemic cent have no regular facility to utilize for their risk posed by the giant portfolio holdings of HON. ANNA G. ESHOO health care needs. Because their parents can- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. OF CALIFORNIA not afford hospital bills, uninsured children are Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES six times as likely as insured children to have has warned us that without the needed restric- serious health issues go untreated. As a re- tions on the size of Fannie and Freddie’s port- Wednesday, November 2, 2005 sult, they are at higher risk for hospitalizations folios, our ability to preserve safe and sound Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and missed diagnoses of serious illnesses. Im- financial markets is significantly put at risk. honor William ‘‘Bill’’ Lawrence, retired letter proved health care for children is not the only H.R. 1461 would not give the new regulator carrier and member of the National Associa- benefit of this program. Studies show that chil- the necessary tools to appropriately limit the tion of Letter Carriers, San Francisco Branch dren with health insurance are more likely to size of the portfolios of these two institutions. 214, who is being honored by the Letter Car- attend school consistently. The combined retained portfolios of these two

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02NO8.043 E03NOPT1 November 3, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2255 companies now exceed $1.6 trillion, up from IN HONOR OF JASON KAMRAS, sion, Jason has an ability to connect with stu- $136 billion in 1990. Portfolios of this size do NATIONAL TEACHER OF THE YEAR dents, many of whom come from underprivi- nothing to promote liquidity in the secondary leged backgrounds, and give them the atten- market. Unfortunately, H.R. 1461 will do noth- HON. DORIS O. MATSUI tion and support they need to help them meet ing to protect American taxpayers from having OF CALIFORNIA their goals. to bail these institutions out should they fail. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, as Jason Kamras continues to speak on behalf of school teachers across our Wednesday, November 2, 2005 I am also concerned about what is com- country, I am honored to pay tribute to one of monly referred to as ‘‘mission creep’’ of these Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tribute Sacramento’s most honorable citizens. His two entities. Congress has given Fannie Mae to Jason Kamras, the 2005 National Teacher love for teaching is fortunately shared by and Freddie Mac very special charters, unique of the Year. A native of Sacramento, Jason countless other teachers in classrooms government-granted benefits that we do not teaches mathematics at John Philip Sousa throughout the Nation. At 31 years of age, grant their competitors. These benefits exist Middle School, here in our Nation’s capital. Jason has accomplished so much in the class- so that they can create liquidity in the sec- Since being named Teacher of the Year in room; accomplishments that allow him to ondary mortgage market and help create the April, Jason has traveled across the country serve as a model for others to follow. On be- American Dream for middle and low income as an educational spokesman and will con- half of the students at Sousa that have bene- families. In recent years, these entities have tinue to do so through next June. As his fited from his compassion, dedication and cre- been clearly engaging in areas outside of this friends, family and colleagues celebrate Ja- ativity, I ask all of my colleagues to join with charter, including airplane leasing, purchasing son’s outstanding achievement, I ask all of my me in wishing Jason continued success in all colleagues to join with me in saluting this truly tobacco bonds, and providing international his future endeavors. remarkable American. f consulting. H.R. 1461 does not provide the The son of Linda and Marvin Kamras of necessary bright line between the activities in Sacramento, Jason attended Shalom School, TRIBUTE TO RACHAEL SCDORIS which Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can and Sacramento’s only Jewish day school, where cannot engage. While Congress prohibits he was a member of their inaugural class of HON. GREG WALDEN Fannie and Freddie from originating loans, we 1978. In 1991, he graduated from Rio OF OREGON clearly need a better definition of loan origina- Americano High School at the top of his class. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion and what separates the primary market Later that fall Jason began his freshman year Wednesday, November 2, 2005 from the secondary market. Not only would a at Princeton University, where he graduated bright line provide clarity, it would enhance with a degree in public policy in 1995. Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise competition in the primary market and prevent After graduating from Princeton, Jason today to honor and congratulate Bend, Oregon these taxpayer-backed institutions from engag- promptly applied for a position with Teach for resident Rachael Scdoris. Rachael is a legally ing in activities outside of the scope of their America, a wonderful program that allows for blind, competitive dog sled racer and cross- charters. recent college graduates to work in needy country runner who today was awarded the Further, I have concerns about raising the public schools. It was Teach for America that prestigious Casey Martin Award—an annual award that Nike bestows to any disabled per- conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae and first brought Jason to John Philip Sousa Mid- son in the world who has overcome their ad- Freddie Mac, as H.R. 1461 does. Raising dle School in the fall of 1996 where he taught mathematics to sixth graders. At Sousa he im- versity and pursued their sport of choice with these limits will do nothing to help Fannie and mediately poured his energy and passion into the same passion and competitive spirit that Freddie meet their affordable housing goals. the school’s students. renowned golfer Casey Martin has dem- The conforming loan limits were originally es- Three years of teaching math at Sousa con- onstrated in his career. Rachael was born with tablished to ensure that Fannie Mae and vinced Jason that he could do much more to congenital achromatopsia, a genetic disorder Freddie Mac are focused on increasing the have a positive impact on students’ lives. In that severely limits her vision. Nonetheless, availability of housing for middle and low in- 1999 he left the classroom and earned a Mas- she was the youngest musher to complete a come Americans. These limits are necessary ter’s Degree in Education at the Harvard 500-mile sled dog race, and the first disabled to prevent Fannie and Freddie from competing Graduate School of Education. When he re- athlete to race the 1,161-mile Iditarod Trail with private sector lenders, who already meet turned to Sousa, Jason taught a combined Sled Dog Race in 2005. the demand for larger home loans. Raising the class of seventh and eight graders for 2 years Introduced to the sport of dog sledding by conforming loan limits is a clear extension of in social studies. This ‘‘looped’’ class allowed her father, Jerry, at age 3, Rachael’s lifelong Fannie and Freddie’s charters. That is not the him the opportunity to truly connect with his dream was to compete in the Iditarod. In purpose of this legislation. students and push them to achieve everything 2003, because of her disability, Rachael was within their grasp. In the 2002–2003 school refused entry by the Iditarod Trail Committee, Mr. Chairman, the Chairman of the Financial year, Jason has returned to teaching math, but after her determined appeals, the com- Services Committee worked diligently and in this time at the seventh and eighth grade lev- mittee finally voted to allow her the aid of a good faith with myself and many of my col- els. visual interpreter on another sled in the 2005 leagues who had serious concerns about the Outside of the classroom, Jason has suc- Iditarod. creation of an affordable housing fund for both cessfully worked with school administrators to Though Rachael’s dogs became ill and she Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in H.R. 1461. I double the instructional time devoted to math was forced to drop out after 750 miles, she applaud him for his willingness to include lan- and has incorporated technology and real has already entered the 2006 Iditarod. She is guage in this bill that seeks to prevent afford- world situations into the math curriculum, in the spokesperson for her vision foundation able housing fund monies from being abused order to meet today’s students’ needs. His and the annual ‘‘Race for Vision’’ sled dog for political purposes. However, it is my hope love for photography led him to establish the race in Oregon, which raises money for that as this bill moves toward conference with EXPOSE Program, in which students create Healthy Beginnings, an organization that pro- the Senate, we take a serious look at the photo-essays with digital cameras that depict vides free vision screening, eye exams, and need to create another housing fund of this their lives and neighborhoods. Those photos glasses to low-income individuals. She has nature, especially one that has the potential to are often shown to the public at the Capital twice been named one of the 100 Most Out- be abused for political purposes. Children’s Museum and other places around standing Female Athletes in the Nation, an Washington. In 2001, Jason was awarded the ABC ‘‘Person of the Week’’ and a 2004 Olym- Our housing finance system is driven by the Mayor’s Art Award for Outstanding Contribu- pic Torch carrier. creation of jobs, supported by sound economic tion to Arts Education for his work with the Rachael was selected from over 44 appli- policy. Under the policies of this administration EXPOSE Program, just one of the many hon- cants to the Casey Martin Award because her and this Republican Congress, this system ors he has earned for his dedication to our story mirrors that of Casey Martin who in 1998 has never worked better, and we now have Nation’s youth. sued the PGA Tour for the right to be able to achieved the highest rate of homeownership in What makes Jason an excellent teacher and use a golf cart in competition. Casey, another the entire history of the United States of Amer- role model is that he works tirelessly to give Oregonian, has Klippel-Trenauny-Weber Syn- ica. Mr. Chairman, the truth is there is no his students the tools they will need to make drome, a rare, incurable and degenerative greater housing program than the American their dreams come true. Whether it is with condition that causes chronic leg pain and free enterprise system. complex math problems or artistic self expres- makes it physically impossible for him to walk

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02NO8.046 E03NOPT1 E2256 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 3, 2005 during tournaments. I applaud Nike for spon- Parks has been recognized with some of the ment possible. I thank the House for its atten- soring this award in the name of Casey Martin most prestigious awards and honors in the tion to this important matter today. because he embodies the beliefs that we as country. Among her many awards, she was f Americans all hold dear—the importance of di- the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Free- versity, a commitment to sports, and the fact dom, which is our Nation’s highest civil award PERSONAL EXPLANATION that everyone should have the right to partici- for merit and integrity, and the Congressional pate. Gold Medal, which is the highest expression of HON. ELTON GALLEGLY I’ve had the great pleasure of spending time national appreciation for distinguished OF CALIFORNIA with Rachael and, like countless others, am achievements and contributions. She was also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tremendously inspired by her strong sense of awarded the Springarn award by the NAACP Wednesday, November 2, 2005 determination and amazing successes. It is that recognizes the highest achievements my honor to represent Rachael in the U.S. amongst African Americans and the Martin Lu- Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, Congress, and I congratulate her for her out- ther King Jr. Award that recognizes those who October 28, 2005, I was unable to vote on standing achievements. work for social change through nonviolent agreeing to the conference report for H.R. f means. 2744, the Agriculture, Rural Development, The longest journey begins with the smallest Food and Drug Administration, and Related PERSONAL EXPLANATION step. Rosa Parks’ actions seemed small on Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 (rollcall No. that December day, but they accelerated the 555); and on agreeing to H. Res. 523, Con- HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Civil Rights movement and enkindled a pas- demning Iranian President Mahmoud OF CALIFORNIA sion for equality in a generation. I had the Ahmadinejad’s threats against Israel (rollcall IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor of joining our colleague from Georgia, No. 556). Had I been present, I would have Wednesday, November 2, 2005 Mr. LEWIS, in March to celebrate the 40th an- voted ‘‘yea’’ on both measures. Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to niversary of the Voting Rights March in Ala- f bama and the many heroes who were inspired vote on Friday, October 28, 2005. Had I been IN HONOR OF ROSA PARKS present, I would have voted on the following by Mrs. Parks. I was moved by their struggles votes: On rollcall vote No. 555 I would have and motivated by their strength. However, the HON. SAM FARR voted ‘‘yea’’; on rollcall vote No. 556 I would journey towards true equality remains unfin- OF CALIFORNIA have voted ‘‘yea.’’ ished and the most fitting tribute to Mrs. Parks would be for us to continue that fight in her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f memory. Wednesday, November 2, 2005 TRIBUTE TO ROSA PARKS And so today, I join the country in bidding farewell to a true American hero and inspira- Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay SPEECH OF tional leader. Mrs. Rosa Parks will be greatly tribute to the legendary Rosa Parks, who HON. JOHN B. LARSON missed by her family, the Nation and the passed away last week. I had the great honor world. of meeting Rosa Parks several times through- OF CONNECTICUT out her life. The first time was in the late sev- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enties when she was a guest speaker at Mon- Wednesday, October 26, 2005 IN RECOGNITION OF THE CITY OF terey Peninsula College in my district. I was Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I SYLACAUGA, ALABAMA: ONE OF also on hand when she received the Presi- rise today to honor and celebrate the life of THE 100 BEST COMMUNITIES IN dential Medal of Freedom in 1996 and the the distinguished Civil Rights leader, Rosa AMERICA FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Congressional Gold Medal in 1999. Parks who died Monday, October 24, 2005 at Each time I saw Rosa Parks, I was again the age of 92. A woman of great character HON. MIKE ROGERS impressed that a woman of such slight stature and conviction, Rosa Parks inspired a genera- OF ALABAMA started such a large scale movement for civil tion to change the course of history. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES justice. Rosa Parks’ decision not to give up For half a century, the story of Rosa her bus seat to a white man during the time Wednesday, November 2, 2005 Parks—of a woman with the courage to chal- of segregation was a courageous act, simple lenge an unjust system, has been marked in Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I and without violence. Rosa Parks did not yell, history as a lesson for both young and old. rise today to pay tribute to the City of swear or wave her hands around dramatically While riding a bus home from her job in Mont- Sylacauga, Alabama, a unique town in the to get the Nation’s attention. In fact, she did gomery, Alabama on December 1, 1955, Rosa Third Congressional District that was recently not even move. Today, the consequences of Parks defied the segregation laws of the time named by America’s Promise as one of the her choice can be seen throughout our soci- and refused to give up her seat to a white 100 best communities in America for young ety. I continue to believe that a more just soci- passenger. She was then arrested and fined people. ety will not be achieved by water hoses, tear $14. Her bold and single act of defiance As its 13,000 citizens know, Sylacauga still gas, night sticks and hostility, but through sparked a 381-day boycott of the Montgomery retains that old-fashioned charm which defines peaceful means including compromise and bus system by the African American commu- small town America. Yet it’s also a forward- fairness. nity and ultimately the breakdown of segrega- looking community that prides itself on its Fifty years later, Rosa Parks’ actions don’t tion in the south. schools, and recognizes that the children of seem radical or risky, but when you are the Born Rosa Louise McCauley on February 4, today are our leaders of tomorrow. In that re- first one to take a stand, it is lonely. Indeed, 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama, she married Ray- gard, the city has created a variety of pro- Rosa Parks’ death has given us the oppor- mond Parks in 1932 after briefly attending Ala- grams geared for children and teens, including tunity not just to remember her life and her ac- bama State College in Montgomery. As the a program known as BRIDGES. This unique tions, but also to remember the actions all of first female member of the Montgomery chap- initiative, which was identified by America’s those who have stood up in the face of injus- ter of the National Association for the Ad- Promise as one of the city’s crown achieve- tice. vancement of Colored People (NAACP), Rosa ments, provides school age children special My mother was one of these people, like Parks worked tirelessly with her husband to opportunities to participate in recreational ac- Rosa Parks. Though she died when I was a encourage and increase voter participation in tivities while under supervision of volunteers young adult, my father often told me of a bus the African American community. Following and staff. It also gives older children the op- ride my mother took in New Orleans in the the couple’s move to Detroit, Rosa Parks portunity to do volunteer work and give back mid 40s. My sister and I were young children began her 20-year service to the 14th district to their community. at the time, and we all used the bus system of Michigan as an administrative assistant in Mr. Speaker, this is indeed a proud achieve- to get around the city. Buses in New Orleans Congressman JOHN CONYERS, Jr.’s office. She ment for the City of Sylacauga, and further were segregated at that time, but during one also founded the Rosa and Raymond Parks demonstrates the importance its citizens place ride my mother decided to seat us in the ‘‘col- Institute for Self Development to encourage on educating its children. I am proud that one ored’’ section, although there was room in the leadership among Detroit’s youth in 1987. of East Alabama’s small towns has made this ‘‘white’’ section of the bus. When the bus driv- Although modest about the pivotal role she prestigious list, and salute the citizens and er saw what my mother had done, he told her played in the Civil Rights movement, Rosa local officials who helped make this achieve- that she and her children had to move to the

