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PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHARLOTTE gram is no stranger to championships as this of Criminal Justice in 1985 and a Master of BOBICKI became their sixth title since 1990. Science in Real Estate Development and Fi- Despite a convincing playoff performance nance from New York University in 1992. He HON. SCOTT McINNIS going into the final game, Grimsley Head is also a graduate of the Minorities Developers OF COLORADO Coach Herk DeGraw was weary of the Program at Massachusetts Institute of Tech- Whirlies’ sluggish first few minutes against a nology. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES formidable Broughton adversary. ‘‘The slow Today, Ramo´n serves as the President of Tuesday, June 15, 2004 start scared me because I thought if they the South Bronx Community Management Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to sneak one in and we don’t get going we’re Company, Inc., a property management com- take this opportunity to pay tribute to Charlotte going to have a problem,’’ DeGraw told the pany responsible for the management and op- Bobicki and thank her for her dedication to Greensboro News & Record. But with 19:53 erations of approximately 2,200 units of hous- Colorado as an Alamosa County Commis- remaining in the first half, freshman Holly ing. Under his leadership, the company has sioner. Her dedication and tireless efforts have Cresson’s goal began to assuage DeGraw’s been able to develop over 1,300 units in the done much to ensure a promising future for concerns. A left-footed player, Presson used South Bronx. Recently, they successfully com- her constituents. As Charlotte moves on in her her right foot to shoot the ball past the pleted a scattered site project consisting of 18 career, let it be known that she leaves behind Broughton goalkeeper putting the Whirlies on two and three family homes in the South a terrific legacy of commitment to the people top 1–0. ‘‘The look on her face was the fun- Bronx for first time home buyers. of Alamosa County and the State of Colorado. niest thing I’ve ever seen . . . It was total dis- Mr. Speaker, I am truly appreciative of the An Alamosa native, Charlotte worked for belief,’’ DeGraw told a local reporter about work Ramo´n Ve´lez has done for the people of thrity-six years in the Alamosa Public School Presson’s post-goal expressions. After the my district. As a result of his strong leadership System as both a teacher and an adminis- Whirlies secured the lead there was no look- and vision many people have been able to trator before being elected a county commis- ing back as they powered their way to a 2–0 achieve a higher standard of living in the sioner in 1996. During her tenure as a com- victory. Bronx. For his outstanding service to the peo- missioner, Charlotte has been very active in This was a memorable win for the Whirlies ple of my community, I ask my colleagues to health and human welfare issues. She serves who were led by a number of senior players. join me in honoring this remarkable man. on the Colorado State Board of Health, re- Laura Hanson, Erin Graham, Whitney f gional Workforce Committee, and Colorado Andringa, Marie Bobalik, Jenny Cauble, Arden Counties Incorporated. She also is a founding Dwyer, Melissa Ellisen, Anna Betton, and Ash- IN RECOGNITION OF MARY JESSIE member of Action 22 in southern Colorado ley Newsome all finished their careers with a GONZALEZ ROQUE and serves as the San Luis Valley representa- state championship. These girls had a strong tive to the executive board of Action 22. Last supporting cast comprised of Anna HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ year, Charlotte served as Chairman of the Rodenbough, Michele Driver, Carey Good- OF TEXAS Board of Alamosa County Commissioners, man, Alex Leeder, Heidi Andringa, Carra IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sykes, Lauren Atkinson, Casey Warmath, working to enhance relations between the Tuesday, June 15, 2004 county and other local and state agencies. Holly Presson, Catherine Rierson, Lucy Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to FanCourt, and Camelyn Dillon. Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Commissioner Charlotte Bobicki before this After such a strong season congratulations recognition of a very special woman, Mary body of Congress and this nation, and to con- are in order for the Grimsley coaching staff. Jessie Gonzalez Roque, known by her friends gratulate her on an outstanding career of pub- Head Coach Herk DeGraw and Assistant as ‘‘Susie.’’ Susie is a valued employee of lic service. Her selfless dedication to her com- Coach Kevin Conaway deserve much credit mine who is retiring after thirty-three years of munity and the people of Colorado as an for leading the Whirlies on their title run. Rec- dedicated service to the federal government. I Alamosa County Commissioner is truly re- ognition should also be given to Athletic Direc- would like to take this opportunity to acknowl- markable. I wish her all the best in her future tor Neal Hatcher, Principal Rob Gasparello, edge this important milestone in her life, and endeavors. Athletic Trainer Kris Dickens, and team man- to also express my appreciation for the impact f agers Lauren Chambers and Rachel Goans. she has made on the lives of the constituents On behalf of the citizens of the Sixth District of the 20th District of Texas. WHIRLIE SOCCER DYNASTY of North Carolina, we congratulate the Susie’s parents immigrated to the United CONTINUES Grimsley Whirlies for winning the 4–A girls’ States from Mexico before she was born so soccer championship. that they might have a piece of the American HON. HOWARD COBLE f dream. They raised Susie, their first born, and OF NORTH CAROLINA her four siblings in San Antonio. Susie exhib- TRIBUTE TO MR. RAMO´ N VE´ LEZ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ited her value of education throughout her ele- JR. mentary, high school, and college careers. Tuesday, June 15, 2004 She parlayed this love of education and her Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, as the 2003–2004 HON. JOSE´ E. SERRANO skill of helping others into a job as a teacher academic school year comes to an end, I OF NEW YORK at Burbank High School in San Antonio during would like to take a moment to congratulate a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the 1970–1971 academic year. high school in the Sixth District of North Caro- In 1971, Susie obtained a summer job in the lina that won a state girls’ soccer champion- Tuesday, June 15, 2004 District Office of my father, former U.S. Con- ship. The Whirlies had extra incentive in the Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gressman Henry B. Gonzalez. She was hired final game as they faced a Raleigh Broughton pay tribute to Mr. Ramo´n Ve´lez, an extraor- full-time to handle casework for the 20th Dis- team that had defeated the Grimsley girls (by dinary community leader who has played an trict of Texas and her summer job turned into a score of 2–0) in the finals just 1 year ago. important role in improving housing opportuni- a thirty-three year career. This time around the score was again 2–0, but ties for the people of the Bronx. Susie has expressed pride in working for my it would be the Whirlies who walked away with Ramo´n was born in Colon, Panama but father, a notable figure in Texas and U.S. poli- the state title. This game capped off a perfect raised in Puerto Rico and the Bronx, NY. He tics. He was celebrated in San Antonio as post-season run in which Grimsley held all earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science being a man who gave a voice to those who playoff opponents scoreless; a remarkable feat and Public Administration from InterAmerican could not speak for themselves. Susie was that was last accomplished by the Whirlies in University of Puerto Rico in 1978, a Masters vital to my father’s efforts in this endeavor be- 2002. Indeed, the Grimsley girls’ soccer pro- in Public Administration from John Jay College cause she worked in close contact with people

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During his time as a commissioner throughout his 50-year career in public serv- good constituent services to those whom I Kelly has been very involved with the Canyon ice. represent. Therefore, I hired Susie to continue of the Ancients National Monument and A former member of both the Alabama State in her casework position so that she could helped to develop the comprehensive land House and Senate, Judge McDermott turned continue to provide important services for con- code for the county. He also helped make the down an appointment to the bench in Mobile stituents. Her many accomplishments led me unpopular yet important decision to move the County in 1970, feeling called instead to de- to promote her to be my District Office Direc- county fair in order to fight the Mesa Verde vote his time to a law practice that would en- tor. fire of 2000. Kelly plans to stay active in his able him to support his large family. Thirty In the five and one-half years that Susie has community after his term, as well as working years later, he ran for—and won—election to worked for me, she has proven herself invalu- on the sixty-five acre farm he shares with his a six-year term on the circuit court and until able to me, my staff, and the constituents of sister. his untimely death, served with distinction in the 20th District of Texas. She assists people Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to this position. with a wide variety of problems that they expe- Commissioner Kelly Wilson before this body of Unfortunately, Judge McDermott was only rience with federal government agencies, and Congress and this nation, and to congratulate recently diagnosed with cancer. However, sometime state and local agencies. These him on an outstanding career of public serv- even in the face of such difficult news, his first problems include, but are certainly not limited ice. His selfless dedication to his community thoughts were of selecting the best possible to, immigration cases, military matters, hous- and the people of Colorado as a Montezuma replacement to ensure that the judicial system ing problems, health and social services in- County Commissioner is truly remarkable. I would not be adversely affected and that the quiries, and federal workers compensation wish him and his wife Diane all the best in wheels of justice would continue to turn. claims. their future endeavors. Thanks for your serv- In addition to his distinguished career in the I am sincerely proud to count myself among ice. state legislature and on the circuit court, those who have had the opportunity to know f Judge McDermott also served with pride in the and work with Susie. Her steadfast dedication United States military and was, for a time, the to her job has had an impact on many individ- CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNI- city attorney for Chickasaw, AL. uals’ lives. Also, her knowledge and skills VERSARY OF THE RONKONKOMA At the time of his passing, I remarked that have enabled those of us who have worked FIRE DEPARTMENT Judge McDermott had a heart as big as the with her to do our jobs better. I wish her many state of Texas and that his death would create blessings and the very best for her retirement. HON. STEVE ISRAEL a large void in the fabric of the Mobile commu- She will be greatly missed. OF NEW YORK nity. In the days since his death, those senti- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments have in no way lessened. The Judge and his lovely wife, Katie, were MOURNING THE PASSING OF Tuesday, June 15, 2004 fixtures in the life of our community for many PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to offer my years and together, they worked in numerous sincere congratulations to the Ronkonkoma ways, both publicly and behind the scenes, to SPEECH OF Fire Department in celebration of their 100th make life much better for the people of south HON. RALPH REGULA Anniversary. Alabama. OF OHIO In September of 1903, after a tragic fire at Not surprisingly, the dedication and care IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a resort complex took the life of one individual Judge McDermott devoted to community serv- and injured fourteen others, twenty-four men ice was constantly on display in his service on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 from the Ronkonkoma area volunteered to join the bench. In fact, his attention to even the Mr. REGULA. Mr. Speaker, President Ron- a fire-fighting group to replace the existing smallest detail in the cases he heard became ald Reagan was a warm thoughtful leader who neighbor bucket brigade system. This group legendary around the courthouse, and he was governed by the Golden Rule of caring for oth- quickly developed, and on June 15, 1904, always striving to render a fair decision to all ers. Many speakers have paid eloquent tribute Ronkonkoma Hook and Ladder Company #1 concerned. to his role as both a world leader and a best was officially born. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me friend of the American people. Because of our Ronkonkoma Hook and Ladder Company in remembering a dedicated public servant shared love of land I developed a personal re- #1’s first truck was a horse-drawn vehicle car- and long-time advocate for all of south Ala- lationship with President Reagan that I will al- rying one hundred feet of hose. The alarm bama. Judge McDermott will be deeply missed ways cherish. system consisted of a locomotive tire, which by his family—his wife, Catherine O’Brien f resembled a huge iron ring, and a hammer, McDermott; his daughters, Elizabeth O’Neill, which was chained to the tire so that it could Annette Carwie, Jeanne Marie Cruthirds, PAYING TRIBUTE TO KELLY not be carried away. There were no fire wells Michelle Mayberry, Mary Claire Wacker, Cath- WILSON or hydrants. erine Williamson, and Maureen McDermott; While there have been many developments his son, William Joseph McDermott; and his HON. SCOTT McINNIS since 1904, including a name change in 1933 two brothers, Charles L. McDermott and Ed- OF COLORADO to the Ronkonkoma Fire Department, the mis- ward B. McDermott—as well as the countless IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion still remains the same. The men and friends he leaves behind. women of the Ronkonkoma Fire Department Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Our thoughts and prayers are with them all are proudly serving their community by saving at this difficult time. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to lives and protecting property. f take this opportunity to pay tribute to Kelly Wil- f son and thank him for his exceptional con- STROKE TREATMENT AND tributions to his community and the State of HONORING THE MEMORY OF THE ONGOING PREVENTION ACT Colorado as a Montezuma County Commis- HON. WILLIAM HENRY sioner. A two-term commissioner, he will al- MCDERMOTT SPEECH OF ways be remembered as a dedicated public HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE servant and leader of his community. As Kelly HON. JO BONNER OF DELAWARE celebrates his retirement, let it be known that OF ALABAMA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he leaves behind a terrific legacy of commit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment and service to the people of Montezuma Monday, June 14, 2004 County and the State of Colorado. Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Kelly comes from a family with a rich history Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, Mobile County, support of H.R. 3658 Stroke Treatment and of political activism. His grandfather served as AL, and indeed the entire First Congressional Ongoing Prevention Act. I urge the Secretary

VerDate May 21 2004 05:23 Jun 16, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.003 E15PT1 June 15, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1117 to also consider that atrial fibrillation is the the people of Jackson County. Some of the son, Brittany Thompson, Magan Campbell, leading cause of severe stroke, but if properly committees and boards Dennis serves on in- Amanda Johnston, Bethany Hawks, Brandi treated, the risk of stroke can be dramatically clude the Western Interstate Region Board of Haithcock, Ariel Bullock, Amanda Cline, Lesli reduced. Atrial fibrillation causes only 15 per- Directors, National Association of County Offi- Scott, Daveda Fox, Tiffany Helton, Erika cent of all stroke, however it leads to a much cials Public Lands Committee. He was chair- Winebarger, Kristen Burgess, Olivia McPher- higher rate of debilitating outcomes for pa- man of the Colorado Counties Incorporated son, Kristen Roach, April Carver, and Janna tients resulting in their need for long-term care Public Lands Committee, and is a member of Holt. and increasing the burden on our health care the Western Interstate Region Strategic Plan After such a remarkable season much credit system. for National Association of County Officials goes to the Southern Alamance coaching staff Atrial fibrillation is a condition where the atri- Steering Committee. He is also a member of who guided the Patriots to the championship. um of the heart does not pump blood out the North Park Stockgrowers Association, Col- Congratulations to Head Coach Mike Johnson properly into the ventricle causing the blood to orado Cattlemen Association, and Jackson and assistant coaches Chris Miller, Cully Lam- pool in the atrial chamber. The pooling leads County Lions Club. beth, Mike Thompson and John Miller. Further to the formation of clots, which can break off Mr. Speaker, it is clear that County Commis- recognition should be awarded to Principal and travel into the arteries and to the brain sioner Dennis Brinker has ceaselessly dedi- Kent Byrd and Athletic Director David Vaughn where it may lodge causing a severe stroke. cated his time and efforts to serving his county after this memorable season. On behalf of the Atrial fibrillation currently affects over 2.3 and the people of Colorado as a County Com- citizens of the Sixth District of North Carolina, million people in the United States. However, missioner for Jackson County. I am honored we congratulate the Patriots of Southern the number of those effected will increase sig- to bring his hard work and commitment to the Alamance for winning the state 3–A girls’ soft- nificantly as the population ages and improve- attention of this body of Congress and this na- ball championship. ments in the treatment of other forms of heart tion today. Thank you for all your service Den- disease are made, extending their life expect- nis and I wish you and your wife Mary Lea all f ancy but increasing their chances of devel- the best in your future endeavors. TRIBUTE TO RICHARD CARRIO´ N oping atrial fibrillation. f The Committee urges the Secretary to rec- ´ ognize that strokes caused by atrial fibrillation PATRIOTS’ RESILIENCE LEADS TO HON. JOSE E. SERRANO are preventable through the use of TITLE OF NEW YORK anticoagulation medications. The use of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES anticoagulation medications have been shown HON. HOWARD COBLE Tuesday, June 15, 2004 to reduce the risk of stroke caused by atrial fi- OF NORTH CAROLINA Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great brillation by over 68 percent. The American IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Heart Association, American College of Cardi- Tuesday, June 15, 2004 ology, American College of Chest Physicians, Richard Carrio´n, who served as a National American College of Physicians and American Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, as major league Grand Marshall for the Puerto Rican Day Pa- Academy of Family Practitioners have all baseball is in full swing, I would like to take a rade in New York City on June 13, 2004 and issued guidelines stressing the importance of moment to congratulate a high school in the has promoted the Puerto Rican Community in stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation by the Sixth District of North Carolina that won a all of his life’s work. proper use of anticoagulation therapy. state girls’ softball championship. It was not an Richard was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico However, a significant number of patients easy road for the Southern Alamance girls’ in November of 1952. He received a Bach- who should be on anticoagulation therapy do softball team, but in the end, it was certainly elors degree from the Wharton School of Fi- not receive the proper medication. Given the a rewarding one. After losing the first game of nance and Commerce at the University of severity of stroke in patients with atrial fibrilla- the championship round in 10 innings, the Pa- Pennsylvania and a Masters degree in Man- tion and the ability of the proper care to pre- triots found themselves facing a winner take agement Information Systems from the Mas- vent strokes it is important that health care all game at the Walnut Creek Softball Com- sachusetts Institute of Technology. In 1976 he professionals are educated about the current plex. ‘‘I don’t expect anything easy with them began working for Banco Popular, the leading guidelines for treatment and there is an in- (his team),’’ Head Coach Mike Johnson told banking institution in Puerto Rico. In his early creased public awareness of atrial fibrillation. the Burlington Times-News. In continuing this years, he oversaw the installation of the ATM system throughout the extensive branch net- f trend of close games and tension filled fin- ishes, Southern Alamance defeated Enka High work in Puerto Rico and the United States. PAYING TRIBUTE TO DENNIS School 8–6 in yet another 10 inning battle. De- Today, I am proud to say that Richard serves BRINKER spite the Patriots’ history of drama, this title as president and CEO of the company. should come as no surprise after a combined Mr. Speaker, empowerment of the Puerto HON. SCOTT McINNIS record of 30–2 for the year. Rican people remains one of Richard’s top pri- OF COLORADO One of the key performers during the two orities. He serves as president of the Com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES day tournament run was senior pitcher Brooke mittee for the Economic Development of Puer- Isley who handled 39 innings and struck out to Rico and actively participates on the boards Tuesday, June 15, 2004 59 batters. It was Isley who closed out the of several other civic organizations committed Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to final game by retiring three straight hitters. to solving problems on the island. take this opportunity to pay tribute to Dennis This capped off a come from behind victory In 1990 Richard was named a member of Brinker and thank him for his exceptional con- that was initially sparked by Amanda John- the International Olympic Committee (IOC) tributions to his community and the State of son’s base hit and ensuing RBI from Marybeth and has been named to several of its commis- Colorado as a Jackson County Commissioner. Ingle. ‘‘We couldn’t make anything easy,’’ Isley sions including chairman of the Finance Com- A four-term commissioner, Dennis will always explained to a local reporter. Perhaps the big- mission and member of the TV and Internet be remembered as a dedicated public servant gest scare for the Patriots came in the 9th in- Rights and Marketing Commissions. In addi- and leader of his community. As Dennis cele- ning when an Enka base runner was thrown tion, he has served as a member of the Puer- brates his retirement, let it be known that he out at the plate keeping Southern Alamance’s to Rico Olympic Committee, president of the leaves behind a terrific legacy of commitment hopes alive. Finally in the 10th inning, with Puerto Rico Olympic Trust and as a member to the people of Jackson County and the State runners in scoring position, Marybeth Ingle of the 2004 Olympiad, a non-profit organiza- of Colorado. came up with, what would be, the deciding hit tion that sought to garner international support A lifelong resident of North Park, Dennis to secure the title. for Puerto Rico’s efforts to stage the 2004 has lived and worked on a ranch near This was a special win for the Patriots who Olympic Games. Coalmont that was homesteaded by his father were led by a number of senior players. Carla Mr. Speaker, what impresses me the most in 1914. Graduating from Jackson County Roger, Whitney Lambe, Amanda Hodge, about this remarkable man is his willingness to High School in 1961, he answered his coun- Brooke Isley, Marybeth Ingle, Maegan Evans, put his knowledge to work for the benefit of try’s call to duty, serving in the U.S. Army from and Stacey Vaughn all finished there high Puerto Ricans. For his extraordinary achieve- 1962 to 1965. In 1988, he was elected to the school careers on top. These girls had the ments and his outstanding service to the peo- Board of Commissioners of Jackson County help of a strong supporting cast comprised of ple of Puerto Rico, I ask my colleagues to join where he has dedicated his efforts to serving Tori Thompson, Kim Pardue, Brittany McPher- me in honoring this outstanding man.

