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IN RECOGNITION OF THE HEL- HONORING MRS. MARY EDITH A CONGRESSIONAL TRIBUTE TO LENIC ASSOCIATION KRIKOS ON BROWN COLEMAN ON HER 90TH THE CITY OF DOWNEY ON THE THE OCCASION OF THE GREEK BIRTHDAY OCCASION OF THE CITY’S 50TH ORTHODOX NEW YEAR YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRA- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY TION OF INDIANA HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD OF CALIFORNIA OF NEW YORK Tuesday, January 30, 2007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure and honor that I congratulate Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Mrs. Mary Edith Brown Coleman on a momen- Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Speaker, I tous milestone, her 90th birthday, which will rise today to pay tribute to the city of Downey Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam be on February 13, 2007. Edith will be cele- and ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Hel- brating this milestone with family and friends lating its residents on the city’s recent 50th an- lenic organization Krikos. Founded in 1974 to on Saturday, February 10, 2007, at her home niversary. I am honored to represent this preserve and enrich Hellenic heritage and cul- in Schererville, Indiana. Throughout the past unique and proud city as part of my 34th Con- ture, Krikos and its members are dedicated to 67 years, Edith’s presence in Northwest Indi- gressional District of California. fostering and promoting co-operation and fel- ana has allowed her the opportunity to touch Although we celebrate 50 years since the lowship among Hellenes and phil-Hellenes the lives of countless people. city’s official incorporation, the history of Dow- throughout the world, Edith Brown was born on February 13, 1917 ney begins in the late 1700s when Spanish in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was one of four missionaries settled along the California coast. In its ongoing effort to increase the under- children born to Luther Albert Brown and Dora In 1784, former soldier Juan Nietos was grant- standing of issues affecting people of Greek Rozolia Draper Brown. Having gone on to live ed provisional use of 300,000 acres of ranch descent and a greater appreciation of Hellenic in Kansas City, Kansas and Chicago, Illinois, land and, after his death, the portion of the culture, Krikos has organized more than 50 Edith finally relocated to Gary, Indiana in land lying between the San Gabriel and Rio conferences throughout the world, frequently 1940. Quite the accomplished student, Edith Hondo Rivers was carved out and named publishing reports of their proceedings, Among c6mpleted her Bachelor of Science and Mas- Rancho San Gertrudes. In 1873, a 96-acre the subjects examined at various conferences ter of Science degrees in education at Indiana parcel of the Rancho became the central dis- were topics including the growing impact of University in Bloomington. From there, she de- trict of a community called Downey City. The globalism, biotechnology, telecommunications, cided to go into the teaching profession. As a town was named after John Gately Downey, the Greek response to military conflicts in the teacher at Frederick Douglass Elementary an Irish immigrant who journeyed to California Balkans, domestic political and cultural issues, School in Gary for over 27 years, Edith was during the Gold Rush and later became gov- Hellenic and Hellenic-American contributions able to enrich the lives of so many young peo- ernor of the State. to the art land culture of the United States, ple in the Gary community. For her commit- The development of Downey City began and thought-provoking issues in Hellenic and ment to the youth of Northwest Indiana, she is slowly. A tract map from 1873 shows a town American culture. worthy of the highest praise. consisting of only 16 blocks with 10 acres for Equally as impressive, Edith has always a railroad station. However, the small city Krikos has provided guidance to college and been seen as the foundation of her family. prospered, soon becoming a commercial cen- college-bound Hellenic youth in the United She and her husband, the late William Henry ter for agricultural products and poultry raising. States and elsewhere in the world. Addition- Coleman, were blessed with the births of two It was that agricultural industry that made it ally, Krikos has made it possible for students wonderful children: Norma Louise Coleman possible for Downey to sustain itself during the to visit abroad through a world-study program. and Merle Jean Coleman. Edith’s family, as Depression. In keeping with this dedication to scholarship well as those whose lives she has touched, By the early 20th century, Downey had be- and education, Krikos donated 5,000 books to admire her for devoting unselfish love, time, come a haven for business, entering an era the Polytechnic University in Athens. dedication, guidance, and spirit to her family, that became known as the city’s ‘‘golden age.’’ her students, and her friends. Downey’s ‘‘dare devil’’ era brought the aviation Krikos was instrumental in documenting the As well as being dearly loved and respected industry to the city, and the Downey Board of artistic and historic treasures located in the by her family, her students, and her commu- Trade, known today as the Downey Chamber Saint Catherine Monastery on Mount Sinai. nity, Edith is also well known for her involve- of Commerce, was founded. For hundreds of years St. Catherine’s has ment with her church, the First Church of God The 1940s and ’50s brought a population been a prime destination for pilgrims to the in Gary, and several other organizations. For boom to Downey, growing from 12,000 resi- Holy Land. Krikos and its dedicated members years, Edith has been a distinguished member dents in 1940 to over 86,000 residents by helped facilitate this sacred monument’s ability of the American Association of University 1956. With its significant increase in popu- to serve its vital mission in the modern world Women, the Women’s Association of the lation, Downey’s leaders moved to incor- by computerizing its properties and their oper- Northwest Indiana Symphony Society, the Red porate, and on December 4, 1956, the Los ations. In the past many prominent Hellenes Hat Society, and the Sigma Gamma Rho So- Angeles County Board of Supervisors ap- and phil-Hellenes have been honored by rority. Since her arrival in Northwest Indiana, proved the incorporation of the city. The new Krikos and spoken at various symposiums, Edith has always been known as a good- City Council, under the leadership of the city’s conferences and testimonial events. hearted woman who is always willing to help first mayor, James L. Stamps, were trail- This exemplary organization is now headed the people in her community. For her selfless- blazers, paving the way for the city’s resound- by Denise Constantopoulou, President, and ness, she is to be commended and admired. ing future success. Madam Speaker, Mary Edith Brown Cole- Today, Downey boasts its ‘‘Future Unlimited’ John Belleas, past President. Under their able man has always given her time and efforts slogan and is a prosperous city that has man- leadership, Krikos continues to make signifi- selflessly to the youth and the community in aged to maintain its small town atmosphere. cant and enduring contributions to Hellenic Northwest Indiana throughout her illustrious The city’s residents and visitors can enjoy a and world culture and civilization. life. She has taught every member of her fam- wide range of activities—from great shopping Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join ily and extended family the true meaning of to parks and museums; from golf courses to me in acknowledging the tremendous contribu- service to others. I respectfully ask that you the Symphony Orchestra or the model City Li- tions to the civic and cultural life of our Nation and my other distinguished colleagues join me brary. Downey is where the Apollo Space pro- and our world by Krikos and its members. in wishing Edith a very happy 90th birthday. gram began its journey to the stars, and

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:31 Jan 31, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.001 E30JAPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS E210 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2007 where you can find the world’s oldest McDon- her more than four decades of compassionate Bachan, and Steven Darryl Mihailovich, as ald’s and the site of the first Taco Bell eatery. and visionary stewardship, the institution was well as their brothers-in-law, Donald Fifty years since its incorporation in 1956, renamed the Little Missionary’s Day Nursery in Knieriemen, a veteran of the United States Downey has grown to a population of over her honor. In 1901, the nursery purchased its Navy, and the late Henry Butch Haluska, a 110,000 residents. The city serves as a hub own building at 93 St. Mark’s Place, which has veteran of the United States Air Force. for business, with California Business Maga- remained its home ever since. Today, under To further demonstrate their desire to serve zine recently rating Downey in the top 25 per- the capable leadership of Director Eileen their country, two of these men, Joseph and cent of ‘‘100 Cities To Do Business In.’’ Dow- Johnson and Board President Herman Hewitt, Robert Bachan, chose to make careers of ney has made many outstanding contributions the Little Missionary’s Day Nursery continues their service. Joseph served his entire military to the region, and was a leader in the found- to serve the families of the Lower East Side, career in the United States Army, the branch ing of the Gateway Cities Council of Govern- dedicating a portion of its income to providing where all of the brothers served, while Robert ments. This partnership, comprised of 27 cities generous tuition assistance. split his time serving both in the United States in Southeast Los Angeles County, effectively This year, the Little Missionary’s Day Nurs- Army and the United States Navy. works to address the region’s challenges, par- ery is honoring three outstanding individuals at It came as no surprise to those who knew ticularly with respect to transportation planning its third annual Sara Curry Awards Benefit. the Bachan boys that these men would make and economic development. The honorees include the renowned Gloria the decision to serve their country. These men The city of Downey recently hosted a fun- Steinem, the inspirational writer, lecturer, edi- grew up together in East Chicago and always filled 50th anniversary celebration for its resi- tor, and women’s activist who has become an felt tremendous pride for their country, know- dents. The ‘‘Birthday Bash,’’ which featured international symbol of the struggle for wom- ing all too well the dangers that would exist if tunes honoring its hometown singing duo ‘‘The en’s equality and dignity. An equally deserving they chose to enlist. Undeterred, they would Carpenters,’’ marked another milestone in the honoree of the nursery this year is the dedi- go on to serve their country with selfless sac- rich history of this city that I am so proud to cated public servant, the Honorable Margarita rifice and bravery. Their courage and heroism represent. I ask my colleagues to join me in Lopez, a champion of the Lower East Side will always be remembered, and their sac- celebrating Downey’s first 50 years as this and its historic progressive values, who rep- rifice, along with the sacrifice of all of our vet- prosperous city looks toward its ‘‘Future Un- resented this incredibly diverse and exciting erans, lives on in the hearts and minds of all limited.’’ neighborhood with distinction for two terms on Americans. Surely, it is through the service of f the New York City Council before assuming a brave citizens like the Bachan brothers that position of citywide leadership as a member of we can enjoy the freedoms and values we so IN RECOGNITION OF LITTLE MIS- the Board of the New York City Housing Au- dearly treasure today. SIONARY’S DAY NURSERY ON thority. The third honoree is Ms. Margaritte Madam Speaker, at this time I ask that you THE OCCASION OF ITS THIRD Malfy, the remarkably accomplished chef and and my other distinguished colleagues join me ANNUAL SARA CURRY BENEFIT restaurateur. In addition to her accomplish- in honoring these fine individuals. Let us never AWARDS ments as an artist and as the co-owner and forget their service and the sacrifices they co-executive chef of La Palapa Cocina made to preserve the ideals of freedom and HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Mexicana, Ms. Malfy has dedicated her pro- democracy. I can say with certainty that North- OF NEW YORK digious energies to many worthwhile causes west Indiana is proud to be the home of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that benefit the people of the Lower East Side, Bachan family. Tuesday, January 30, 2007 and indeed around the world, including human f rights and children’s organizations such as Art/ Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam NY, the Nepalese Children’s Home in Nepal, HONORING THE 36-YEAR SERVICE Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the Little Mis- and, of course, the Little Missionary’s Day OF FRANK BARNES TO THE U.S. sionary’s Day Nursery, the oldest continuously Nursery. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES operating non-sectarian school in New York Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join City. Founded in 1896 by Miss Sara Curry, the me in recognizing Little Missionary’s Day HON. IKE SKELTON Little Missionary’s Day Nursery is dedicated to Nursery and its three remarkable honorees OF MISSOURI providing affordable day care in a warm, nur- this year as well as the tremendous contribu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES turing environment in which children of diverse tions this outstanding educational and child Tuesday, January 30, 2007 socioeconomic, ethnic and religious back- care facility and its graduates have made to grounds are encouraged to take their first our Nation. Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, I rise steps in embracing lives inspired by the values f today to honor Mr. Frank Barnes, a long-time of a sound and well-rounded education and a House Armed Services Committee employee, spirit of sharing and caring. TRIBUTE TO THE BACHAN FAMILY on his retirement from the U.S. House of Rep- The Little Missionary’s Day Nursery has re- resentatives after 36 years of exemplary and mained true to the progressive dream of its vi- HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY professional service. sionary founder, Sara Curry, a remarkable, en- OF INDIANA Frank began his congressional career by ergetic, and accomplished woman who dedi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES joining the Office of the Speaker and Parlia- cated her life to improving conditions for the mentarian in 1972. Already then, Madam Tuesday, January 30, 2007 underprivileged children and families of Man- Speaker, were Frank’s trademark traits—pro- hattan’s Lower East Side. Then, as now, Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with fessionalism, dedication, loyalty, and kindness ‘‘Loisaida’’ was a haven for immigrants from great pride and respect that I wish to com- of spirit—in evidence. In fact, in a letter com- all over the world, many enduring conditions of mend one of Northwest Indiana’s finest fami- mending him for his service, Speaker Carl Al- severe deprivation and adversity. Practically a lies for their bravery in the field of battle and bert wrote to Frank the following: century ahead of her time, Sara Curry grasped their willingness to fight for their country. The ‘‘Your ability to deal directly with the the need for many mothers to secure quality, history of the Bachan family of East Chicago, Members of the House and their staffs when affordable day care in order to enter and stay Indiana, and their commitment and service to the occasion arose was outstanding. This in the work force to support their economically the United States of America, is a true source sets your job above most of those in other of- struggling families. In fighting narrow-minded of pride in Northwest Indiana. The Bachans fices around the Capitol, and your perform- contemporary strictures against working represent a great model of unwavering patriot- ance in this regard has brought credit to yourself and to the Office of the Speaker and women that were then prevalent, Sara Curry— ism. Parliamentarian. But beyond your ability to and the Day Nurseries that she founded— Natives of East Chicago, these local heroes do a great job, I want to thank you for the helped provide an engine of opportunity that served and were stationed in many locations, manner in which you did it. You were always allowed countless families to lift themselves including Korea, Germany, and Vietnam. For a courteous, thoughtful and helpful. No task out of poverty while inculcating values of single family to offer so much in defense of ever proved too difficult, and you consist- learning and compassion in their children. our freedom, they are to be commended with ently seemed to do more than what was In recognition of her indefatigable and effec- the highest praise and admiration. The men I asked. tive stewardship of the institution, Miss Curry stand to honor today are: Paul Bachan, Milan Since March 5, 1979, the House Armed was lovingly dubbed the ‘‘little missionary’’ by Bacan, Richard Bacan, Michael Bacan, the Services Committee has been fortunate to grateful parents and supporters. And, to honor late Joseph Bachan, Daniel Bachan, Robert benefit from his abilities and skills. Serving six

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:31 Jan 31, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.003 E30JAPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS January 30, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E211 committee chairmen, Frank’s contributions en- on the city, State, and Federal levels. An inde- IN RECOGNITION OF WILHELMINA sured the smooth operation of committee busi- fatigable activist, he also co-founded Out COLE HOLLADAY ON RECEIVING ness, under frequently demanding hearing and Astoria, a social organization for northwest THE NATIONAL ARTS CLUB’S mark-up schedules, and helped facilitate the Queens’ rapidly growing LGBT community. He GOLD MEDAL OF HONOR annual defense authorization process. His also founded and led the LGBT Caucus of dedication was such that even after suffering New York State Young Democrats. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY a stroke last year before markup, Frank chid- OF NEW YORK ed his doctor for not allowing him to leave the f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hospital and go to work. Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Madam Speaker, too often public perception CONGRATULATING THE STAFF OF of Congress is colored by the actions of a few WAPAKONETA MANOR Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam powerful or well-known figures. However, as Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Wilhelmina one who shares Frank’s long tenure on Cap- Cole Holladay, a great American who has de- itol Hill, I know that Congress relies on the HON. JIM JORDAN voted her life to promoting the development and appreciation of great women artists. In dedicated staff who steadfastly complete their OF OHIO work in the shadow of the dome and in the November of 1981, Wilhelmina Cole Holladay shadow of the limelight. Frank has tenaciously IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES founded the National Museum of Women in the Arts in our Nation’s Capital. In the ensuing labored on behalf of our men and women in Tuesday, January 30, 2007 uniform as well as each of us in this Chamber quarter century, the Museum has enlightened countless members of the public about the re- and his absence will be felt by all who have Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I markable achievements of women artists had the privilege of working with him. take great pride in recognizing the staff of throughout history by acquiring, preserving Simply stated, Frank leaves a legacy that is Wapakoneta Manor, a skilled nursing facility in and exhibiting great works of art by women. both remarkable and unsurpassable. my congressional district. Wapakoneta Manor This month, Wilhelmina Cole Holladay is re- On behalf of all of the members of the was one of only 11 facilities among the nearly ceiving the Gold Medal of Honor from the Na- House Armed Services Committee and his 1,000 nursing homes in Ohio to be designated tional Arts Club of New York City in recogni- colleagues on the HASC staff, I congratulate ‘‘deficiency-free’’ by the Ohio Department of tion of her remarkable, visionary leadership Frank on his retirement and thank him for his Health in 2006. and her tremendous contributions to the arts. exemplary public service. With deep apprecia- Wapakoneta Manor has been serving the In the 1960s, in concert wit her husband tion, we extend to Frank, his wife Ann, his senior citizens of the Wapakoneta area for Wallace, Wilhelmina Cole Holladay began sons Frank Jr. and Glenn and their families nearly four decades. This 97-bed facility ex- carefully assembling a unique and invaluable every best wish for health and happiness in cels in a wide variety of assistance and reha- collection of significant works of art by women, the years to come. bilitation areas, including physical, occupa- whose tremendous creative contributions to f tional, and speech therapy. the fine arts had historically been grievously IN RECOGNITION OF DIRK MCCALL When you consider that nursing homes may underappreciated and often overlooked alto- ON THE OCCASION OF HIS BEING be cited for any number of minor violations gether. The Holladay Collection constituted the HONORED BY THE QUEENS LES- during health and safety inspections, core of the offerings of the National Museum BIAN & GAY PRIDE COMMITTEE Wapakoneta Manor’s deficiency-free rating is of Women in the Arts when it was founded in even more impressive. Such outstanding per- 1981, and the basis of its permanent collec- formance is the norm for the facility’s staff, tion. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY To fulfill its mission of increasing exposure which has received citation-free evaluations in OF NEW YORK to and appreciation of great art by women, the four of the last five survey periods. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES National Museum of Women in the Arts cares Tuesday, January 30, 2007 A record like that, Madam Speaker, is not for and displays this magnificent permanent compiled through happenstance. It requires collection, offers special exhibitions, conducts Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam staff members who know the value of team- outreach and education programs, maintains a Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Mr. Dirk work, who care about residents and their fami- research center and library, produces periodi- McCall, an outstanding New Yorker who has lies, and who give their all to maintain a top- cals and books on women artists, and pro- devoted himself to public service and to his quality facility to best serve the senior popu- vides support to artists and fine arts groups community, his city, and his country through- lation of the Wapakoneta region. around the globe. The Museum also offers a out his career. Dirk McCall is a beloved and On behalf of the Fourth Congressional Dis- home in the capital area to those devoted to well-respected leader of New York City’s les- the appreciation of the performing and literary bian, gay, bisexual, and trans gender, LGBT, trict of Ohio, I congratulate the skilled profes- sional staff of Wapakoneta Manor on this ex- arts and other creative disciplines. community, the largest of any city in our Na- During the first 5 years of its existence, the tion, and a determined, effective, and compas- ceptional achievement. The people of Wapakoneta and Auglaize County can take National Museum of Women in the Arts oper- sionate professional advocate for persons with ated from temporary offices, with docents con- autism. This month, Dirk McCall and our es- great pride in this remarkable record of serv- ice. ducting tours of its collection and special exhi- teemed and distinguished colleague, the Hon- bitions at the Holladays’ own residence. Two orable BARNEY FRANK of Massachusetts, are decades ago, the Museum opened its perma- f being honored by the Queens Lesbian and nent home in a 78,810-square-foot Wash- Gay Pride Committee at its annual Winterpride PERSONAL EXPLANATION ington landmark located by the White House, celebration in Astoria, New York. previously a Masonic Temple. The Museum’s A proud son of a military family, Dirk McCall handsome building was refurbished to meet grew up on a series of military bases through- HON. SAM GRAVES the most demanding design, museum, and se- out the southern United States. Following his curity standards, and has since earned several dream of making his mark in the Big Apple, he OF MISSOURI architectural awards. made his home in Astoria in the Borough of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wilhelmina Cole Holladay’s significant and Queens after his graduation from Emory Uni- enduring contribution’s to American art and versity in Atlanta. For the last 13 years, he Tuesday, January 30, 2007 culture are very appropriately being recog- has devoted his prodigious energies in service nized this month by the National Arts Club, an to his neighborhood, to his fellow members of Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I would like institution dedicated to stimulating, fostering New York’s LGBT community, and to the serv- to state for the record my position on the fol- and promoting public interest in the fine arts ice of those in need. lowing votes I missed due to reasons beyond since its founding in 1898. Located in the ar- As the president of the Stonewall Demo- my control. chitectural gem of the Samuel Tilden Mansion cratic Club of New York City, the largest LGBT On Monday January 29, 2007 I had to tend on Manhattan’s picturesque Gramercy Park, political club in the Nation’s greatest metropo- to some family matters and thus missed roll- the National Arts Club is a designated New lis, Dirk McCall presided over a period of enor- call votes Nos. 58, 59, and 60. Had I been York and National Historic Landmark and a mous growth in that organization’s member- present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on all pillar of the culture and artistic heritage of the ship and its influence over key policy-makers votes. United States of America.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:31 Jan 31, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.007 E30JAPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS E212 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2007 Madam Speaker, I ask that my distinguished makes people more comfortable and more isterial ‘‘John Adams,’’ ‘‘the streets of Bos- colleagues join me recognizing the enormous willing to open up to the world around them. ton were covered by nearly a foot of snow.’’ contributions to the civic and cultural life of our I have been impressed by the impact that A crowd set upon a lone British sentry at orthodontists have not only on their patients, Boston’s Province House, taunting him. Nation by Wilhelmina Cole Holladay, founder Quickly, reinforcements arrived, and so did a of the National Museum of Women in the Arts. but also the communities in which they serve. larger crowd. Soon the crowd hurled snow- f Orthodontists are truly dental specialists, un- balls, chunks of ice, oyster shells and stones. dergoing years of training to learn how to The soldiers, now nine, opened fire, killing ENCOURAGE CITIZENS TO PAR- safely and effectively correct misaligned jaws five Bostonians—‘‘bloody butchery,’’ Samuel TICIPATE IN THEIR LOCAL and teeth. In addition, orthodontists donate Adams called it. Only one lawyer would de- BLOOD DRIVE over 62 million dollars worth of pro-bono den- fend the British soldiers. He was a different tal services each year. Adams—John Adams, a good man on the path to being great. HON. TIMOTHY WALBERG The American Association of Orthodontists I resurrect this tale about Adams because OF MICHIGAN is the leading voice for orthodontists in this it is sorely needed. Just this month, an offi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country. The organization represents almost cial in the Bush administration, a deputy as- 95 percent of American orthodontists and is Tuesday, January 30, 2007 sistant secretary of defense named Charles dedicated to maintaining the high quality of or- D. Stimson, suggested that lawyers who de- Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, the re- thodontic care and promoting advances in or- fend terrorism suspects being held at Guan- nowned author William Shakespeare once thodontic treatment and technology. I am tanamo not only should not do so but that wrote, ‘‘How far that little candle throws his proud that the American Association of Ortho- their firms ought to be blackballed as a re- beams! So shines a good deed in a weary sult. dontists is headquartered within my district in ‘‘I think, quite honestly, when corporate world.’’ St. Louis, Missouri and I wholeheartedly sup- CEOs see that those firms are representing It is in that spirit of brotherly love that I port efforts to publicize the benefits of ortho- the very terrorists who hit their bottom line come before this House to address an issue dontic treatment and the practice of back in 2001, those CEOs are going to make of great urgency back in my south-central orthodontics. those law firms choose between representing Michigan district. Madam Speaker, it is with great privilege terrorists or representing reputable firms,’’ According to a January 28, 2007 article in that I recognize orthodontists today before he said in a radio interview. You may want the Lansing State Journal, Michigan’s state- to read that again. Congress and I urge my colleagues to join me It’s hard to know where to begin. Shall it wide blood inventory levels ‘‘have remained in working to establish a National Orthodontic be with the notion that the Sept. 11 terror- below an adequate supply for all negative Health Month. I myself can attest to the posi- ists did not so much murder about 3,000 peo- blood types since early January. tive benefits of orthodontic care, as I have be- ple as hit the ‘‘bottom line’’ of American The article goes on to state that a 72-hour come one of the millions of adults who use corporations? This is a stunningly original supply of blood is typically necessary for the braces to improve my oral health. By estab- take on that awful day, an auditor’s reading needs of patients in Michigan’s 127 hospitals, lishing a National Orthodontic Health Month of history that Stimson, in the spare time he but the inventory level of certain blood types we are taking a big first step towards edu- deserves to have in abundance, might want in Michigan has dropped to just a 12- to 24- to apply to the bombing of Pearl Harbor or cating people about the importance of ortho- the burning of Atlanta. I doubt that any CEO hour supply. dontic care as part of their overall oral health. look at Sept. 11 as a bad day at the office. This past weekend I had the opportunity to f More to the point, what sort of lawyer— participate in the St. Gerard Blood Drive held and Stimson is one—not only thinks that a in Delta Township in Michigan’s Eaton County. ‘‘DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY terrorism suspect does not deserve counsel While I confess I have never been a fan of FOR THE INDEFENSIBLE’’ but that the counsel ought to be punished as needles, the feeling of civic duty experienced a result? It’s hard to fathom a lawyer saying by myself and all the donors that day far out- such a thing—even hard to fathom it from a HON. BARNEY FRANK mere citizen. weighed any temporary pain we may have felt OF MASSACHUSETTS It would be just a waste of my time, I sup- as a result of a needle. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pose, to point out that the Guantanamo sus- It’s said that a faithful friend is the medicine Tuesday, January 30, 2007 pects are just suspects, convicted so far of of life, and I urge my fellow Michiganders and nothing. In fact, some of them have been re- Americans across this great country to heed Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Madam leased and others, arrested and held else- the call of organizations like the Red Cross Speaker, earlier this session I inserted into the where, turned out to not be the mass mur- and make an appointment at your local blood RECORD a cogent editorial from the Boston derers and master criminals the government, donation center. Globe calling for the dismissal of Deputy As- in a fit of hype, originally accused them of being. Anyone who thinks all prosecutors f sistant Secretary Charles Stimson, who out- rageously urged corporations in America to speak nothing but the truth need only famil- HONORING ORTHODONTISTS iarize themselves with the case of the la- boycott attorneys who performed their duty as crosse players at Duke. There’s a sad lesson lawyers in defending people accused of vio- in American jurisprudence for you. HON. WM. LACY CLAY lating the law who were incarcerated in Guan- Naturally enough, Stimson’s repudiation OF MISSOURI tanamo. While Mr. Stimson has since been of everything John Adams stood for pro- duced some protest, condemnation and out- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forced to apologize, the apology was an en- tirely unconvincing one, in which he claimed rage. Following the well-established Wash- Tuesday, January 30, 2007 not to have meant what he clearly said. A re- ington rule, Stimson apologized, doing so in a letter to The Post. He said his remarks did Mr. CLAY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to cent article in The Washington Post by the not reflect his ‘‘core beliefs.’’ He did not pay tribute to Orthodontists everywhere by in- very able writer Richard Cohen correctly ques- blame his utterance on drugs, booze, troducing a Resolution to establish a National tions the apology, makes clear once again Twinkies or a deep depression; he merely Orthodontic Health Month. Since the early how wildly outrageous Mr. Stimson’s com- said that his words had left the wrong ‘‘im- 1900s, the specialty of orthodontics has been ments were, and concludes correctly that ‘‘his pression.’’ With that, he has returned to the a growing part of our Nation’s dental health words show that he is unfit for government obscurity from whence he came, his job pre- system. This resolution expresses the sense service. . .’’ I ask that Mr. Cohen’s thoughtful sumably secure. I, for one, do not accept Stimson’s apology. of Congress that U.S. citizens should observe column be printed here because it is our re- I think it is insincerely offered and beside a National Orthodontic Health Month to recog- sponsibility as elected officials to continue to the point. What matters most is that he re- nize the advancing art and science of protest Mr. Stimson’s presence in our Govern- tains his job, which means he retains the orthodontics. In addition, this Resolution aims ment, particularly in a position where he confidence of his superiors in the govern- to encourage Americans to learn more about should be advocating policies exactly the op- ment. How anyone can have confidence in the benefit of quality orthodontic care. posite of his call for the boycott of conscien- such a man is beyond me. There are only two Over 5 million citizens of all ages are cur- tious and courageous attorneys. explanations, one inexcusable, the other chilling. The first is that his bosses don’t rently undergoing orthodontic treatment. An at- DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR THE care. The second is that they agree with him. INDEFENSIBLE tractive smile contributes to self-esteem and I would guess that Stimson strongly felt it self-image, improving a person’s self-con- (By Richard Cohen) was No. 2—agreement. From the get-go, the fidence and contributing to both social and ca- ‘‘On the cold moonlit evening of March 5, Bush administration has taken the position reer success. An attractive smile simply 1770,’’ writes David McCullough in his mag- that anyone it detained on terrorism charges

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:31 Jan 31, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.012 E30JAPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS January 30, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E213 was guilty. Throw away the key. No need for Spokane is committed to youth service and Generations of individuals in northern Illinois lawyers. No need for judges. No need for any- leadership opportunities. When nominating have grown up with Mrs. Fisher’s, and I com- thing except, of course, the word of the au- Spokane for the America’s Promise award, mend the DiVenti family for carrying on the thorities. In recent months, a more assertive Matthew Rivera, a 17-year-old student leader, great Fisher’s tradition. Congress and the courts have unaccountably challenged this view, and the Bush adminis- said, ‘‘Spokane provides us with the tools and f tration has beaten a tactical retreat on un- inspiration to pursue our goals.’’ Spokane is a city of promise because of INTRODUCTION OF THE VETERANS checked eavesdropping and the legality of REASSIGNMENT PROTECTION ACT trying alleged terrorists before military people like Matthew, who are partnering with commissions. Still, we all know where its caring adults to serve our community. He, heart is on these matters. Justice is what along with many other youth in the area, im- HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH the administration says it is. pact Spokane’s future on a daily basis through OF SOUTH DAKOTA By now, any other administration would their participation in organizations such as the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have fired Stimson, apology or not. His Spokane Regional Youth Department, Chase words show that he is unfit for government Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Youth Commission and the Teen Advisory service, not to mention membership in the Ms. HERSETH. Madam Speaker, today I bar. Fortunately for him, if and when some- Council. am pleased to introduce the Veterans Reas- Devon Clark, another local high school stu- one does drop the ax, some misguided law- signment Protection Act of 2007. This bill dent, says that ‘‘Spokane is fortunate to have yer, infused with the spirit of John Adams, would ensure the application of veterans’ pref- such a great network of youth, but it is also will defend him. I hope Stimson will forgive erence protections to Federal and postal em- him. important to see that the network of adults ployees who are the unfortunate victims of who support our youth is just as much an inte- f downsizing actions that threaten to unfairly gral part of the team.’’ That network has con- and involuntarily reassign them to locations far LANE EVANS POST OFFICE tributed to a low high school drop-out rate in BUILDING from their homes. Spokane County and a commitment to men- I have drafted this legislation to directly ad- toring underserved populations. SPEECH OF dress the actions of some Federal agencies Finally, Katherine Merck, a participant in that are attempting to circumvent the applica- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Youth Leadership Spokane, said ‘‘Spokane tion of certain employment preferences to mili- OF NEW YORK deserves the honor of being named one of our tary veterans in their ranks. These Federal en- national 100 Best Communities for Young IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tities in the course of downsizing actions, People, because our community focuses on Monday, January 29, 2007 under the authority of so-called ‘‘repositioning youth, is a safe place, has outstanding rules,’’ are seeking to deny the longstanding Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, schools, and offers many opportunities for employment preference entitlements Congress I rise today in strong support of H.R. 521, young people to become involved in the com- has conferred upon eligible veterans in con- which will designate a ‘‘Lane Evans Post Of- munity.’’ nection with reduction-in-force actions. If tradi- fice Building’’ in Rock Island, Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend tional veterans’ preference rights were avail- For more than 20 years, Lane was a cham- the City of Spokane for their work to develop able, veterans would likely remain employed in pion of veterans and Parkinson’s issues on civic participation in our young people, to pro- comparable positions in the same geographic Capitol Hill and a great friend to both commu- vide them with an outlet to express their area when a downsizing action occurred. nities. We worked together as co-chairs of the views, and to give the youth of Spokane the Since the time of the Civil War, veterans of Congressional Working Group on Parkinson’s opportunity to serve their community through our Armed Forces have been given some de- Disease, and I came to truly admire his dedi- partnering with adult leaders in the city. I invite gree of preference in hiring and other per- cation, kindness, and courage. my colleagues to join me in celebration of sonnel actions by the Federal Government. Last year Lane helped to pass into law a Spokane, Washington, an America’s Promise Recognizing their sacrifice, Congress has en- program that he conceived and created, Par- ‘‘100 Best Communities for Young People.’’ acted laws to prevent veterans from being pe- kinson’s Disease Research, Education and f nalized for their time in military service. Vet- Clinical Centers, PADRECCs. These centers HONORING MRS. FISHER’S ON THE erans’ employment preferences recognize the will provide valuable assistance to American OCCASION OF ITS 75TH ANNIVER- economic loss and sacrifice suffered by citi- veterans battling Parkinson’s disease. SARY zens who have served their country in uni- As a former Marine, Ranking Member on form, restore veterans to a favorable competi- the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and tive position in Government employment, and person battling Parkinson’s Disease, Lane HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO acknowledge the larger obligation owed to dis- OF ILLINOIS Evans knows better than most the challenges abled veterans. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES facing both constituencies. While his presence The blatant actions of some Federal agen- in this chamber is sorely missed, I hope to Tuesday, January 30, 2007 cies to circumvent preference eligible protec- continue his legacy while working with the Mr. MANZULLO. Madam Speaker, the con- tions in the course of downsizing actions must newly renamed Bicameral Congressional Cau- gressional district I represent is home to two be ended, especially in light of legal chal- cus on Parkinson’s Disease to find a cure for of the finest home style, thick-sliced potato lenges by involuntarily reassigned employees this terrible disease. chips manufacturers in the country, Mrs. Fish- that have generally been resolved in favor of I am truly proud to have served with my er’s and Ole Salty’s. I am pleased today to their employing agency because of a loophole dear friend Lane and to support this fitting trib- honor Mrs. Fisher’s on the occasion of its 75th in the law that requires preference eligible vet- ute to him. anniversary. erans to accept involuntary reassignment or f Mrs. Fisher’s was founded in Rockford, Illi- be administratively discharged for the refusal. nois in 1932 by Mrs. Ethel Fisher. Eugene and My legislation would close that loophole. The SPOKANE, WASHINGTON: AN Ethel Fisher began cooking potato chips in Veterans Reassignment Protection Act would AMERICA’S PROMISE ‘‘100 BEST their basement on a two burner wash stove in ensure the application of veterans’ preference COMMUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEO- order to make extra income during the De- rights to employees who are involuntarily reas- PLE’’ pression. From this humble beginning, Mrs. signed in the course of reorganizations or Fisher’s now ships its product throughout the transfers of function within their agency, re- HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS entire United States and is one of oldest chip gardless of the characterization of such per- OF WASHINGTON manufacturers in the Midwest. sonnel actions by their agency. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. Fisher’s is currently owned and oper- I introduced similar legislation late in the ated by the DiVenti family, who were employ- 109th Congress, which was endorsed by the Tuesday, January 30, 2007 ees of Mrs. Fisher’s at the time they pur- American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Madam chased the company. Under the ownership of the National Association of Postal Supervisors, Speaker, I rise today to recognize the City of the DiVenti family, Mrs. Fisher’s now employs and the National Association of Postmasters Spokane, Washington, and the efforts of the 13 full time workers and has three shipping of the United States. I appreciate the contin- Spokane Regional Youth Department for being routes that make daily deliveries to Dixon, Ro- ued support of these groups and look forward named an America’s Promise ‘‘100 Best Com- chelle, Freeport, Crystal Lake, and Janesville, to the added endorsements of additional vet- munities for Young People.’’ Wisconsin. eran service organizations and others.