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Though Wednesday, November 2, 2005 of scholarships at the University of Utah, Utah my family did not live in a segregated state, State University, Weber State University, and Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased both my parents realized they still had a duty Brigham Young University. In this capacity, as today to recognize the life and contributions of to combat prejudice. well, he and his family have helped create a Robert H. Hinckley, Jr. large community of educated, actively en- As a member of Congress, I have been A lifelong resident of the State of Utah, Mr. gaged, ethical, and interested citizens. honored to visit the heartland of the civil rights Hinckley’s 88 years were distinguished by his In all his endeavors, Hinckley was noted for movement with fellow colleague and civil optimism, energy, and a commitment to public his positive outlook and energy. His contribu- rights champion, Representative JOHN LEWIS. service. tions will long benefit the students and people During a trip with the Faith and Politics Insti- Robert Hinckley, Jr. was born as the first of Utah. He was truly an asset to his commu- tute, we visited the Voting Rights Museum in child of Robert H. Hinckley Sr. and Abrelia nity and will be greatly missed. Birmingham, AL, the Rosa Parks Museum in Clarissa Seely Hinckley in Mt. Pleasant, UT, Montgomery, AL, and reenacted the march although he grew up in Ogden, UT and always across the Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL. I can- considered that his home. Growing up during f not fully express how much I gained from vis- the Depression era, Hinckley began working in COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF iting these sites with some of the original par- the family’s business, Hinckley Dodge. After MARINE CORPORAL JONATHAN ticipants in the civil rights movement. Hearing graduation from Ogden High School, he at- ‘‘J.R.’’ SPEAR, KILLED IN IRAQ about the pain and suffering they endured tended Stanford University and then the OCTOBER 23, 2005 throughout those times was tempered by the United States Military Academy from which he joy we felt in our mutual support for a just graduated in 1942. He married Janice Scow- cause. croft, his high school sweetheart, in 1944 and HON. JEFF MILLER I was honored to join my colleagues by at- described their 63 years of marriage as the OF FLORIDA tending Rosa Parks’ memorial service and ‘‘very best part of my life.’’ During World War IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES II and Korea, he was a decorated pilot earning supporting the unprecedented resolution that Wednesday, November 2, 2005 allowed her body to lie in honor in the Capitol the U.S. Air Force’s Distinguished Flying Rotunda. Rosa Parks is one person who Cross and the Bronze Star. Following a 13- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Marine made a difference and whose actions will for- year military career, he returned to Utah to Corporal Jonathan ‘‘J.R.’’ Spears, was lost to ever call on all of us to stand up—or remain manage the family’s automobile business in us in Iraq on October 23. seated—for civil justice. Salt Lake City, UT. Outside of business, He was a proud Marine and an exception- Hinckley loved horses and owned Arabian ally fine man who joined the greatest military f horses. He counted his greatest success as service in the world. his four children, all of whom survive him. I had the solemn honor of attending Cor- HONORING MRS. WILLIE JEAN Hinckley’s life demonstrated commitment to poral Spears funeral today and meeting his in- YOUNGBLOOD ON HER 90TH his community. In 1988, he built upon his fa- credible family and friends. I now know how BIRTHDAY ther’s legacy becoming board chairman of the blessed they are to have known such a fine Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University man. His parents, Timothy and Marie and his of Utah. In this capacity, he was a champion sisters Jennifer and Jessica display courage, HON. ARTUR DAVIS for intelligent, thoughtful, and ethical engage- dignity and strength that is moving and inspi- ment in the public arena. He encouraged stu- rational. I wish I could have known him as OF ALABAMA dents of all political persuasions to approach they did as he seemed like a truly amazing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES public service and politics with a sense of pur- person. pose and diligence. He worked hard to create Wednesday, November 2, 2005 J.R. used to work in a sandwich shop and opportunities for all students, regardless of so- he selflessly gave a portion of each pay check cioeconomic status, to have access to intern- Mr. DAVIS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise he received to buy food for the homeless. ship opportunities. He dramatically stepped up today to enter into the CONGRESSIONAL While playing football in high school he got up the activities of the Hinckley Institute and RECORD a special tribute to Mrs. Willie Jean to 265 pounds. In order to fulfill one of his life oversaw the doubling of its endowment. dreams, joining the Marines, he had to lose Youngblood in honor of her 90th birthday. This year the Hinckley Institute of Politics is nearly eighty pounds, which he did. Mrs. Youngblood was born on November 7, celebrating its 40th anniversary. Over 4,000 He was a young man who, by the time of 1915 in Bullock County, AL, and was the third interns have served local, State, and Federal his death at 21, had already planned out his of eight children of the late Cleveland and offices, interest groups, polling firms, and cam- life. He wanted to go to college after leaving Julia Dennis. She later married Monroe paigns since 1965. The Hinckley Institute pio- the Marines Corps and then go on to be an Youngblood, a construction worker, of Bullock neered the Utah State legislative internship FBI or Secret Service Agent. I know very few County. In search of better opportunities, the program, and interns now serve in critical young people who have their life plan set by couple moved to Birmingham where they staffing capacities during every general ses- the time they reach 30, let alone 21. J.R. was raised eight children. Mrs. Youngblood earned sion. The Hinckley Institute internship program a driven man who knew what he wanted and a living as a cook at the Thomasine Cafe´ and has been studied by colleges and universities made it happen. a service worker at the historic Tutwiler Hotel. across the United States. The Hinckley Insti- tute sponsors the Hinckley Journal of Politics, A stanza in the Marine Hymn written over a Mrs. Youngblood was a nurturing mentor for century ago says: ‘‘If the Army and the Navy young mothers in her community. The Young- an undergraduate research publication. It is one of only four undergraduate political ever gaze on Heaven’s scenes, they will find blood home was also the gathering place for the streets are guarded by United States Ma- many young children in the community, includ- science journals nationwide. The Hinckley Institute has influenced count- rines.’’ I know that J.R. is up in heaven guard- ing the current mayor of the city of Bir- ing the streets for all of us. I am certain he mingham, the Honorable Bernard Kincaid. less local, State, and Federal elected officials, party activists, lobbyists, journalists, and citi- has been welcomed with God’s saving grace. While Mrs. Youngblood may not have had zens. Recent studies of former Hinckley in- His sacrifice is a solemn reminder to us of an abundance of material wealth, she passed terns demonstrate an incredibly high degree of the risks that all of our men and women in uni- on a wealth of love and hope to her children civic engagement, through many avenues, for form make every day to keep us safe. and her community. years after graduation. The Institute has pro- I know that our Marine Corps will hold him May God bless Mrs. Youngblood and her vided a needed center for intelligent, thought- in their hearts forever, as will we all. family on her 90th birthday and for many ful, dynamic conversation about important May God bless Corporal Spears, his family years to come. issues, where students can test their beliefs and all of our men and women in uniform.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02NO8.054 E03NOPT1 E2258 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 3, 2005 CONDEMNING IRANIAN PRESIDENT nation of Barriers for Katrina Victims Act.’’ We but could continue their education in another MAHMOUD AHMANDINEJAD’S are pleased to be joined by a coalition of al- school willing to accept them, or who were in THREATS AGAINST ISRAEL most 100 national, state and local organiza- school elsewhere when their parents lost the tions who have expressed their support for the ability to continue paying for their education, SPEECH OF legislation, such as the American Academy of will be denied student loans; and entire fami- HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Addiction Psychiatry, American College of lies that have lost everything in the disasters Mental Health Administration, Drug Policy Alli- will be denied housing—all due to the federal OF MARYLAND ance Network, League of United Latin Amer- bans for a past drug conviction. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ican Citizens (LULAC), NAACP, NAADAC– The ‘‘Elimination of Barriers for Katrina Vic- Friday, October 28, 2005 The Association for Addiction Professionals, tims Act’’ applies only to past drug offenses, Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I strongly National Council on Alcoholism and Drug De- some of which were many years ago, and condemn the deplorable remarks made this pendence, and the National Urban League, suspends the disqualification for only a 3-year week by the President of Iran, Mahmoud and the list is growing as word of the legisla- period. This temporary adjustment period in Ahmandinejad and I commend my colleagues, tion gets out. federal disqualifications would allow families Congressmen TOM LANTOS (D–CA) and Millions of Americans were displaced from affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita a HENRY HYDE (R–IL), for authoring this impor- their homes due to Hurricane Katrina and Hur- chance to put their lives back together through tant resolution—H. Res. 523, Condemning Ira- ricane Rita and hundreds of thousands have the same means as other victims who sud- nian President Mahmoud Ahmandinejad’s not been able to return and may never be able denly lost their homes and livelihood through threats against Israel—and bringing it to the to do so. Having lost their homes, their com- no fault of their own. Therefore, we are intro- floor of the House of Representatives. munities, their jobs and other support systems, ducing this bill today and urge our colleagues The statement by Iran’s President that most have required emergency food, clothing, to quickly enact it into law to assist families ‘‘Israel must be wiped off the map’’ demands shelter, medical, or monetary assistance. Ac- who are otherwise hopelessly destitute be- the strongest condemnation from the entire cording to FEMA reports, an estimated 2.1 cause of the disasters and the impact of a international community. Moreover, it is rep- million Americans have already applied for drug conviction. rehensible that Mr. Ahmandinejad made these federal aid. Unfortunately, many of these indi- f statements to a group of students. In an area viduals and their families are in desperate REINSTATEMENT OF THE COR- of the world where violence has led to intense need, but, due to a prior drug conviction, will PORATE ENVIRONMENTAL IN- hardship and suffering the Iranian President’s not be able to receive certain federal assist- COME TAX statement only promotes more violence. It is a ance available to other victims in need. While sad day when the leader of Iran would poison it is impossible to know for sure how many the minds of young people rather than inspire families will be denied public assistance be- HON. SHERWOOD BOEHLERT them to build a peaceful Middle East. cause of drug convictions, it is likely in the OF NEW YORK f tens of thousands. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES More than 1.5 million Americans are ar- Wednesday, November 2, 2005 PERSONAL EXPLANATION rested for drug offenses every year. Several federal laws disqualify those with felony con- Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, today I am HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY victions to receive certain federal benefits. A introducing the Superfund Revenue Reinstate- ment Act of 2005, a bill to reinstate the cor- OF NEW YORK recent GAO report commissioned by myself porate environmental income tax, which ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Congressman RUSH of IL reveals that these disqualifications are having a huge im- pired in 1995. The bill will provide a dedicated Wednesday, November 2, 2005 pact on receipt of federal benefits for which stream of revenue for our Nation’s commu- Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, November 1, those with prior drug convictions would other- nities as they struggle to clean up the Nation’s 2005, I missed rollcall votes numbered 557 wise receive. For example, an estimated dirtiest abandoned hazardous waste sites and and 558. Rollcall vote No. 557 was on the mo- 41,000 students were denied college assist- recapture lost jobs where they are most need- tion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3548, ance during the 2003/2004 academic year be- ed. a bill to designate the facility of the United cause of drug convictions. First passed by Congress in 1980, the cor- States Postal Service located on Franklin Ave- While the GAO was only able to collect data porate environmental income tax provided a nue in Pearl River, New York, as the ‘‘Heinz from 15 public housing agencies, out of more dedicated stream of revenue for the so-called Ahlmeyer, Jr. Post Office Building.’’ Rollcall than 3,000, those 15 agencies denied housing Superfund trust fund. In 1995, the last year vote No. 558 was on the motion to suspend to almost 1,500 families because of past drug before this corporate tax expired, it raised ap- the rules and pass, as amended H.R. 3989, a violations in 2003 alone. That indicates that proximately $700 million. At a rate of 12/100 bill to designate the facility of the United there are thousands of families and tens of of one percent on corporate profits over States Postal Service located at 37598 Good- thousands of individuals unable to receive $2,000,000, the tax was virtually without any hue Avenue in Dennison, Minnesota, as the housing benefits because a family member real impact on business, but supported worthy ‘‘Albert Harold Quie Post Office.’’ has a drug conviction. and rightful public purposes—creating jobs, re- Had I been present I would have voted The drug conviction ban on eligibility for fed- building our urban communities, and cleaning ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall votes Nos. 557 and 558. eral benefits also applies to Temporary Assist- up a legacy of unfettered industrial activity. f ance for Needy Families, or the TANF pro- The oil industry—not one company but the en- gram. TANF eligibility applies to families with tire industry—paid just $38 million in 1995. ON INTRODUCING THE ‘‘ELIMI- minor children. One study reflected that almost That’s about what is earned by the industry in NATION OF BARRIERS FOR 25 percent of drug offenders released from the first hour of the first day of the new busi- KATRINA VICTIMS ACT’’ prison in 2001 were eligible for TANF benefits, ness year. but were permanently barred from receiving it Reinstating the corporate environmental in- HON. ROBERT C. SCOTT due to their state’s application of the federal come tax would raise about the same amount OF VIRGINIA ban for a drug conviction. While some states of revenue as it did in 1995, according to esti- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES do not apply the federal ban completely, other mates made by the Joint Committee on Tax- states, such as Alabama, Mississippi, Texas ation in 2003. That’s a negligible burden to Wednesday, November 2, 2005 and Virginia, where many of the displaced provide dedicated funds for restoring super- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I am families are staying, have fully applied the fund sites. But those are estimates are a few pleased to join my colleagues, Congressman ban. years old. With corporate profits at current lev- RANGEL of NY, Congressman CONYERS of MI, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita have inflicted els, the revenue derived could certainly be Congressman THOMPSON of MS, Congress- suffering on millions of people. The suffering higher. man JEFFERSON of LA, Congressman FRANK will fall even harder on victims denied aid be- And, where are these superfund sites? In of MA, Congresswoman JACKSON-LEE of TX, cause of past drug offenses. Parents who urban areas of course, where redevelopment Congressman PAUL of TX, Congresswoman have lost everything and are struggling to feed is needed and where jobs are needed. But JOHNSON of TX, Congresswoman LEE of CA, themselves and their family will be denied what’s been happening? Industry is devel- Congressman HASTINGS of FL and Congress- TANF and food stamps; students who have oping greenfields in the far out suburbs be- man AL GREEN of TX in introducing the ‘‘Elimi- lost their school, tuition, fees, room and board, cause they don’t want to touch superfund

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That is certainly not the That’s why the Superfund needs dedicated to social justice gave her iconoclastic status plain meaning of the phrase, nor the intent be- revenue. In 1995 when the tax expired, the as the epitome of courage and commitment. hind it. However, because Mr. SHERMAN ex- Superfund held a significant surplus, so few Her passing leaves a void in civil society plicitly invited correction, I am doing so here in people were concerned. Today, however, as that each one of us should seek to fill by liv- some detail. many had predicted, the surplus is gone. An ing lives of high moral value always refusing Here are three examples of arrangements empty trust fund, annual budget squabbles, re- to sit at the back of the bus of life and ready that are wholly consistent with the legislative cent budget cuts, and larger and more com- to accept our place at the forefront of the text, the Senate and House floor statements battle for social change.’’—Rev. Dr. Ben- plex site cleanups have hurt the superfund jamin K. Watts by the architects of this legislation, and the program, slowing or delaying cleanups. The Administration’s request for relief, but which lack of dedicated revenue for superfund has Mrs. Rosa Lee Parks, this great American would not be allowed under Mr. SHERMAN’s in- also put pressure on other parts of the EPA’s hero, deserves not only our tributes and grati- terpretation. budget. That pressure surely has been felt by tude, but our continuing commitment to peace, First, NASA has stated it wants to use the the Brownfields program, which is our premier justice, equality, and freedom for all. Russian Soyuz crew capsule to exchange program to bring sites back to productive use May God rest her soul. long-term ISS research crews, even during the and hasn’t yet been fully funded at authorized f time the Space Shuttle is flying, because this will allow the Shuttle astronauts to focus on levels. IRAN NONPROLIFERATION the job of assembling the Space Station to It is all the more distressing that we let the AMENDMENTS ACT OF 2005 corporate environmental income tax lapse 10 meet our international partner commitments years ago—forgoing $7 billion of dedicated SPEECH OF during the Shuttle’s limited remaining lifetime. funding for cleanup and redevelopment. Under the previously negotiated agreements That is why it is time to rededicate our- HON. DANA ROHRABACHER between our countries, Russia is no longer ob- selves to creating jobs, rebuilding urban Amer- OF CALIFORNIA ligated to provide NASA with Soyuz crew ica, and eliminating this core cancer in so IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES transport seats. Therefore, in this example, many of our communities. And isn’t it refresh- Wednesday, October 26, 2005 NASA would not be paying Russia for an obli- ing to advocate for a plan with worthy objec- gation they have promised to us. However, tives and a method to pay for it! Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to because NASA could theoretically use the clarify a confusing or mistaken impression that f Space Shuttle as an alternative to carry out may have been left by one of my colleagues crew transfer, albeit at some risk and a cost HONORING ROSA PARKS during the House floor debate on S. 1713, the to our other ISS commitments, Mr. SHERMAN’s Iran Nonproliferation Amendments Act of inference would suggest NASA cannot do this. HON. ROB SIMMONS 2005, for which I served as the majority floor Given that the primary exigency for adopting manager. OF CONNECTICUT this legislation is enabling continued U.S. oc- The purpose of enacting S. 1713, as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cupation of ISS beyond April of next year, amended by the House, is twofold: to which requires payment for training and Wednesday, November 2, 2005 strengthen our nonproliferation tools in dealing launch to ISS of a NASA astronaut on the Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in with Iran and also Syria, and at the same time next Soyuz launch, Mr. SHERMAN’s interpreta- honor of Mrs. Rosa Lee Parks. enable necessary cooperation between NASA tion is incorrect. Mrs. Parks’s refusal to give up her seat to and U.S. businesses with their Russian coun- Second, Chairman HYDE’s statement explic- a white man on a bus in Alabama in 1955 trig- terparts on the International Space Station. itly makes clear that cargo resupply services gered a 381-day boycott of buses, organized Just to be clear, in no way does S. 1713 favor to ISS using technology developed by Russian by the then little-known Baptist minister Martin our space goals at the expense of effective- companies would be legal under the amended Luther King Jr. She did so without knowing the ness in nonproliferation. In fact, the time-lim- Act, again within the limitations I stated above. support she would rally. ited authority we give NASA to purchase, ei- This would be the case regardless of whether Her single act of quiet courage and defiance ther directly or through U.S. companies, Rus- the Space Shuttle might technically be avail- on that December day undeniably became a sian space goods and services, is in my view able to deliver cargo to ISS, namely through watershed moment in the history of U.S. civil a net plus for nonproliferation, not a minus. the middle of 2010. rights. That said, I want to stress that the legisla- Third, some bidders may wish to use a very It’s most fitting that at today’s funeral in De- tion the House adopted, and the intent of that reliable and capable U.S. launch vehicle, one troit, R&B legend Aretha Franklin sang ‘‘The legislation, allows NASA significant flexibility in which the Defense Department uses right now Impossible Dream’’ in honor of Mrs. Parks. It using Russian space goods and services to to launch critical military satellites, and which was that action nearly 50 years ago that support the assembly and operation of the happens to incorporate Russian rocket en- sparked what seemed at the time to be the International Space Station between now and gines. Nothing in this bill was meant to pre- impossible dream of the modern civil rights January 1, 2012. NASA is free to make pay- clude such activities, even though there might movement, culminating in the 1964 federal ments pursuant to the Intergovernmental be similar launch vehicles which do not use Civil Rights Bill. Agreement on ISS ‘‘or any protocol, agree- Russian rocket engines. Mr. HYDE’s statement In 1996, Mrs. Parks received the Presi- ment, memorandum of understanding, or con- makes this clear. dential Medal of Freedom, awarded to civilians tract related thereto.’’ As Chairman HYDE Beyond those examples, I would offer the who make outstanding contributions to Amer- pointed out in his floor statement, this means words of House Science Committee Chairman ican life. In 1999, she was awarded the Con- that after enactment of this legislation, NASA BOEHLERT as further disputation of Mr. SHER- gressional gold medal, the nation’s highest ci- can enter into new arrangements to meet our MAN’s reading. In his floor statement, Chair- vilian honor. needs regarding ISS, but that NASA will not man BOEHLERT declares that ‘‘by setting a Mr. Speaker, with the permission of this enter into new obligations beyond or unrelated specific end date for our current relationship House, I would like to enter into the RECORD to the ISS. with the Russians’’ the bill ‘‘encourages NASA the words of a civil rights leader in my com- The primary limitations with respect to ISS to find commercial firms that are not depend- munity, the Rev. Dr. Benjamin K. Watts, Pas- payments are the sunset date of January 1, ent on the Russians to carry cargo in the fu- tor of the Shiloh Baptist Church in New Lon- 2012, and the existing statutory requirement ture.’’ While I may disagree with that goal or don (CT). that the specific Russian entities to be paid a sunset date’s effectiveness as a manage- have not been sanctioned as proliferators ment tool, if Mr. SHERMAN’s reading were true, ‘‘Rosa Parks was a woman of character, commitment and courage. When she sat under the earlier sections of the Iran Non- the sunset date would be superfluous, be- down the world stood up against injustice, proliferation Act. cause once a U.S. provider whose service had bigotry and hatred. Mrs. Parks was not the I point all of this out because my friend and no Russian content emerged, NASA would be first to refuse to live down to the status quo colleague, Mr. SHERMAN, mistakenly sug- barred from any further payments, let alone of inequality yet because of her unimpeach- gested during the floor debate that the phrase purchases, from companies which do use