VerDate May 21 2004 05:23 Jun 16, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.007 E15PT1 E1118 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2004 IN RECOGNITION OF RUBY 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY Operation Overlord, as with the entire war LEHRMANN SPEECH BY SPEAKER HASTERT effort, caused great hardship. But out of such hardship was drawn great courage, and from SPEECH OF great courage were forged great leaders. Some of that ‘‘greatest generation’’ returned HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ HON. RALPH REGULA home and entered politics and went on to OF TEXAS OF OHIO serve our Nation in the Congress of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sam Gibbons parachuted behind the lines Tuesday, June 15, 2004 here in Normandy, preparing the way for the Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Mr. REGULA. Mr. Speaker, at the ceremony invasion that would follow. He would later recognizing the 60th Anniversary of D-Day become a leader on the Ways and Means Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Committee. held at the United States Memorial Cemetery recognition of the retirement of Ruby Bob Michel, our beloved leader from Illi- at Omaha Beach, you, Speaker DENNIS nois, went ashore here in Normandy and Lehrmann, Chief United States Probation Offi- HASTERT, delivered a moving tribute to the fought the Nazis all the way to Bastogne, cer for the Western District of Texas. I would courage and sacrifice of those who fought and where he was wounded at the Battle of the like to take this opportunity to acknowledge died for freedom. The text of these thoughtful Bulge. Ruby’s long and prestigious career, as well as remarks follows: The list of members who served our nation in the Second World War, and still serve in the countless contributions she has made to D-DAY MINUS 1 the House of Representatives, is growing her community. REMARKS BY SPEAKER J. DENNIS HASTERT FOL- ever shorter with the passage of time. Ruby’s professional life reflects hard work, LOWING A MASS BY HIS EMINENCE FRANCIS But those proud members—Henry Hyde of CARDINAL GEORGE OF CHICAGO Illinois, Cass Ballenger of North Carolina, determination, and commitment that began John Dingell of Michigan, Amo Houghton of [From the Omaha Beach Cemetery, France, during her college years at Sam Houston New York, Ralph Hall of Texas, and Ralph June 5, 2004] State University, where she earned both her Regula of Ohio, still bring great honor to the Thank you Cardinal George for your inspi- Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in the field United States House of Representatives. rational words. These Members of Congress and the men of of Health Education. During her undergraduate Today we stand in this now peaceful ceme- the 1st Division, some of whom are here studies, Ruby was a summer intern with the tery, on the cliffs overlooking the sea, in today, and their millions of comrades-in- Goree Unit of the Texas Department of Cor- this field of white crosses and Stars of arms, understood that the world-wide threat David—straight and tall—as if they were rections. Through this internship experience, of fascism, if left unchecked, would destroy young men standing at attention. the free world. They faced that threat and Ruby began to lay the foundation for her im- Together we have made a pilgrimage to they beat it. pressive career. this ‘‘hallowed ground’’—as Abraham Lin- I want to tell you that the ‘‘Greatest Gen- coln would have phrased it—to bear witness After obtaining her Master’s degree, Ruby eration’’ still lives today and like the boys of to what took place here and to spend, at the 1940s, it has a very young face. They are continued a steady climb up the ranks in the least a fleeting moment, with our brothers the grandsons and the granddaughters of Texas Department of Corrections until she be- that lie beneath this ground—men who sac- those who hit this beach in France or raised came Assistant Warden for the Goree Unit. In rificed on this foreign shore so that we might that flag on Iwo Jimi or pushed the com- live as free men and women. September of 1975, this remarkable woman munists back in Korea or in Vietnam. It is our privilege, and our duty, to reflect How do I know that these young warriors became the first female U.S. Probation Officer upon the courage and the heroism of those of the 21st century are also part of ‘‘The for the Western District of Texas. She was who were called upon to defend our freedom. Greatest Generation?’’ Because I have met then promoted to Deputy Chief United States We honor those who lie here, but we also em- some of them. I have visited them in hospital brace those who survived, and returned home Probation Officer in 1983 and was named wards at Walter Reed and in Landstuhl in to raise their families and to build our na- Germany. Chief United States Probation Officer for the tion as a beacon to freedom loving people When you visit these young men and Western District of Texas in January of 1995. around the world. women—some of whom have been severely Not far from here, at Pointe du Hoc, are Throughout her admirable career, Ruby has wounded, and you ask them what they want, the cliffs they said no man could scale. But you always get the same answer, ‘‘I just always maintained her commitment to edu- they were scaled by determined men with want to go back and join my unit, sir, to be cation. She has served as an adjunct pro- ladders and ropes and grappling hooks in the with my comrades and do my job.’’ fessor for St. Mary’s University and Our Lady midst of a merciless hale of bullets and It happens over and over again, the same of the Lake University. In this capacity, Ruby shrapnel. response given with pride and determination. Twenty years ago, on the 40th Anniversary has shared her knowledge and experiences I ask myself, often with tears in my eyes as of D-Day, President Reagan looked out at I walk away, ‘‘Where do we find such men with others in order to help them achieve suc- those cliffs and asked, ‘‘who were these and women?’’ And I know the answer. All cess as she has. She has also served as a men?’’ around me. Everywhere I look. In America. co-chairman and mentor for Burnet Elemen- They were ordinary men doing extraor- Today we face the threat of world-wide ter- dinary things. Men who sought no terri- tary school in the San Antonio Independent rorism. Like the Nazis of the 1930’s, the ter- tory—who sought no plunder—and who rorists of the 1990’s were a threat too often School District. sought no glory. They simply came, and ignored. Ruby’s dauntless commitment to her com- many died, so we could live in freedom. But like Pearl Harbor, September 11th, ‘‘Where do we find such men?’’ asked Presi- munity has been very impressive. She has 2001, shocked us out of our complacency. As dent Reagan. He knew the answer. Over Americans, we love peace, but we love free- contributed to San Antonio through volunteer there—across the sea—In America. dom more. So we are facing the threat. And service for many organizations, including the Sixty years ago today, D-Day minus One, we will beat it. San Antonio Conservation Society and the what were those young men thinking as they In war, we often sacrifice some of the best United Way. In addition to these activities, waited to embark on one of the great cru- and the brightest to further the cause of sades of the millennium? freedom. But we also forge the leaders for Ruby is also deeply involved in her church, In those tension filled hours some found the next generation. Concordia Lutheran. There, she has served on comfort in quiet prayer. Others may have We cannot know who will be the Bob a number of committees and has been a wondered why they were here. Michel, or Bob Dole, or Sam Gibbons of this coach and a Sunday School teacher. What threat forced these farmers, account- new generation. But they are out there. Per- ants, factory workers, college students, ath- haps serving today in a remote mountain I deeply appreciate Ruby’s many contribu- letes and assorted other laborers and profes- camp in Afghanistan, or in a village in Iraq, tions to the Texas Department of Corrections, sionals, to leave their families, their careers or on a ship at sea. the U.S. District Court for the Western District and their American way of life? Their mission is not very different from They knew the answer. Hitler’s Germany that of 1944—to preserve the freedoms that of Texas, and the city of San Antonio. Her was that threat. Hitler’s hatred of freedom, we cherish and to restore freedom to op- dedication to her career and the humani- his assault on common decency, his brutal pressed people. They are fighting to make tarianism she consistently exhibits in her com- murder of millions of his own citizens, and our homeland safe. They are sacrificing for munity have made Ruby a role model for all his determination to impose his sick vision others. of the future on the free world. Who are these ordinary men and women of us. I am proud of Ruby’s accomplishments To end Hitler’s regime and restore common doing extraordinary things you ask? I cannot and I wish her continued happiness and suc- decency in the world: that is why they were tell you their names. But this I know: They cess upon her retirement. there. are Americans.

VerDate May 21 2004 05:35 Jun 16, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.010 E15PT1 June 15, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1119 May God continue to Bless the United MOURNING THE PASSING OF that they could once again say with assurance States of America. PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN and determination, ‘‘I am an American.’’ Mr. Speaker, just as our nation paused last f SPEECH OF week to remember and reflect on this good man and great leader, let us, as a nation, re- FREEDOM IS NOT FOR FREE HON. JO BONNER OF ALABAMA member President Ronald Reagan in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES same way that he is remembered by his fam- HON. STEVE ISRAEL ily: a man full of love, laughter, and life, some- Wednesday, June 9, 2004 one full of boundless optimism and faith, and OF NEW YORK Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to someone who always believed that America’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor the memory of a great leader, a great best days are indeed ahead. man, and a great American. When President Our country—indeed, our world—has been Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Ronald Wilson Reagan passed away on June blessed that we were able to share in a small Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 5, 2004, his death brought more than an end way in the tremendous life he led. May we share with my colleagues the following prayer to his valiant ten-year struggle against Alz- never forget the lessons he taught us or the written by Rabbi Reuven Mann from Con- heimer’s disease. It brought an end to one of leadership he displayed, and may we continue gregation Rinat Yisrael in Plainview, New the brightest and most optimistic periods in to keep Mrs. Reagan and the entire Reagan York. American history. family foremost in our thoughts and prayers. While President Reagan had been out of f Almighty G-d, we have gathered here the public eye and under the loving care of his today at a crucial moment in our history to beloved wife, Nancy, for over a decade, he MOURNING THE PASSING OF honor the memory of all those who fought was never far from our minds or our hearts. PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN and made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of During these past ten years, while he was our Nation and its ideals of freedom, compas- SPEECH OF sion and the highest cultivation of the traveling down the road into the sunset of his human spirit. We came not only to honor but life, we have all had the opportunity to con- HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE also to affirm the lesson of their sacrifice: sider his true greatness and his many OF DELAWARE Freedom is not an entitlement; it does not achievements. We have all come to under- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES come for free, it is something which has to stand that he was more than just our president Wednesday, June 19, 2004 be fought for. With humbleness and grati- and the most powerful man in the world; he tude let us acknowledge a simple truth: We was, instead, the personification of—and the Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to owe these heroes everything. Without them, pay tribute to President Ronald Reagan. We we would have lost our freedom long ago. symbol for—the boundless potential possible in this country. all join together this week to mourn his pas- Yet, many people do not feel this way and From Dixon, Illinois, to Detroit, Michigan, sage, but more importantly to celebrate his take what we have here for granted believing life. President Reagan meant many things to that the American way of life is somehow from Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles, Cali- ‘‘coming’’ to them. 9/11 was a wake up call— fornia, and at all points in between, men and many people in the United States and which happened, to a large extent because women everywhere recognize President throughout the world. Put simply, the world is nobody believed it could happen. Let us Reagan for what he truly was: a gifted leader a better place because Ronald Reagan lived. admit it: We were afflicted with the cancer and a compassionate American with a vision From his days as an actor and motivational of complacency and blinded by the illusion of for our future and an unwavering belief in the speaker to his time as Governor and President invincibility. Suddenly our country was spirit and goodness of mankind. to his final days on his California ranch, Ron- under attack by a merciless, barbaric enemy To say that Ronald Reagan was an exam- ald Reagan was a true gentleman who im- who wanted us destroyed. 9/11 was a wake up pacted the lives of those around him. call, but all too many decided to push the ple of the American dream would be an under- snooze button and go back to sleep. statement. Ronald Reagan was the American Ronald Reagan was sworn in as the 40th dream, the product of a poor middle class President of the United States the day Amer- The enemy does not sleep. He continues to remind us of his barbarism and cruelty by family who, as the result of his own intel- ican hostages were released from Iran—a beheading innocent Americans and proudly ligence, determination and strong personality, poignant beginning to the challenges, which recording his sadism on camera. 9/11 was a was able to attend college, enjoy a successful would lie ahead. As President, he survived an wake up call and the message is: If we do not career in broadcasting and motion pictures, attack on his life and a battle with colon can- appreciate our freedom and are not willing and eventually rise to the position of governor cer; he fought communism; he guided the to fight for it, there is no guarantee that we of California. American people through rough economic will always have it. Therefore, I call on all of For most, that in and of itself would be a re- times and uncertain international struggles; he you to renew your appreciation for our coun- markable career. But President Reagan did made history in nominating the first woman to try and its values for we are at war and every war requires the full support of the not stop there. Rather, he continued to focus serve on the U.S. Supreme Court; and lead home front. on what he saw as a need for a strong leader Americans through the tragedy of the Space Shuttle Challenger. We have gathered here today to honor the in the White House, someone who could work heroes past and present whose valiant dedi- with a divided Congress and an American But to limit our descriptions of President cation makes our freedom possible. I would public still reeling from the political and eco- Reagan to the milestones in his Presidency be remiss if I did not include among them nomic crises of the 1970s to restore this Na- would be incomplete. His most impressive the civilian heroes of 9/11, the firefighters, tion to its position as the ‘‘shining city on the qualities are the intangibles that are felt but police and first responders, who charged into hill.’’ hard to describe. the line of fire to save thousands on that During his eight years in office, he did just So many Americans connected with Presi- dark day. They wrote a new chapter in the that. The ‘‘Reagan Revolution,’’ as it came to dent Reagan on a personal level. His ability to history of bravery and self-sacrifice, and be known, provided the impetus for significant communicate with was unparalleled. ‘‘Larger they will never be forgotten. changes here at home and around the world. than life’’ was never a phrase used to describe Almighty G-d, Creator of the Universe, The economy in this country which had been Ronald Reagan—not because he couldn’t may their selfless service inspire us to appre- ciate all the blessings that You have be- in steep decline for a number of years righted have been, but because he didn’t want to be. stowed on this Nation. Let their memory be itself and enjoyed a strong period of growth for He truly operated as a man of the people. for a blessing—motivating us to become bet- the next nine years. The Cold War was My first term as Governor of Delaware over- ter people: more productive, compassionate, brought to an end, communism in many coun- lapped with his second term as President of and respectful of the dignity of all men and tries ultimately collapsed, and a whole new the United States. I had the honor and privi- women who were created in Your Image. And generation of men, women, and children lege of working with President Reagan on may Your Guidance and Protection be with around the world were able to enjoy a new, what I see as one of his greatest landmark ac- our men and women who are right now in life free from the fear of oppression. complishments—welfare reform. The empathy harms way, to give them the strength, cour- age and dedication to complete the mission Perhaps his greatest accomplishment, how- he felt for the American people and the chal- in which they have performed so magnifi- ever, was in giving Americans a new sense of lenges they faced in trying to make ends meet cently. May they speedily return in good hope and pride. President Reagan restored a were represented in this landmark legislation. health to their country, their homes and strong sense of optimism and hopefulness to He epitomized a leader who didn’t give hand- loved ones. And let us say: Amen. this country, and made everyone feel proud outs—but a hand up.