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:31 Jan 31, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.017 E30JAPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS E214 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2007 The rights and protections of our Nation’s In late 1956 several ministers in Flint meet Guard and allow this Guard General a seat at military veterans, especially in light of their with the purpose of organizing a Baptist the Joint Chiefs of Staff is not overly reaching continuing sacrifices in Iraq, Afghanistan and church on Foss Avenue. It was agreed to or- or a threat to national security. It’s simply a other dangerous lands, should not permit the ganize a church and the first applications for matter of providing a seat at the table to an unfair and wrongheaded employment policies membership were made. The first members organization that has earned it. by the Federal Government to stand. I am were Preston Johnson, Emma J. Simpson, When it comes to the Guard, Cold War proud to support the selfless and patriotic sac- Marvell Arkansas, and Reverend and Mrs. thinking still prevails at the Pentagon. So a bi- rifice of our Nation’s military veterans, and I Avery Aldridge. A motion was made to name partisan and bicameral group of Members of urge the swift consideration and passage by the church Foss Avenue Baptist Church and Congress stand united behind this bill. This the Congress of this necessary and important on December 2, 1956 the new church was year, we have added three important provi- legislation. born. sions to: allow Guard officers to advance to f The original church was dedicated on Janu- the highest ranks of leadership; force better ary 6, 1957. Under the direction of Pastor accountability in service procurement for the LANE EVANS POST OFFICE Avery Aldridge the second church building National Guard; and, define and improve the BUILDING was entered on March 30, 1958 with the cor- fractured planning and operational relation- SPEECH OF nerstone being laid on March 22, 1959. The ships between the Department of Defense, the church was rebuilt in 1964, and the west addi- National Guard Bureau, U.S. Northern Com- HON. STEVE BUYER tion was dedicated on February 9, 1969. The mand and our Governors. OF INDIANA cornerstone was re-laid on December 10, After 9/11, the President issued an Execu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1978 when the north and south side additions tive Order making the security of the home- Monday, January 29, 2007 were dedicated. As the congregation grew land the No.1 priority of the Department of De- fense. But the Department’s attempts to em- Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong Pastor Aldridge organized many auxiliaries power the Guard have so far been date have support of H.R. 521, a bill to designate the fa- and services under the auspices of Foss Ave- been hollow, with no clear standards, no firm cility of the United States Postal Service lo- nue Baptist Church and the congregation requirements and only minimal funding. cated at 2633 11th Street in Rock Island, Illi- moved into the current sanctuary in 1989. In The Department of Defense seems to be in nois, as the ‘‘Lane Evans Post Office Build- 2005 the original sanctuary was renovated denial about the essential role the National ing.’’ and dedicated as the Mildred Light Aldridge Guard plays in times of need. The Pentagon Lane Evans completed 24 years of remark- Christian Education Center. needs to show more concern for the force that able service to his nation as a member of the Through the years the members of Foss Av- protects Americans first, arrives first, acts first House of Representatives and the Committee enue Baptist Church have contributed to the and stays longest. on Veterans’ Affairs. His work here reflected church enterprises. Foss Avenue Baptist Today, the Government Accountability Of- the principles that guided him throughout his Church has an active Usher Board, a Music fice released a study sponsored by the Over- life. Lane’s concern for our military men and Department, a Foreign Mission Board, Church sight and Government Reform Committee enti- women, the environment, and those less fortu- School Department, Mother’s Board, Dea- tled: ‘‘Actions Needed to Identify National nate speaks to his character and commitment coness Board, a Trustee Board, Mission De- Guard Domestic Equipment Requirements and to make life better. But it was his unwavering partment, and Kitchen Entourage. In addition Readiness.’’ This study points out that the De- support for the Nation’s veterans that best de- the congregation operated Foss Avenue Chris- partment of Defense has yet to take decisive fined his time in Congress. Agent Orange, tian School and the first Black Dairy Queen in action to improve the National Guard’s domes- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Spina Bifida, the Flint area. Through the efforts of this con- tic capabilities and clearly points out why this and expanded services for women veterans gregation, thousands of persons have been basic Guard empowerment bill is absolutely are just some of the causes for which Lane helped, inspired and educated. necessary. will be fondly remembered by his colleagues Pastor Aldridge devoted his life to making If you want to know why the Guard de- and our veterans. Foss Avenue Baptist Church a reflection of serves a seat at the table, take a look at what I served on both the Armed Services and God’s glory and a beacon of light to the peo- the Air Force has budgeted this year for First the Veterans’ Affairs Committees with Lane, ple of Flint. Under the current leadership of Air Force, which is made up of the nation’s top and have always respected his counsel, espe- Pastor Roosevelt Austin, a lifelong friend of Air National Guard wings. These are the fight- cially in his role as my Ranking Member when Pastor Aldridge, the congregation continues to ers who protect the skies over America. Their I chaired the House Committee on Veterans’ respond overwhelmingly to God’s call and to command budget and manpower is being cut Affairs. Even when we disagreed on policy carry on His work. almost in half. And it should come as no sur- matters, I never doubted that his positions on Madam Speaker, please join me in applaud- prise that these Air Guard wings are not on veterans issues were rooted in his service as ing Foss Avenue Baptist Church as it cele- the Air Force list to get F–22s or F–35s. a United States Marine during the Vietnam brates 50 years of worship, fellowship, and Last year’s BRAC decimated Air National Era. Lane is a man of integrity, compassion, homage to Our Lord, Jesus Christ. The clergy Guard units that provided critical airlift capa- and honor. and members are to be commended for their bility during Hurricane Katrina, moving people, Mr. Speaker, I strongly urge my colleagues service to their community and world. water and supplies through catastrophic dam- to support H.R. 521. Naming this post office is f age. Without that capability, we may be in a a small, but lasting and appropriate way to INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 718 NA- worse position today in terms of emergency honor Lane, and I hope those who visit this fa- TIONAL GUARD EMPOWERMENT supply movement than we were when the cility will recognize the contributions of the ACT OF 2007 storm struck. man for whom it is to be named. Or consider the readiness of the Army’s f HON. TOM DAVIS chemical and biological response units, most HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVER- OF VIRGINIA of which rest in the Reserve Component units. SARY OF FOSS AVENUE BAPTIST IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GAO soon will release a study sponsored by CHURCH the Oversight and Government Reform Com- Tuesday, January 30, 2007 mittee that will show the Army has not seen fit HON. DALE E. KILDEE Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Speak- to enhance these units for homeland defense. OF MICHIGAN er, I rise today to introduce H.R. 718, the Na- As a result, Americans remain vulnerable to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Guard Empowerment Act of 2007. the chemical-biological attack many fear likely The National Guard needs a voice to ensure if not inevitable. Tuesday, January 30, 2007 that its people get the same training, equip- A year and a half after Hurricane Katrina, Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I ask the ment and benefits as their active-duty counter- the findings and basic recommendations in the House of Representatives to salute Foss Ave- parts. It needs a voice to speak for the needs Select Committee Report on Hurricane Katrina nue Baptist Church as it celebrates the 50th of governors and the guardsmen who defend have not been adequately addressed. anniversary of the Church’s founding. The and protect us from natural disasters and acts Moreover, the National Guard continues to congregation will hold a banquet on March of terror. perform valiantly in the Global War on Ter- 24th in my hometown of Flint, Michigan to Asking the Department of Defense to ap- rorism. The National Guard provides almost mark the occasion. prove one four-star General for the National half the manpower, support and transportation

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:31 Jan 31, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.021 E30JAPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS January 30, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E215 our military uses overseas, yet it has just 35 strongest possible terms the cowardly murder Constitution. Since, therefore, Congress could percent of the equipment it needs. The time of journalist Hrant Dink in Istanbul on January in any case affect changes in the District’s has come to fix this. 19. I find particularly contemptible the actions budget and laws at will, it is unnecessary to Since 9/11, every single person in this coun- of those who seemingly chose a seventeen- require lengthy repetition of the District’s budg- try has benefited from the exemplary service year-old youth—the alleged killer—to commit et process here. The redundancy of the con- provided by the men and women of the this appalling crime. This despicable act gressional appropriations process is its most Guard. I urge the new leadership in this Con- should not, however, obscure the inspiring sol- striking feature, considering that few if any gress, as they examine defense policies and idarity of tens of thousands of secular, Muslim, changes in the budget itself are made. budgets, to keep in mind the needs of the and Armenian Christian Turks who filed past I am gratified that Congress itself has these brave men and women, who for too long Mr. Dink’s bier and marched in his funeral pro- moved toward the position embodied in this have been treated as second-class citizens by cession. Western news media have estimated bill. The congressional experience with the our military. This country cannot afford a bro- the crowds between 50,000 and. 100,000. Im- District’s budget has matured, and year after ken state/federal response to homeland emer- portant Turkish officials, such as Deputy Prime year, Congress has made no changes. At the gencies. Minister Mehmet Ali Sahin; Interior Minister same time, there has been increasing recogni- Madam Speaker, those National Guardsmen Abdulkadir Aksu; the governor of Istanbul, tion of the hardship and delays that the annual responsible for our homeland defense and Muammer Guler; the head of the security appropriations process causes. As a result, military assistance to civilian authorities de- forces, Celalettin Cerrah; and two generals Congress has already begun freeing the city serve the resources, planning and training joined Arman Kirakossian, the deputy Foreign from the congressional appropriations network. Last year, Congress approved the Mid-year they need. These reforms are long overdue, Minister of Armenia, and other Armenian offi- Budget Autonomy bill, offering the first free- and the National Guard Empowerment Act of cials at the funeral service. dom from the federal appropriations process, 2007 represents an essential step in the right Everyone in the world who cherishes free- the most important structural change for the direction. dom and brotherhood must take heart when city since passage of the Home Rule Act 32 signs proclaiming ‘‘We are all Armenians’’ are f years ago. The District can now spend its carried through the streets of Istanbul. I wish local funds annually without congressional ap- HONORING RONALD PHILLIPS—3 to express my condolences to the family and MILLION MILES ACCIDENT FREE proval, instead of returning mid-year to be- friends of Hrant Dink. I want also to express come a part of the federal supplemental ap- my profound respect for all his fellow citizens propriation in order to spend funds collected HON. DAVID DAVIS who protested his murder and mourned his since the annual appropriations bill. Moreover OF TENNESSEE death. during the past few years, appropriators have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f responded to our concern about the hardships Tuesday, January 30, 2007 THE INTRODUCTION OF THE DIS- resulting from delays in enacting the D.C. ap- propriation. I appreciate the agreement that Mr. DAVID DAVIS of Tennessee. Madam TRICT OF COLUMBIA BUDGET AUTONOMY ACT has allowed the local D.C. budget to be in the Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Ronald first continuing resolution, permitting the city to Phillips, a resident of the First Congressional spend its local funds at the next year’s level. District of Tennessee, who has recently accu- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON This approach has ended the lengthy proc- mulated over 3 million accident-free miles dur- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA esses that began years before I was elected, ing his career as a truck driver. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES whereby the D.C. budget was delayed for floor In June 2004, Ronald was the first driver to Tuesday, January 30, 2007 fights about local policy and laws unrelated to receive the 2 Million Mile Safe Driving Award the budget. Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, next to at Con-way. I have long argued that budget autonomy H.R. 328, the bill to give the District its first full His other accomplishments include: 25,000 would benefit the city financially and oper- Safe Driver & Worker Hours Distinguished vote in the House, the bill we introduce today ationally without withdrawing congressional ju- Driver Recipient; Member Con-way Freight’s is the most important bill to the District of Co- risdiction. Only statehood would completely Elite President’s Club; Quarterly Leaders lumbia that will come before Congress this eliminate congressional power over the budg- Award from Con-way; National Finalist for Ray session. The District of Columbia Budget Au- et, but that option is not available at this time O’Brien Award in 2003, 2004, and 2005; Ten- tonomy Act that Oversight and Government because the Mayor and City Council turned nessee Truck Driving Championships—2nd Reform Ranking Member TOM DAVIS and I in- over the costs for some state functions carried place in straight truck class in 2006; Highway troduce would give the District the right to by the city to the federal government in 1997. Watch Member; Certified Driver Trainer and enact its local budget without annual congres- However, permitting the local budget to go into Mentor; Con-way Defensive Driver Trainer; sional oversight. The original Senate version effect on time benefits the District and the National Eagle Scout Association Member; of the Home Rule Act provided for budget au- Congress alike. For the city, a timely budget Regional Values Task Force Member for Con- tonomy, and 32 years of unnecessary difficul- would: eliminate the uncertainty of the con- way; Member Trucker Buddy International. ties and delay occasioned by the extra layer of gressional process that in turn affects the Ronald Phillips is an AWANA leader at his oversight offer ample evidence that the time is city’s bond rating and adds unnecessary inter- church and has participated in several mission at hand for Congress to permit the city to est for local taxpayers to pick up; significantly trips and charitable work. enact its local budget and move forward im- increase the District’s ability to make accurate Ronald Phillips resides in Gray, Tennessee mediately to operate and manage the city. revenue forecasts; and reduce the countless with his wife of 23 years, JoAnn. They are the This is the most important of the bills to be operational problems, large and small, that re- proud parents of one daughter, Regina (21) introduced as part of the ‘‘Free and Equal sult when the city cannot proceed on budget who is graduating from King College this year. D.C.’’ series of bills designed to accomplish on time. Among the many examples, one par- Madam Speaker, I ask you and my fellow two goals: (1) to give the city control over its ticularly comes to mind that resulted when the members to join me in honoring Ronald Phil- core functions, such as budget, legislation and D.C. budget was enacted five months late. lips, a testament to hard-work, determination criminal justice; and (2) to transfer to the Dis- Despite significant cuts in most functions, the and the values that have made this Nation so trict the Home Rule Act provisions that pre- city had increased the budget of the D.C. Pub- great. scribe the city’s structure and others that lic Schools (DCPS), but DCPS was forced to f make it necessary to come to Congress for spend at the prior year’s levels under a Con- changes, as well as many other provisions tinuing Resolution without the benefit of its ur- HRANT DINK’S DEATH A LOSS FOR that have been included in the Act over the gently needed increase. As a result, for exam- MANY years. Budget Autonomy is most important be- ple, textbooks had to be returned to publishers cause the ability to enact a budget and spend under contract provisions; school supplies HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO its own taxpayer funds as authorized is central were returned; school buses under the bus OF MASSACHUSETTS to a jurisdiction’s ability to operate and man- lease contract were reduced, creating longer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES age a functioning government. For that rea- rides for disabled children; and tuition pay- son, the budget process is essential to the ments for special education students went un- Tuesday, January 30, 2007 right to self government. By definition, Con- paid. Mr. CAPUANO. Madam Speaker, I sup- gress will retain jurisdiction over the District of Leaving its local budget to the District also ported H. Res. 102 and I condemn in the Columbia under Article I, Section 8 of the would bring benefits to Congress. The D.C.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:31 Jan 31, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.025 E30JAPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS E216 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2007 budget typically has had to come to the floor Sergeant Berman’s family, and the many other CONDEMNING ABBAS’S REMARKS repeatedly before it passes because of attach- military families throughout America, for their AGAINST ISRAEL ments. Members then complain about the time sacrifices and thank his mother, in particular, and effort spent on the smallest appropriation who brought her son’s service and commit- HON. JOE WILSON affecting no other members. No budget auton- ment to my attention. OF SOUTH CAROLINA omy bill can eliminate the possibility of attach- As we conduct our business in Congress, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments because there are countless ways to know that my colleagues and I will continue to attach riders, but our bill reduces the likelihood recognize and pay tribute to the honorable Tuesday, January 30, 2007 that they will hold the city’s local budget hos- men and women who are serving our country Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam tage and sometimes the appropriations proc- and honor the many Sergeant Bermans who Speaker, at a Fatah party rally on January 11, ess itself. willingly make such great sacrifices to protect 2007, Palestinian Authority President Members of Congress were sent here to do those of us at home. To our military men and Mahmoud Abbas reportedly said that Palestin- the business of the nation. They have no rea- women serving at home and abroad, the ians ‘‘have a legitimate right to direct our guns son to be interested in or to become knowl- American people thank you for your great against the occupation [Israel]’’ and that edgeable about the many complicated provi- service to our country. Fatah’s ‘‘fighting’’ stance is a ‘‘model for lib- sions of the local budget of a single city. In f eration.’’ good times and in bad, the House and Senate I find it disheartening and deeply troubling pass the District’s budget as is. Our bill takes CONGRATULATING IRVIN that Abbas would sanction violence against the Congress in the direction it is moving ‘‘CHOPPY’’ SMITH Israel instead of calling upon his people to based on its own experience and completes support peaceful compromise with Israel. the process. Three decades of congressional HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR. Palestinian leaders must understand that interference into the vital right to self govern- OF LOUISIANA they can no longer support peace when ment should end this year and end first with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES speaking to Western audiences while advo- budget autonomy for the District of Columbia. Tuesday, January 30, 2007 cating violence against Israel when addressing their people. Abbas’ statements suggest that f Mr. BOUSTANY. Madam Speaker, I rise he is not the ‘‘moderate’’ Palestinian leader today to applaud the devoted service of Irvin TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT JEDEDIAH that many claim he is. Unless he renounces ‘‘Choppy’’ Smith to the people of Acadia Par- BERMAN, BOISE, IDAHO violence once and for all and takes steps to ish. Choppy recently retired following 22 years disarm terrorists, Abbas may not deserve ad- of dedicated work as the Chief Deputy in the HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON ditional U.S. aid. Acadia Parish Tax Assessor’s Office. OF IDAHO During his distinguished service to Acadia f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Parish, Choppy was known as a devoted pub- CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW- Tuesday, January 30, 2007 lic servant who always provided a warm and ARK PUBLIC LIBRARY ON THEIR Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today welcoming environment for the many parish BLACK HISTORY MONTH EXHI- to honor Sergeant Jedediah Berman, an Idaho residents that sought the service of the Tax BITION native, a constituent of mine, and a proud Assessor’s Office. Choppy’s vast knowledge of member of the United States Military for over Acadia Parish was invaluable as he assisted HON. DONALD M. PAYNE 15 years. countless taxpayers. Madam Speaker, it is people like Choppy OF NEW JERSEY In 2004, Sergeant Berman was serving in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Iraq when he was seriously wounded by an Smith that continue to inspire all of us, and I lED explosion next to his Fox vehicle. The ask my colleagues to join me and the people Tuesday, January 30, 2007 right side of his head was badly injured. His of Acadia Parish in congratulating Choppy for Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, it is my dis- arm was mangled, his lung had collapsed, his his invaluable accomplishments for the State tinct pleasure to congratulate the Director and knee was injured, and he had shrapnel in his of Louisiana. Board of Trustees of The Newark Public Li- shoulder. He was treated first at Landstuhl Re- f brary, and Dr. Sibyl E. Moses, guest curator, gional Medical Center in Germany, then trans- A TRIBUTE TO REV. JAMES on the occasion of the opening of the Library’s ferred to Walter Reed Medical Center here in MOORE, SR. Black History Month exhibition entitled ‘‘The Washington, and finally sent to Madigan Med- Creativity and Imagination of African American ical Center in Fort Lewis to undergo intensive Women Writers in New Jersey.’’ As the rep- treatment and rehabilitation. While his doctors HON. ROBERT A. BRADY resentative from the 10th Congressional Dis- were able to rebuild much of his face, they OF PENNSYLVANIA trict, I am very proud of my long affiliation with could not replace his eye or repair his hearing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the library and the valuable services they in his right ear. Shrapnel remained lodged in Tuesday, January 30, 2007 render to our community. his body and his brain, his knees continued to Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Madam The exhibition at Newark Public Library cause him intense pain, and he had only lim- Speaker, I rise to honor Rev. James Moore, celebrates the diversity and richness of pub- ited use of his arm. Sr. the pastor of the Second Mount Zion Bap- lished works created by African American Despite these enormous hardships and the tist Church, upon the occasion of his installa- women in New Jersey. The exhibition docu- significant pain of his injuries, Sergeant Ber- tion as the president of Black Clergy, Inc. of ments an important aspect of New Jersey’s man badly wanted to return to Iraq to be with Philadelphia and Vicinity. cultural history, and brings this information to- his unit, the Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Rev. Moore is a man of uncompromising gether in one place and at one time, for the which had been redeployed to Iraq while Ber- faith and vision. His absolute devotion to people of Newark and for all residents of New man was recovering. Last November, he re- church and community is recognized by his Jersey. I applaud The Newark Public Library ceived good news from the review board that parishioners, his fellow clergy members and for interpreting their collections for all to see. he was fit for duty and would be able to rejoin civic officials. I also commend Sibyl E. Moses, the guest his fellow soldiers. He deployed a few days As the president of the Black Clergy I know curator, for her achievements and many years before Christmas and has rejoined the Stryker he will take the organization to even greater of commitment and service to the people of Brigade in Iraq where he continues to serve heights because of his commitment to build New Jersey. She is an outstanding citizen, our great Nation. working partnerships beyond the walls of the whose leadership is recognized nationally and Madam Speaker, Sergeant Berman is an in- church to solve some of the serious problems internationally in the field of library and infor- spiration and example to us all. He exemplifies our communities are facing. mation science. For more than 20 years, she the sort of brave and honorable military men Biblically guided by Philippians 2:5, ‘‘Let this has identified, preserved, and promoted an and women that are protecting our Nation in mind be in you which was also in Christ awareness of books published by African Iraq, Afghanistan, and throughout the rest of Jesus,’’ Rev. Moore, in spite of his accom- American women in New Jersey. Her book, the world. I am proud and honored to rep- plishments, walks the path of humility as he African American Women Writers in New Jer- resent him and many others like him in Con- offers spiritual inspiration to those in need. sey, 1836–2000: A Biographical Dictionary gress, and I am grateful for their service to our I know that all of my colleagues in the Con- and Bibliographic Guide (Rutgers University great Nation. I would also like to recognize gress join me in honoring Rev. Moore. Press), upon which this exhibition is based,

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The Hungarian uprising is some- Director and Board of Trustees of The Newark past sixteen years the ideas, guiding prin- thing more, a new phenomenon, perhaps no Public Library, and Dr. Sibyl E. Moses, contin- ciples, heroes and martyrs of 1956 gained less meaningful than the French or Russian ued success for the work they are doing to amends. The moral and political legacy of Revolutions . . . The revolution in Hungary preserve and promote an awareness of Afri- the Hungarian Revolution, however, still, means the beginning of the end of Com- can American history in New Jersey. even today, is misunderstood, misrepre- munism.’’ (Excerpt from ‘‘The Storm in sented and waiting to be fully appreciated. Eastern Europe,’’ ‘‘The New Leader,’’ No. 19, f We remember . . . our friends, the Kids of 1956.) Pest, the colleagues, the relatives, the famil- The New York Times: ‘‘We accuse the So- HONORING PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL iar strangers. The brave Hungarians. Let’s viet Government of murder. We accuse it of OF FREEDOM RECIPIENT MRS. remember the dead here, thousands of miles the foulest treachery and the basest deceit RUTH COLVIN away from their graves but close to their known to man. We accuse it of having com- soul, grieving woefully, but full with hope. mitted so monstrous crime against the Hun- We pray for those who in their defeat became garian people yesterday that its infamy can HON. JAMES T. WALSH triumphant. ‘‘For what they have done has never be forgiven or forgotten.’’ (In an edi- OF NEW YORK been to expose the brutal hypocrisy of Com- torial in the paper’s November 1956 issue.) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munism for all mankind’’—declared Archi- I could continue with Statements made by Albert Camus, President Richard Nixon, Sir Tuesday, January 30, 2007 bald McLeish in the Special Report of Life Magazine in 1957. Leslie Munroe, Henry Kissinger, Leo Chern, Mr. WALSH of New York. Madam Speaker, Why did it happen? The best answer can be Pablo Picasso, Nehru and I could read hun- I rise today in tribute to Mrs. Ruth Colvin, a found in Sandor Marai’s poem: Christmas dreds and hundreds of pages from the Con- 1956. Angel from Heaven. gressional Record listing the praising re- 2006 recipient of the Presidential Medal of marks of hundreds and hundreds lawmakers The whole world is talking about the mir- Freedom for her work as the founder of Lit- uttered in the past 50 years. All the words acle. eracy Volunteers of America. were saved for posterity, everyone can find Priests talk about bravery in their sermons. Literacy Volunteers of America is a national, and savor them. A politician says the case is closed. October 23, 1956 happened when two power- educational, non-profit organization that trains The Pope blesses the Hungarian people. ful ideas—tyrannical communism and the volunteers to teach Adult Basic Literacy (ABL) And each group, each class, everybody eternal human principles of democracy—met and English to Speakers of Other Languages Asks why it happened this way. and clashed in the middle of Europe, in the (ESOL). In 2002 Literacy Volunteers of Amer- Why didn’t they die out as expected? small and defenseless Hungary. In this inher- Why didn’t they meekly accept their fate? ica merged with Laubach Literacy International ently uneven conflict blood was shed and Why was the sky torn apart? to become ProLiteracy Worldwide, and now lives were lost. Imre Nagy and his colleagues Because a people said, ‘‘Enough!’’ has 1200 affiliates across the United States were arrested, tried and most of them along They who were born free do not understand, and over 50 partners worldwide. Her work has with countless Freedom Fighters were exe- They do not understand that cuted on June 16, 1958. made Syracuse, NY, the center of global lit- ‘‘Freedom is so important, so important!’’ eracy efforts. Since their death, the political and human The fight waged by Hungarians in 1956 was Ruth Colvin is a literacy pioneer and one of challenge has been to find the rationale for inspired by a burning desire for freedom of their supreme sacrifice. This rationale is the our Nation’s most effective ambassadors to the individual and the nation, by want for indestructible dignity of every human being. the world on the importance of education. The national independence, by thirst for full na- By refusing to beg for his life, Imre Nagy re- founder of Literacy Volunteers of America, she tional and individual sovereignty and by pudiated his personal past for a more hopeful has dedicated her life to helping the less fortu- hunger for inner democracy. This Revolution future of Hungary and the world at large. nate gain the reading and language skills they against the Soviet occupiers was a defining The significance of his and countless other need to succeed. Her work has inspired others moment in Hungarian history and in the na- Hungarians’ sacrifice is etched onto the po- to lead lives of service and devote their time tion’s political culture. 1956 was one of the litical map of the 21st century. The invented most powerful nails driven into the coffin of and talents to combating illiteracy. The United hope of the Hungarian Revolution is taking an evil and fraudulent tyranny. shape in the recent developments throughout States honors Ruth Johnson Colvin for her ex- Then and continuously since we witness the world. That is the real miracle of the traordinary efforts to provide hope and oppor- the expression of praise, admiration of and events of 1956 and the subsequent human sac- tunity to people everywhere. support for the aims of this miracle that is rifices of Imre Nagy and his fellow Freedom called the Hungarian Revolution. Fighters. f Let’s refresh our memory with some of the The Revolution was brutally and unavoid- more striking observations by our friends REMEMBERING THE 50TH ANNI- ably defeated. here in America and elsewhere in the World: Why was the fate of the Revolution pre- VERSARY OF THE HUNGARIAN President John F. Kennedy: ‘‘October 23, determined? Why did it happen so that when UPRISING 1956 is a day that will forever live in the an- we in the last days of October and the early nals of free men and free nations. It was a days of November in 1956 enthusiastically HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH day of courage, conscience and triumph. No and full with hope sensing victory strolled other day since history began has shown the streets of Budapest and the cities and OF NEW JERSEY more clearly the eternal unquenchability of villages of Hungary not suspecting that our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES man’s desire to be free, whatever the odds fate, independently from us, already has Tuesday, January 30, 2007 against success, whatever the sacrifice re- been determined. The deadly sentence was quired.’’ (Statement, October 23, 1960) delivered by the powers of the world? And if Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, President Ronald Reagan: ‘‘The Hungarian it is so why was the verdict such as it was? this past October, Hungary celebrated the Revolution of 1956 was a true revolution of, Even after 50 years there is still no answer. 50th anniversary of the Hungarian Uprising. by and for the people. Its motivations were The questions are not new. The lack of an- As President Bush said in his October 18 humanity’s universal longings to live, wor- swer frustrated many historians, political Presidential Proclamation, ‘‘the story of Hun- ship, and work in peace and to determine scientists but none had the determination, one’s own destiny. The Hungarian Revolu- the skill, the objectivity and patience to pro- garian democracy represents the triumph of tion forever gave the lie to communism’s vide an authentic answer. liberty over tyranny.’’ Like the President, I claim to represent the people, and told the Robert Murphy, who, in the absence of Sec- honor the men and women who struggled— world that brave hearts still exist to chal- retary of State John Foster Dulles from not only in 1956 but for many years there- lenge injustice.’’ (Excerpt from the Presi- Washington, attended to the day to day busi- after—for democracy in Hungary. dential Proclamation issued on October 20, ness of the State Department during the The following remarks were made by Istvan 1986.) Hungarian Revolution, summarized his frus- Gereben, a man who came to this country President George W. Bush: ‘‘On the 50th tration caused by not being able to find a anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution, we after the 1956 revolution, but who never forgot satisfactory answer to Hungary’s demands in celebrate the Hungarians who defied an em- his autobiography, Diplomat Among War- his homeland. They were delivered by Mr. pire to demand their liberty; we recognize riors, published in 1964 this way: Gereben in San Francisco on October 22, the friendship between the United States and ‘‘In retrospect, world acceptance of the 2006, at the Remember Hungary 1956 Com- Hungary; and we reaffirm our shared desire Russian aggression in Hungary is still in- memoration, at the California State Building. to spread freedom to people around the credible. For sheer perfidy and relentless

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With this act wrong and loves the right, a man who scorns Department had the skill or the imagination the road opened to free parliamentary and all compromise with sin, who for the truth cou- to devise a way.’’ local elections in 1990 and the formation of a rageously will fight. God wants a man in lowly This answer seems to be the most honest free Government. walk or high, who to the world by daily life will one. The demands of the Hungarian people were prove that Christ abides within the yielded Hungarians have fallen back in the Soviet fulfilled. The building of a constitutional heart, fitting that heart for service and for love. yoke. But the nation persevered. parliamentary democracy is under way. There are times when remembrance is the In these days worrisome news comes from God wants a man who dares to tell the truth, bravest action—declared Gyula Illyes, the Hungary indicating that the road is not who in the market place will stand four-square, eminent Hungarian poet in the middle of the smooth. The diamond of twentieth century whose word men trust, a man who never twentieth century. Today such times are Hungarian history that was formed in 1956 stoops to hurt his fellowman or act unfair. God present in Hungary. The time for bravery to under the stresses of the circumstances and wants a man of action and of faith whose life remain faithful to the moral and political in the fire burning in every Hungarian’s is something more than can’t and talk, who maxims of the Revolution. Bravery wit- heart is being tested today in Hungary. False nessed not against the tanks, soldiers and lives each day as though it were his last and prophets, eager mouths, zealous hands driven proves his faith by a consistent life. God wants henchmen of the occupying empire, bravery by dark emotions attempt to pulverize this not contesting a strange, inhuman ideology, gem into powder of coal and then burn it a man of action and of faith.’’ We honor the but courage to face insensitivity, to confront into ashes and dross. They will not succeed. Moody Men’s Choir for their 50 years of serv- and solve the problems of humdrum every- History and we will not let them to succeed. ice and extend our best wishes for a bright fu- day life, the bravery necessary to assume the On this 50th Anniversary when we remem- ture of expanded ministry. responsibility and sacrifice of building a ber and pay tribute to the ideals and heroes truly modern country, which is democratic, of 1956, we also affirm our deeply felt convic- f committed to observe the rule of law and tion that lasting freedom and democracy will governed by the constitution. At the present, not take hold in Hungary unless the precepts FLOWERS FOODS NAMED ‘‘BEST this kind of bravery does not uniformly char- of the Revolution regarding resolute unity, MANAGED’’ BY FORBES MAGAZINE acterize all Hungarians. sacrifice, human and political wisdom are Hungary was redeemed 35 years after the practically and fully implemented. We call defeated Revolution. During that 35 years upon those who are responsible for Hungary’s HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. her plight to fulfill the demands of 1956 welfare to heed to the principles for which so OF GEORGIA gained respect and support in the West. The many died in 1956 and to whose memory we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES courage, the intelligence, the determination pay tribute today. and the skill of the Hungarian Democratic We pray that it will be so! Lord Hear our Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Opposition to engage a first bloodthirsty, prayer . . . God bless Hungary . . . Isten aldd later, sophisticated dictatorship resulted in Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I meg a magyart! recognition of the opposition’s leaders as au- rise today to honor a company that has done thoritative spokesmen for the fulfillment of f much for the 2nd Congressional District of the desires of the Hungarian people. They HONORING THE MOODY MEN’S Georgia, Flowers Foods, recently named by were inspired by the spirit of the Revolution COLLEGIATE CHOIR Forbes magazine as one of the best managed and adopted its maxims. companies in America. In the United States, Presidents and ordi- nary citizens lined up in support behind the To create the list, Forbes looked at more HON. TIMOTHY WALBERG than 1,000 publicly traded companies with at Democratic Opposition. The United States, OF MICHIGAN by publicly expressing support in words and least $1 billion in revenue, and chose 400 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in action provided protection for individuals based on metrics, earnings forecasts, cor- and the whole community of the dissidents. Tuesday, January 30, 2007 porate governance ratings, and other public The U.S. Government published English Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, I rise company information. From that list, Forbes translations of selected samizdat literature editors picked one best-managed company produced by opposition activists. Many vol- today to recognize the 50th anniversary of a umes, each with hundreds of pages of these, very special organization. from each of the 26 industries represented— were printed and distributed in the ’70s and More than 1000 young men have sung in and Flowers Foods was among the ‘‘best of the ’80s. A collection of these is deposited in the Moody Men’s Collegiate Choir since it’s the best.’’ Forbes selected these companies the National Szechenyi Library in Budapest. founding in 1957 as the Moody Men’s Glee not just for their financial performance, but Information provided by the dissidents was Club under the vision of founding conductor, also for leadership, innovation, and execution. used by the Hungarian Freedom Fighters Robert Carbaugh; a distinguished former pro- Flowers Foods is a leading producer and Federation U.S.A. and the Coordinating marketer of packaged bakery goods in the Committee of Hungarian Organizations in fessor of the Sacred Music Department of North America in their countless testi- Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Like all male United States. The company operates 36 high- monies before Congress, the U.S Commission choruses or glee clubs, the choir’s members ly efficient bakeries that produce breads, buns, on Security and Cooperation, and in numer- have enjoyed experiences of singing, touring, rolls, snack cakes and pastries which are dis- ous briefings presented in the White House camaraderie and a wealth of tradition. tributed to foodservice and retail customers in and in the State and Defense Departments. Distinctive to this organization is a signifi- the Southeastern, Southwestern, and Mid-At- A longstanding issue between the Hun- cant focus on the praise of God—Father, Son lantic States, and frozen to national garian Communist Government and the Op- foodservice and retail customers. position, Hungarians abroad and more sig- and Holy Spirit—and the proclamation of nificantly the United States Government God’s Word through music. The mission of Founded in Thomasville, GA in 1919 by was the unwillingness of the Communist singing about their faith has taken this out- brothers William Howard and Joseph Hampton Government to identify the secret location standing choral ensemble and its conductors Flowers, Flowers Foods produces many well- of the graves in which the executed Freedom over the years to all 50 of our United States, known brands of baked goods including Na- Fighters were buried. A campaign covering to Canada and to numerous destinations over- ture’s Own, Sunbeam, ButterKrust, Mi Casa several decades by U.S. Presidents, Congress- seas, most recently to Australia and New Zea- and Bluebird. man, the Commission on Security and Co- In Thomasville alone, which is in my district, operation, hundreds of leading public figures land in 2005. We salute former conductors Mr. and civic organizations culminated in a let- Robert Carbaugh, Dr. Kerchal Armstrong, Mr. Flowers employs 550 people at one bakery. ter sent on June 20, 1988, by Congressman John Wilson, Mr. Vann Trapp, the late Mr. Statewide, Flowers employs 2,110 people at Frank Horton, along with 43 other Rep- Robert Iler, Dr. Terry Strandt, and Dr. Timothy seven bakeries. resentatives urging Prime Minister Karoly Newton, current conductor Dr. H.E. Singley III Flowers Foods is a publicly traded company Grosz of Hungary to comply with the many and all the members of the Moody Men’s Col- on the New York Stock Exchange, ticker sym- requests filed with the Hungarian Govern- legiate Choir past and present for 50 years of bol FLO. ment in the past and allow the family mem- music-making in service to their Lord, Moody Again, please join me in congratulating bers of the executed to have access to the body of their relatives. Responding in letter Bible Institute and the Christian church around Flowers Foods on their recent award. It is an dated July 18, 1988 the Prime Minister wrote: the world. excellent company and an integral part of the ‘‘My Government has the intention to set- Madam Speaker, we also honor them for business community of the 2nd Congressional tle this problem in a humane spirit in the their commitment to be men of character and District of Georgia.