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02NO8.063 E03NOPT1 E2260 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 3, 2005 some Russian content. Clearly Chairman While there has been recent improvement in scores the freedoms and values we cherish as BOEHLERT’s interpretation is the same as the VA’s technology systems, there is a lot Americans and that we claim to be the reason Chairman HYDE’s and my own: Russian con- they can do to provide better healthcare to we have gone to war in Iraq, Afghanistan and tent is allowed up until the January 1, 2012 Veterans. I am proud to support this effort to other parts of the world. date. better the lives of the men and women who Today, as a Congress we must respect and Finally, I would just echo the comments have given so much for this country. honor our nation, those that risk their lives to made by Chairman CALVERT during the floor Had I been present, I would have also voted serve it, and the high standards and ideals on ‘‘yea’’ on H.R. 1691—John H. Bradley Depart- debate: the ISS program requires long-term which it is based. Supporting the McCain ment of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic flexibility for NASA to safely and cost-effec- amendment is not an issue of political dif- tively execute both for our taxpayers and to Designation Act. ference; it is an issue of national identity. meet our international commitments. We are f partners with Russia in the Space Station. The McCain amendment is needed to close Both NASA and its commercial providers need SUPPORT FOR INSTRUCTING CON- a loophole in current policy that does not ex- to be able to exchange goods and services at FEREES ON THE FY2006 DEFENSE plicitly describe standards for foreigners held ISS with nonproliferation compliant Russian APPROPRIATIONS BILL under U.S. custody abroad. This amendment entities for the lifetime of the station, particu- reiterates and clarifies our existing policy that larly as we seek to engage the U.S. private HON. JAMES P. MORAN prohibits the use of torture, cruel, inhuman, sector in ISS operations. Last week the House OF VIRGINIA and degrading treatment by U.S. soldiers and made clear that even in a time of great con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES agents who are detaining and interrogating cern over the manifest threat from Iran, we Wednesday, November 2, 2005 prisoners in the global war on terror, requiring want NASA and industry to have this ability at that they use the techniques sanctioned in the least through January 1, 2012. Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise Army Field Manual on Intelligence and Interro- today in strong support for instructing con- f gation. ferees on the FY2006 Defense Appropriations PERSONAL EXPLANATION bill to include the amendment by our colleague I urge my colleagues to resist any efforts to in the Senate, JOHN MCCAIN. This provision accept a watered down version of Senator would simply provide for uniform standards for MCCAIN’s language that would grant excep- HON. ELTON GALLEGLY tions for the CIA to conduct its own investiga- OF CALIFORNIA the interrogation of persons under the deten- tion of the Defense Department and a prohibi- tions of detainees in locations overseas that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion on cruel, inhumane, or degrading treat- are independent of the Army Field Manual. Wednesday, November 2, 2005 ment or punishment of persons under custody Such a move, which apparently is being or- Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, or control of the U.S. Government. chestrated by the Vice President’s office, November 1, 2005, I was unable to vote on Senator MCCAIN knows the ravages of war would only defeat the intent of the provision the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. and devastating effects of inhumane treatment adopted in the Senate and cause further con- 3548, to designate the facility of the United at the hands of an enemy. He and other fusion among military and civilian service peo- States Postal Service located on Franklin Ave- American soldiers during the Vietnam War ple charged with detainee interrogations. nue in Pearl River, New York, as the ‘‘Heinz were subjected to terrible treatment that no The Army Field Manual has been used as Ahlmeyer, Jr. Post Office Building (rollcall human being ought to endure. In recent floor the standard for interrogation guidance since it 557); and on H.R. 3989, to designate the facil- remarks, Senator MCCAIN explained that dur- was established during the Reagan Adminis- ity of the United States Postal Service located ing his time in captivity he and his fellow tration. The Manual does not cast any tech- at 37598 Goodhue Avenue in Dennison, Min- American soldiers drew strength from knowing nique into stone, but changes with time and nesota, as the ‘‘Albert Harold Quie Post Office that the institution to which they belonged, the includes techniques and descriptions that are (rollcall 558). Had I been present, I would U.S. military, and the country they served classified so as not to be uncovered by en- have voted ‘‘yea’’ on both measures. stood for the highest of principles and ideals. emies. f They believed that the U.S would never treat prisoners of war the way that they were being In a sign of broad bipartisan support, the PERSONAL EXPLANATION treated. Senate overwhelmingly approved the McCain No one would disagree that ‘‘torture, cruel, amendment in a 90 to 9 vote. In addition, 28 HON. RICHARD W. POMBO inhumane, and degrading treatment’’ is unjust, retired military leaders, including General but there is clear evidence that it is also inef- Shalikashvili, General Hoar, and General Colin OF CALIFORNIA Powell, have supported legislating the use of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fective. When put under extreme levels of pain or duress during interrogation, a detainee is the Army Field Manual through the McCain Wednesday, November 2, 2005 more likely to say anything to stop the pain, amendment. Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to regardless of its accuracy. Moreover, our own In today’s global war on terror, men and make votes today on the House floor because cruel treatment of others legitimizes the torture women in the armed forces are charged with of an untimely and unexpected crisis requiring of American citizens. Look no further than the the critical task of detaining and interrogating me to travel back home to be with my family desecrated bodies of American citizens and prisoners of war and enemy combatants with- in California. Unfortunately, I missed recorded soldiers killed in Iraq for tragic evidence of this out clear instructions on what is and what is votes and would like my intentions included in reaction. Furthermore, torture and inhumane not permissible. These ambiguities contributed the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. treatment aids in the recruitment of terrorists to the absence of standards that resulted in Had I been present, I would have voted and fuels further terrorist activity. the degrading and inhumane treatment that ‘‘yea’’ on H.R. 1606—Online Freedom of As members of Congress, we have the we, and the rest of the world, witnessed at Speech Act. Constitutional obligation, under Article I, Sec- Abu Ghraib and what apparently occurred at I would have also voted ‘‘yea’’ on H.R. tion 8, to speak out on this issue and others Guantanamo at the hands of young and ill-ad- 4061—Department of Veterans Affairs Infor- related to treatment of foreign detainees in vised soldiers. mation Technology Management Improvement war. We also have a moral obligation to op- The abuses at Abu Ghraib and Guatanamo Act of 2005. This important bill will help im- pose cruel and degrading treatment of human stained the honor of our country and our mili- prove Veterans’ health services by improving beings, and a patriotic obligation to stand up tary. I know that most of our constituents want the technology resources of the Veterans’ Af- for the honor of this country. fairs Department. In the wake of the scrutiny and embarrass- to amend these wrongdoings. In order to do The VA has spent about $1 billion per year ment that our nation has endured following the this, and to help protect the treatment of for the last decade to improve its information treatment of detainees at Abu Ghraib and American soldiers who may be held as pris- technology systems. This new bill will provide Guantanamo Bay, it is imperative that we pro- oners of war, we must give our troops clear in- some key oversight to ensure that this money claim to the rest of the world that this policy structions on acceptable treatment during de- is spent in the most efficient way possible, and reflects the law of the land and the conscience tainment and interrogation, without equivo- to reorganize the VA’s information technology of our country. Providing our soldiers with cation. to best serve the healthcare needs of the Na- clear, written guidance on how to treat detain- Let us not shrink from the responsibility that tion’s Veterans. ees not only protects their interests but under- stands before us; let us rise as a united body

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02NO8.066 E03NOPT1 November 3, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2261 to defend our principles, uphold our proud tra- are being honored for their 25 years of dedi- meaningful participation in the process. Think ditions and articulate to the world what Amer- cated service on the altar. The Annual Youth about this. American companies are directly ica stands for. I urge my colleagues to ex- Award recipient is choir member Maral impacted by these decisions, but they are not press their support to Chairman YOUNG to re- Firkatian, and parishioners Dirouhi Avakian, even considered in the process. In fact, for- tain the McCain amendment, without modifica- Mary Boornazian and Susan Shabazian will eign producers have more rights in this proc- tion, in the conference agreement to the each be presented with certificates of appre- ess than our own American industrial users. FY2006 Defense Appropriations bill. ciation. This is especially disturbing since steel con- f Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me suming jobs outnumber steel producing jobs in honoring St. Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic by over 60 to 1. This is extremely unfair and TRIBUTE TO ST. STEPHEN’S AR- Church of Hartford-New Britain on the occa- unwise. MENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF sion of its 80th anniversary, honoring the life I testified at the ITC twice earlier this year HARTFORD-NEW BRITAIN, CON- and contributions of the beloved Otto during hearings on 5-year sunset reviews for NECTICUT AND ARAM ‘‘OTTO’’ Bayramian, and in extending thanks to those duties on hot-rolled steel and stainless steel BAYRAMIAN being honored at the anniversary celebration. sheet and strip. Duties on these types of steel Our Nation has been enriched by the lives had already been in place for 5 years, and HON. ANNA G. ESHOO and the faith of generations past, as well as now the ITC was required to make a decision OF CALIFORNIA parishioners of St. Stephen’s today. We are about whether they should continue. Compa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES unmistakably a better community and a more nies who need these types of steel testified at Thursday, November 3, 2005 decent Nation because of the Church, be- these hearings too and provided information cause of Otto Bayramian and because of the about the trouble they have getting the quan- Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to contributions the Parish continues to make. tity and quality of the steel they need at com- honor a distinguished congregation, St. Ste- f petitive prices. When a manufacturing com- phen’s Armenian Apostolic Church of Hartford- pany can’t get the raw materials it needs, that New Britain, Connecticut, which is celebrating AMERICAN MANUFACTURING causes damage to the company particularly its eightieth anniversary on November 6, 2005. COMPETITIVENESS ACT when they have to deliver their products just- The Church is also honoring in memoriam in-time. Because of these duties, the industrial Aram ‘‘Otto’’ Bayramian, a beloved parishioner HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG users are suffering damage. and extraordinary leader. OF MICHIGAN I also introduced House Resolution 84, St. Stephen’s is the oldest Armenian church IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which urges the ITC to consider the effects of in Connecticut and one of the oldest in our Thursday, November 3, 2005 duties on industrial users during these sunset Nation. Armenians began immigrating to the reviews. This resolution has 48 bipartisan co- United States in large numbers in the late 19th Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, today I, sponsors. All we were asking was that the ITC century when troubles in their historic land, along with 17 other bipartisan, original cospon- consider the effects of these duties on the now part of Eastern Turkey, began mounting. sors, am introducing the American Manufac- consuming companies. They brought their Christian faith with them turing Competitiveness Act (AMCA). This bill When the report explaining the ITC’s deci- and began conducting religious services in will help our manufacturing companies and sion to keep the duties in place came out, I rented churches. Fundraising for St. Stephen’s their workers in a time of need. Right now, was shocked that there was no evidence at all began in 1912, but it was interrupted several America’s manufacturers are facing unprece- that the ITC considered the effects of the du- times by world events. The groundbreaking dented international competition so it’s critical ties on the industrial users. Nothing. These took place in 1925, the culmination of many that we pursue policies that make American are American companies with American work- years of arduous work. manufacturing industries the strongest in the ers, but there was no evidence the ITC lis- St. Stephen’s is honoring extraordinary pa- world. tened at all. rishioners during its 80th birthday celebration In order to be competitive on the global Furthermore, during one of the hearings a and the event’s special honoree is Aram market, our manufacturing base has to have representative for the steel industry stated ‘‘Otto’’ Bayramian, who died in 1996. He access to timely supplies of competitively ‘‘the Commission is precluded from consid- served St. Stephen’s with distinction for more priced raw materials. Our manufacturers have ering the impact of imports of the subject mer- than 20 years. to sell their goods at globally competitive chandise on domestic steel consumers in de- Otto’s father, Umrah Bayramian was one of prices, so they need to get their inputs at glob- termining whether the antidumping order the founders of St. Stephen’s. Otto, a lifelong ally competitive prices too. should be revoked.’’ This person was saying resident of New Britain, was one of the most The problem is excessively high raw mate- in effect that the ITC is not even allowed to respected business and community leaders in rial prices are hurting our manufacturers. For consider the effects of their decisions on our the region. He was a decorated veteran of example, U.S. steel prices are now the highest manufacturing base. This is just wrong and it World War II, flying eight subpatrol and 40 in the world. As just one example, the price for must be addressed to prevent unnecessary missions successfully, retiring as a Captain in hot-rolled coil is over $100/ton higher than damage to our manufacturing base. the Air Force. anywhere else in the world. When the costs of Antidumping and countervailing duty laws Upon returning home, Otto joined his father inputs for our manufacturing base are higher are necessary and they’re in the interest of the in the family business, founding the Epicure than the rest of the world, it undermines their United States, when applied in an objective Market in Farmington, Connecticut. It became ability to compete. and fair manner, to prevent unfair pricing and known as the ‘‘gold standard’’ in the food busi- Government policies are part of the prob- subsidized competition. But it’s not fair and it’s ness throughout Connecticut. lem. For example, there are now over 150 dif- not acceptable when American companies Otto graced the stage of the theatre, includ- ferent import restrictions covering over 20 being hurt by duties on imports can’t even be ing the New Britain Repertory, the Mark Twain steel products from over 30 nations. Some of considered in the process. Masquers, the Producing Guild, and the Wa- these have been in effect since the 1980’s, Mr. Speaker, basic fairness and common terbury Civic Theatre. and cover steel products that are more expen- sense require us to change the law. My bill He was an organizer and Charter member sive here than anywhere in the world. These will address this problem by giving industrial of the Joel Eshoo Post 1 Assyrian American restrictions can cause large distortions in the users legal standing to participate in the anti- War Veterans which was established in 1946. U.S. market for raw materials, and can inflict dumping and countervailing duty processes. It His great love was St. Stephen’s Church harm on the manufacturers and workers who will require the ITC and the DOC to consider and he did everything possible to strengthen need those materials to make their products. the information provided by the businesses its future. They hobble our manufacturers in tight mar- that use these products. This is only fair. Fur- It is highly appropriate that as St. Stephen’s kets, and choke off our larger manufacturing thermore, the process for imposing duties will celebrates its founding 80 years ago, that the base. remain the same, with the addition of a simple life of Otto Bayramian and his countless con- However, the astonishing reality is this harm test that looks at the downstream harm. Under tributions to the betterment of St. Stephen’s is to our manufacturing base is being ignored this bill, when making decisions on import re- celebrated as well. when decisions about import restrictions are strictions, an economic impact test would be It is also fitting that the Church’s three made. The International Trade Commission conducted by the ITC to determine the net ef- archdeacons, Aram-Sumpad Khachoyan, (ITC) and Department of Commerce (DOC) fect on the American manufacturers affected Sebouh Asadourian and Edward Varjabedian don’t even allow the industrial users any by those decisions. In order for a restriction to

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02NO8.070 E03NOPT1 E2262 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 3, 2005 be imposed, the test must show it would pro- Earlier this year, many Chicagoans realized CONGRATULATING TOM GRACE vide greater benefit than harm to U.S. inter- that this team was something special. For ex- UPON HIS RETIREMENT ested parties in that case. If not, it can’t be im- ample, their style of play was unique. The posed. This is only fair, and makes sure our White Sox placed emphasis on aggressive HON. BRIAN HIGGINS policies are economically sound. base running, solid pitching, strong defense OF NEW YORK I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- and strategic hitting. This style of play became IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES porting this important bill to help our American known around the league as ‘‘Ozzie ball,’’ Thursday, November 3, 2005 manufacturing base be as competitive as it named after the White Sox former shortstop Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to can be. and now manager, Ozzie Guillen. f extend a sincere congratulations to my good The White Sox front office caught on to this friend Tom Grace upon his retirement as a so- CONGRATULATING THE CHICAGO trend and began marketing the Sox with their cial worker from the New York State Office of WHITE SOX ON WINNING THE 2005 ‘‘Grinder Ball Rules’’ ad campaign. One of Mental Retardation and Mental Disabilities. WORLD SERIES these ‘‘rules,’’ Grinder Ball Rule #7, was dem- Tom Grace worked for 30 years in the Devel- onstrated in a print ad featuring White Sox opmental Disabilities Service Office in West SPEECH OF closer and Japan native, Shingo Takatsu with Seneca, New York. HON. JERRY WELLER the line: ‘‘To win, you need defense, speed Tom is a well respected union official in OF ILLINOIS and discipline . . . And immigration.’’ Western New York; in 1981 he was elected as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the first President of Division 167 of the Pro- That ad captured two of the important com- Wednesday, November 2, 2005 fessional Employees Federation. Tom was the ponents of this historic team: the hard nosed Western New York Regional Coordinator for Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong ball playing of the Sox and the diversity of PEF from 1985 through 1987. For many years support of this resolution honoring a sports players that came together to win the cham- he served on the Executive Board of the Buf- team that will go down in history as one of the pionship as a team. falo AFL–CIO District Council and presently best there ever was: the 2005 Chicago White The White Sox dugout at times sounded as serves on the Executive Board of the Western Sox. For a city so rich as Chicago in sports if it were a mini-United Nations. Jose New York AFL–CIO Federation. tradition—and sports misery, for that matter— Contreras and Orlando Hernandez from Cuba. Tom Grace is also a distinguished social ac- our first World Series championship since Damaso Marte, Luis Vizcaino, Pablo Ozuna, tivist. Tom has always been a leader in the 1917 has generated fond new memories for a Juan Uribe and Timo Perez from the Domini- fight for social change in the United States. He whole new generation of Chicagoans. is a staunch Democrat, and over the years he Perhaps most remarkable about the team can Republic. Freddy Garcia and manager Ozzie Guillen from Venezuela. Tadahito Iguchi has been most generous with his time and re- that has restored baseball pride to Illinois is its sources. Tom’s social activism goes back to recipe for success: teamwork, teamwork, and from Japan. And last, but not least, the Ko- rean baseball hero, always smiling bullpen his college days. On May 4, 1970 Tom was more teamwork. Ozzie Guillen, the man who one of the students wounded at Kent State catcher, ‘‘the Hulk,’’ Man Soo Lee. led this team of non-superstars, is in immi- while protesting the Viet Nam war. Tom’s spirit grant from Venezuela whose coaching future Their story is so familiar, so hopeful, for so is unwavering. He is committed to speaking was measured by some experts in terms of many immigrants in this country—men and out when he sees injustice; be it in the work months. Players such Scott Podsednik, A.J. women who, like them, come to the United place or the social theater that makes up this Pierzinski, and Bobby Jenks, who provided States to work hard, to provide for their fami- Nation. some of the series’ most thrilling and memo- lies and loved ones, so that they, too, can live Tom has a reputation for fearlessness; he is rable moments, were mostly cast-offs from a better and safer life and pursue the Amer- modest in stature but grand in his convictions. other teams. This Chamber, and indeed this ican Dream. Mr. Grace will be greatly missed but I am sure country, can learn a lot from the team-first he will not travel far from the causes so dear And that is why this resolution is so impor- principles which the Chicago White Sox to him. proved are the ultimate winning formula. tant, deserving and justified. Throughout his- It is with great pride and gratitude I stand Mr. Speaker, I’m particularly proud of the tory people have associated baseball with the here today to recognize Tom Grace for his manner with which the Chicago area cele- strengths of American culture and equated the many years of support and for his commitment brated our team’s victory. The moment Paul game with the best of our country’s character as a community advocate. I wish Tom, his Konerko caught the final out of Game Four, and resolve. wife Peggy and their children TJ and Allison millions of Chicagoans and thousands of my And in Chicago, we have found a team that many years of continued health and happi- own constituents poured out into the streets of embodies the character of our great city, es- ness. most every neighborhood, and managed to pecially the South Side of Chicago, where part f conduct themselves in a wildly enthusiastic, of my District lies. The team, much like the TRIBUTE TO JACK BASKIN yet safe and dignified manner. The victory South Side, is composed of close-knit friends celebration downtown attracted 1.7 million who do their work diligently and without much people and had to be held on a Friday be- fanfare. You can see it in the fan base, espe- HON. ANNA G. ESHOO cause nobody wanted to wait until the week- OF CALIFORNIA cially when you watch games on television. end. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES When the White Sox swept the Red Sox in the Mr. Speaker, the world-class city that is Chi- Thursday, November 3, 2005 cago now has another world championship first round of the playoffs, celebrities like Ben calling card. I salute the 2005 White Sox and Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Matt Damon, and Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, Mr. FARR and I their fans, and I urge passage of this measure Robert Redford were easily identified by the rise today to honor an extraordinary citizen of honoring this utterly deserving team. television cameras panning around Fenway our community, Jack Baskin. Throughout his life, Mr. Baskin has made significant contribu- f Park. But when the next round came back to Chicago, the cameras weren’t as active look- tions to the betterment of Santa Cruz County CONGRATULATING THE CHICAGO ing for Bernie Mack, James Denton (the and he is held in the highest regard through- WHITE SOX ON WINNING THE 2005 plumber from ‘‘Desperate Housewives’’) and out our region. WORLD SERIES Dennis DeYoung of Styx. Jack Baskin, now a retired engineer and general contractor, was born in upstate New SPEECH OF And I think that’s just fine with the South York, the son of immigrants. During the Great Side and our city at large. The White Sox Depression his family made many sacrifices in HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ didn’t win the World Series by relying on the OF ILLINOIS order for him to go to college, and he was the star power of a few individuals. Instead they IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES first member of his family to do so. He at- had to work together and grind out every tended the University of Colorado where he Wednesday, November 2, 2005 game with blood, sweat and, after the cham- studied mechanical engineering, later transfer- Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today pagne popped in the clubhouse, after the last ring to New York University where he earned to congratulate the Chicago White Sox for game of the year, tears of White Sox heroes his B.S. in aeronautical engineering. their historic 2005 season which culminated in who all share the spotlight equally with some After serving as an aeronautical engineer their first World Series victory in 88 years. of the best fans in baseball. Congratulations. during World War II, Mr. Baskin moved West

