10954 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 18, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS CONGRATULATIONS TO ALEX show that 80 LG&E vehicles and 25 customer I commend the Wichita Falls Social Security PADILLA, EAGLE SCOUT vehicles use the station on a regular basis. Office for making it a priority to handle all The refueling station is unique because it is business with exceptional efficiency and cour­ HON. THOMAS J. MANTON controlled by a state-of-the-art mechanism tesy. Those in the Wichita Falls area who de­ which allows the station to be operated in a OF NEW YORK pend on this office for Social Security and SSI self-service manner. The magnetic fuel card IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES payments have been Iucky to work with such not only gives access to the natural gas fuel, Wednesday, May 18, 1994 but also records the purchases. dedicated and dependable people. Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The station itself is designed to look like a Once again, I would like to extend my con­ congratulate Alex Padilla on achieving the normal gas station with dispensers pro­ gratulations to the staff of the Wichita Falls highest honor in Scouting, becoming an Eagle grammed to show gallons, unit price, and total Social Security Office. They are very deserv­ Scout. This honor will take place on Friday, quantity and cost of fuel. The Micro-Mini Dis­ ing of the annual Superior Office Award. June 3, 1994 at Cathedral Preparatory Semi­ pensers are unique because they calculate the nary in Elmhurst, Queens located in the Sev­ volume of compressed natural gas that is dis­ enth District of New York, which I have the pensed to an accuracy of ±0.5 percent. pleasure of representing. The decision to invest in natural gas vehi­ IN RECOGNITION OF BETH Alex has worked diligently toward achieving cles and the necessary support structure was DARRETT, ELLEN BEAN AND this goal along with merit medals Ad Altare prompted by LG&E's desire to reduce air pol­ SUZANNA SOKOL Dei and Pope Pius XII in the Catholic Commit­ lution. The technologies employed by the util­ tee. He also is an integral part of the ity can lower hydrocarbon emissions by 70 Suanhacky Lodge of the Order of the Arrow. percent, carbon monoxide emissions by 50 HON. MICHAEL BIURAKIS Mr. Speaker, for his Eagle Project, Alex built percent and carbon dioxide emissions by 30 three toy like walking carts which are used percent. Natural gas, unlike liquid fuels, dis­ OF FLORIDA daily by children with disabilities. They were sipates quickly when released into the atmos­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES donated to Stepping Stone Day School Inc. phere. If liquid fuel is leaked, it will be soaked Al ex is a sophomore at Cathedral Preparatory up by the ground causing groundwater pollu­ Wednesday, May 18, 1994 Seminary where his ceremony will be taking tion. With natural gas, fuel groundwater pollu­ tion is eliminated. Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, this week, I place. am privileged to have in my office three con­ Mr. Speaker, Alex illustrates leadership and There are financial benefits as well. Natural stituents, Beth Darrett, Ellen Bean, and loyalty not only to his country and scouting gas costs roughly 40 cents less per gallon Suzanna Sokol. These women are in my office community, but his school and church as well. then gasoline which adds up to savings for the I know my colleagues join me in congratulat­ consumer. Prices, and, therefore, the savings, through the auspices of the Congressional ing Alex on this very special day. may vary, depending on current prices of gas­ Senior Citizen Intern Program. I rise today to oline and natural gas, however, it is estimated recognize their interest and involvement in our that approximately 122,000 gallons of gasoline governmental system and the welfare of the LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. a year are saved due to this one natural gas people of the Ninth District of Florida. RECEIVES A WARD FROM U.S. DE­ refueling station. PARTMENT OF ENERGY I extend congratulations to Louisville Gas Beth, Ellen, and Suzanna were selected to and Electric Company for its pioneering work represent the ninth district because of their in­ HON. ROMANO L MAZZOU in providing our community with greener forms terest and activism in their communities. It is of energy and transportation. my hope that upon completion of the program, OF KENTUCKY they will be better prepared to take a leader­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship role once they return home. As our HONORING THE WICHITA FALLS Wednesday, May 18, 1994 former Speaker Tip O'Neill once said, "all poli­ SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, the Louisville tics is