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In my home misfortunes of America’s airline industry, I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES state of California, 571 veterans are currently think Congress at least should listen to the participating in the program. collective voice of countless aggrieved pas- Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Unfortunately, a small change under the No sengers. Especially, Congress should hear Ms. MATSUI. Madam Speaker, my col- Child Left Behind Act, NCLB, of 2001 greatly passengers who suffer regularly from flight league, Mr. PETRI, and I are reintroducing the affected where veterans could fulfill their delays and disruptions, but because they are Troops to Teachers Improvement Act. I am teaching obligation. In some areas of the not caught up in the major anomaly of the proud to bring this bipartisan effort before the country, retiring military and veterans inter- season, they don’t get to air their disdain on House in the newly-elected 110th Congress. I ested in the program now have to drive 50 to the national news. They just suffer. first learned about the Troops to Teachers 100 miles to find an eligible school. This has f program at a California Purple Heart Veterans resulted in a 20–30 percent drop-off in veteran Day event in my district. Two different vet- participation, which has seriously hindered this RECOGNIZING THE CAREER AND erans who are participating in Troops to productive and necessary program. RETIREMENT OF MARGARET Teachers spoke with me about how the pro- The bill that my esteemed colleague Mr. BLACKSHERE, PRESIDENT OF gram offered them the chance to continue to PETRI and I are reintroducing today would fix THE ILLINOIS AFL/CIO contribute to our country. After serving their this error. It would allow participants to fulfill country in the Armed Forces, they were now their teaching obligation at any school consid- HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO able to teach in high-need school districts. ered high-need under NCLB, meaning that the OF ILLINOIS With a slogan like, ‘‘Proud to Serve Again,’’ school receives Title I funding. Prior to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Troops to Teachers is a unique program that NCLB change, participants were able to fulfill Tuesday, January 30, 2007 provides stipends to military retirees to obtain their teaching obligation in any school within the necessary certification for a second career my district in Sacramento, as they all receive Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, I rise in teaching. Equally important, the program Title I funding. However, under the more re- today to ask my colleagues to join me in rec- places much-needed math, science and spe- strictive rule, only 211 of the 350 schools in ognizing the career and retirement of Margaret cial education teachers in the classroom. In my district are eligible. Currently, 61 percent of Blackshere, President of the Illinois AFL/CIO. fact, over 55 percent of Troops to Teachers the high schools in my district are not eligible. Margaret Blackshere, who has been an ef- participants teach in these critical areas. Right I continue to believe in this program and fective leader and advocate at all levels of or- now, our country is seeing 7 percent of its want to see disabled and retiring military of- ganized labor, began her career as a kinder- teaching force leave every year, and we have fered a second chance at serving our country. garten teacher in Madison, Illinois in the a need for highly-qualified science and math Just last week, the Troops to Teachers pro- 1960’s. Her first involvement in organized teachers. Additionally, veterans who partici- gram had a conference in Washington, DC. labor began with the efforts of her district’s pate in the Troops to Teachers program fill an- Once again, we heard stories of participants’ teachers to secure both just compensation other void for male and ethnic minority teach- dedication to serving our country and the and more of a voice in the decisions that di- ers. Qualities learned in the military including: sense of fulfillment they receive from edu- rectly influenced the educational processes in discipline, problem solving and leadership cating future generations. Additionally, the pro- their district. skills make veterans ideal role models for our gram brings important math, science, and for- From that early involvement, Ms. Blackshere students. Simply put, the Troops to Teachers eign language expertise to our classroom and would become president of her local union program has never been more important. fills a critical need among our educators. and then Statewide Vice President of the Illi- Since first learning about the Troops to These characteristics make Troops to Teach- nois Federation of Teachers. She served as Teachers program, I have had the pleasure of ers an excellent source of highly-qualified edu- the Secretary-Treasurer of the Illinois AFL/CIO hearing many stories of how participants’ lives cators. before winning election as the first woman have changed after transitioning from the mili- Mr. PETRI and I are committed to fulfilling President of that organization in 2000, the po- tary to the classroom. One of my constituents the intent of this program, and we introduce sition from which she is now retiring. has such a story. After 21 years in the Air this bill so that more veterans, like my con- As president of the Illinois AFL/CIO, with Force, Kelly Sullivan retired from the military, stituent Kelly, will continue to be able to serve 1,500 local affiliates and over 1 million mem- with two young children to care for. Using a our country—whether in the military or in the bers, Margaret Blackshere has had significant $3,000 award from Troops to Teachers, she classroom. I look forward to swiftly passing influence in the direction of organized labor, was able to pay for graduate school classes, this bipartisan bill in the 110th Congress and not only at the state and national level, but as well as nine required teaching certification urge my colleagues to continue to work to internationally as well. As president, Ms. exams. Needless to say, the award was a fi- support the Troops to Teachers program. Blackshere has been responsible for maintain- nancial relief for her, especially as she set out f ing unity within the Illinois AFL/CIO even to begin her second career. though there have been signs of discord in Kelly is now teaching English at Hiram DISDAIN OF AIR PASSENGER other locations during recent years. Johnson High School in Sacramento. She has DELAYS In addition to her tireless work for her labor found that her two decades in the Air Force organizations, Ms. Blackshere has been in- gave her the maturity, wisdom and life experi- HON. NICK J. RAHALL II volved in a number of civic and political orga- ences that enable her to motivate and encour- OF WEST VIRGINIA nizations as well. These organizations include age her students to succeed in school. These IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Alliance for Retired Americans Labor-Man- skills are especially important as gangs and agement Cooperation Council, United Way of increased violence are all too prevalent in her Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Illinois, Voices for Illinois Children, Workers school’s neighborhood. One thing is for sure, Mr. RAHALL. Madam Speaker, recently, I Compensation Advisory Board, the Chicago when her students need help Kelly is there— received an offer from American Express enti- Council on Global Affairs and the American thanks to Troops to Teachers. tled, Travel Delay Protection. That’s right for Red Cross of Greater Chicago. She has also Kelly is a prime example of the goal of the $9.95 per person per trip you can get an in- been a delegate to the Democratic National Troops to Teachers program, which was au- surance plan to safeguard against flight delays Convention and has been a member of the thorized in 1993 to help members of the mili- and their associated hassles and costs. Has Democratic National Committee. tary obtain teaching credentials to teach in American aviation really been brought to this While Ms. Blackshere is retiring from her large districts with low-income schools. A vari- level Madam Speaker? Like Lloyds of London position as President of the Illinois AFL/CIO, ety of retired, separated, active duty and of old responding to sinking ships, American she has indicated that she will continue to transitioning military members and veterans— Express simply sees a modern opportunity in consult, assist and volunteer her time for the including disabled veterans—are eligible to a far too sinking industry. causes that have been important to her. For participate. Those who are interested are re- We have been told that the recent debacle those in organized labor and for everyone who quired to have a bachelor’s or advanced de- in Texas in which passengers were held hos- appreciates the positive impact that the labor gree. If applying for a vocational or technical tage for almost a day, was an anomaly. We movement has had in our overall quality of

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:31 Jan 31, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.043 E30JAPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS E220 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2007 life, Margaret Blackshere has been a true A TRIBUTE TO MR. CARLOS my father with the millions who are part of champion. LEZAMA—PRESIDENT EMERITUS the carnival family,’’ said Lezama’s daugh- OF THE WEST INDIAN AMERICAN ter, Yolanda Lezama-Clark. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join ‘‘I am grateful that he has left an impres- me in an expression of appreciation to Mar- DAY CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION sive legacy of which we all as Caribbean peo- garet Blackshere for her years of dedicated ple can be proud,’’ added Lezama-Clark, service to the working men and women in Illi- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL president of the West Indian American Day nois and our nation and to wish her the very OF NEW YORK Carnival Association. Born in Trinidad, Lezama grew up playing best in the future. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the steel pan and the cello, garnering the Tuesday, January 30, 2007 nickname ‘‘Celloman’’ while working on a f cruise ship. Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today When he immigrated to America, he gravi- HONORING THE USA TAP DANCE to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Carlos tated to the annual carnival event in Har- TEAM ON THEIR SUCCESS AT Lezama, West Indian community leader who lem. In the mid-1960s, he and a friend, Rufus THE WORLD TAP DANCE CHAM- left this world at the age of 83 years and to Goring, brought the celebration to Brooklyn, PIONSHIPS enter into the RECORD an article in the Daily and in 1967 he was elected the first president News by Bill Hutchinson entitled ‘‘West Indian of the carnival association. Carnival Founder Carlos Lezama Dies at 83.’’ ‘‘He was a major force with respect to the HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO Carlos Lezama was born in Trinidad and West Indian Day parade, which now has mil- lions of people,’’ former Mayor Ed Koch said OF CONNECTICUT spent his formative years on the island. He of Lezama yesterday. ‘‘It’s really not a pa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES played the Cello and was nicknamed rade. It’s a mass of people, having a great ‘‘Celloman’’ a name and position he enjoyed time together.’’ Tuesday, January 30, 2007 while working on a passenger ship before mi- Former Mayor David Dinkins said it was Lezama’s ‘‘vision and foresight’’ that turned Ms. DELAURO. Madam Speaker, it is with grating to the USA in the early fifties. He the parade into a city cultural icon. the greatest pride that I rise today to extend joined the New York Metropolitan Transit Au- thority, in the mid-sixties. At NYTA he moved ‘‘I thought he was terrific,’’ Dinkins said. my sincere congratulations and very best ‘‘He had a drive, he was determined that the wishes to the USA Tap Dance Team, based up steadily for the next twenty years until he parade was going to go off and he didn’t par- out of the Greater New Haven area, as they became a Machinist. In 1989, he retired from ticularly care about the politics of it. I celebrate their tremendous success at the that Agency. thought he did a great job.’’ 2007 World Tap Dance Championships re- Lezama long ago recognized the cultural Besides his daughter, Lezama is survived significance of Carnival, since he played Mas’ by his son, Kenwyn; four grandchildren, and cently held in Reisa, Germany. In all, 51 danc- two great-grandchildren. ers ranging in age from 10 to 20 years old in Trinidad. When he came to New York he made the trip and returned with a total of 11 naturally gravitated towards the Carnival which f medals! Our communities certainly have cause took place in Harlem. In the mid-nineteen six- WATER QUALITY FINANCING ACT for celebration with the wonderful accomplish- ties, he directed his efforts to firmly establish OF 2007 ments of these young people. Carnival in Brooklyn with his friend Rufus Goring, who brought the celebration to Brook- Participating in three divisions, the USA Tap lyn. HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR Dance Team has worked very hard over the Under the stewardship of Lezama, the OF MINNESOTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES last several months to be able to compete in Brooklyn Caribbean Carnival grew from a five- this year’s competitions. Coming together from block affair to the status of the largest outdoor Tuesday, January 30, 2007 across Connecticut and even New York, the parade in the United States. It attracts in ex- Mr. OBERSTAR. Madam Speaker, in 1972, dancers practiced for countless hours for solo, cess of three million people on Eastern Park- the passage of the Clean Water Act secured duo, small group, and formation events. The way every year on the first Monday in Sep- the nation’s commitment to rescuing our wa- commitment these young people have dem- tember. Over the years the West Indian Amer- ters and expelling the pollutants that were kill- onstrated is truly inspiring. They have worked ican Day Carnival Association has grown to a ing our water supply and the wildlife that de- so hard to master the required high-level skills full-fledged community service organization pended on it. Today, Mr. YOUNG, former Chair- and the necessary symmetry of their move- and provides scholarships and a host of an- man of the Committee on Transportation and ments. nual calendar events of cultural and edu- Infrastructure, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON, I had the distinct honor of joining them for cational events. Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Water a very special evening as they prepared to Lezama has been officially recognized and Resources and Environment, Congresswoman leave for Germany and, as a former tap danc- honored by scores of organizations, four New ELLEN TAUSCHER, and I introduce bipartisan er myself, I was truly impressed with the level York State Governors (Govs. Rockefeller, legislation that definitively renews our commit- of dedication, passion, and talent of the team. Carey, Cuomo, and Pataki), and numerous ment to these waters and authorizes in- It was this combination of drive and spirit that awards from Mayors John Lindsay, Abe creased funding for wastewater infrastructure led to the team to come home with three gold Beame, Ed Koch, David Dinkins and Rudy through a reauthorization of the Clean Water medals, seven silver medals, one bronze Giuliani for his efforts in promoting the rich State Revolving Loan Fund program. medal, and several other finishing places— culture of Caribbean people and thus enrich- The Water Quality Financing Act of 2007 placing and medaling in each of three divi- ing the cultural life of New York City. In 2001, authorizes $20 billion in Federal grants over sions—a remarkable showing! the Carnival route—Eastern Parkway was re- five years to capitalize Clean Water State Re- I am also pleased to recognize the incom- named Carlos Lezama Parkway. volving Funds. These funds provide low inter- parable Gloria Jean Cuming for her out- Even though Carlos Lezama passed away est loans to communities for wastewater infra- standing leadership and instruction as well as on January 22, 2007, his contributions to the structure. This bill also provides additional the six choreographers who worked with the diversity of the United States of America will subsidies, including principal forgiveness and dancers and traveled to Germany with them. continue to resonate through the Annual negative interest loans for communities that Their work with individuals and groups helped Brooklyn Carnival held each Labor Day Mon- meet a state’s affordability criteria, for indi- to secure this outstanding triumph. In addition, day. vidual ratepayers that will experience signifi- I would also extend a note of thanks and ap- [From the New York Daily News] cant hardship from potential rate increases, preciation to the parents and volunteers WEST INDIAN CARNIVAL FOUNDER CARLOS and for the construction and implementation of whose support has enabled the dancers to LEZAMA DIES AT 83 innovative or alternative processes, materials, practice and travel for their competitions. With- (By Bill Hutchinson) or technologies to meet the nation’s waste- out their efforts, the success of the USA Tap Carlos Lezama, who transformed the West water treatment needs. It encourages long- Dance Team would not be possible. Indian American Day Carnival from a five- term asset management planning and fInanc- I am thrilled to stand today to join our local block affair into one of the city’s biggest ing that will ensure sustainable systems and communities in extending my sincere con- events, died yesterday. He was 83. the potential to reduce overall capital and op- Lezama, a retired machinist for the Metro- gratulations to the USA Tap Dance Team on politan Transportation Authority, died at eration and maintenance costs and it pro- their great success at the 2007 World Tap Kings County Hospital after a brief illness. motes communities to consider alternative and Dance Championships. You have all made us ‘‘Throughout our lives, my siblings, as well innovative processes, materials, and tech- proud! as my mother, have been privileged to share nologies (including ‘‘green infrastructure’’) that