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03NO8.004 E03NOPT1 November 3, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2263 and in 1948, acquired his California Profes- Idaho, Board of Trustees for Saint Alphonsus Sergeant Kring and his family live in sional Engineers License. He settled in Cen- Regional Medical Center, and as a member of Waveland, MS, a community that was com- tral California, and founded Jack Baskin, Inc., the Idaho Governor’s State Science and Tech- pletely wiped off the map in the path of Hurri- focusing on building affordable housing in the nology Advisory Council. cane Katrina. Thankfully, Sergeant Kring’s San Francisco area, in Santa Cruz and in As mentioned earlier, Kirk is married to Eliz- family is alive and well, but their home was Watsonville. abeth M. Sullivan, they have two children and destroyed. When Sergeant Kring returned Jack Baskin is dedicated to his community three grandchildren. Originally from South after the storm to what previously was his and has given generously to it. Among the Carolina, Kirk attended Clemson University home, he spotted a group of displaced and local organizations that are beneficiaries of Mr. where he earned a Ph.D. and M.S. in chem- disoriented survivors of Katrina gathered in a Baskin’s time and donations are Cabrillo Col- istry. He also attended the Massachusetts In- Waveland K-mart parking lot. Sergeant Kring lege and Dominican Hospital. He was the stitute of Technology Program for senior ex- organized the group, built a temporary shelter founder of the Community Foundation of ecutives. During college he was a member of and a makeshift triage unit, and began assist- Santa Cruz County, and he has participated in U.S. Army Reserve. ing the injured. This parking lot was given the many other organizations for children, families, In his professional life, Kirk is a partner in name ‘‘Camp Katrina.’’ Sergeant Kring re- and senior citizens. The University of Cali- Veritas Advisors, a philanthropic fundraising mained there for days until he was able to get fornia, Santa Cruz, UCSC, has been a long and political consulting firm. Kirk retired from outside assistance. I understand that the loca- time recipient of Mr. Baskin’s extensive con- the Boise Cascade Corporation in 1998 after tion later became a portable military medical tributions. His donations have supported com- 27 years with the company. He retired as vice facility to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina puter engineering, instruction in the arts, the president of Governmental and Environmental in Waveland. Institute of Marine Sciences, Shakespeare affairs. He also worked for the FMC Corpora- Following Hurricane Katrina, Sergeant Santa Cruz, an endowed chair in psychology, tion for 13 years as an engineer, technical su- Eubanks went to Waveland to locate com- and a scholarship in literature. Mr. Baskin perintendent, and marketing manager. rades he had not been able to contact. Ser- chaired the UC Santa Cruz Foundation for 2 In reviewing the criteria for the Distinguished geant Stacy found Sergeant Kring at the years and remains a trustee. His commitment Eagle Scout Award, I learned that only nomi- ‘‘Camp Katrina’’ parking lot. The two tried to to education is memorialized by two prominent nations of truly distinguished individuals, those recover personal items from the remains of buildings named in his honor on the UCSC receiving extraordinary recognition, fame, or Sergeant Kring’s destroyed home. campus. eminence, are accepted. Previous award re- The 1108th Blackhawk unit stationed at Fort Jack Baskin is a model citizen and a highly cipients include President Gerald Ford, Astro- Shelby was training to go to Iraq in October, respected member of the community. Thou- naut Neil Armstrong, Secretary of Defense when Hurricane Katrina hit the gulf coast. Be- sands of individuals have benefited from his Donald Rumsfeld, retired General William cause of the massive destruction to our coast- al communities and because many of these generosity and dedication to higher education Westmoreland, Senators RICHARD LUGAR and soldiers’ homes were severely damaged or and community health care. LAMAR ALEXANDER, film director Steven Mr. Speaker, Jack Baskin’s life is an elo- Spielberg, and one of our former colleagues J. destroyed, it is my understanding that only 50 quent statement about what one committed J. Pickle of Texas. of the soldiers will be deployed to Iraq. Ser- citizen can do. We ask all our colleagues to This is a pretty impressive cast of char- geant Stacy is one of the 50, and I was not join us in honoring him for all he has done to acters with which Kirk’s name will now be as- surprised to learn that Sergeant Kring has vol- strengthen our community and to make our sociated. He is deeply deserving of this honor unteered to go as well. Mr. Speaker, the selfless dedication of these country better. and I want to take this opportunity to thank two gentlemen to their communities in a time Kirk for his service to his community, the State f of crisis is a tribute to their families, their com- of Idaho, and the United States of America. munities, and their service in the Armed HONORING DR. J. KIRK SULLIVAN, Kirk is a good citizen, a good friend, and a Forces. I am grateful to have these men serv- OF IDAHO, FOR RECEIVING THE great model for us all. DISTINGUISHED EAGLE SCOUT ing in our Nation’s military, and I commend f AWARD their service. A TRIBUTE TO LOCAL HEROES OF f HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON HURRICANE KATRINA AN ASSAULT ON AMERICA’S PUB- OF IDAHO LIC LANDS THE HARDROCK MIN- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JO BONNER ING PROVISIONS OF THE RE- Thursday, November 3, 2005 OF ALABAMA SOURCES COMMITTEE’S BUDGET IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECONCILIATION PACKAGE Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a unique individual in Idaho of Thursday, November 3, 2005 high moral character and immense talent, J. Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. NICK J. RAHALL II OF WEST VIRGINIA Kirk Sullivan. pay tribute to two heroes whose leadership IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES J. Kirk Sullivan is widely known in Idaho as following Hurricane Katrina is truly inspiring. the current chairman of the Idaho Republican Randy Boone, a retired U.S. Coast Guard Thursday, November 3, 2005 Party, but Dr. Sullivan is much more than that. Aviation Survivalman, recently wrote me a let- Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, among the many He is a husband, father, grandfather, friend, ter describing the selfless actions of two sol- egregious provisions of the Budget Reconcili- engineer, entrepreneur, businessman, and diers from the Army’s 1108th Blackhawk ation recommendations recently approved by most recently, he is the recipient of the high- squadron: Sergeant Stacy Eubanks and Ser- the Resources Committee is a raid on Amer- est award granted by the National Eagle Scout geant Kring. ica’s public lands and our natural resources Association—the Distinguished Eagle Scout Immediately following the landfall of Hurri- heritage of almost unparalleled proportions. In- Award. cane Katrina, Sergeant Eubanks, whose own cluded in these recommendations to be con- As several of my colleagues know, the Dis- home was damaged, loaded his truck with ice sidered by the House Budget Committee is tinguished Eagle Scout Award is a rare honor and water that he delivered to the Mississippi the worst kind of ‘‘sham reform’’ of the Mining indeed, given only to those who have held the coast. He went from house to house distrib- Law of 1872 that has ever been promoted dur- rank of Eagle Scout for 25 years or longer, uting all of the ice and water. He made a sec- ing my tenure in Congress and if enacted have gained status of fame or eminence in ond trip that same day, and the following day would result in a blazing fire sale of Federal their life work, and have shared their many tal- was joined by a neighbor. Others were soon lands to domestic and international corporate ents with their communities on a voluntary inspired to join him. Sergeant Eubanks and his interests. It is actually a step backward from basis. In each of these categories, Kirk not fellow volunteers delivered over 5 tons of ice, this 133–year old statute. only meets the requirements, he far surpasses hundreds of boxes of food, and several hun- Signed into law by President Ulysses S. them. dred cases of water throughout south Ala- Grant, the Mining Law of 1872 to this day gov- Kirk has participated in many organizations bama and Mississippi. He also organized a erns the mining of valuable ‘‘hardrock’’ min- and boards, currently serving as the Ore-Ida caravan with a tractor trailer truck and pickup erals such as gold and silver on Federal west- Council Boy Scouts of America President, as trucks with trailers loaded with food, water, ice ern public lands. The law allows private com- a member of the Board of Trustees for the and medical supplies from Mobile to Gulfport, panies to patent—purchase—public lands con- Public Employees Retirement System of MS. taining valuable minerals for a mere $2.50 to

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03NO8.009 E03NOPT1 E2264 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 3, 2005 $5.00 per acre, prices set in 1872, without royalties and bonus payments currently col- uses reasonably incident thereto’’—which paying a royalty—production fee—on the min- lected annually by the Federal Government would prohibit the government from levying ing of these minerals to the taxpayer. Since and shared with the States from onshore oil any royalty or other production fee on mining 1872, more than $245 billion worth of minerals and gas leases which in fiscal year 2004 to- operations. have been extracted from public lands at taled $1.850 billion. As a long time advocate of responsible re- these bargain-basement prices. Further, a Further, while the Resources Committee form of the Mining Law of 1872, after reflect- land area equivalent in size to the State of legislation would put off-limits to its provisions ing on these provisions, I find it hard to be- Connecticut has been sold to the mining in- certain Federal lands, such as National Parks, lieve that they would even be supported by re- dustry for less than $5 an acre. Since 1987, from location of new mining claims, it does not sponsible elements in the hardrock mining in- when I chaired the Energy and Minerals Sub- protect National Forests and Wilderness Study dustry. Further, they represent an assault on committee, I have worked to rewrite this anti- Areas, Areas of Critical Environmental Con- America’s natural resource heritage and to the quated law, introducing comprehensive reform cern, and other similar areas, even if these American taxpayer. And given my history on bills in each successive Congress. other areas have been withdrawn from new this issue, I find them personally insulting as In addition, at my urging, since 1994, and mining claim location. For example, there are well. with strong bipartisan support, Congress has currently more than 60,000 acres of mining In closing, I would note that the following placed an annual moratorium on the patenting claims in the Tongass National Forest, the groups, on behalf of the millions of members of mining claim on Federal lands. To be clear, largest intact temperate rainforest in the world, from across the country, agree with me that bona fide mining can and does take place on which would be available for sale under these these provisions should be deleted from the unpatented mining claims. There is no indica- provisions. And the Resources Committee pro- Resource Committee’s portion of the Budget tion or proof that this over one decade ban on visions do not protect National Parks, Wilder- Reconciliation Package: Taxpayers for Com- the patenting of mining claims has diminished ness Areas, and National Wildlife Refuges that mon Sense Action, Alaska Center for the Envi- in any respect the actual production of have unpatented claims within them. In Na- ronment, American Rivers, Amigos Bravos hardrock minerals from unpatented mining tional Parks alone, there are more than 900 Center for Biological Diversity, Center for Na- claims on western public lands. Yet, the Re- unpatented mining claims that would be sub- tive Ecosystems, Citizens for Victor Clark Fork sources Committee’s budget reconciliation rec- ject to sale for $1,000 per acre if these provi- Coalition, Colorado Environmental Coalition ommendations would repeal the moratorium sions become law. Colorado Information Networks for Respon- and reinstate patenting—the sale—of these In addition, the bill does not require that the sible Mining, Earth Island Institute, public lands. According to the Congressional lands have been used or will be used for min- Earthjustice, EARTHWORKS, Environmental Budget Office, this provision would only raise ing. As written, purchasing the land need only Protection Information Center, Environmental an estimated $158 million over the next 5 facilitate sustainable economic development. Working Group, Friends of the Clearwater, years by patenting public lands for $1,000 an Since the term is not defined, sustainable eco- Friends of the Earth, Friends of the acre or fair market value of only the surface of nomic development could include condo- Panamints, Gifford Pinchot Taskforce, Great the land—far from the true value of the min- minium construction, ski resorts, gaming casi- Basin Mine Watch, Greater Yellowstone Coali- erals underneath. Let me emphasize that. The nos, name it. A unanimous Supreme Court tion, Guardians of the Rural Environment, Resources Committee provision would allow said in 1979 that ‘‘the Federal mining law Idaho Conservation League, Indigenous Envi- the sale of potentially mineral rich public lands surely was not intended to be a general real ronmental Network, The Lands Council, Mari- for the mere cost of the surface estate, com- estate law. The American Law of Mining, the copa. Audubon Society, Mining Impact Coali- pletely ignoring the value to the underlying standard industry treatise on the mining law, tion of Wisconsin, Montana Environmental In- mineral estate. In contrast, an 8 percent roy- says that the law does ‘‘not sanction the dis- formation Center, Mount Graham Coalition, alty on the actual mineral production from min- posal of Federal lands under the mining laws National Environmental Trust, National Wildlife ing claims which I have long advocated would for purposes unrelated to mining.’’ Yet, ac- Federation, Natural Resources Defense Coun- raise $350 million in the same time period. cording to John Leshy, former Solicitor of the cil, Northern Alaska Environmental Center, Keep in mind that if one mines coal on Fed- Department of the Interior, ‘‘Subtitle B is effec- Okanogan Highlands Alliance, Oxfam Amer- eral lands, the company is required to pay ei- tively a ‘general real estate law’ and will put in ica, Rock Creek Alliance, Save the Scenic ther an 8 percent or 12.5 percent production the hands of corporations, the keys to pri- Santa Ritas, SHAWL Society, Sierra Club, Sil- royalty depending on whether the coal is deep vatize millions of acres of Federal land.’’ ver Valley Community Resource Center, or surface mined. Further, producers of on- In order to make it easier to dispose of Fed- Siskiyou Regional Education Project, Sky Is- shore oil and gas on Federal lands pay a 12.5 eral lands, these provisions would also free land Alliance, South East Alaska Conservation percent production royalty. But producers of the potential buyer from performing ‘‘mineral Council, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, gold, or silver or copper. . . . zero, zilch, noth- development work’’ on each unpatented claim Umpqua Watersheds, Westerners for Respon- ing. or block of claims or millsites. Instead, it states sible Mining, Western Organization of Re- The Mining Law of 1872 provisions adopted that this type of work should be performed on source Councils, The Wilderness Society, and by the Resources Committee without benefit ‘‘the Federal lands identified and submitted for Women’s Voices for the Earth. of public hearing also go far beyond just rein- purchase.’’ In other words, the potential buyer I urge my colleagues to join me in recom- stating the much-maligned ‘‘patenting’’ provi- need only show that there has been some mending that these provisions be stripped sion. In fact, the provisions would require the mineral development work somewhere on the from the Budget Reconciliation Package if Federal Government to sell such public lands lands being sold. The tracts could be huge be- they are included by the House Budget Com- to potential buyers, whether or not it is in the cause the proposal contains no limit on the mittee. America’s public lands are held in trust public interest to do so. Under the Resources acreage or numbers of claims that could be for future generations. They deserve to be Committee legislation, a prospective purchaser purchased. protected, not sold off at fire sale prices. would merely (a) file a mining claim or mill site Moreover, the provisions so broadly define American taxpayers deserve to be paid a fair or ‘‘blocks of such claims,’’ (b) present evi- ‘‘mineral development work’’ as to render it es- royalty for the minerals taken from public dence of mineral development work performed sentially meaningless. It could involve activi- lands, not to be cheated by a bill that sells on the lands they want to buy totaling at least ties that never come close to the land itself; their land to corporations for much less than $7,500 per claim, (c) pay for a land survey, e.g., geologic, geochemical or geophysical its true worth. We can do better. and (d) show up to get the deed. surveys, which can be done remotely. It could f As such, under these provisions anyone, in- involve, for example, buying and looking at cluding real estate developers and oil and gas satellite data, or going through USGS reports; PERSONAL EXPLANATION companies, could purchase and develop nat- or hiring a consultant to do on-line or library ural areas that are currently important for searches. And, it could include environmental HON. JEFF MILLER recreation, wildlife, fisheries or regional drink- baseline studies, or ‘‘engineering, metallur- OF FLORIDA ing water supplies under the guise of a mining gical, geotechnical and economic feasibility IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES law. This would enable oil and gas companies studies.’’ Again, consultants doing on-line Thursday, November 3, 2005 to purchase the land they currently lease from searches and library work would qualify. the Federal Government. Not coincidently, These provisions also prohibit any other Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I would since most Federal oil and gas leases occur fees or fair-market-value assessments to be like to offer a personal explanation of the rea- on Federal lands not protected by this legisla- applied to ‘‘prospecting, exploration, develop- son I missed rollcall votes Nos. 559, 560, and tion, this provision would put at risk the rents, ment, mining, processing, or reclamation, and 561 on November 2, 2005. It was suspension