VerDate May 21 2004 05:23 Jun 16, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.015 E15PT1 E1120 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2004 The optimism he felt for every American, and ethics and a natural leader in the commu- On Sunday, thousands of families in my dis- our nation and the world was evident to all. nity. As his family mourns his passing, I be- trict will celebrate Father’s Day. His ‘‘glass half full’’ mentality guided us lieve it appropriate to recognize the life of this Amid all the distractions of our society, through times of peace and times of uncer- exceptional man. many will stop, for just a minute, to honor tainty; through the end of the Cold War and Born and raised in Brady, Nebraska, Fritz ‘‘Dad.’’ first moved to Colorado when he attended the rough economic times. No matter what our na- It seems that politics and social change and University of Denver to study accounting on tion faced, President Reagan’s sense of patri- the faddish nature of our culture have not an ROTC scholarship. As a fighter pilot, Fritz otism, togetherness and hope for the future— been able to erase the enduring value of fa- honorably served our country in both Korea was infectious. therhood and the imprint that fathers have in and Vietnam. For his service in Vietnam, he His love of country made us believe that my district and across this great nation. America was blessed to do great things for so was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. many people. Sadly, this was probably best Following his military service he received his f communicated in what has come to be known MBA from the University of Colorado. In 1950, Fritz married Bette Coad with as his Letter to the American people when he PERSONAL EXPLANATION told the world he was diagnosed with Alz- whom he had four children. Fritz retired from heimer’s Disease, when he wrote: the Air Force in 1973 and moved to Glenwood Springs. During the years Fritz spent in Glen- ‘‘I now begin the journey that will lead me HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY wood Springs, he became active in the com- into the sunset of my life. I will know that for OF CALIFORNIA munity as a supporter of high school athletics. America there will always be a bright dawn An avid sports enthusiast, he enjoyed watch- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ahead.’’ ing his children and grandchildren participate Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Everything he did, he did with grace. He will in athletics, and he enjoyed outdoor activities be remembered—even by those who may with his family. In 1980, Fritz remarried Cindy Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, had I been have disagreed with him—with respect for his Dollins with whom he shared a successful ac- present yesterday during rollcall No. 232, I willingness to work together and negotiate, counting practice and with whom he had a would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ During rollcall No. with humor. He and Democratic Speaker Tip son. 233, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ During rollcall O’Neill used to joke that we are ‘‘all friends Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize No. 234, I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ And, on after 6:00 p.m.’’ meaning that at the end of the Fred ‘‘Fritz’’ Lundin and pay tribute to his life rollcall No. 235, I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ day, politics was put aside and friendships as a valuable citizen of Glenwood Springs. could grow. Fritz held both himself and others to the high- f I like to think of President Reagan as a flexi- est standards. His competitiveness was con- ble conservative, one who was willing to listen tagious, making people around him better. I RECOGNIZING CAROLYN to all sides of an argument, even if he didn’t wish to express my deepest sympathies to his RUBENSTEIN agree, for the chance that he might learn family and friends during this difficult time of something new or understand a different bereavement. angle. He didn’t pretend to be an expert on all HON. ROBERT WEXLER f issues, and that is why so many politicians OF FLORIDA and the American people respected him. He SUPPORTING RESPONSIBLE FA- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wanted to turn the issue on all sides to see if THERHOOD AND ENCOURAGING there were any new approaches that could be GREATER INVOLVEMENT OF FA- Tuesday, June 15, 2004 taken. Yet at the same time, he was deeply THERS IN THE LIVES OF THEIR Mr. WEXLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- rooted in his beliefs of smaller government, CHILDREN nize an extraordinary individual who has made lower taxes and personal responsibility—which a difference in the lives of so many young chil- SPEECH OF continue to guide the Republican Party today. dren. Carolyn Rubenstein, herself just a teen- President Reagan is considered the modern HON. JOSEPH R. PITTS ager, started Carolyn’s Compassionate Chil- day father of the Republican Party and his OF PENNSYLVANIA dren (CCC), a non-profit organization that links long legacy and sunny optimistic spirit will live IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES critically ill children with their healthy peers on in all Americans. And as we all gather Monday, June 14, 2004 through a pen pal program. Started 5 years today to celebrate the man who meant so ago when Carolyn was 14 years old, the pro- much to our country, I would like to invoke the Mr. PITTS. Madam Speaker, we often hear gram has connected over 500 children with words he used in bidding good-bye to the pas- negative comments about fathers and father- pen pals in almost every U.S. state and coun- sengers on the Space Shuttle Challenger— hood, about ‘‘deadbeat dads’’ and absent fa- tries around the world, including Canada and ‘‘We will never forget them, not the last time thers. England. This excellent program helps chil- we saw them—this morning, as they prepared It’s easy to forget that there are millions of dren suffering from life-threatening or chronic for their journey, and waved goodbye, and American fathers who love their wives and illnesses connect with their healthy peers. ‘slipped the surly bonds of earth’ to ‘touch the their children. Most of these children are shut in and do not face of God’.’’ They get up every morning and go to work have the ability to interact with others their The Gipper, the Great Communicator, the to support their families. age or live normal lives. CCC gives them the Flexible Conservative and the Great Concil- They go to baseball games and ballet per- opportunity to develop friendships and connect iator has gone home. But his legacy will never formances and school plays. with children or teens their age. be forgotten. They help their kids with their homework, chaperone proms and mow the lawn. In addition to the pen pal program, CCC has f They treat their wives with respect and awarded 21 college scholarships to cancer model healthy relationships. survivors. Because of their illness, many of PAYING TRIBUTE TO FRED A. these children who do not have as impressive LUNDIN They make sacrifices and invest in the next generation. a resume as their healthy peers and would, Current research shows that these daily otherwise, not qualify for a scholarship. More HON. SCOTT McINNIS acts of responsibility and faithfulness have a recently, CCC has set up a scholarship pro- OF COLORADO major impact on child well-being. gram in the arts for cancer survivors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Statistics show us that marriage is the foun- I cannot say enough about Carolyn. At a dation of responsible fatherhood, and that fa- time when our country is asking our young Tuesday, June 15, 2004 thers who are married to the mothers of their men and women to make sacrifices, Carolyn Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise with children are more likely to be involved in their is a shining example for others to follow. Her a heavy heart to pay tribute to the life and children’s lives. compassion, drive and desire to help others memory of Fred ‘‘Fritz’’ Lundin of Glenwood But, we don’t need statistics to tell us that has made this world a better place. I com- Springs, Colorado. I personally knew Fritz committed, involved fathers are essential to mend Carolyn and CCC for making a dif- well, and he was a man of the highest integrity the preservation of the family. ference in the lives of so many young people.

VerDate May 21 2004 05:23 Jun 16, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.019 E15PT1 June 15, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1121 PERSONAL EXPLANATION mostly uninsured residents of north St. Louis. ensures that the affordable dwelling ordi- In its first year, CHIPS served about 250 cli- nances are effective, and through her service HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ ents in its meager facility in the basement of on the Fairfax Committee of 100 Board of Di- OF ILLINOIS a local church. In 1991, the clinic moved to a rectors she has helped evaluate the lack of af- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES new 5,600-square-foot facility. Currently run by fordable housing for those who need it. a staff of 10 full and parttime employees, Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Sharon Kelso has also taken on an advo- along with a core of 19 volunteer profes- cacy role and was often lobbying for issues re- Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I was un- sionals, CHIPS provides health screenings lating to human services needs, childcare, avoidably absent for votes in this chamber on and primary-level health care to about 1,000 child abuse and neglect, health and mental June 14, 2004. I would like the record to show clients a month through both its outreach and health care and homelessness. She also that, had I been present, I would have voted in facility services. worked with her local Chamber of Commerce ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote 234 and ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall Ms. Bentley has also implemented a unique to lobby the Fairfax Board of Supervisors to votes 232, 233 and 235. outreach program to provide prevention and maintain affordable housing. It is through her f health education in non-traditional community efforts that these issues have been brought to settings including banks, grocery stores, beau- PAYING TRIBUTE TO KENT the forefront for the leaders and community ty salons, barbershops, and homeless centers. LINDSAY activists of Fairfax County. Ms. Bentley also promotes workforce develop- While Sharon is retiring from UCM and mov- HON. SCOTT McINNIS ment by hiring and training lay health edu- ing out of the area, I am certain she will con- cators to go door-to-door, enrolling clients, and tinue to work on behalf of those who need OF COLORADO has implemented an intergenerational program help the most. Her work has vastly improved IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in which teens in the youth development pro- the lives of thousands of families throughout Tuesday, June 15, 2004 gram work with senior citizens. the community and Virginia. Sharon’s vision Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Ms. and dedication has touched many people and take this opportunity to pay tribute to Kent Bentley for this national award, and express will ensure a bright future for generations to Lindsay and thank him for his dedication to my gratitude for her determination and leader- come. I congratulate Sharon on her retire- Colorado as a two-term Montezuma County ship. Her work among the medically under- ment. More importantly, I say thank you for Commissioner. His dedication and tireless ef- served has undoubtedly inspired many others making such a difference in the Northern Vir- forts have done much to ensure a promising in St. Louis and elsewhere to take action. It is ginia area. future for his constituents. As Kent celebrates an honor to recognize her today for her impor- his retirement, let it be known that he leaves tant work and this well deserved award. f behind a terrific legacy of commitment to the f ON THE PASSING OF BUDDY people of Montezuma County and the State of IN HONOR OF SHARON KELSO Colorado. BRACKIN A lifelong resident of Montezuma County, HON. JAMES P. MORAN Kent is the third generation owner of El HON. JEFF MILLER Grande Cafe in Cortez. He is very active in OF VIRGINIA the community, serving for fifteen years on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA local fire department and is currently the Fire Tuesday, June 15, 2004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chief. As a county commissioner, Kent was in- Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I am Tuesday, June 15, 2004 strumental in rewriting the Land Use Plan and pleased to take this opportunity to commend in creating the Stewardship Committee involv- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is an amazing woman from my congressional with great sadness that I rise today to recog- ing rangeland and grazing. He also worked district, Sharon Kelso. Sharon has been one closely in the development of the Dolores nize the passing of Newman C. ‘‘Buddy’’ of the most positive forces in Fairfax County Brackin. Buddy had a tremendous impact in River Valley Plan, and plans to stay involved throughout the years and I am proud of all that in the issues affecting Montezuma County. my district over nearly 28 years as Okaloosa she has accomplished to help those less fortu- County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to nate throughout the county. She is a friend The son of a former Florida Senate presi- Commissioner Kent Lindsay before this body and someone that I admire greatly. Sharon will dent, Buddy came into politics with a solid of Congress and this nation, and to congratu- be retiring after faithful and selfless service to base of knowledge. He had taught middle and late him on an outstanding career of public United Community Ministries and the people high school in Northwest Florida and worked service. His selfless dedication to his commu- of Fairfax County. nity and the people of Colorado as a Monte- The main legacy Sharon will leave behind is in real estate, but he knew it was time for him zuma County Commissioner is truly remark- her work as Executive Director of United Com- to run for the Okaloosa Clerk’s office in 1976, able. I wish him all the best in his future en- munity Ministries. When she first began work- and his win in that election reaffirmed his be- deavors. Thanks for your service. ing for UCM, the agency had not existed for lief. His successive re-election was a clear in- f long, and its focus was smaller than what dicator that Buddy was the right man for the job. Indeed, it was not until his diagnosis of HONORING JUDY BENTLEY Sharon thought it could accomplish. With her vision and dedication, UCM has grown into pancreatic cancer that he decided not to seek an eighth term. HON. WM. LACY CLAY one of the most important organizations in northern Virginia. One of her most lasting con- Buddy’s tenure as County Clerk saw the of- OF MISSOURI tributions was to establish the first walk-in clin- fice of the Clerk nearly triple in size, and with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ic for the uninsured using volunteer doctors, his help the office saw much-needed improve- Tuesday, June 15, 2004 nurses and technicians. Since that time, the ments in the smoothness of its day-to-day op- Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- citizens of Fairfax County have seen additional erations. It is doubtful that many would have ognize Judy Bentley, the President and CEO clinics open up for those without health insur- disagreed with his intent six months ago to of Community Health-in Partnership Services ance. seek an eighth term, so respected was he on (CHIPS) in St. Louis. Ms. Bentley was recently While her work for UCM would be enough both a professional and personal level by all selected as a 2004 Robert Wood Johnson to fill anyone’s time, Sharon wanted to give who knew him. Community Health Leader. She was one of even more assistance to her community. She My prayers go out to Buddy’s wife Blanche, just ten people nationally to be selected for has served on numerous boards and commit- his sons Mark and Bryan, and all others who this prestigious award, which includes a grant tees to help better Fairfax County for all who mourn the loss of a great public servant. He of over $105,000 to enhance her work. chose to make it their home. As Co-Chair of loved his family as they loved him, his loss will A nurse practitioner and native of St. Louis, the Homeless Oversight Committee, Sharon have a vast impact on so many. Ms. Bentley was inspired to enter the has helped to implement strategies to prevent Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States healthcare field after her diagnosis of uterine homelessness throughout the county. Knowing Congress, it is with no small amount of sorrow cancer in 1975. that affordable housing is one of the most im- that I tell of the passing of Buddy Brackin from Ms. Bentley founded CHIPS in 1990, and it portant issues in this area, she has worked on this world, and his family is in my thoughts remains the only free health clinic serving the the Affordable Dwelling Unit Task Force which and prayers.