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OF CALIFORNIA longevity of her life, Mrs. Tillman would always IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES credit ‘‘God’s will.’’ Since 1972, the federal government has Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join provided more than $82 billion for wastewater Tuesday, January 30, 2007 me today in honoring the life of Emma Faust infrastructure and other assistance. Overall in- Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Tillman. In her 114 years, she deeply touched vestment in the nation’s infrastructure—includ- remember the life and service of Oceanside and inspired those who knew her, and those ing that from federal, state, and local Police Officer Dan Bessant, who was killed in who have heard her tremendous story. My sources—has been over $250 billion. the line of duty on December 20, 2006. thoughts and prayers are with her friends and A 3-year police department veteran, Officer family, in particular, her surviving daughter Today, twice as many waters are consid- Bessant was fatally shot while responding to a Marjorie. The Hartford community is thankful ered fishable and swimmable as they were be- fellow officer’s call for assistance on a routine for the honor of knowing Emma Faust Tillman. fore the Clean Water Act was passed into law. traffic stop in Oceanside, California. It is intol- Our infrastructure systems include 16,000 erable that such a fine young man should be f publicly owned wastewater treatment plants, taken from those he loved in the prime of his LANE EVANS POST OFFICE 100,000 major pumping stations, 600,000 life to a senseless act of youth violence. BUILDING miles of sanitary sewers, and 200,000 miles of Just as he did on that fateful day, Officer storm sewers. Toxic chemicals and other pol- Bessant spent his life of 25 years committed SPEECH OF lutants have been greatly reduced. Wildlife to serving the public—first as police cadet, has returned in abundance to waters that were then as a Police Community Safety Assistant, HON. RAHM EMANUEL once declared ‘‘dead’’. One in ten tourists is and finally as an Oceanside Police Officer. OF ILLINOIS destined for the beach—providing our travel Each day of Officer Bessant’s service made IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and vacation industries with customers and Oceanside a safer place. Monday, January 29, 2007 business. Officer Bessant will be remembered as a dedicated officer, passionate for his work and Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Many of these success stories have oc- eager to improve the community where he support of H.R. 521 as a tribute to Congress- curred, in part, because of a strong commit- was born and raised. His family and friends man Lane Evans, my friend and former col- ment to fund necessary projects to improve will remember him as a proud, new father and league. Congressman Evans faithfully and du- water quality. Title VI of the Clean Water Act devoted husband. By all, he will be recalled tifully represented the people of the 17th Dis- provides for the establishment and capitaliza- for his unwavering honor and courage. trict of Illinois. Today, we honor former Con- gressman Evans by naming the Post Office lo- tion of Clean Water State Revolving Loan On this day, Congress should remember Of- cated at 2633 11th Street in Rock Island, Illi- Funds (‘‘Clean Water SRFs’’) to aid in funding ficer Bessant’s passion for law enforcement nois, after him. I thank my fellow Illinoisan and the construction of wastewater treatment and his endless devotion to Oceanside. May God bring peace to his wife Katelyn, 2 month- Mr. Evans’ successor, Congressman PHIL works and other wastewater infrastructure HARE, for introducing this legislation to honor around the country. Since 1987, individual old son Wyatt, and his family, friends and col- leagues. our friend and former member of this body. states and territories have maintained Clean Lane Evans grew up in Rock Island, Illinois. f Water SRFs to help provide for low-cost fi- The son of a firefighter, he joined the Marine nancing for approved water quality infrastruc- HONORING THE LIFE OF EMMA Corps right out of high school and served our ture projects. FAUST TILLMAN country in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971. After These advances aside, one-third of our na- his tour of duty, Congressman Evans went to tion’s waters are still in deplorable condition. HON. JOHN B. LARSON college and then to Georgetown University Law Center to earn his J.D. Although federal funding of Clean Water SRFs OF CONNECTICUT Lane Evans was first elected to Congress in had been steady at a level of $1.35 billion an- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1982 and served for eleven terms. Throughout nually, in recent years, funding for the pro- Tuesday, January 30, 2007 his tenure in Congress, Evans was a tireless gram has been cut dramatically. From just fis- Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Madam champion for veterans across the nation. He cal year 2006 to fiscal year 2007, the adminis- Speaker, I rise today to pay great honor to served on the House Veterans’ Affairs Com- tration’s budget request for Clean Water SRFs Mrs. Emma Faust Tillman, who passed away mittee from 1983 through till his final term and decreased $199.2 million, dropping from on January 28, 2007. Mrs. Tillman, a longtime was the ranking member of that committee for $886.7 million to $687.5 million. resident of the Hartford area, was the oldest the last 10 years. These declines come at a time when fund- known living peson prior to her death at 114 During his time in Washington, Lane Evans ing is vital for progress. Our population is years of age. Though her reign lasted only 4 worked tirelessly to secure many benefits for booming, putting more pressure on already days, the legacy of her life can provide inspi- America’s servicemen and women. He cam- ration to us all. paigned to increase assistance to homeless over-burdened systems. In addition, much of Born November 22, 1892 in Gibsonville, veterans, to fund research on complex com- the wastewater infrastructure in this country is North Carolina, Mrs. Tillman was one of 23 bat-related injuries, to expand VA home loans, rapidly approaching or has already exceeded siblings. Her parents, former slaves, moved to increase G.I. worker training benefits, and its projected useful life. These antiquated sys- Mrs. Tillman and her family to Glastonbury, was a staunch advocate of increasing vet- tems need maintenance and rebuilding to pro- Connecticut in 1900. After graduating high erans’ health benefits. Specifically, he led ef- tect our physical, economic, and natural envi- school in 1909 as the only black student in her forts to help combat veterans cope with post- ronments. class, Mrs. Tillman went on to work as a cook, traumatic stress disorder. Without increased investment in wastewater maid, and party caterer, eventually owning her Although Lane Evans worked diligently for infrastructure, in less than a generation, the own catering service and baking for many of our men and women in uniform, he was also U.S. could lose much of the gains it made Hartford’s notable residents, including Hartford a leading advocate for many other causes. Mr. thus far in improving water quality as a result Hospital’s Dr. Thomas Hepburn, father of leg- Evans fought hard to ban landmines, which kill of the 1972 Clean Water Act. endary actress Katharine Hepburn. She wed and maim thousands every year, to protect Arthur Tillman in 1914 and they had 2 daugh- American workers from cheaper foreign com- I urge my colleagues to support this bipar- ters before his death in 1939. petition, to have fair trade policies with other tisan bill, to continue funding our infrastruc- Deeply religious from a young age, Mrs. Till- nations, to protect America’s farmers and our ture, to make repairs where maintenance is man became involved with her church mem- environment. needed, and to renew our commitment to our berships. After being christened at age 13, Mr. Speaker, last year, Congressman Evans nation’s waters. she began singing in her church choir, an ac- chose not to run for reelection to the 110th

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:31 Jan 31, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.050 E30JAPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS E222 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2007 Congress. For 24 years, Congressman Evans he chaired the Subcommittee on Criminal Jus- gone on to claim his great reward. We are was a dedicated public servant to the 17th tice. He was the first member of Congress to deeply saddened by the loss of this tireless District of Illinois and to the country as a introduce a resolution in Congress calling for champion for human rights and social justice. whole. I ask my colleagues to join me in this the impeachment of President Nixon. Father But his good works will be with us for eternity. small gesture to honor our former colleague Drinan believed strong and with considerable For that we can all be grateful. by naming a Rock Island Post Office after him. justification that it was illegal for President I wish my friend and former colleague the best Nixon to widen the Vietnam War by the secret f of luck in all his future endeavors. of bombing Cambodia. INTRODUCTION OF PINEDALE f Father Drinan was an early and staunch supporter of a woman’s right to choose. This ASSEMBLY CENTER RESOLUTION REV. ROBERT F. DRINAN, SCHOL- stance took considerable political courage for AR, HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST, a Roman Catholic politician from Boston in the HON. JIM COSTA AND FORMER MEMBER OF CON- early 1970s. His stand on abortion rights drew OF CALIFORNIA GRESS considerable criticism and significant opposi- tion from Church leaders, who were also op- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE posed to the idea of a priest holding political Tuesday, January 30, 2007 OF TEXAS office. Father Drinan reconciled his political posi- Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion with official Church doctrine by stating that troduce a Resolution recognizing the Pinedale Tuesday, January 30, 2007 while he was personally opposed to abortion, Assembly Center site as having historical sig- nificance to our Nation on behalf of myself, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam its legality was a separate issue from its mo- Congressman RADANOVICH, Congressman Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a great Amer- rality. This distinction did not satisfy his critics, CARDOZA, Congressman NUNES, and Con- ican and a former member of this House. The notably Pope John Paul II, who in 1980, de- gressman HONDA. Rev. Robert Drinan, was a Jesuit Catholic creed that all priests everywhere withdraw priest, lawyer, human rights activist, and a from electoral politics. Though framed as a As we approach the 65th Anniversary of Ex- former Member of Congress from Massachu- general order, to many it seemed that Father ecutive Order 9066, we are reminded of what setts. He was also a law professor at George- Drinan was the principal target. But true to his was the beginning of a dark chapter in United town University Law Center for the last 26 ordination vows, Father Drinan obeyed and States history. On February 19, 1942, Presi- years of his life. Father Drinan, who died Sun- did not seek reelection. He said: ‘‘It is just un- dent Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the order day, January 28, 2007, was one of the most thinkable, [the idea of renouncing the priest- authorizing the forced internment of Japanese admired members of this body and was be- hood to stay in office]. I am proud and hon- Americans. Over the following three years, the loved by all who knew him. He will be missed ored to be a priest and a Jesuit. As a person United States Government forced 120,000 immensely. All of us mourn his loss and ex- of faith I must believe that there is work for me Americans of Japanese ancestry into intern- tend our condolences to his family and loved to do which somehow will be more important ment camps, the single largest relocation of ones. than the work I am required to leave.’’ But he Americans in our Nation’s history. Father Robert Frederick Drinan, S.J. was continued to be a vocal supporter of a wom- This internment placed tremendous hardship born November 15, 1920 in Boston, Massa- an’s right to choose after leaving the Con- on innocent Americans and in many cases re- chusetts and grew up in Hyde Park, Massa- gress, much to the chagrin of the Church, and sulted in the loss of their jobs, homes, busi- chusetts. He graduated from Hyde Park High strongly supported President Clinton’s veto of nesses and dignity. Furthermore, the intern- School in 1938. He received a B.A. and an the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act in 1996. ment was a violation of their fundamental Con- M.A. from Boston College in 1942 and joined Father Drinan joined the faculty of the stitutional rights. the Jesuit Order the same year; he was or- Georgetown University Law Center in 1981 Executive Order 9066 included provisions dained as a Catholic priest in 1953. He earned and served for the next 26 years. He taught which ordered Japanese Americans to report legal ethics and international human rights, his LL.B. and LL.M degrees from Georgetown to assembly centers where they would be held and traveled to 16 countries, including as University Law Center in 1950. He received until they were moved to permanent War Re- Chile, the Philippines, El Salvador, and Viet- his doctorate in theology from Gregorian Uni- location centers. During World War II, 4,823 nam on human rights missions. He was a reg- versity in Rome in 1954. Over the course of individuals reported to the Pinedale Assembly ular contributor to law reviews and journals, his life he would be the recipient of 21 hon- Center in Fresno, California. and authored several books, including The orary degrees. He studied in Florence for 2 On November 28, 2006, the Fresno City Mobilization of Shame: A World View of years before returning to Boston, where he Council unanimously approved Resolution Human Rights, published by Yale University was admitted to the bar in 1956. 2006–532 designating a portion of the Press in 2001. Pinedale Assembly Center site known as ‘‘Re- Father Drinan was appointed Dean of the Father Drinan served as a member of the Boston College Law School in 1956 and membrance Plaza’’ to the Local Register of American Bar Association House of Delegates Historic Resources. served until 1970, during which time he also until his death and was chair of the ABA Sec- The Pinedale Assembly Center Memorial taught family law and church-state relations. tion on Individual Rights and Responsibilities. Project Committee is currently charged with As dean he called for the desegregation of He served on the Board of Directors of the the task of establishing a memorial that recog- Boston public schools during the 1960s and International League for Human Rights, the nizes the historic tragedy that took place at challenged his students to become involved in Lawyer’s Committee for International Human that site. civil rights issues. During this period, he was Rights, the Council for a Livable World Edu- also a visiting professor at other schools in- cational Fund, the International Labor Rights February 19, 2007, known as ‘‘The Day of cluding the University of Texas. He also Fund, Americans for Democratic Action, and Remembrance’’, marks the 65th anniversary of served the public interest by his membership the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational the Executive Order 9066, making it an appro- on several Massachusetts state commissions Fund. priate day for the groundbreaking ceremony of created to improve the administration of jus- In 2004, the American Bar Association the Pinedale Memorial Center. tice. called Father Drinan ‘‘the stuff of which leg- Today over 5,000 Japanese Americans, In 1970, Father Drinan, who strongly op- ends are made’’ when awarding him its 2004 many former World War II internees and their posed the Vietnam War, was elected to Con- ABA Medal, an honor shared by such legal lu- families, live in Fresno County, California. The gress defeating Congressman Philip J. Philbin, minaries as Thurgood Marshall and Sandra Pinedale Memorial would serve to honor these the Chair of the Armed Services Committee in Day O’Connor. Just last summer Father and thousands of other Japanese Americans the Democratic primary. Father Drinan went Drinan was presented the 2006 Congressional who suffered during this period. In addition, on to win re-election to the U.S. House of Distinguished Service Award by now-House this memorial would serve as a lesson so fu- Representatives four times, serving from 1971 Speaker NANCY PELOSI, which is given to ture generations will not repeat the mistakes until 1981. He was the first Roman Catholic former Members of the House of Representa- of the past. priest to serve as a voting member of Con- tives who have performed their duties ‘‘with The Pinedale Assembly Center Memorial gress. such extraordinary distinction and selfless sends the message that we are committed to In the House, Father Drinan served on sev- dedication as to merit special recognition.’’ healing historical wounds and replacing preju- eral committees but is perhaps best known for Madam Speaker, a great man has finished dice and fear with the values of equality and his service on the Judiciary Committee, where his course, has run the great race, and has justice.

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