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03NO8.012 E03NOPT1 November 3, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2265 votes on H.R. 1606, the Online Freedom of Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join year-only event. Every year during the Jewish Speech Act, H.R. 4061, the V.A. Information me in wishing Monica and her family luck as month of Heshvan, Jews around the world will Technology Management Improvement Act, they embark on this new chapter in their life. renew our commitment to making this world a and H.R. 1691, the John H. Bradley Depart- Thank you Monica, for your service and con- better place. ment of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic tribution to New Mexico. Minister Michael Melchior and Member of Designation. f Knesset Colette Avital deserve special rec- f HONORING C.J. ENTERPRISES ognition for their early and strong support for MONICA ARMENTA LEAVES KOB– this concept. My Jewish colleagues and Jew- TV CHANNEL 4 ish people in many other countries are also HON. ZACH WAMP launching similar plans in their respective OF TENNESSEE countries from Brazil to Britain. HON. TOM UDALL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW MEXICO Additionally, I would also like to make spe- Thursday, November 3, 2005 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cial mention of Kol Dor and the co-chairs of Mr. WAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Jewish Social Action Month: Adina Danzig, Thursday, November 3, 2005 honor C.J. Enterprises, Inc., for a successful Executive Director of the Stanford Hillel; Rabbi Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I 25 years of service to Tennessee’s 3rd Con- Gidon Sylvester, assistant to Deputy Minister rise today to pay tribute to an exceptional New gressional District and our country. Founded in Michael Melchior; and Yosef I. Abramowitz, Mexican and journalist, Monica Armenta. She 1980, C.J. Enterprises was created as a con- CEO of Jewish Family & Life. will be leaving KOB–TV Channel 4 to become sultant service by Mrs. Carolyn Jones, who I commend the people working to make this the new executive director of the Albuquerque now serves as the President and CEO. Mrs. goal a reality and urge my colleagues and Public Schools Foundation. Jones is a product of Chattanooga, TN and a people of all faiths to participate in community Ms. Armenta has worked at KOB–TV for graduate of Emory University where she re- service and commit themselves to the prin- over 20 years, beginning as a 19-year-old in- ceived her degree in health information man- ciple of Tikkun Olam, to repairing the world. tern and She has been the morning news agement. Along with her husband Edward G. show anchor there for the past 15 years. She Jones, Mrs. Jones has dedicated her career to f has always held herself and her colleagues to service in the field of records and information a higher standard and this has resulted in the services. IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF exceptional quality of her news coverage. Within its 25 year span, C.J. Enterprises U.S. MARINE LANCE CORPORAL She has been recognized by numerous has become one of the premier minority and ROBERT F. ECKFIELD awards throughout her career in broadcast woman-owned companies in the country pro- journalism. She is the recipient of the Rocky viding records and information management Mountain Emmy Award 1986–87 for her spot services to health care facilities, government HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH coverage of the Global Hilton hot air balloon agencies, and commercial businesses. C.J. crash and she was also given the UNM Pro- Enterprises has provided exceptional services OF OHIO fessional Achievement Award. Ms. Armenta to customers in over 30 states. The com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has been selected as one of New Mexico’s 40 pany’s growth and success is evident through top influential people under 40 by New Mexico the numerous awards and accolades for its Thursday, November 3, 2005 Business Weekly as well as a YWCA Woman highly professional and effective services. on the Move. Ms. Armenta has also been a C.J. Enterprises is a true example of how Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in notable speaker at conferences, awards din- dedication, hard work, and commitment can honor and remembrance of United States Ma- ners and schools. pay off in our nation. Congratulations to C.J. rine Corporal Robert F. Eckfield of Cleveland, Aside from being a famous and reliable TV Enterprises, for 25 years of remarkable serv- Ohio, who bravely and selflessly heeded the anchor that thousands of New Mexicans wel- ice to our region, state, and nation. call to duty and made the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of our country. come into their home every morning, Ms. f Armenta has shown herself to be a vital leader Family, friends and service to others framed in New Mexico and her new job with the Albu- ANNOUNCING JEWISH SOCIAL Corporal Eckfield’s life. He gained personal querque Public Schools Foundation is a testa- ACTION MONTH strength and faith from those who knew him ment of her continued commitment to enhanc- best and loved him most, especially his moth- ing her community. HON. STEVE ISRAEL er, Virginia Taylor; father, Robert Eckfield; Ms. Armenta has shown her dedication to OF NEW YORK stepfather, Norman Taylor; brothers and sis- bettering education and was a former jour- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ters, Nathan, Rachael and Norman; niece nalism teacher at West Mesa High School. I Thursday, November 3, 2005 Makala; grandparents, Gerald and Doris commend her for embracing her roots in New Eckfield and William and Ruth Taylor; and his Mexico and working to improve the edu- Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in girlfriend, Beth Dunkle. cational system that has been such a part of support of the goals and ideals of Jewish So- her life. Ms. Armenta told a reporter in July, cial Action Month. Corporal Eckfield’s energetic spirit and ex- ‘‘I’m a product of APS and I feel it’s time for This first annual Jewish Social Action pansive heart easily drew others to him. His me to give back.’’ Month, which is being held in conjunction with steadfast focus on serving the public and his I have enjoyed appearing with Monica on the Jewish month of Heshvan, November 3– leadership abilities were evidenced throughout her program ‘‘Eye on New Mexico’’ and have December 1, 2005, was conceived by Kol Dor, his life. He attended John Marshall High consistently found her news coverage to be an international group of next-generation School and graduated from the Cleveland smart, informative and reliable. I admire her young leaders. It is as a result of their vision Christian Academy. Family, friends and serv- exceptional ability to balance her roles as a of encouraging community service and social ice to others were the core components of his mother, a wife, a journalist and an activist. action that this important initiative is being un- life. Corporal Eckfield honorably served three Although she will be greatly missed as a dertaken around the world. tours of duty. journalist, I am certain that she will be a won- This month and these days have been se- Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me derful addition to the APS community. Her en- lected since they follow Rosh Hashanah and in honor and remembrance of Corporal Robert ergy, intelligence and enthusiasm have always Yom Kippur, the holiest days in the Jewish F. Eckfield. I extend my deepest condolences translated into success and I anticipate that year. Heshvan follows a time when all Mem- to his family members and many friends. The her career in the education community will not bers of the Jewish faith face ourselves, look ultimate sacrifice, unwavering service and only be rewarding for her as an individual, but inward, and cleanse ourselves of all our mis- endless heart that framed his young life will be will provide the Albuquerque Public Schools deeds. Then, it is during Heshvan that we look kept alive in the hearts and memories of ev- Foundation with a wonderful new voice of forward to the promise of the New Year. eryone who knew and loved him best—his leadership. Although the state of New Mexico There is no better way to begin our New family and friends. Corporal Eckfield’s coura- is losing a valued journalist we are gaining a Year than by launching into a month-long seri- geous life and legacy of service will be forever vocal and significant advocate for the school ous effort to commit to social action. This honored and remembered by the Cleveland system. commitment being made today is not a one- community and by our entire nation.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03NO8.016 E03NOPT1 E2266 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 3, 2005 HONORING SPECIAL AGENT MI- gently to ensure the safety and security of our Authority Committee. I am honored to com- CHAEL WOLF FOR HIS MANY communities and our Nation. Good Luck and mend Gus for his commitment and dedication YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE God Bless. to the well being of those who seek his knowl- COMMUNITY f edge and leadership. His efforts and hard work are worthy of the highest recognition. HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO PERSONAL EXPLANATION Although Gus’s career consumes much of OF CONNECTICUT his time, Gus has never limited the time he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ gives to his most important interest, his family. OF NEW JERSEY He and his wife, Beth, have three children and Thursday, November 3, 2005 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES two grandchildren. Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other Thursday, November 3, 2005 pleasure that I rise today to extend my sincere distinguished colleagues join me in com- thanks and appreciation to Special Agent Mi- Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I was absent mending the Asian American Medical Society chael Wolf who has served the Federal Bu- from votes in the House on Wednesday, No- and Gus Olympidis for their outstanding con- reau of Investigation for over 30 years. Just vember 2, due to a previous and unavoidable tributions to the community. Their commitment last month we learned that Special Agent Wolf commitment. Therefore, I was unable to vote to improving the quality of life for the people would be leaving the New Haven Field Office on H.R. 1606, the Online Freedom of Speech of Northwest Indiana and throughout the world to a new position at the Washington Head- Act, rollcall No. 559; H.R. 4061, the Depart- is truly inspirational and should be recognized quarters. It was with great excitement that we ment of Veterans Affairs Information Tech- and commended. heard Special Agent Wolf had been selected nology Management Improvement Act, rollcall f by FBI Director Robert Mueller, III to serve as No. 560; and H.R. 1691, the John H. Bradley Special Agent in Charge of the Critical Inci- Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient TRIBUTE TO COLORADO’S 137TH dent Response Group. Clinic Designation Act, rollcall No. 561. Had I SPACE WARNING SQUADRON Throughout his career, Special Agent Wolf been present, I would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on has demonstrated a unique commitment to rollcall 559 and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcalls 560 and HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE public service and has dedicated a lifetime to 561. OF COLORADO ensuring the safety and security of our com- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munities and our Nation. He has exhibited a Thursday, November 3, 2005 deep commitment to public safety not only in TRIBUTE TO THE 29TH ANNUAL joining the Federal Bureau of Investigation, but ASIAN-AMERICAN CHARITY BALL Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in successfully combating crime in a myriad of to congratulate a truly outstanding component forms. HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY of this Nation’s defense—the 137th Space Joining the Bureau in 1973 as a physical OF INDIANA Warning Squadron based in Greeley, Colo- science technician, Agent Wolf was soon ap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rado. For the fourth time in five years that pointed to the position of Special Agent. His squadron has won the Distinguished Mission Thursday, November 3, 2005 first assignment took him to Pittsburgh, Penn- Support Plaque. This coveted award is spon- sylvania where he worked on applicant, white Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- sored by the National Guard Association of collar crime, organized crime, and narcotics tinct pleasure to announce that the Asian- the United States and is presented by Lt. Gen- matters. Just 5 years later, Agent Wolf was American Medical Association will be hosting eral Daniel James, Director of the Air National selected as a member of the Bureau’s Hos- the 29th Annual Asian-American Charity Ball Guard. Only five units from the entire Air Na- tage Rescue Team where he served for 3 on Saturday, November 5, 2005, at the Avalon tional Guard are selected to receive this pres- years until his promotion to FBIHQ Supervisor, Manor in Hobart, Indiana. Each year, the tigious award recognizing superlative perform- responsible for domestic terrorism matters. Asian-American Medical Association honors ance in the defense of our nation. Transferred to the New Haven Field Office as prominent, extraordinary citizens for their con- In congratulating the unit for its outstanding a Field Supervisor, Agent Wolf headed the tributions to the community. In recognition of performance, I would like to give special rec- Crime/Drug Squad in Connecticut and super- their tremendous efforts, these individuals are ognition to the former commander of the 137th vised the successful development of a case honored at the banquet and awarded the pres- Space Warning Squadron, Brigadier General against organized crime. He then went on to tigious Crystal Globe Award. Select William E. Hudson, Air National Guard. be promoted to the position of Inspector which The Asian American Medical Association is During his nearly 10 years of service, from brought him back to FBI headquarters. a great asset to Northwest Indiana. This orga- 1996 to 2005, Colonel Hudson served as Di- For the last 6 years, Agent Wolf has served nization has dedicated itself to providing qual- rector of Operations and then as Commander as Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Con- ity service to the residents of Indiana’s First of the unit. He led the unit through numerous necticut. I am so pleased to have this oppor- Congressional District and has demonstrated real world and exercise operational programs. tunity to express my deepest thanks and ap- exemplary service in its cultural, scholastic, On September 11, 2001 and afterwards, Colo- preciation to Special Agent Wolf for his gra- and charitable endeavors. nel Hudson ensured that the 137th Space cious assistance to both myself and my staff At this year’s annual charity gala, the Asian- Warning Squadron would meet and exceed its during his tenure in New Haven. His door has American Medical Association will present Mr. mission responsibilities to Air Force Space always been open to us, always available to Gus Olympidis with the Crystal Globe award. Command. I would also like to recognize Brig- answer our questions or assist in any way that Gus is the President and Chief Executive Offi- adier General Mike Edwards of the 140th he could. It gives me piece of mind to know cer of the Family Express Corporation based Wing at Buckley Air Force Base and Major that Special Agent Wolf will be next serving as in Valparaiso, Indiana. He currently serves as General Mason Whitney, the Colorado Adju- the Special Agent in Charge of the Critical In- a Director and a member of the Executive tant General, for their superlative support of cident Response Group. Through the myriad Committee of Centier Bank. He is also a Di- the 137th Space Warning Squadron. of positions he has held and variety of respon- rector of the Valparaiso Community Develop- In 2003 the squadron was rated ‘‘Excellent’’ sibilities he has been charged with, Agent ment Corporation, Director of the Northwest by USAF Space Command’s Operational Wolf has developed a distinguished reputation Indiana Forum, and Director of Valparaiso Uni- Readiness Inspection Team for exceptional and an impressive resume. With his knowl- versity’s College of Business Administration performance and outstanding leadership. In edge, expertise, and strong work ethic, I have Advisory Council. He also serves on the Por- addition, the unit has received ratings of Ex- no doubt that this new division of the Bureau ter County Foundation Board. cellent to Outstanding at countless inspections will be successful in their mission. Amongst Gus’s many positive accomplish- since its stand-up in 1996. The National Guard For his invaluable service and continued ments throughout his civic and convenience Association’s Distinguished Mission Support commitment to public service, I am proud to store industry engagements, he has also Plaque showcases the outstanding leadership, stand today to pay tribute to Special Agent Mi- taken on the role of President of the operational ability, and professional com- chael Wolf. I extend my very best wishes to Valparaiso Parks and Recreation Foundation, petence of Colorado Air National Guardsmen Agent Wolf; his wife, Francine; and his daugh- Chairman of the Valparaiso Chamber of Com- and women at the 137th Space Warning ters, Danielle and Lindsay as he accepts this merce, and was a member of the Valparaiso Squadron. new post in Washington, DC. I have no doubt University Town and Gown committee and a I am so proud that this unit constantly goes that he will excel in this position and work dili- Board member on the Regional Development above and beyond in its defense of Colorado

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The munity Protestant Church in 1976, the place American beef producers deserve the full ben- KENTUCKY VICTIMS OF HOMICIDE he still calls home. efit of our bilateral trade agreement. This leg- MEMORIAL But he has inspired and educated not only islation reserves our right to respond forcefully from the pulpit, but out in the community should Japan prolong this shortsighted ban. I HON. BEN CHANDLER spreading the word of forgiveness, mercy, love urge my colleagues to join me in support of OF KENTUCKY and tolerance as part of the New York City this legislation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Police Department’s Police Clergy Liaison Committee; as the Second Vice President of f Thursday, November 3, 2005 the Riverbay Board of Directors of Co-op City; Mr. CHANDLER. Mr. Speaker, November WELCOMING SOUTH KOREAN Treasurer of the Baptist Ministers Conference AMBASSADOR TAE-SIK LEE 10, 2005 is going to be a very special, yet bit- of Greater New York; and for eight years now tersweet day in Kentucky. After years of hard as a member of Community Board #10. He is work and planning, the Kentucky Victims of always serving his flock. HON. VITO FOSSELLA Homicide Memorial is going to be brought to The good works of Reverend Dr. Owens OF NEW YORK fruition. As former Attorney General I distinctly have not gone unnoticed. A certificate of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES remember the beginnings of this project, and Award for Faithful Service from the New York Thursday, November 3, 2005 I regret that I must be voting in Washington Baptist Educational Center; the New York during the memorial dedication. Baptist Educational Center Certificate of Ap- Mr. FOSSELLA. Mr. Speaker, as cochair of I personally want to extend my heartfelt ap- preciation for Outstanding Service and Con- the Congressional Caucus on Korea, I would preciation to the KY Mothers Against Drunk tributions to the Department of Pastoral Care; like to take the opportunity to formally wel- Driving (MADD), the Kentuckians’ Voice for the Bronx Ministers Evening Conference come the Honorable Tae-Sik Lee as ambas- Crime Victims (KVCV), Resthaven Memorial Scholarship Award; the Harlem Hospital Cen- sador of the Republic of Korea to the United Park, Muldoon Memorials, and Dignity Memo- ter Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding States and to congratulate him on his appoint- rial for their enormous efforts in seeing that Service and Contributions to the Department ment. this memorial became a reality. of Pastoral Care; as well as numerous other Ambassador Lee’s diplomatic credentials This memorial will serve as a remembrance awards for Christian leadership and service. and legacy are entrenched in a life-long devo- of all victims, a place of comfort for those who But the awards most important to highlight tion to promoting, enlarging and broadening have lost loved ones and an ongoing tribute to are the one’s provided by God—his three sons South Korea’s stature and prominence at the fight against crime. We must maintain and three daughters. They are a living tribute home and around the globe. He most recently hope in our struggle against violence. We to you, Reverend. served as vice foreign minister at the Ministry must continue to raise public awareness. And Therefore, on behalf of United States House of Foreign Affairs and Trade, MOFAT. His we must always honor the tragic deaths of in- of Representatives, I am honored to acknowl- other notable diplomatic assignments include nocent homicide victims. edge and honor the life and contributions of ambassador to the United Kingdom of Great The Kentucky Victims of Homicide Memorial Reverend Dr. Calvin E. Owens, Sr. as he Britain and Northern Ireland, ambassador to will send a powerful message to the citizens of celebrates his 29th Pastoral Anniversary. Israel and deputy executive director of the Ko- rean Peninsula Energy Development Organi- Kentucky. It is the largest memorial and only f memorial of its kind in all of the United States. zation, KEDO. It will serve as a place of inspiration, a place H.R. 4179: JAPANESE BAN ON It is clear that Ambassador Lee brings tre- of hope and a place of peace. I thank those AMERICAN BEEF mendous depth of experience and expertise to who made this memorial a reality, and I hope Washington. I was pleased to learn that, upon it will provide a small sense of comfort to HON. JIM COSTA his arrival on Friday, October 14, he stated, those who have been affected by violent OF CALIFORNIA according to the South Korean Embassy, that crimes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he ‘‘looks forward to working together to f strengthen the U.S.-Korea alliance and im- Thursday, November 3, 2005 proving Korean-American relations.’’ HONORING THE REVEREND DR. Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in It is important to note that Ambassador Lee CALVIN E. OWENS, SR. support of H.R. 4179. This legislation would has the distinct honor of representing one of impose trade sanctions on Japan if the ban on America’s closest allies. For over 50 years, HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY American beef is not lifted by a reasonable the United States and South Korea have en- OF NEW YORK date. For decades, Japan has been a friend joyed a broad and comprehensive alliance, a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and reliable trading partner with the United partnership dedicated to peace and stability, States, and I anticipate that relationship will economic growth and prosperity through free Thursday, November 3, 2005 prosper. However, in spite of our best efforts, enterprise, and democracy with respect for Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to cele- our fine relationship has been strained by Ja- human rights and the rule of law. brate and honor Reverend Dr. Calvin E. pan’s continued ban on imports of U.S. beef. South Korea has undergone a fundamental Owens, Sr. as he marks his 29th Pastoral An- There is reason to be optimistic that this transformation within the past 50 years, having niversary. But 29 years is only one milestone legislation will not be enacted if Japan takes emerged from a worn-torn and impoverished in a life dedicated to the community, to others, reasonable action. Japan’s Food Safety Com- nation into a full and mature democracy that and to God. mission gave a favorable report on Monday, has generated the world’s 11th largest econ- After 38 years as a preacher and a lifetime October 31, 2005, and will continue to review omy. South Korea now ranks as the seventh as a teacher, Reverend Dr. Calvin Owens has the ban for a mandatory one-month comment largest trading partner of the United States inspired and lifted so many to recognize the period. After the one-month waiting period, the with over $72 billion in trade volume annually potential that God has invested in each one of Japanese government may drop the ban and and is also the fifth largest market for U.S. ag- us. resume beef imports. However, should the ricultural products. In this regard, South Korea Reverend Owens’s career has seen him Japanese not take favorable action, the trade would make an excellent candidate for a Free travel through so many institutions, and like sanctions would go into effect on December Trade Agreement, FTA with the United States. the Good Samaritan, leave his mark every 15, 2005. South Korea remains an indispensable se- step of the way. The December 15 date is not arbitrary. In curity partner to the United States, having His pastoral journey began at Unity of Tab- fact, I believe it is a well-timed and necessary stood alongside our troops in all four major ernacle Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon and, in mechanism to encourage the ban to be lifted. conflicts that we have faced since the Korean 1968 after being ordained as a minister of the The U.S. beef industry and the federal govern- War. Most recently, in the U.S.-led war on ter- Gospel, he went to First Corinthian Baptist ment have not only assured the Japanese ror, South Korea has deployed more than