VerDate May 21 2004 05:23 Jun 16, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.024 E15PT1 E1122 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2004 HONORING FORMER PRESIDENT of commitment to the people of Mineral Coun- named a 2004 national Community Health GEORGE HERBERT WALKER ty and the State of Colorado. Leader by the Robert Wood Johnson Founda- BUSH ON HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY During his tenure as commissioner, Steve tion for her work to prevent inappropriate in- worked on a number of issues for his Mineral carceration and improve the treatment of peo- SPEECH OF County community. He was instrumental in ple with mental illnesses. Ms. Carothers was HON. ROB PORTMAN putting together maps and a tabulation for the one of only ten people nationally to be se- OF OHIO public rights of way in Mineral County. He also lected for this prestigious award, which in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was involved in the approval of the preliminary cludes a grant of more than $105,000 to sup- plat of the Village at Wolf Creek, began the Monday, June 14, 2004 port her work. process for building a new Health Clinic in Ms. Carothers is executive director of the Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- Mineral County, and pursued donations and National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) port of H. Res. 653, a resolution honoring grants to help repave the local airport runway. President George Herbert Walker Bush, a true As a dedicated member of the community, Maine. During her tenure, Ms. Carothers has statesman and American hero, who recently Steve volunteers his time to numerous civic dedicated herself to assisting families of peo- celebrated his 80th birthday. organizations. He does the maintenance work ple who have mental illness. Under her leader- President Bush has devoted his life to the on the county’s ambulances, saving the Am- ship, NAMI Maine has become a respected service of our nation. As a highly decorated bulance Board money to use on needed up- source for information on effective practices in Navy pilot in World War II; a distinguished grades and equipment. He also is a volunteer treatment and diversion of the incarcerated Congressman and Ways and Means Com- fireman, and is always willing to help wherever mentally ill. Ms. Carothers has successfully mittee Member from Texas’s Seventh Con- he is needed. assembled a broad-based coalition of families, gressional District; a successful Ambassador Mr. Speaker, it is clear that County Commis- inmates, providers, corrections and law en- to the United Nations; Liaison to China; Direc- sioner Steve Wardell has ceaselessly dedi- forcement professionals, State officials, and tor of the Central Intelligence Agency; Vice cated his time and efforts to serving his county advocates to identify problems and solutions President; and President of the United and the people of Colorado as a County Com- for inmates with mental illness. The program States—George Bush has ably served our missioner for Mineral County. I am honored to Ms. Carothers pioneered in Maine has be- country for over 50 years. bring his hard work and achievements to the come a model for other States seeking to train During that time, President Bush has exem- attention of this body of Congress and this na- prison personnel to recognize the signs of plified the very highest values and principles tion today. Thank you for all your service mental illness and provide appropriate re- of public service—honesty, integrity, responsi- Steve, and I wish you all the best in your fu- sponses. bility, loyalty and patriotism. This is the Bush ture endeavors. The suicide of an 18 year-old man in a max- legacy and the example he set for all of us. f imum security prison 3 years ago inspired Ms. As a staff member who served in the Bush MOURNING THE PASSING OF Carothers’ interest in the plight of the incarcer- White House, I was privileged to learn this PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN ated mentally ill. She now assists the State firsthand. His leadership as President was crit- government in assessing the quality of prison ical to resolving the challenges of that time: SPEECH OF programs, and provides education and training the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification HON. EARL POMEROY to law enforcement and corrections officers to of Germany; the end of Communism and be- OF NORTH DAKOTA promote more humane treatment. ginning of democracy in Eastern Europe; a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NAMI Maine’s Assistant Director put it best free trade policy and the lowering of trade re- Wednesday, June 9, 2004 by saying, ‘‘[Carol is] propelled by the per- strictions and tariffs during the GATT talks; sonal situations that illustrate the inhumane and of course, the success of Desert Storm. Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, my thoughts and immoral quality of inadequate treatment in At home, he supported and signed the historic and prayers go out to Mrs. Reagan and her the criminal justice system.’’ Americans with Disabilities Act; and the impor- family as our nation mourns the loss of Presi- tant amendments to the Clean Air Act, argu- dent Reagan. Mr. Speaker, I couldn’t agree more. I’m hon- Our nation has lost a leader. President ably the most important environmental legisla- ored to recognize Ms. Carothers for this na- Reagan inspired Americans to a higher pur- tion ever passed. tional award, and express my gratitude for her In his retirement, President Bush is still pose. He believed, and led all Americans to determination and leadership. She has in- making history. I had the privilege of being believe, that our country could be the ‘‘shining spired many others in Maine and elsewhere to present in College Station last weekend for his city on the hill.’’ It was his spirit and faith in take action. This well-deserved award is con- most recent birthday parachute jumps, for American values that helped reinforce Amer- firmation of the importance of her work. which he earned parachutist’s wings from the ica’s faith in itself. I was serving in the North Dakota Legisla- f Army’s Golden Knights. The wings included a ture on the day President Reagan was shot. I small bronze star, echoing his unplanned jump remember the somber atmosphere and deep PERSONAL EXPLANATION during World War II, when his torpedo bomber concern from Republicans and Democrats was hit by anti-aircraft fire south of Japan. alike as legislators gathered around a tele- Mr. Speaker, all of us congratulate Presi- vision anxiously awaiting word on the Presi- dent Bush on his birthday, and express our HON. DENISE L. MAJETTE dent’s condition. With characteristic optimism, gratitude for his remarkable and unselfish pub- OF GEORGIA President Reagan went on to recover from his lic service. wounds and continue to lead the nation as our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f President. Tuesday, June 15, 2004 PAYING TRIBUTE TO STEVE President Reagan’s passing brings us sad- WARDELL ness at the loss of an American leader, but re- Ms. MAJETTE. Mr. Speaker, on June 8th minds all of us of his lasting legacy of service and 9th, 2004 I was not able to be here for HON. SCOTT McINNIS to our nation. three roll call votes. OF COLORADO f On rollcall number 229 regarding H. Res. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RECOGNIZING CAROL CAROTHERS 663, expressing the profound regret and sor- Tuesday, June 15, 2004 (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NAMI row of the House of Representatives on the death of Ronald Wilson Reagan, former Presi- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to MAINE) dent of the United States of America, I would take this opportunity to pay tribute to Steve have voted ‘‘yea’’. Wardell and thank him for his dedication to HON. THOMAS H. ALLEN Colorado as a Mineral County Commissioner. OF MAINE On rollcall number 230, approving the Jour- His tireless efforts have done much to ensure IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nal, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’. a promising future for his constituents. As Tuesday, June 15, 2004 On rollcall number 231, regarding H. Res., Steve celebrates his retirement, let it be Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- honoring the late Honorable Ronald Wilson known that he leaves behind a terrific legacy ognize Carol Carothers, who was recently Reagan, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’.