local." I certainly believe that not only Gas and Electric Co. [LG&E] of Louisville and HON. Bill SARPAUUS effective governance-but effective change-­ Jefferson County, KY, was recently cited by arises on the local level. the U.S. Department of Energy in connection OF TEXAS with the Department's 1994 National Awards IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While participating in this program, Beth, Program for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Wednesday, May 18, 1994 Ellen, and Suzanna will spend some time in Energy. Mr. SARPALIUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like my office learning all the facets of legislative The Department of Energy honored 50 to encourage my colleagues to join me in hon­ work. In addition, they will be meeting and projects around the Nation which utilized initia­ oring the Wichita Falls Social Security Office. working with approximately 200 other senior tives to increase the use of renewable energy, This office was recently recognized as one of interns from across the country to experience, to reduce overall energy consumption, to en­ the best performing offices in 1993 in the five­ first-hand, the legislative process, and to dis­ hance the environment, and to increase pro­ State Southwest Region of the Social Security cover that by working effectively with their ductivity. Among those 50 awardees was Administration. elected officials, they can shape public policy LG&E's Natural Gas Vehicle Fuels Program. Only a select few of the 134 district and today and in the future. LG&E is the first electric utility in Kentucky branch offices in the region are selected for Specifically, these interns, as most seniors and one of the first in the Nation to open and the annual Superior Office Award by the agen­ across the Nation, pay close attention to the maintain a commercial natural gas refueling cy's regional commissioner. This region in­ station. The station is accessible to LG&E em­ cludes the States of Arkansas, Louisiana, New events that take place in the Federal Govern­ ployees and to those people in the public who Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. ment. They know their future-and their chil­ drive vehicles powered by natural gas. A mag­ More than 34,355 Social Security bene­ dren's future-depends on it. As part of Older netic card is issued which allows the customer ficiaries and 3,500 supplemental security in­ Americans Month, I am proud to have these to access the station 24-hours a day, 7 days come recipients are served by the Wichita constituents in my office and their dedication a week. Statistics, as of September 1993, Falls office. to learn more about American government. e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. May 18, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 10955 CONGRATULATIONS TO DESCHA J. FAIRDALE-KENTUCKY crown in three years as head coach. He was DAEMGEN, EAGLE SCOUT BASKETBALL'S "TOP DOG" Stan Hardin's assistant in 1990 and '91. "Sure, it feels better because I'm the head coach now," Gardner said. "It means we're HON. THOMAS J. MANTON HON. ROMANO L MAUOU carrying on the tradition and that we have OF KENTUCKY OF NEW YORK accomplished something." IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fairdale was No. 2 in The Courier-Jour­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nal's Litkenhous Ratings at the end of the Wednesday, May 18, 1994 Wednesday, May 18, 1994 regular season even though the Bulldogs had Mr. MAZZOLI. Mr. Speaker, one of the most won two prestigious tourneys, the Louisville Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to important subjects in the Commonwealth of Invitational and King of the Bluegrass. congratulate Descha J. Daemgen on his be­ Kentucky is basketball. "Can anyone tell me these kids aren't No. coming an Eagle Scout, the highest honor in 1 now?" Gardner asked. Today, I congratulate the Fairdale High Has Fairdale built a dynasty now? scouting. He will receive this honor on June School Bulldogs for winning the 77th annual "It means the program is still alive," he 11 , 1994, at the First United Methodist Church Kentucky State High School Basketball Tour­ said. "I'm so happy for the kids. I don't see of Jamaica, NY located in the Seventh Con­ nament. It is the third State title Fairdale, lo­ how they've put up with me so long, but gressional District, which I have the pleasure cated in the district I am proud to represent, when the key time in the game comes, they of representing. has won. listen to me." Descha began his trail to Eagle when he Tony Wales scored 14 points for Fairdale, All the teams played extremely well as evi­ including three baskets early in the fourth joined Troop 61 in 1988 where he became a denced by the final game between Fairdale quarter.