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03NO8.025 E03NOPT1 E2268 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 3, 2005 3,270 troops to Iraq—the third largest contin- lectual property and data privacy. The U.S. ed a need for fertilizer. For a fee, Harley gent after the United States and Great Brit- continues to support APEC efforts to put in would clean chicken coups and then sell the ain—and supported continuing operations in place effective legal regimes to ensure appro- fertilizer to large farms and gardeners. His Afghanistan. priate enforcement of e-commerce while pro- modest, yet successful business soon became South Korea has also remained a key part- tecting data collected during online trans- more than he could handle alone, so he em- ner in the six-party talks focusing on the ques- actions. By working in APEC, the U.S. can ployed neighborhood kids to help him out. tion of preventing nuclear proliferation in north- maximize its ability to engage countries lack- Later on, Harley capitalized on the in- east Asia, and its diplomatic efforts were indis- ing proper intellectual property rights protec- creased popularity of Dichondra lawns in front pensable in achieving the joint statement that tion. of ranch-style homes and soon began har- resulted from the recent fourth round negotia- Recognizing the increasing importance of vesting his family’s front yard and selling flats tions. I hope that for all the challenges that lie the Asiatic region to our national interests, I of Dichondra. The popularity of the grass con- ahead in future negotiations of the talks, we strongly support the effort to keep APEC ener- tinued, so Harley persuaded neighbors to let will continue to work together to denuclearize gized and at the center of American diplomacy him buy portions of their lawns for resale. By the Korean peninsula and promote peace and in East Asia. the age of 20, he was selling Dichondra stability in the region. f across Southern California and the family was For these reasons, Mr. Speaker, I wish to buying land for farming the grass. A second welcome Ambassador Tae-Sik Lee to the CELEBRATE THE 125TH ANNIVER- business was born when he then began devel- United States and express my personal appre- SARY OF MOUNT ZION MIS- oping farming equipment to collect and proc- ciation to the government and people of South SIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH ess Dichondra seed. Korea. According to unofficial estimates by the By the 1950s, Harley was president of Knox South Korean Embassy, our country is now HON. PATRICK T. McHENRY Seed Company, Inc. and moved operations to home to over 2 million Korean-Americans, with OF NORTH CAROLINA farmland adjacent to what is now March Air more than 444,000 who live in New York. I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Reserve Base. The company expanded into ask my colleagues to join me today in paying producing seed for grain crops, turf grass and Thursday, November 3, 2005 tribute to South Korea by extending their sod. After eventually selling the seed busi- hands in friendship to its ambassador, Tae-Sik Mr. MCHENRY. Mr. Speaker, the Mount ness, Harley focused on developing farming Lee. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Kings tools and was president of Knox Manufac- f Mountain, North Carolina, will be celebrating turing Co. of Moreno Valley from 1977 to its 125th anniversary on November 6th of this 1986. The firm developed high-speed produce PRAISING THE UPCOMING ASIA- year. I wish to congratulate its Pastor, Rev- harvesters and held patents that soon became PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERA- erend C.A. Feemster, its dedicated Deacons, the industry standard. TION, APEC, SUMMIT, BUSAN, and its faithful congregation on this joyous oc- In 1983 he founded the land development SOUTH KOREA casion. and consulting firm Harley Knox & Associates, Built in 1880, the first Mount Zion Baptist which still develops industrial projects, assists HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO Church building was located on Piedmont Av- with land-use regulation and attaining govern- OF ILLINOIS enue and was led by their very first pastor ment entitlements. More recently, Harley was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Reverend R.L. Veal. The church was relo- a partner in March Global Port, an industrial cated to King Street in 1916, where it stook Thursday, November 3, 2005 development on 400 acres on the south side proudly until November 3, 1974, when then of March Air Reserve Base. The project lists Mr. MANZULLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Pastor Norris moved his congregation into Philips Electronics and DHL as tenants and in support of the administration’s efforts to their current building. provided the region with a significant eco- maintain a robust trade agenda that seeks to Since that day, the Mount Zion Missionary nomic contribution in the wake of the boost intellectual property protection at the up- Baptist Church has been blessed with such downsizing of the military base. coming meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic wonderful rewards as its first full time, and In addition to his entrepreneurial efforts, Cooperation, APEC, forum in Busan, South current, pastor Reverend C.A. Feemster, an Harley served as an active member of numer- Korea. No regional institution is more impor- informative church newsletter, and an active ous community organizations, such as the In- tant to promoting U.S. interests on anti-coun- missionary program. land Empire Economic Partnership, The Valley terfeiting and piracy in Asia than APEC. Mr. Speaker, in recognition of the 125 years Group, the Riverside County Building Industry The 21 member states of APEC will con- of faithful service to God, the community, and Association, the Western Riverside County sider a range of pressing issues that include its congregation members, I wish to congratu- Council of Governments, the Riverside Com- supporting the World Trade Organization’s late the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church munity College Foundation, and the Riverside Doha Development Round, trade facilitation, on this truly blessed occasion, and I look for- Community Hospital Foundation. Following an and preventing the spread of avian influenza. ward to their continued service to the commu- appointment by former Gov. Pete Wilson, Har- APEC partners account for two-thirds of all nity. ley served as commissioner of the California U.S. trade and are playing an important role in f Boating and Waterways Commission. the war on terror. In 2004, APEC helped put The Inland Empire is a better place to live TRIBUTE TO HARLEY KNOX the Doha Round of the WTO’s negotiations today because of Harley’s extraordinary con- back on track, and it continues to help control tributions and his selfless dedication to his the proliferation of weapons of mass destruc- HON. KEN CALVERT community. On behalf of the Inland Empire I tion and combat regional corruption. OF CALIFORNIA want to convey our appreciation for all of Har- The APEC region is of great importance to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ley’s efforts and express our heartfelt condo- the United States—geopolitically, militarily, dip- Thursday, November 3, 2005 lences to the Knox family, including his wife lomatically, and economically. It accounts for Donna, daughter Victoria and sons Bryan and some 40 percent of the world’s population, Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Aaron, as well as his four grandchildren. recognize and honor a man who will long be over half of world trade, approximately 60 per- f cent of world GDP, and a disproportionate remembered for his innumerable contributions share of global growth in recent years. and the tremendous leadership he displayed THE ARRIVAL OF VIRGINIA The United States, Japan, and South Korea in the Inland Empire region of Southern Cali- PARKER ETHERIDGE are joining forces to promote the APEC Anti- fornia. Harley Knox was an entrepreneur, Counterfeiting and Piracy Initiative to fight farmer, developer, and all-around community HON. BOB ETHERIDGE fraud and protect consumers. Under this initia- leader. Personally, he was a loyal and dear OF NORTH CAROLINA tive, APEC will develop guidelines for the in- friend. Last week, Harley lost a five-month bat- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spection, seizure and destruction of goods tle with bone cancer and our region collec- used in trading counterfeit and pirated goods. tively mourns his passing, while remembering Thursday, November 3, 2005 The initiative also provides cross-border en- his lifelong contributions to the Inland Empire. Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today forcement mechanisms for APEC members. Harley discovered his entrepreneurial spirit with a joyful heart to announce the birth of my E-commerce is another area where the U.S. at the early age of twelve, when after WWII, second grandchild and very first grand- is demonstrating leadership in protecting intel- demand from farmers and gardeners prompt- daughter. On November 2, my wife Faye and

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03NO8.030 E03NOPT1 November 3, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2269 I welcomed into this world Virginia Parker she was formerly a South Boston resident be- Arthur is survived by his wife Veronica, Etheridge, the new daughter of our son Brian fore moving to the neighboring town of Dor- daughters Olivia, Celina and a newborn son, Etheridge and his wife Meredith. Virginia ar- chester. In 1956, Shirley married George Christopher, whom he had never seen. He is rived at 8:40 p.m. in Raleigh, NC. She McIntyre, her beloved husband of 49 years also survived by his mother Sylvia Mora of weighed 6 pounds and 15 ounces and meas- and they had five beautiful children: Darlene, Montebello, sisters Michelle, Celia, and his ured 20 inches. Daniel, Shirley, Vanessa, and the late William. brother Paul. Faye and I are truly blessed today by the Shirley was a devoted mother and grand- His family and friends will miss this caring arrival of Virginia Parker Etheridge. The birth mother who nurtured and guided her family as young man greatly, and to them I extend my of a new child is a joyous occasion that re- well as many of the children in her neighbor- sincerest heartfelt sympathy and pray that minds us of the promise of a new life. I hope hood and local community. She was a dedi- they will receive God’s comforting graces in that Virginia will live in a world that is even cated wife who spent her time with her chil- their time of sorrow. better than the one we live in today. I hope dren and beloved husband George, a retired f that she will have access to the best edu- Local 7 Iron worker who loved Shirley with all cation and technology in the world, that she his heart. DEMOCRATIZATION IN INDONESIA: will breathe fresh air and drink clean water, Mr. Speaker, Shirley McIntyre will be fondly A NEW ERA that her streets will be safe, and that her gen- remembered not only by her family, which in- eration will not be burdened by the debt of the cludes eight grandchildren, three great grand- HON. JOE WILSON previous generation. children, and many nieces and nephews; but OF SOUTH CAROLINA A new child in the family is a gift from God. also by the many friends who were touched by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Etheridge family and I look forward to her kindness and unconditional love. Thursday, November 3, 2005 spending time with our new bundle of joy and On a personal note, throughout my tenure in introducing her to all of our friends and neigh- public service both as a member of the Mas- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- bors in North Carolina’s Second Congres- sachusetts State House and in the United er, over the last several years, Indonesia has sional District. States Congress, I have had the unique op- entered a new era of democracy. At the na- tional level, the Indonesian people voted freely f portunity and pleasure to see first hand Shir- ley’s commitment to her family and commu- in an open and fair 2004 Presidential election HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF nity. Shirley’s willingness to be involved with for the first time in that country’s history. The THE WOLVERINE MARCHING BAND her neighborhood and local political process is election campaign was vigorous, with public a testament to her endless devotion to family debates and ample discussion of issues HON. BART GORDON and friends. among the main candidates. There was no significant violence or attempts at voter intimi- OF TENNESSEE Today, I ask the Membership of the House dation. International election observers as well IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Representatives to join with me in offering our deepest condolences to the McIntyre fam- as domestic monitors reported that the elec- Thursday, November 3, 2005 ily for their loss. We will all miss Shirley as a tion in Indonesia was conducted fairly. Voter Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to shining example to her family and community. turnout in the general election was very high, about 80 percent. recognize the outstanding achievements of f LaVergne High School’s Wolverine Marching More recently, another major step forward in Band. MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO SGT. democracy is taking place in Indonesia. Re- In September, the band marched in the ARTHUR A. MORA, JR. gional and local elections have recently been LaVergne Old Timers’ Day Parade. I was also held throughout this vast country of more than a participant in the parade, and I was im- HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO 17,000 islands. As before, in last year’s presi- pressed by the talent and precision of the OF CALIFORNIA dential election, some observers predicted that young musicians. Their many hours of practice IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES local elections would lead to communal con- had culminated in a flawless performance. flict. But they were wrong. Nationwide local Thursday, November 3, 2005 It is not just the students and teachers who elections conducted in June went off smoothly make the Wolverine Marching Band great. The Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with although there were tensions among ethnic parents of these students also play a signifi- deepest sympathy that I pay a special tribute and religious groups in a few districts. But the cant role. In addition to providing financial sup- to my constituent Sgt. Arthur A. Mora, Jr., who security forces maintained order and enforced port, the parents often pitch in to transport was killed in Balad, Iraq on October 19 when fair elections. I am informed that of 166 re- band equipment to competitions and football his vehicle was hit by enemy fire. His passing gional districts, 116 succeeded in conducting games. at the age of 23, marks the end of a young orderly local elections. Although sporadic, This season, the band has been awarded and promising life which had already exempli- minimal violence did occur in about 16 dis- numerous accolades, including First Place fied duty, honor and heroism. tricts, it was brief and quickly controlled by the Band Overall and First Place Percussion Arthur will be remembered as the quiet stu- police. As in the presidential election last year, Overall at the Phoenix Classic Invitational. dent at El Rancho High School in Pico Rivera according to reports I have seen, voter partici- Other honors include two Color Guard, Band, who missed having his photo taken for the pation in the local elections was very high, and Percussion Superior Ratings and two First senior yearbook. After graduation, he enlisted nearly 74 percent. Place Field Commanders awards. in the U.S. Army on July 27, 2000. Upon com- Indonesian officials recognized openly that Residents of LaVergne, Tennessee, can be pletion of basic training, Arthur was assigned there are some weaknesses to be fixed. One proud of their Wolverine Marching Band. I ap- to the 1st Battalion, the 3rd Air Defense Artil- is the difficulty in quickly counting the votes in plaud the students, parents and teachers for lery, and the 3rd Infantry Division followed by some districts. This case could and did give their hard work and dedication. Bravo Battery 5th Air Defense Artillery Regi- rise to allegations made by losing candidates, f ment at Camp Pelham, Korea. He returned to charging that the election was unfair and ma- the 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry at Fort Stewart, nipulated. The government intends to work TRIBUTE TO MRS. SHIRLEY MCIN- Georgia. In July 2005, Sgt. Mora was de- with district officials to improve election proce- TYRE OF DORCHESTER, MASSA- ployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. dures, especially voter tallies. CHUSETTS Sgt. Mora’s awards include the Bronze Star In West Papua there appears to have been Medal, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action no violence or conflicts during the local elec- HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH Badge, the Good Conduct Medal, the Army tions. Reports indicated that elections were OF MASSACHUSETTS Achievement Medal, the Army Commendation successfully held in 14 districts in West IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Medal, the National Defense Ribbon, the Army Papua. People came out to vote for their can- Service Medal, and the Korean Defense Serv- didates to regional councils and exercised Thursday, November 3, 2005 ice Medal. their right to choose the local leaders they pre- Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay Family members say they draw comfort in fer. Regarding elections for a regional gov- tribute to a friend and constituent from the 9th knowing that Arthur was doing what he want- ernor, I am told the West Papuans are waiting Congressional District of Massachusetts, Mrs. ed. He was a young man who loved the mili- for the establishment of the People’s Council Shirley McIntyre, who passed away on Friday tary and would have most likely made a ca- of Papua before conducting the election. This September 23, 2005. Born Shirley Powers, reer in the Army. council will be the highest representative body