VerDate May 21 2004 05:23 Jun 16, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.028 E15PT1 June 15, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1123 THE RETIREMENT OF NREL DI- to increase funding for NREL’s important re- Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of RECTOR VICE ADMIRAL RICHARD search and generally to raise the profile of re- 2003; ‘‘yea’’ on #233, expressing the sense of TRULY newable energy and energy efficiency in Con- Congress with respect to the need to provide gress. It has been an uphill climb, as these prostate cancer patients with meaningful ac- HON. MARK UDALL programs have had to compete for funding cess to information on treatment options; OF COLORADO with others. What has inspired me to keep ‘‘yea’’ on #234, to provide rapid acquisition au- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fighting the fight has been knowing that Admi- thority to the Secretary of Defense to respond ral Truly and his team are back in Colorado, to combat emergencies; and ‘‘yea’’ on #235, Tuesday, June 15, 2004 pushing technological limits, dreaming up new honoring former President George Herbert Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, last ways for us to transition to a clean energy fu- Walker Bush on the occasion of his 80th birth- Tuesday, Vice Admiral Richard Truly, director ture. Admiral Truly may not be with NREL in day. of DOE’s National Renewable Energy Labora- the years to come, but I know he will always f tory (NREL), announced that he plans to retire be there in spirit, urging us all to continue to in early November after more than seven aim for the stars. OCC AND THE BANK-REALTOR FIGHT years as NREL’s director. f Although I am not greatly surprised by this announcement, I am saddened by it. I know PAYING TRIBUTE TO BOB GEORGE HON. BRAD SHERMAN that a national search will soon be launched to OF CALIFORNIA select the Admiral’s successor, and I expect HON. SCOTT McINNIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that his successor will represent NREL well in OF COLORADO Tuesday, June 15, 2004 future years. But Admiral Truly has so vividly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to marked the last five years I’ve spent working submit for the RECORD an article recently pub- on renewable energy policy in the House of Tuesday, June 15, 2004 lished in the American Banker, entitled, ‘‘OCC Representatives. It is hard to imagine NREL Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise with con- Caught in the Middle of Bank-Realtor Fight.’’ without him. siderable sadness to pay tribute to the life and In a letter to staff, Admiral Truly wrote, ‘‘I memory of Bob George of Aspen, Colorado. [From the American Banker, June 2, 2004] honestly believe that it is at the intersection of Bob recently passed away at the age of sixty- OCC CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF BANK- REALTOR FIGHT our energy use, our environment, our eco- one. With the loss of Bob, Aspen loses a (By Todd Davenport) nomic well being and our national security that friend of the community. As his family mourns society finds the greatest engineering and sci- The possibility that banks will one day sell his passing, I believe it is appropriate to rec- houses makes the real estate brokers’ lobby entific challenges on Earth today. Each of you ognize the life of this exceptional man before shudder and has galvanized it to fight at NREL are at the heart of this challenge and this body of Congress and this nation today. against any incursion it perceives. opportunity. What you do really, really matters Bob first moved to Aspen in 1964, after at- For the last three years the most obvious to our nation and our world. I feel a deep privi- tending the University of Colorado at Boulder. threat has been a joint proposal by the lege to have been a small part of your suc- Soon after, he married Karin Knudson, with Treasury Department and the Federal Re- cesses over these years.’’ whom he went on to have three children. In serve Board that would let financial holding This last statement exemplifies the Admiral’s 1967, he found work with Mason & Morse, a companies and financial subsidiaries offer real estate brokerage services. approach to leadership. He was always quick real estate firm, and with a good college But in the past year the National Associa- to credit NREL staff for their achievements friend, they worked hard and eventually as- tion of Realtors has targeted the Office of and believed in the importance of teamwork. sumed control of the company. The two part- the Comptroller of the Currency’s recent ef- He was admired by his colleagues at NREL ners and friends put much time and effort in forts to stake out its preemption authority. and, I think, inspired them to work harder and transforming Mason & Morse Real Estate into The trade group says the OCC’s ability to in- aim higher. the largest firm in the Aspen Valley. sulate national banks from state laws that For the Admiral, no challenge was too great. As a spirited business leader, Bob achieved require real estate and mortgage licensing is He wasn’t content to rise to the rank of vice also a threat. great success. He was the president of two The OCC has countered that there is little, admiral in the Navy. He was also a naval avi- professional organizations, the Aspen Board of if any, connection between preemption and ator, test pilot and astronaut, logging more Realtors and the Aspen Chamber Resort As- real estate brokerage, but right or wrong, than 7,500 hours of flight. His astronaut career sociation. His dedication to the community in- the trade group has become an unexpected included work in the Air Force’s Manned Orbit- cluded memberships in the Aspen Elks Club, and powerful opponent to the OCC’s preemp- ing Laboratory program, and NASA’s Apollo, Mountain Rescue and Rotary Club. He was tion regulations at a time when it needs all Skylab, Apollo-Soyuz and Space Shuttle pro- also president of the Aspen School Board and the friends it can get. grams. He piloted the 747/Enterprise approach The regulations were finalized in January, spent time volunteering for the Sunshine Kids but some lawmakers on Capitol Hill have and landing tests in 1977. He lifted off in No- and Ducks Unlimited. threatened to take action against them. vember 1981 as pilot aboard Columbia, the Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before ‘‘The Comptroller’s position is that this first shuttle to be reflown into space, estab- this body of Congress and this nation to pay has nothing to do with real estate brokerage, lishing a world circular orbit altitude record. He tribute to the life and memory of Bob George. but I don’t think the Comptroller has been commanded Challenger in August-September He was a natural business leader and a valu- successful in deflecting the awareness of peo- 1983, the first night launch/landing mission of able member of his community. More impor- ple on the Hill that the Realtors are con- the Space Shuttle program. For all these cerned,’’ said Gil Schwartz, a lawyer with tantly, Bob will always be remembered as a Schwartz & Ballen LLP in Washington. achievements, President Reagan awarded the consummate family man. I wish to extend my The Realtors ‘‘have brought a lot of people Presidential Citizen’s Medal to Admiral Truly in deepest regrets and sympathy to Bob’s family focused at the local level,’’ Mr. Schwartz 1989. Admiral Truly capped off his space ca- and friends during this difficult time of be- said. ‘‘They have brought much more aware- reer by serving as NASA’s eighth Adminis- reavement. ness of not just what can happen now but what can happen in the future.’’ trator under President George H.W. Bush from f 1989–1992. The group says preemption is relevant, be- During his seven years at NREL, Admiral PERSONAL EXPLANATION cause the OCC could let banks into real es- tate brokerage independent of the joint Fed- Truly has raised the visibility of the laboratory Treasury proposal, which was made under to new heights. NREL is considered the pre- HON. SAM GRAVES the auspices of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. mier laboratory for renewable energy research OF MISSOURI ‘‘Right now a national bank could apply to and development and a leading laboratory for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the OCC for real estate brokerage to be con- energy efficiency R&D. As a world leader in sidered a permissible banking activity,’’ said the development of these technologies, NREL Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Lynn King, a regulatory representative at is involved in fifty different areas of scientific Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, the trade group. Realtors say the OCC could rely on an ex- research, from solar photovoltaics and wind June 14, 2004, I was unavoidably detained isting interpretation that authorizes na- energy to hydrogen fuel cells and distributed and thus missed rollcall votes #232, #233, tional banks to operate as ‘‘finders.’’ That energy generation. #234 and #235. Had I been present, I would broad power effectively allows a bank to act As co-chair of the Renewable Energy and have voted ‘‘yea’’ on #232, approving the re- as the middleman in many financial trans- Energy Efficiency Caucus, I have worked hard newal of import restrictions contained in the actions.

VerDate May 21 2004 05:23 Jun 16, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.032 E15PT1 E1124 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2004 Some banking lawyers say they doubt the Perhaps not, but their stance on preemp- In September of 1997 he attended Officer OCC will use that interpretation to allow tion has made for unusual politics. Candidate School. Upon graduation he was real estate brokerage. The group is allied with state bank regu- commissioned and then sent to the Basic Offi- ‘‘Finder authority had been on the books lators against preemption, even though they for years, and that never was perceived or re- continue to disagree about whether banks cer Course and the Infantry Officer Course. In garded as giving national banks authority to ought to have real estate brokerage powers. November of 1998 he was assigned to the 1st sell insurance as an agent or broker on an More than 30 states have said that banks Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment where he was unrestricted basis,’’ said Ken Ehrlich, a law- may offer such services, but few banks have given command of 3rd Platoon, Company C. yer with Nutter McLennen & Fish LLP in done so. In this capacity he deployed with his battalion Boston. ‘‘We share some fundamental, common be- as part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit But real estate brokerage may be con- liefs,’’ including ‘‘that major changes in pub- where he participated in Operation Stabilise in sistent with the business of banking, he said. lic policy should come from legislative bod- East Timor. Upon return he was assigned as ‘‘National banks by virtue of the business ies, and shifts in applicable state and federal they conduct every day are arguably fully law should be clearly intended by Congress,’’ commander of the 81 mm Mortar Platoon, equipped to get into the real estate broker- said John Ryan, an executive vice president which he led during a subsequent overseas age business and do it well without raising at the Conference of State Bank Supervisors. tour with the 31st MEU. During his final year any safety-and-soundness issues, significant ‘‘Our appeal is philosophical; theirs is dollars with the battalion, he served as the Executive consumer protection issues, and without a and sense,’’ but regardless, ‘‘they are influ- Officer, and ultimately the Commanding Offi- whole lot, if any state regulation,’’ Mr. Ehr- ential businessmen in their local commu- cer of Weapons Company. lich said. nities, and they are influential in the polit- Completing this tour in March 2002, Captain An OCC spokesman would not discuss its ical process.’’ Bryce was assigned as the Marine Corps’ As- plans, but in the past agency officials have Donald Lampe, a lawyer with Womble said they are not contemplating the exten- Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC in Greens- sistant Liaison Officer to the U.S. House of sion of real estate brokerage powers to na- boro, N.C., said the emergence of the realty Representatives. For the past two years he tional banks. group on preemption ‘‘changes the dynamic’’ has expertly represented the Marine Corps on Realtors say they want certainty. of the debate. Capitol Hill and contributed enormously to the ‘‘Everything that they’ve said in testi- ‘‘That they have stood up and raised their success of the Liaison Office’s mission. His mony, everything that they’ve said publicly, hand over these rules is a significant event,’’ skills and diligent attention to duty enabled we just want them to put in some sort of of- he said. ‘‘That doesn’t mean that I think ficial format that we can rely on for the fu- him to successfully lead five Staff Delegations they are correct, but the Realtors cannot to every major Marine Corps facility in the ture of our industry,’’ Ms. King said. ever be ignored in this town.’’ The threat is imminent, because banking That banks and real estate agents will con- United States, assisting Congressional staff in companies ‘‘want to put real estate people in tinue to spar seems certain. learning how the Marine Corps fights, trains, the bank or the operating subsidiary,’’ she Banks ‘‘have to continue to grow the port- and lives. The reputation he earned on these said. ‘‘They want to put them as close as folio; they need new lines of business,’’ Ms. evolutions was such that he was also given they can to the loan, the mortgage trans- King said. ‘‘The best line of business right the task of leading several Congressional Del- action.’’ now and in the future is real estate. They al- egations overseas, including my own to Ma- Doing so would be anticompetitive, Ms. ready have insurance. They already have se- King said. OCC preemption—which a Con- laysia and the first into Haiti after the new curities. Other than real estate, there’s not a President took power. necticut judge said last week extends to op- whole heck of a lot else out there.’’ erating subsidiaries—would give the mort- The real strength or Captain Bryce’s time on gage arms of large banks ‘‘a free pass on all f Capitol Hill was felt through his education and these state laws and registrations and licens- outreach activities. He organized monthly ing,’’ and ‘‘our members aren’t going to be TRIBUTE TO CAPTAIN SAMUEL G. BRYCE, USMC briefs for staff members to assist them in un- able to play in that field.’’ derstanding the capabilities and program Banking lawyers took the opposite view. ‘‘The Realtors’ position is anticompeti- needs of the Corps, and was the driving force tive,’’ said Melanie Fein, a lawyer at Good- HON. AMO HOUGHTON behind the Capitol Hill Running Club. Under win Procter LLP in Washington. ‘‘Just like OF NEW YORK his leadership the club grew to nearly 100 run- the securities industry, the insurance indus- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ners and has seen unprecedented success in try, the data processing industry, the courier Tuesday, June 15, 2004 preparing members for running the Marine industry, they all have fought against bank Corps Marathon. As he leaves, there will be a Mr. HOUGHTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today involvement.’’ large gap for the Marine Corps to fill on Cap- The group is behaving ‘‘like Chicken Lit- to recognize an exceptional officer of Marines, itol Hill. His initiative, leadership, and tireless tle,’’ but ‘‘the sky is not going to fall—and if Captain Samuel G. Bryce. Captain Bryce will efforts as the Assistant House Liaison Officer it does fall, it would be to the benefit of con- soon complete a highly successful two-year have had a lasting impact on improving the sumers,’’ she said tour as the Marine Corps’ Assistant Liaison Realtors say they would stand down in this war fighting capabilities and the quality of life Officer to the U.S. House of Representatives. battle if the OCC were to write regulations for Marines throughout the Marine Corps. It is truly a pleasure for me to recognize a few keeping banks out of real estate brokerage. Most importantly, he has epitomized all of of his many outstanding achievements. They also said that if the long-pending Fed- those qualities that America has come to ex- Treasury proposal disappeared, the Realtors’ Captain Bryce entered our Corps as a pri- pect of her Marines—absolutely impeccable opposition to OCC preemption would dis- vate in January 1994 after graduating with integrity, moral character and professionalism. appear with it. honors from James Madison University in As he reports to his next assignment as a (The proposal has been on hold, because Harrisonburg, Virginia. After graduating Recruit the Realtors have successfully lobbied for student at the Expeditionary Warfare School in Training at Parris Island, he went on to serve enactment of spending bills the last two Quantico, Virginia I want wish him, his lovely as an infantryman with the Marine Corps Se- years that have barred the Treasury from wife Stacey, and their new son Griffin con- curity Force Company in Rodman, Panama using its budget to finalize the proposal.) tinuing success. Fair winds and following where he participated in Operation Safe ‘‘We almost view this thing as the Trojan seas, Marine. horse at the gates,’’ said Joseph Ventrone, Haven, a humanitarian mission in support of the trade group’s managing director of regu- Cuban migrants. He followed this tour with f latory and industry relations. If the Fed and service as a Non Commissioned Officer with the Treasury were to drop their December the illustrious Fleet Antiterrorism Security CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVER- 2000 proposal, ‘‘our vehemence on OCC’’ pre- Team Company in Norfolk, Virginia. As a SARY OF FORT UNION NATIONAL emption ‘‘would not be as strong, would MONUMENT probably not be at all.’’ squad leader with F.A.S.T., then Corporal To some, that’s evidence that the Realtors Bryce participated in Operation Fairwinds in do not have a legitimate beef with the pre- Haiti, providing convoy and site security for HON. TOM UDALL emption rules. U.S. supported nation-building projects. Short- OF NEW MEXICO The group ‘‘developed a strategy where ly after returning from Haiti, his team was dis- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they believe they can use the debate going patched to Bahrain to establish security at on today about preemption to insulate them- Tuesday, June 15, 2004 selves from competition from the national U.S. Naval facilities in response to the Khobar bank industry,’’ said Howard Cayne, a lawyer Towers bombing. During his final months with Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I with Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington. F.A.S.T. he was promoted to Sergeant and rise today to recognize the upcoming 50th an- ‘‘But they don’t have an inherent interest in selected for the Enlisted Commissioning Pro- niversary of the legislation that created Fort preemption.’’ gram. Union National Monument in my home state of

VerDate May 21 2004 05:23 Jun 16, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.035 E15PT1 June 15, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1125 New Mexico. At Fort Union National Monu- 1949, board members of the Chamber voted Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to ment, visitors can learn about life at this fron- to seek aid from the federal government and Commissioner Doralyn Genova before this tier outpost during the early days of the Amer- the State of New Mexico to preserve Fort body of Congress and this nation, and to con- ican settlement of the West. As a key stopover Union for all time. The Chamber’s action was gratulate her on an outstanding career of pub- point for travelers along the Old Santa Fe instrumental in creating the present-day Fort lic service. Her selfless dedication to her com- Trail, Fort Union was witness to countless ex- Union National Monument. We continue to be munity and the people of Colorado as a Mesa peditions, Indian raids, and commercial gath- grateful for their efforts. County Commissioner is truly remarkable. I erings during its short but storied existence. Mr. Speaker, Fort Union National Monument wish her all the best in her future endeavors. Today, the venerable post is a shadow of its is open to the public throughout the year. In- f former grandeur, but even in ruins, it stands terpretive programs are offered with living his- as an impressive memorial to the countless tory talks and demonstrations on summer CONGRATULATING ROBERT J. soldiers of the frontier army who passed weekends, giving visitors the flavor of life in a RIDENOUR through. frontier fort. The visitor center has displays of On June 28, 1954, President Dwight D. Ei- military equipment and clothing, a bookstore, HON. BILL SHUSTER senhower signed into law legislation author- Santa Fe Trail information and films. Using OF PENNSYLVANIA izing the U.S. Department of Interior to acquire this abandoned military post, the National Park IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the site and remaining structures of Fort Union Service has established a dialogue between Tuesday, June 15, 2004 for national monument purposes. With strong the past and the present. The place has been Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to backing from the New Mexico State Legisla- serving society as a museum of the past, a congratulate Robert J. Ridenour on receiving ture and Governor Edwin Mechem, U.S. Rep- classroom of the present, and a model for the the 2004 Citizen of the Year award from the resentative John Dempsey and U.S. Senator future, and it deserves the honor of a national Bedford Rotary Club of Bedford, Pennsylvania. Clinton P. Anderson introduced the bills that treasure. His efforts to preserve the history and culture ultimately created the present day Fort Union f of my home town of Everett have positively National Monument. Their foresight and hard PAYING TRIBUTE TO DORALYN impacted our community and well beyond. work all those decades ago are worth remem- GENOVA For most people, after a lifetime of working, bering today. the well deserved rest and relaxation that Few places today inspire imagination about comes with retirement is usually cherished the American frontier experience as does Fort HON. SCOTT McINNIS and savored. However, Robert Ridenour de- Union National Monument. Located in the OF COLORADO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cided on a different path and instead chose to Mora Valley in northeastern New Mexico, the spend his retirement working to improve his 720-acre National Park Service domain con- Tuesday, June 15, 2004 community in any way possible. tains an array of cultural and natural re- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to It has been said that wisdom comes with sources. Its principal features—the ruts of the take this opportunity to pay tribute to Doralyn age, and in the case of Robert Ridenour this Santa Fe Trail, the ruins of the Fort Union mili- Genova and thank her for her dedication to old cliche proves to be true. In recent years he tary post, and the dazzling prairie scenery— Colorado as a Mesa County Commissioner. has had the foresight to dedicate his energy to daily attract travelers from around the world. Her dedication and tireless efforts have done preserving history, which will ground and edu- Fort Union was established in 1851 by Lieu- much to ensure a promising future for her con- cate younger generations while guiding them tenant Colonel Edwin V. Sumner as a guard- stituents. As Doralyn celebrates her retire- towards future progress. His tireless efforts to ian and protector of the Santa Fe Trail. During ment, let it be known that she leaves behind promote Pennsylvania’s history will benefit his its forty-year history, three different forts were a terrific legacy of commitment to the people community for countless years to come. constructed close together. The third and final of Mesa County and the State of Colorado. Mr. Ridenour is the personification of the A third generation Mesa County native, Fort Union was the largest in the American Bedford Rotary’s motto of ‘‘Service Above Doralyn graduated from Mesa State College, Southwest, and functioned as a military garri- Self.’’ He has demonstrated enthusiasm and and ran her own business, Data Supplies. son, territorial arsenal, and military supply care for the county which he has served, and When Doralyn was elected to serve as Mesa depot for the Southwest. his spirit and dedication have infiltrated his As a military post to protect travel and set- County Commissioner in 1988, she was only every action. The legacy he has made is one tlement for forty years, Fort Union played a the second woman elected to the position of that every American should emulate. county commissioner in Mesa County’s his- key role in shaping the destiny of the South- As a pillar of strength within his community tory. She serves on Club 20’s board of direc- west. During the first decade of its existence, of Bedford County, Mr. Ridenour has been a tors, the Governor’s Interregional Council on the fort stood as the guardian of the Santa Fe role model and leader who is admired by Smart Growth, the Colorado Emergency Plan- Trail. The fort acted as a federal presence in many. For his incomparable generosity and ning Commission, Headstart Grand Valley Re- the Territory of New Mexico. The Civil War commitment to excellence, Robert Ridenour gional Transportation Committee, and the added to the fort’s fame at the battle of deserves the highest recognition. Glorieta Pass, where Union soldiers stopped Mesa County Economic Development Council the invading Southern columns. Historian Rob- for Sustainable Agriculture. She also served f ert Utley noted, ‘‘The ruins of Fort Union as president of 16 Western District Counties, IN HONOR OF EDIE KARAS, graphically commemorate the achievements of and was chairperson for the Land Use Com- COMMUNITY STALWART the men who won the West.’’ mittee for Colorado Counties Incorporated and On February 21, 1891, singing ‘‘There’s a serves currently as the Secretary. Doralyn’s HON. SAM FARR Land that is Fairer than This,’’ the Army community involvement also includes member- OF CALIFORNIA marched out of Fort Union for good. The post ship in the Grand Junction Area Chamber of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lapsed into ruins in the following decades. Commerce, Mesa County Women’s Network, Roofs collapsed, walls of buildings slowly Mesa County Historical Society, Mesa County Tuesday, June 15, 2004 crumbled under the onslaught of the elements, Cattleman’s Association, and Mesa County Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in and grass grew high on the vast parade League of Women Voters. honor of my dear friend Edie Karas, one of the ground. Doralyn’s dedication to her community has most dedicated and energetic community After World War II, people in New Mexico garnered her numerous awards and recogni- members in my Central California district, and revived an earlier campaign to create the Fort tion over the years. She was ‘‘Westpeoples’’ indeed the nation and the world. A life-long Union National Monument. New Mexicans had Woman of the Year in 1986 and was the first resident of the Monterey Peninsula, Edie has learned that the previous efforts failed be- recipient of Club 20’s Dan Noble Award. She played an active and vital role in countless cause of the lack of local interest in the has also received awards from the Colorado civic organizations. Along with her late hus- project. This time local citizens and interest Division Disaster Emergency Services, Glade band of more than 50 years, the former Mon- groups decided to lead the movement to ulti- Park Volunteer Fire Department, Governor’s terey County Supervisor Sam Karas, Edie mate success. Fort Union, now in private Conference on Library and Information Serv- made up half a dynamic duo of public service. hands, was scheduled to be demolished. With ices, and Mesa County Friends of 4–H. Most Since Sam passed away in 2003, Edie has a strong will to save the historic site, local citi- importantly, Doralyn is dedicated to her hus- carried on with that tradition of service to both zens took the issue to the Las Vegas-San band Mike, and sons Anthony, Nicholas, and her neighbors next door and her neighbors Miguel Chamber of Commerce. On June 20, Dominic. around the world.