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03NO8.032 E03NOPT1 E2270 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 3, 2005 of West Papua and will have authority to se- However, rollcall 559 was passage of H.R. have motivated more people here to help, lect the candidates for governor of Papua. But, 1606, the so-called Online Freedom of Speech too.’’ even while awaiting the establishment of the Act. This substantive legislation would undo The sisters believe Ramona’s revitalization council, the process to nominate some can- Federal regulation of soft money for political is beginning to take hold. ‘‘We’re romantics, didates to be governor of Papua is pro- communication on the Internet. Consideration and we have a passion for this place,’’ Jessica ceeding. I am informed that the Special Com- of such substantive legislation on the Suspen- said. ‘‘We want people to be proud they’re mission of the District Parliament of Papua is sion Calendar, which affords no opportunity for connected to the town and want them to in- developing preparations for elections for re- amendment and severely restricts debate, is vest in it again.’’ ‘‘It’s a special place,’’ Pat gional governor. When those preparations are an improper and ill-advised method to craft noted. ‘‘It’s Mayberry R.F.D. come to life.’’ completed, the Commission will send a list of sound public policy. I would have voted ‘‘No’’ For rural communities to survive and pros- candidates to the People’s Council of Papua on rollcall 559 in favor of its consideration per into the future, citizens must be willing to to be selected to participate in the election. under regular order. create their own opportunities for success. On- Mr. Speaker, I want to commend the gov- f going efforts to revitalize Ramona are an ex- ernment and people of Indonesia for this new ample of how hard work, vision and commu- and highly important step in instituting democ- RECOGNIZING THE COMMUNITY OF nity support can create just such an oppor- racy in this great country. Regardless of the RAMONA, KS tunity. Citizens throughout Kansas are working difficulties encountered in conducting local together to enhance the quality of life in their elections throughout this vast nation, the Ad- HON. JERRY MORAN communities. Ramona is a success story that ministration of President Yudhoyono and the OF KANSAS demonstrates how teamwork and creative regional authorities demonstrated determina- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thinking can make a positive difference in rural tion to follow the path to democracy. Just as Thursday, November 3, 2005 America. important, the Indonesian people responded f by coming out to the polls in huge numbers. Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise Indonesia deserves high praise for its remark- today to recognize Ramona, KS, for success- TRIBUTE TO PAUL HILLEGONDS able accomplishments in breaking with a leg- ful community revitalization efforts. acy of dictatorship, and ethnic and religious Pat Wick and Jessica Gilbert have always HON. FRED UPTON considered this town of 100 people to be strife, to successfully implement democratic OF MICHIGAN home. It is where their parents were born and principles. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES raised. As children, these sisters would ac- f company their parents on annual visits from Thursday, November 3, 2005 PERSONAL EXPLANATION their home in California to help their grand- Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to parents with summer harvest. As adults, Pat pay tribute to Paul Hillegonds, an individual HON. TOM UDALL worked as a clinical psychologist and Jessica who has served the residents of Michigan was a philanthropic organization consultant. OF NEW MEXICO through the years with great distinction. When they returned to Ramona in 1989 for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Throughout his career in public service, Paul a family reunion, the sisters felt a strong pull tirelessly worked for the betterment of our Thursday, November 3, 2005 to come home. They reestablished their roots great State and continues to impact countless Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I building by building. In 1990, Pat purchased individuals through his professional and com- was not present for two votes on November 1, and the sisters renovated a home they now munity affiliations. 2005. Had I been present, I would have voted call The Ramona House, in honor of their an- Paul served in the Michigan House of Rep- as follows: cestors. Pat and Jessica purchased a second resentatives from 1979 to 1996, and was Rollcall No. 557: H.R. 3548—Heinz house in 1995 and remade it into Cousin’s speaker his final two years in elected office. In Ahlmeyer, Jr. Post Office Building Designation Corner bed and breakfast. The sisters pur- 1997, Paul embarked on a new path of serv- Act—I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ chased a third home that is now a lodge ice, taking the reins as president of Detroit Rollcall No. 558: H.R. 3989—Albert Harold called Jake’s Place. All of this was accom- Renaissance, a non-profit, civic organization Quie Post Office Designation Act—I would plished through frequent visits to Ramona, comprising Southeast Michigan’s business have voted ‘‘yes.’’ even while Pat and Jessica continued their ca- leaders. f reers in California. Paul has received numerous honors By the year 2000, Pat and Jessica decided throughout his distinguished career, and I am PERSONAL EXPLANATION to take the final step and moved home. The pleased to call him a friend. Paul and I go sisters now live in the Ramona House and op- back a long way—all the way back, in fact, to HON. BOB ETHERIDGE erate Jake’s Place and Cousin’s Comer. More when he was Administrative Assistant for U.S. OF NORTH CAROLINA recently, they purchased the old bank building Representative Ruppe and I was a staffer for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and turned it into The Dirt Gamblers Museum, Representative Dave Stockman. which is home to photographs and other items Thursday, November 3, 2005 Our friendship has only strengthened over honoring Ramona’s pioneer history. The sis- time. His wife and kids are good family friends Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ters have also contributed to the revitalization and we have enjoyed each other both in and to explain my absence during yesterday’s re- of Ramona through extensive community in- out of public service. Paul has always stood corded votes. As a proud grandfather, it is volvement. They have helped organize several for the right things and he has displayed the with exceeding pride that I announce the birth civic and community events, including a spring utmost integrity. Unfortunately term limits cost yesterday of my first granddaughter to my son tea party, a citywide Memorial Day service, a us his leadership as speaker of the Michigan Brian and my daughter-in-law Meredith. My Main Street Fourth of July parade and an out- House, but his leadership for the folks of wife, Faye, and I joyfully welcome this new door Nativity in the city park complete with live Michigan continues. baby girl who joins her cousin William Otto, animals and singing angels. In an effort to cel- I look forward to many more years of Paul’s who was born to our daughter Catherine and ebrate Halloween and promote regional tour- friendship. We are all better off for Paul’s serv- our son-in-law Tim Otto in January. This is a ism, Pat and Jessica are currently helping pro- ice to the State of Michigan, and I wish him special time for the Etheridge family, and we mote a Scarecrow parade in Ramona and continued success. are truly blessed. several other area communities. If all of that f Had I been present in the Chamber yester- isn’t enough, Pat is the town’s mayor and Jes- day, I would have voted ‘‘No’’ on rollcall 559 sica is the city clerk. PERSONAL EXPLANATION and ‘‘Yes’’ on rollcalls 560 and 561. Rollcall At age 93, Tony Meyer is Ramona’s oldest 560 was passage of H.R. 4061, Department of citizen. He believes Pat and Jessica are doing HON. HENRY J. HYDE Veterans Affairs Information Technology Im- great things for the community. ‘‘The sisters OF ILLINOIS provement Act, a bipartisan and noncontrover- have awakened this town again,’’ Meyer said. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sial measure. Likewise, rollcall 561 was pas- Warren Fike, a lifetime resident, also notices a sage of H.R. 1691, the John H. Bradley De- positive change. ‘‘Having the sisters come in Thursday, November 3, 2005 partment of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic has helped keep Ramona alive,’’ Fike said. Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, on November 1 Designation Act, a routine matter. ‘‘The steps they’ve taken to improve the town and 2, 2005, I was absent for several votes for

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KUCINICH 559, Online Freedom of Speech Act, ‘‘no’’; State law to exempt sales taxes on textbooks, OF OHIO 560, VA Information Technology, ‘‘yes’’; and which has saved students in Missouri $6 mil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 561, John Bradley Outpatient Clinic, ‘‘yes.’’ lion dollars every year since its enactment in Thursday, November 3, 2005 f 1999. Finally, the student political activists cre- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ated a loan forgivingness program for teach- PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE ASSOCI- submit this article from InsideEPA to the CON- ers, medical doctors, and veterinarians who ATED STUDENTS OF THE UNI- GRESSIONAL RECORD. VERSITY OF MISSOURI serve in high need areas of Missouri. A novel effort by 150 House Democrats to Mr. Speaker, please join me in expressing require that the White House turn over docu- HON. EMANUEL CLEAVER our heartfelt gratitude for the dedication of the ments showing what it knows about climate OF MISSOURI Associated Students of the University of Mis- change effects on U.S. coastal regions may IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES souri and their relentless efforts in extending force key Republican moderates to choose party loyalty over their environmental records, Thursday, November 3, 2005 their voices to represent all of the students of Missouri. It is essential for the members of the or risk leaving themselves open to attacks Mr. CLEAVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ASUM and other student organizations to be from conservative opponents in upcoming pri- congratulate the Associated Students of the celebrated for their good works, for the stu- maries, sources say. University of Missouri (ASUM) on their 30th dents of today are truly our leaders of tomor- Rep. DENNIS KUCINICH (D–OH) has initiated anniversary. Throughout their 30 years, this row. a rare House procedure with the backing of group of dedicated students has been the pri- 150 of his Democratic colleagues that seeks mary advocates for fellow undergraduates in f information from the executive branch on how the State of Missouri. Known as the student climate change has affected U.S. coastal re- voice in the Missouri State government, the HONORING SPC DERENCE JEFFREY gions. If H.R. 515, a ‘‘resolution of inquiry,’’ organization has been essential to craft and W. JACK AND SSG WILGENE T. (ROI) passes with the support of key GOP advance legislation that has benefited higher LIETO moderates on the House Science Committee education in Missouri. In addition, ASUM has and the full House, it would require the presi- been the training ground for students inter- dent within 14 days to turn over documents re- ested in entering public service, the political HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO lated to climate change impacts on coastal arena, and is responsible for producing some areas. Relevant documents are available on of today’s top government employees serving OF GUAM InsideEPA.com. the State of Missouri. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES KUCINICH’s resolution does not specifically ASUM encourages students to become edu- mention hurricanes, but congressional staffers cated about the political process, and by doing Thursday, November 3, 2005 familiar with the effort say Congress is grow- so increases awareness, concern, and partici- ing more concerned that climate change may pation of young adults in democracy. ASUM’s Ms. BORDALLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today have increased hurricane severity in light of political action began on the campus of Uni- to honor the two soldiers from the Common- hurricanes Katrina and Rita. ‘‘This has been a versity of Missouri-Colombia in 1975. After wealth of the Northern Marianas Islands who brutal hurricane season and many think cli- successful participation by the students at the became casualties of Operation Iraqi Freedom mate change will be the defining problem of campus in Colombia, the student leaders ex- on October 31, 2005 in Iraq. Specialist our generation. We want to know what [Presi- panded the organization to the other cam- Derence Jeffrey W. Jack and Staff Sergeant dent Bush] knew,’’ according to one staffer. puses within the University of Missouri Sys- Wilgene T. Lieto made the ultimate sacrifice in The effort comes as Republican environment tem: Kansas City, St. Louis, and Rolla, where support of the global war on terror, and in committee senators are quashing suggestions participation among the students exceeded ex- doing so, helped to preserve our freedom. that increased sea surface temperatures could pectations. SSG Lieto served in Iraq as a Sergeant—the be linked to the recent spike in hurricane ac- Serving as the student voice in the federal U.S. Army awarded him a posthumous pro- tivity. government, state government, and on the motion to Staff Sergeant. These soldiers left Observers say the ROI will present House various campuses of the University of Mis- their homes and their families to answer the Science Committee Chairman SHERWOOD souri, ASUM is responsible for the creating a call of duty as members of the E Company, BOEHLERT (R–NY), Rep. VERNON EHLERS (R– student representative position on the Univer- 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment of MI) and Rep. WAYNE GILCHREST (R–MD) with sity of Missouri Board of Curators. The student the U.S. Army Reserve. On behalf of our com- a critical choice between siding with their party representative affords the opportunity for the munities in the Northern Marianas and Guam, in deflecting attention from the president’s cli- Board of Curators to truly hear and value the I join with our local leaders in offering our sin- mate policies and their environmental records, students’ perspective on issues affecting the cerest condolences to the family of Derence which have won them praise and endorse- University System. Keeping the student views Jeffrey W. Jack, especially his wife Melissa ments from environmental groups. Their deci- in the forefront of Universities’ agenda, the Jack and their daughter, and to the family of sions on the matter may prove crucial during Board of Curators passed a policy allowing the Wilgene T. Lieto, especially his wife Tiara their 2006 primaries, where at least one is ex- ASUM student representative to attend closed Lieto and their son and daughter. The service pected to face a tough fight against a more board meetings. The over-arching impact of and sacrifice of these soldiers will always be conservative GOP candidate. the policy addition was to remind the Board of Although the ROI measure has no Repub- remembered and I join our Pacific island com- Curators that every institutional change had to lican co-sponsors, BOEHLERT has a track munity in honoring the patriotism of these be in the best interest of the students. record of backing efforts to address climate As the primary advocate of students in Mis- Army reservists. Derence Jeffrey W. Jack, change that is adding to Democrats’ optimism souri, the ASUM established though legislation from Gualo Rai, Saipan, was a manager at the that the measure may make it to the House the Bright Flight Scholarship, the most impor- Bank of Guam branch in Saipan. Wilgene T. floor for a vote, sources say. ‘‘Boehlert’s sup- tant source of financial aid for scholars from Lieto, from Tanapag, Saipan, was a police offi- port [for previous efforts to allow more open the State of Missouri. The annual $2,000 cer. SPC Jack and SSG Lieto were part of the scientific debate on climate change] makes us scholarship was created to encourage top ‘‘Go For Broke’’ Battalion, serving with fellow hopeful,’’ according to one source. ranked high school seniors to attend approved soldiers from Guam, the Northern Marianas, For instance, BOEHLERT last summer sharply Missouri postsecondary schools. The program American Samoa, and Hawaii. Although their criticized efforts by House Energy & Com- is geared to the top 3 percent of all Missouri loss brings great sadness to the people of the merce Committee Chairman JOE BARTON (R– high school students who have a minimum Northern Marianas and Guam, we take com- TX) to investigate the findings and funding ACT score of 30 or a minimum SAT score of fort in knowing that that these soldiers served sources of three prominent climate scientists. 780 math and 780 verbal. By requiring the stu- with honor. May God bless them and their In a July 14 letter, BOEHLERT characterized dent to maintain satisfactory academic families. BARTON’s requests as ‘‘pernicious’’ and

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‘‘chilling.’’ BOEHLERT said, ‘‘The only conceiv- Club has been the center of Irish culture in cated at the old Poli building on Wor- able explanation for the investigation is to at- western Massachusetts. From music, lan- thington Street. The club moved to Hampden tempt to intimidate a prominent scientist and guage, dancing to sport, the Boyle has pro- Street in 1943. On Sundays, local Irish musi- cians would play live music on WBZA in the to have Congress put its thumbs on the scales moted and preserved the unique culture of Ire- old Hotel Charles and then walk over to of a scientific debate.’’ land for generations. Hampden Street and play music for the rest But observers say the ROI may pose a On Saturday, November 5, 2005, two hun- of the day. The John Boyle O’Reilly Club thorny problem for the representative because dred members of the John Boyle O’Reilly Club moved the second floor of 1653 Main Street in he has recently squared off against competi- will hold a banquet to celebrate this historic 1955. tive primary opponents and is anticipating an- milestone. The Irish Ambassador to the United In 1970, the John Boyle O’Reilly Club pur- other close race against a conservative in States of America will attend the ceremony to chased the present building at 33 Progress 2006. In seeking a thirteenth term, Boehlert pay tribute to the enormous contribution the Avenue in Springfield. The building was a club has made to the local community. It will mere shell of a structure when purchased. faces conservative GOP primary challenger Many members volunteered labor and mate- Bradford Jones, a former Seneca, NY, mayor be a heartfelt and fitting celebration of culture, rial to finish construction and to complete who has already launched an election bid. tradition and family. the interior. The John Boyle O’Reilly Club Boehlert narrowly won a primary challenge The Irish poet W. B. Yeats once wrote: opened its doors on Progress Avenue in against conservative Republican David ‘‘Think where man’s glory most begins and March of 1972. There have been several ren- Walruth in 2002 and faced him again in the ends/and say my glory was I had such ovations over the years to make the sur- 2004 primary. Walruth was backed by a num- friends.’’ That sentiment helps describe what roundings more enjoyable for the members ber of conservative organizations, including the JBO means to many of its members. More and guests of the John Boyle O’Reilly Club. than just a social club, the Boyle has become Throughout the years, the John Boyle the anti-tax group Club for Growth. O’Reilly Club has held many dances, con- A spokesman for BOEHLERT did not return a familiar setting for every occasion on life’s certs, Celi, music lesson, Irish language les- calls seeking comment. journey. For many families in the Pioneer Val- sons, bagpipe lessons, sessions, and benefits And while many environmentalists praise ley, it is a special place that has produced for many families who fell on hard times due Gilchrest’s voting record, they are blasting his fond memories and lasting friendships. to injury, illness or an unexpected death. recent last-minute change of position on Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this oppor- The John Boyle O’Reilly Club continues its House refinery legislation. The legislation, sup- tunity to pay tribute to an important group of mission of being a home for Irish-American porters said, would speed production of re- individuals associated with the John Boyle culture, whether it is Irish step dancing, O’Reilly Club. President Mary Quinn, Vice- music, the live broadcast of the Gaelic Foot- fined oil and gasoline by aiding the country’s ball and Hurling Games from Ireland, or oil refineries in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. President Patrick Burns, Treasurer Joseph meeting with friends and family. It may be The Republican leadership cajoled members Walsh and Secretary Patricia Devine deserve known as ‘‘the Boyle,’’ ‘‘ the JBO’’ or simply to support the measure in the face of near- particular recognition for their leadership dur- ‘‘the Club,’’ but it still is a place for Irish- unanimous Democratic opposition. ing this anniversary year. Americans of all ages to come and enjoy one GILCHREST’s decision to switch his vote and The Board of Directors, which includes Pat- of the finest Irish Clubs in New England. The side with most of his GOP colleagues in the rick Reilly, Mary Kate O’Connor, Timothy Hur- John Boyle O’Reilly Club continues to look end proved crucial as the bill passed 212–210. ley, Matthew Dooney, Eric Levine and Ste- forward to being the home of Irish American Ehlers recently broke party ranks by oppos- phen Lonergan should also be acknowledged culture and celebrations in the coming years. We look forward to the coming year ing a House-passed overhaul of the 1973 En- for their dedication and commitment. and invite all of our members and friends to dangered Species Act. The overhaul would And finally, I want to congratulate the mem- come and celebrate the 125 years of culture, give property owners new rights and reduce bers of the club who are directly responsible tradition, and family with the John Boyle the Federal role in protecting habitats. It for its success and longevity. On their behalf, O’Reilly Club. passed late last month by a vote of 229 to I would like to submit this history of the club, f 193, although Ehlers joined Michigan’s Demo- written by member Dan Shea, into the perma- cratic delegation in voting against the meas- nent RECORD of the United States Congress. PUNJAB ASSEMBLY SHIFTS ure. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the BLAME ON TERRORISM Even if the ROI fails to gather GOP support, 109th Congress to join me in recognizing the the tool may still allow House Democrats to John Boyle O’Reilly Club on the occasion of HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS gather executive branch information on climate its 125th Anniversary. Let us hope this local OF NEW YORK change, according to congressional research- landmark continues to celebrate the culture of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ireland for at least another century. ers. Thursday, November 3, 2005 A 2003 Congressional Research Service re- THE JOHN BOYLE O’REILLY CLUB, 1880–2005, port on the procedure finds that ROIs are 125 YEARS OF CULTURE, TRADITION, AND Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I am glad to hear ‘‘often much more effective in obtaining infor- FAMILY that the Legislative Assembly in Punjab re- mation from the executive branch than one This year the John Boyle O’Reilly Club cently had a discussion on terrorism there. would expect from committee and floor action. celebrates its 125th Anniversary. The John Terrorism is an important issue which all lead- Administrations have often released a sub- Boyle O’Reilly Club is Western Massachu- ers of the world must address. However, the setts’ oldest continuous Irish-American or- stantial amount of information, leading the debate turned into partisan politics of the type ganization. The Club was originally orga- we’re too familiar with here—each side blam- committee of jurisdiction to conclude that the nized in 1880. It initially went by other dispute is moot and it is therefore appropriate names but subsequently took the name of ing the other for spurring the terrorism in Pun- to report the resolution adversely and table it the famous Irishman, John Boyle O’Reilly, jab, while they ignored the real cause of the on the floor.’’ Relevant documents are avail- shortly after his death in 1890. During this problem—the Indian government. able on InsideEPA.com. time period, various Irish organizations India has imposed a reign of terror in Pun- drilled and trained for when the time came f jab, Khalistan for many years, starting with a to return to Ireland and fight for Irish free- memo sent to police by their first Home Min- CONGRATULATlNG THE JOHN dom. The John Boyle O’Reilly Club was one ister, Mr. Patel, describing Sikhs as ‘‘a criminal BOYLE O’REILLY CLUB ON THE of the hosts when Irish President Eamon class.’’ This month marks the anniversary of OCCASION OF ITS 125TH ANNI- Develara came to the United Sates in 1921 to one particularly brutal chapter in that reign of seek funds for the newly proclaimed Irish VERSARY Republic. The call to return to Ireland never terror—the Delhi massacres of November came but the organization stayed and pro- 1984, in which 20,000 Sikhs were murdered. HON. RICHARD E. NEAL moted the ideals of Irish freedom and Irish The government locked Sikh police officers in OF MASSACHUSETTS culture. their barracks to keep them from getting in- The John Boyle O’Reilly Club has been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES volved and the government’s own radio and housed in several locations through out the TV called for more Sikh blood. Thursday, November 3, 2005 years. In the early 1900s the Club would have The newspaper Hitavada reported that the its meetings above Linehan’s Saloon on Wor- Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I thington Street. In 1933, the Club incor- Indian government paid the governor of Pun- rise today to recognize the John Boyle porated and received its corporate charter jab, the late Surendra Nath, the equivalent of O’Reilly Club in Springfield, Massachusetts on from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts $1.5 billion to foment terrorism in Punjab and the occasion of its 125th Anniversary. Since it and its liquor license from the city of Kashmir. The U.S. State Department reported was founded in 1880, the John Boyle O’Reilly Springfield. At that time the club was lo- that the government paid more than 41,000

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They hoist- Court as ‘‘flagrant violation of human rights on India had a policy of picking up young Sikh ed the Khalistani flag in front of the Golden a mass scale.’’ The court ordered the Indian men, torturing and killing them, declaring their Temple on Republic Day in January and government in November 1995, two months bodies unidentified, and then secretly cre- again on the anniversary of the Golden Tem- after the ‘‘disappearance’’ of Jaswant Singh mating them. Khalra identified over 25,000 ple attacks. They marched and made speech- Khalra, to conduct a full investigation into this such cases at three cremation grounds in es for Khalistan. For this, they were charged brutal policy. Ten years later, that investigation Punjab. Others who have followed up on by the Indian government and 35 were ar- has never taken place. Instead, the commis- rested. Khalra’s work found that the number is at least History shows that multinational states sion has chosen to focus on the trivial issue 50,000. For his work, Mr. Khalra was arrested such as India are doomed to failure. Coun- of whether the cremations were conducted in by the Punjab police and killed while in police tries like Austria-Hungary, India’s longtime accord with the police rules, a terrible diver- custody. The only witness to the Khalra kid- friend the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, Czecho- sion from the real issue, which is that the In- napping, Rajiv Singh Randhawa, has been re- slovakia, and others prove this point. India dian government is carrying out this genocidal peatedly arrested and harassed by the police. is not one country; it is a polyglot like those policy against the Sikh minority. Gurdev Singh Kaunke was the Jathedar of countries, thrown together for the conven- This investigation must proceed, and it must ience of the British colonialists. It is doomed the Akal Takht, the highest Sikh religious lead- to break up as they did. Last year, the Pun- be a full-fledged inquiry into this murderous er. He was murdered by a police official jab Legislative Assembly passed a bill annul- policy, India must make full restitution to the named Swaran Singh Ghotna. No one has ling all water agreements with the Indian victims’ families. ever been punished for this atrocity. The driver government, preventing the government’s Mr. Speaker, I will be inserting the letter for another religious leader, Baba Charan daylight robbery of Punjab river water. Pun- from Human Rights Watch into the RECORD at Singh, had his legs tied to two jeeps, which jab needs its river water for its crops. In the this time. bill, the Assembly explicitly stated the sov- then drove off in different directions, tearing NOVEMBER 1, 2005. ereignty of Punjab. Re mass secret cremations in Punjab. the man in half. The Indian government has murdered over Mr. Speaker, why are such actions toler- 250,000 Sikhs since 1984, more than 300,000 Hon. DR. JUSTICE A.S. ANAND, ated, especially by a government that calls Christians since 1948, over 90,000 Muslims in Chairperson, National Human Rights Commis- itself democratic? America must take a stand Kashmir since 1988, and tens of thousands of sion, Faridkot House, Copernicus Marg, against such tyranny. Tamils, Assamese, Manipuris, Dalits, and New Delhi, India. others. The Indian Supreme Court called the DEAR JUSTICE ANAND: As the National The time has come to stop all our trade with Human Rights Commission prepares to issue India and all our aid to that country until such Indian government’s murders of Sikhs ‘‘worse than a genocide.’’ a decision in the Punjab mass secret crema- time as basic human rights are fully protected. Indian police arrested human-rights activ- tions case, we urge the Commission to order And we must put this Congress on record in ist Jaswant Singh Khalra after he exposed a full accounting of the systematic abuses support of self-determination for the people of their policy of mass cremation of Sikhs, in that occurred in Punjab, determine liability Punjab, Khalistan, and all the other peoples which over 50,000 Sikhs have been arrested, after detailed investigations into the viola- and nations seeking freedom, such as pre- tortured, and murdered, then their bodies tions, and provide for compensation for sur- dominantly Muslim Kashmir and predominantly were declared unidentified and secretly cre- viving family members based on a detailed mated. He was murdered in police custody. understanding of the scope of violations suf- Christian Nagaland. This is the most effective fered by each individual. way to end terrorism in the subcontinent. His body was not given to his family. No one has been brought to justice for the kidnap- In 1994, investigations by human rights ac- Mr. Speaker, I would like to insert the Coun- ping and murder of Jaswant Singh Khalra. tivist Jaswant Singh Khalra revealed that cil of Khalistan’s press release into the The police never released the body of former security forces had abducted, extrajudicially RECORD now for the information of my col- Jathedar of the Akal Takht Gurdev Singh executed, and secretly cremated thousands leagues. Kaunke after SSP Swaran Singh Ghotna of Sikhs in Punjab from 1984 to 1994. Mr. Khalra exposed over 2,000 secret cremations PUNJAB ASSEMBLY DEBATES TERRORISM murdered him. Ghotna has never been brought to trial for the Jathedar Kaunke in Amritsar district alone—one of 17 dis- AMARINDER, BADAL SHOULD DISCUSS FREEDOM murder. tricts in Punjab. Subsequent investigations FOR SIKH NATION According to a report by the Movement by human rights groups confirmed that se- WASHINGTON, D.C., November 2, 2005—The Against State Repression (MASR), 52,268 cret cremations had occurred throughout the Punjab Legislative Assembly recently had a Sikhs are being held as political prisoners in state, and that cremation was only one form session to debate terrorism. Both the Con- India without charge or trial. Some have of disposing of victims’ bodies. After publicly gress Party and the Akali Dal blamed each been in illegal custody since 1984! Tens of disclosing his findings, Mr. Khalra was ab- other for encouraging Sikh youth to carry thousands of other minorities are also being ducted by the Punjab police and ‘‘dis- out the violence. held as political prisoners, according to Am- appeared’’ in September 1995. In November Amarinder Singh and Parkash Singh Badal nesty International. We demand the imme- 1995, the Supreme Court ordered the Central are trying to change the history of Punjab. diate release of all these political prisoners. Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to inquire into They are fully aware that Punjab, Khalistan ‘‘It is time to replace Amarinder Singh and his abduction and allegations of mass crema- has been engaged in a long struggle for inde- Badal with new leadership that is committed tions. pendence after the Delhi massacres of No- to the interests of the Sikh Nation,’’ said Dr. On December 12, 1996, the Indian Supreme vember 1984. On April 29, 1986, Sarbat Khalsa Gurmit Singh Aulakh, President of the Court found the inquiry by the CBI into mass passed a resolution for the independence of Council of Khalistan. ‘‘Only a sovereign, cremations in Punjab disclosed a ‘‘flagrant Khalistan and formed the Panthic Com- independent Khalistan will end the repres- violation of human rights on a mass scale’’ mittee. On October 7, 1987, the Panthic Com- sion and lift the standard of living for the and ordered the National Human Rights mittee declared the independence of people of Punjab,’’ he said. ‘‘We must con- Commission (NHRC) to adjudicate these Khalistan. The Council of Khalistan was tinue to press for our God-given birthright of mass crimes and ‘‘determine all the issues’’ formed at that time to lead the peaceful, freedom,’’ he said. ‘‘Without political power, (Paramjit Kaur v. State of Punjab). After democratic, nonviolent struggle to liberate religions cannot flourish and nations per- challenges by the Indian government, the Khalistan. ish.’’ NHRC limited its investigation to illegal These leaders are betraying the Sikh Na- cremations in Amritsar district alone. The f tion. They need to be exposed and removed NHRC has now received 3,500 claims of illegal from their leadership roles. As Professor HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH DEMANDS cremation in Amritsar. Darshan Singh, a former Jathedar of the FULL ACCOUNTING FOR SECRET Instead of investigating these secret cre- Akal Takht, said, ‘‘If a Sikh is not a CREMATIONS IN PUNJAB mations as unlawful deprivations of life, the Khalistani, he is not a Sikh.’’ Recently, Commission has adopted the narrow issue of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh apologized whether the victims’ bodies were cremated for the Delhi massacres, in which over 20,000 HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS according to police rules. At two hearings in Sikhs were killed, firmly establishing India’s OF NEW YORK October 2005, the petitioner Committee for guilt in this atrocity against the Sikh Na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Information and Initiative on Punjab (CIIP) tion. Thursday, November 3, 2005 challenged the Commission’s decision to dis- The Indian government controls the Sikh card investigations, especially given the fail- leadership. Both Badal’s Akali Dal, which Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, on November 1, ure to identify the vast majority of victims claims to be the protector of Sikh interests, Human Rights Watch wrote an excellent letter and establish procedures, standards and

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Nov 04, 2005 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03NO8.048 E03NOPT1 E2274 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 3, 2005 mechanisms to adjudicate these cases to cap- appeared.’’ The CIIP further called on the was so involved that I just kept on working, ture the full scope of human rights viola- Commission to summon the authors of the and I enjoyed it.’’ And here we are 37 years tions. report to testify. This report should compel later. In almost nine years, the Commission has the Commission to investigate the depriva- not heard testimony in a single case, or held tion of the right to life of the victim, and the Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Wilkinson has worked a single security official or agency respon- physical and psychological trauma inflicted under five directors of the Farm Service Agen- sible for human rights violations. Further, upon surviving family members. In addition, cy and has taken the helm three times as in- at hearings in recent months, the Commis- our brief, submitted to the Commission in terim director. In 2003, for her outstanding sion has indicated its intention to dispense December 2003 in conjunction with Harvard service and loyalty to the Farm Service Agen- with investigations into the violations alto- Law Student Advocates for Human Rights, cy and the agriculture industry, she was pre- gether, and only determine whether the cre- demonstrates that human rights bodies have sented with the North Carolina Distinguished mations occurred according to police proce- considered evidence from numerous sources dure. This is an odd decision for a human to adjudicate ‘‘disappearances’’ and Service Award. After 37 dedicated years, Mr. rights body. extrajudicial executions, including evidence Speaker, Mrs. Wilkinson deserves to retire Human Rights Watch strongly urges the from international human rights experts. In with many other ovations and well wishes from Commission to commit itself to detailed in- its upcoming order, we urge the Commission those whose lives she touched in a very spe- vestigations into the rights violations suf- to admit and fully weigh all evidence avail- cial way. fered by all victims of illegal cremations and able, including the PHR/Bellevue report. their family members, including whether in- Mr. Speaker, I offer congratulations on be- To demonstrate its intention to fulfill the half of the Committee on Agriculture of the dividual deaths were unlawful, the role of mandate of the Supreme Court, the Commis- state security forces or their agents in plan- sion must act to redress the violations of the United States House of Representatives, my ning or carrying out illegal killings, identi- rights to life and liberty suffered by thou- congressional colleagues and the more than fying individual perpetrators, and deter- sands of families in Punjab. Its failure to do 660,000 constituents whom I represent. It is mining proper compensation. It is critical so is contributing to impunity, sending the my wish that Mrs. Wilkinson will continue to that those cases not addressed by the message that perpetrators of mass crimes find much challenge and reward in all of her NHRC’s order of November 2004 are also in- are more powerful than the Supreme Court future endeavors. vestigated. Until the facts are determined, and National Human Rights Commission. ‘‘disappearances’’ remain an ongoing crime The Commission, no doubt, is aware that the Mr. Speaker, I thank Mrs. Wilkinson for her and the NHRC ruling does not close the case. prosecution of the officials who ‘‘dis- service to the State of North Carolina. Such investigations are required by inter- appeared’’ Jaswant Singh Khalra, the human national human rights law. The Inter- rights defender who exposed the mass crema- f national Covenant on Civil and Political tions in Punjab, has not concluded in nine Rights, which India ratified in 1979, provides years. The Commission should not allow the TRIBUTE TO AMY BURKS in article 2 that a victim of a rights viola- Punjab mass cremations case to also stand tion shall have an effective remedy and that as an example of the triumph of impunity the right to such a remedy be determined by over the right to justice. HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. a competent authority and be enforced when Thank you for your consideration. We look OF ALABAMA granted. A victim’s right to an effective rem- forward to a fruitful dialogue with you and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES edy imposes an obligation on the state to un- other members of the Commission on this dertake investigations to identify the per- case. Thursday, November 3, 2005 petrators of human rights violations. Indeed, Sincerely, the Commission’s August 1997 order con- BRAD ADAMS, Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cluded that the Commission must lay the Executive Director, Asia Division, pay tribute to Mrs. Amy Burks for receiving the factual foundations of the case in order to Human Rights Watch. 2005 Newton B. Powell Award. This award is establish liability, but for reasons that are not clear the Commission has never imple- f given by the Morgan County Democratic Party for dedication and leadership within the party. mented its own order. Anything less than A TRIBUTE TO MRS. JANET Mrs. Burks is the Alabama representative to proper investigations will be a betrayal of WILKINSON—37 YEARS OF OUT- victims and their families. the Democratic National Committee Executive STANDING SERVICE WITH THE We note that in the nine years since the Committee and has been active in Alabama UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT Commission took cognizance of the Punjab Democratic Party politics for more than 40 mass cremations matter, it has investigated OF AGRICULTURE FARM SERV- years. Additionally, Mrs. Burks has served as and resolved numerous other complaints of ICE AGENCY human rights violations throughout India. vice chair for the Alabama State Democratic Moreover, the Commission has pursued cases Party since 1991, and is also the senior Vice suo motu, without even receiving a com- HON. G.K. BUTTERFIELD President of the Association of State Demo- plaint, after violations came to its attention OF NORTH CAROLINA cratic Chairs. She also serves on the Morgan through media reports. The NHRC has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County Executive Committee. earned a well-deserved reputation for taking Thursday, November 3, 2005 In addition to her work with the Democratic on powerful forces in India, which makes the Commission’s decisions in the Punjab cases Mr. BUTTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I rise Party, Mrs. Burks has had 19 years of experi- even more puzzling. today and ask my colleagues to join me in of- ence as a teacher, working with students at In this upcoming order, we also urge the fering a well deserved tribute to an exemplary Madison Cross Roads and Hazel Green and Commission to clarify that the November citizen, Mrs. Janet Wilkinson, who has dedi- was the assistant principal at Madison Ele- 2004 order of compensation is interim. This cated 37 years of her adult life as an em- mentary. She is also a member of the Board order announced a total award of 2.5 lakhs ployee with the United States Department of of Trustees for the Alabama Institute for Deaf rupees (around U.S. $5,500) to 109 families in and Blind, where she is responsible for over- whose cases police admitted custody of next Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency. I am par- of kin, without determining individual re- ticularly proud that Mrs. Wilkinson was born in seeing the institute’s comprehensive education sponsibility, providing other reparatory my home town, Wilson, NC. and rehabilitation system that serves children measures, or engaging in an inquiry into the As if to forecast her future with the United and adults who are deaf, blind, and multidis- facts as directed by the Supreme Court. This States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Serv- abled. grant of compensation is not only paltry, but ice Agency, Mrs. Wilkinson started out at a Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Burks has done a great it does not fulfill the Commission’s respon- very young age working on a tenant farm deal to help strengthen and grow the Demo- sibilities under international human rights cratic Party throughout our State, our Nation, law to make an individual determination. where she experienced first hand the lifestyle Developing a compensation policy requires and the many ups and downs farmers endure and our community. She has been a helping extensive investigation to clarify the extent from day to day. hand and an integral part of many of our of human rights violations, the potential After graduating from Rock Ridge High democratic colleagues’ campaigns in Ala- beneficiaries, and the nature of injuries suf- School in 1969, Mrs. Wilkinson learned of a bama. fered, among other issues. The expert report job opportunity at the Agriculture Stabilization Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join her hus- submitted at the hearing on October 24, 2005 and Conservation Service. She applied for the band Larry, daughters Lisa and JoLynn, and by Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) and the Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of position and was hired. The story that Mrs. the entire North Alabama community in con- Torture (Bellevue), demonstrates that the Wilkinson tells is all too familiar in public serv- gratulating Amy on this much deserved award deprivation of life occurred within a pattern ant circles. She indicated that she ‘‘came in and to thank her for all that she continues to of violations that included intentional abuse with the intentions of working and going to do on behalf of Morgan County and the State among multiple family members of the ‘‘dis- school part time.’’ She added, ‘‘but the work of Alabama.

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