VerDate May 21 2004 05:23 Jun 16, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.038 E15PT1 E1126 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2004 A short account of Edie’s service would in- people and ensure justice and fair treatment Doris, visiting all 50 states and 41 countries. clude the time that Edie has donated to the for all. He also served as Chair of the ADL’s After his wife’s death in 1988, Bohn took on Monterey Civic Club, Monterey Recreation San Fernando, Conejo and Antelope Valley the role of family historian, compiling and self- Committee, Robinson Jeffers’ Tor House, Alli- Boards. publishing five books of poems, personal ance on Aging, Monterey Bay Symphony, He is presently an ADL National Commis- anecdotes, and memories for his family and State Theatre Preservation Society, and the sioner and is a member of both the League’s close friends. His fondness of history and love list goes on. In addition, several years ago, Executive Committee for the Pacific Southwest of Michigan led him to contribute heavily to A Edie and her late husband, the former County Region and its Latino-Jewish Round Table. History of Columbus Township, published in Supervisor Sam Karas, traveled to Bosnia Also, he is a founding member of both the 2000, and to an oral history compiled by where they served as international election ob- U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Wash- Michigan State University about the logging in- servers. ington, DC and the Museum of Tolerance in dustry. Ever eager to impress upon young Mr. Speaker, today I rise to celebrate Edie’s West Los Angeles. minds the significance of days past, he has work on behalf of the Big Sur Health Center, In addition to his work with non-profits, visited elementary schools in the Lansing area which will recognize her service in a tribute on Judge Einhorn has developed an impressive to share his knowledge of the history of the June 18, 2004. I became involved with the legal career. He is a well-respected Los Ange- Upper Peninsula. Mr. Musgrave is also a char- clinic in the late ’70’s as a member of the les U.S. Immigration Judge. He also serves as ter member of Haslett Community Church, Monterey County Board of Supervisors. At that Adjunct Professor of International Human which celebrates its 50th anniversary this time the Big Sur Clinic had more certified Rights Law and War Crimes Studies at year. EMTs per capita than any place in the U.S. Pepperdine University’s School of Law, where Mr. Speaker, Bohn Musgrave has been a and provided free emergency services and an he received the 1997 David W. McKibbin Ex- devoted father and dedicated worker. He is a ambulance maintained by the Red Cross. cellence in Teaching Award. For 11 years, master storyteller, poet, and artist. Today, he Today the Health Center serves many of the Judge Einhorn served as a trial attorney and still resides in Haslett, Michigan. I would like to outpatient health needs of the rural Big Sur later as a Deputy Director and Litigation Chief ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating community in a modest facility made up of two for the U.S. Justice Department’s Office of Bohn Musgrave’s 100th birthday. 35 year old portable trailers and a treasury of Special Investigations, the agency responsible f heart, soul, and dedication supplied by its vol- for seeking the identification and prosecution unteers. For much of the last decade, Team of Nazi war criminals residing illegally in the IMPROVING ACCESS TO ASSISTIVE Karas has been instrumental in its growth and United States. TECHNOLOGY FOR INDIVIDUALS success. Judge Einhorn’s commitment to civil rights, WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 2004 When they joined the Center’s board in the justice and tolerance for all people has been SPEECH OF late 1990s, the Center faced deep financial repeatedly recognized. He is the proud recipi- hardship. Sam took immediate action and ent of the U.S. Attorney General’s Special HON. RUSH D. HOLT began to contact the Pebble Beach Founda- Commendation Award and the State of Israel OF NEW JERSEY tion and other funding sources outside the im- Bonds Lifetime Professional Achievement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mediate Big Sur community. His efforts put the Award. In October 1999, in the presence of Monday, June 14, 2004 Center on the map for charitable foundations President Bill Clinton, he also received the and government agencies. The Center soon Ginsberg Prize for Leadership in Civil Rights Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to regained its financial footing and was back on from the Anti-Defamation League at its Na- support H.R. 4278, the Improving Access to the path to fiscal health. tional Commission Convention in Atlanta, Assistive Technology for Individuals with Dis- However, while Sam was out front making Georgia. abilities Act. the initial calls and receiving the credit, I have Please join me in honoring Judge Bruce The bill reauthorizes the Assistive Tech- always suspected that it was Edie who did the Einhorn and thanking him for his outstanding nology State Grant Program, and the State work. I see evidence of that in the fact that the contributions to our community and for his Protection and Advocacy program. It also will Center will soon replace its venerable trailers steadfast commitment to the ADL’s critical help to ensure a larger share of the resources with a new building, a development in which mission. distributed under the program goes directly to Edie has played no small part in seeing to fru- f individuals with disabilities. Assistive tech- ition. Edie continues to be the spark of energy nology devices include a broad range of aids, that animates the Center’s fundraising efforts PAYING TRIBUTE TO BOHN such as wheelchairs, communication devices and every other cause that she embraces. So MUSGRAVE ON HIS 100TH BIRTH- and computer hardware that help individuals it is with true pleasure that I join with the Big DAY compensate for living with a disability. Sur community and the people of Monterey The Assistive Technology State Grant pro- County in recognizing Edie Karas for her serv- HON. MIKE ROGERS gram was first enacted in 1988 as a program ice to the Big Sur Health Center. I wish Edie OF MICHIGAN to provide states funds to establish an infra- and the Center the best of health. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES structure for increasing access and distribution to assistive technology devices. Millions of f Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Americans depend on assistive technology de- SALUTING JUDGE BRUCE EINHORN Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I vices to remove barriers to education, employ- rise today to pay tribute to Mr. Bohn ment, and even daily communication. HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN Musgrave, who will celebrate his 100th birth- The bill also funds the State Protection and OF CALIFORNIA day on July 31, 2004. Advocacy programs. Its purpose is to assist IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Musgrave was born in 1904 in a log individuals in overcoming barriers in the work- cabin in Michigan’s rural Upper Peninsula. place and in the government and making as- Tuesday, June 15, 2004 After graduating from high school and attend- sistive technology more accessible to individ- Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ing Central Michigan University, he taught in a uals with disabilities throughout the state. ask my colleagues to join in saluting my two-room country school and then worked as I would like to thank Representatives BUCK friend, Judge Bruce Einhorn, Chair of the Pa- a principal in the Sebawing School District. MCKEON, JOHN BOEHNER, DALE KILDEE and cific Southwest Regional Board of the Anti- Following his marriage to wife Doris in 1926 their staffs for working with me to make Defamation League (ADL). He is a remarkable and the birth of his two children, Bohn earned changes to the bill regarding State Protection man whose accomplishments are legion. a degree in Agriculture from Michigan State and Advocacy programs during the committee During Judge Einhorn’s tenure as Regional University and worked as an Agricultural markup process. The bill now includes Chair, the organization pressed law enforce- Agent for Kalkaska and Mecosta Counties. In changes that would allow Protection and Ad- ment authorities for vigorous application of ap- 1954, Mr. Musgrove relocated to the Lansing vocacy systems to carry over ‘‘program in- propriate hate crimes laws, and successfully area and worked as a supervisor in the Michi- come’’ for 2 additional years. These are funds opposed the deceptively named ‘‘Racial Pri- gan State University Extension Service until generated by program activities, typically attor- vacy Initiative.’’ He helped the ADL prevent his retirement in 1969. neys’ fees reimbursements, for 2 additional the spread of hatred and intolerance through Even after leaving the workforce and sur- years. the creation of new and ongoing programs de- viving a bout with bone cancer in his right leg, Under current law, Protection and Advocacy signed to fight the defamation of the Jewish Bohn stayed active, traveling the world with programs can carry over ‘‘program income’’ for

VerDate May 21 2004 05:23 Jun 16, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.041 E15PT1 June 15, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1127 one additional fiscal year past the year in Johnson Matthey is a global advanced tech- Dunham, a woman who raised herself from which the program income was received. This nology company with operations in such areas her humble origins in East St. Louis through can be very difficult, particularly for small as catalysts for chemical processes; emissions energy, determinism and formidable talent to states where the award could be sizes that control catalysts for automotive, diesel and become a world famous cultural icon and they are not prepared to properly spend and stationary source applications; pharmaceutical treasure. Having earned her bachelors, mas- can not budget for. I hope this change will en- materials; and materials for medical and in- ters, and doctoral degrees at the University of able Protection and Advocacy programs that dustrial products. In 1909, Johnson Matthey Chicago with, the help of the prestigious receive ‘‘program income’’ to invest the funds opened its principal operating company in Rosenwald fellowship. She has worked tire- back into the program. This will allow states to Pennsylvania. Today, its North American cor- lessly her entire adult life helping others. She put the additional funding to the best use pos- porate headquarters is located in Chester continues to contribute actively to her commu- sible for people with disabilities without being County, Pennsylvania. nity even though just recently celebrated her constrained by time. Mr. Clark’s career with Johnson Matthey is 95th birthday. Today I recognize Katherine Speaker, I ask my colleague to support this long and distinguished. Throughout his 42 Dunham for her groundbreaking achievements bipartisan bill that will provide comprehensive years with Johnson Matthey, he had a wide in the performance arts, education and for her technology-related assistance for adults and range of experience with all aspects of the contributions as an activist striving for racial children with disabilities. Company’s operations. Mr. Clark joined John- equality. son Matthey in 1962 and soon after was ap- f Katherine Dunham propelled the civil rights pointed product manager in 1969. Six years movement and opened doors or opportunity PAYING TRIBUTE TO MAC MYERS later, Mr. Clark was promoted to product through her personal achievements as she be- group manager and from 1979 to 1984, he came the first African-American to progress in was the marketing manager of Johnson HON. SCOTT McINNIS her many fields of expertise. OF COLORADO Matthey’s Metal Products Division in the USA. Katherine Dunham merged her studies in Mr. Clark went to the UK in 1984 as the gen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES anthropology with Caribbean and Brazilian eral manager of the company’s noble metals dance whereby creating a new discipline. She Tuesday, June 15, 2004 fabrication business. utilized her education to create her many Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege Mr. Clark was appointed executive director to rise today and pay tribute to Mac Myers of Johnson Matthey in March 1990 and then dance, performance art and education centers. and thank him for his outstanding commitment in October 1991, he assumed responsibility for In 1931 Dr. Dunham founded Les Ballet to serving the people of Colorado as District the company’s Materials Technology Division. Negre, the first black dance company in the Attorney for the 9th Judicial District. His years In 1996 he was promoted to chief operating United States. In the years that followed, Kath- of service have done much to enhance the officer and, in 1998, Mr. Clark was appointed erine Dunham revolutionized American dance safety of the community and the prestige of chief executive officer of the company. by incorporating the roots of black dance and the District Attorney’s Office. As Mac cele- During Mr. Clark’s tenure as CEO of John- ritual, and by transforming these elements into brates his retirement, let it be known that he son Matthey, the company’s operations in choreography accessible to all through the leaves behind a wonderful and strong legacy Chester County have undergone significant Katherine Dunham Technique. Les Ballet Negre later became known as the of dedication to the District Attorney’s Office expansion. For example, the Emissions Con- Katherine Dunham Dance Company, which and the citizens of Colorado. trol Technologies operations in Wayne, Penn- Mac graduated from the University of Colo- sylvania have produced more catalysts for the successfully toured over 60 countries in the rado with a bachelor’s degree in English, and automotive industry than any other facility in 1940s. received his law degree from the University of the world. Johnson Matthey has also estab- In 1945 Dr. Dunham founded the Dunham Denver. He worked as a deputy district attor- lished remarkable gas-processing technologies School of Dance and Theatre in Manhattan. ney in Colorado Springs and Breckenridge be- in West Chester, Pennsylvania under the lead- The Dunham School provided a centralized lo- fore being hired to serve the people of Pitkin, ership and supervision of Mr. Clark. cation for students to immerse themselves in Garfield, and Rio Blanco counties as a deputy In May 2002, Mr. Clark was awarded the dance technique while also providing edu- Society of Chemical Industries’ Centenary district attorney in the 9th Judicial District in cation in the humanities, languages, ethics, Medal and, in June 2003, he was honored 1986. In 1996, Mac was elected district attor- philosophy, and drama. The school educated again with the International Precious Metals ney for the 9th Judicial District, and was sub- and raised countless inner-city youth, youth Institute’s Junichiro Tanaka Distinguished sequently re-elected in 2000. During his ten- who would go on and make great change Achievement Award for his significant con- ure as district attorney, he has worked to en- themselves. tribution to the advancement of the precious In 1967 Dr. Dunham established the Per- hance the communication and relationship be- metals industry. forming Arts Training Center in East St. Louis, tween his office and the local police depart- Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Missouri, which enrolled high-risk youth into ments. He has also raised awareness and in- me today in honoring a highly successful busi- programs in fine, performing and cultural arts. creased prosecutions for sexual assault and nessman and exemplary citizen, Christopher Katherine’s outreach to some of the toughest domestic violence cases, as well as promoting Clark, for his many years of contributions and members of the East St. Louis community drug abuse prevention programs. distinguished service to Johnson Matthey and Mr. Speaker, it is clear that District Attorney often put her in harm’s way. She put her life to his community, state, and nation. And I may on the line constantly by recruiting gang mem- Frank Daniels has ceaselessly dedicated his ask that we wish him the very best of success time and efforts to serving his district and the bers and known troublemakers. Katherine’s and happiness with his retirement. goal was to stop the violence in the black people of Colorado as the District Attorney for f the 9th Judicial District. I am honored to bring community through the arts. She set out to his hard work and achievements to the atten- EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS transform their lives, and did so. In 1970, only three years after the founding tion of this body of Congress and this nation THAT KATHERINE DUNHAM BE of Performing Arts Training Center, Dr. today. Thank you for all your service Mac, and RECOGNIZED FOR HER Dunham brought more than 40 of her students I wish you all the best in your future endeav- GROUNDBREAKING ACHIEVE- to the White House to perform for the Con- ors. MENTS IN DANCE, THEATER, ference on Children. f MUSIC, AND EDUCATION, AS WELL AS HER WORK AS AN AC- Katherine Dunham was also a pioneer with HONORING CHRISTOPHER CLARK TIVIST STRIVING FOR RACIAL a significant impact on Broadway. She broke EQUALITY THROUGHOUT THE new ground by becoming the first African- HON. JIM GERLACH WORLD American director at the New York Metropoli- OF PENNSYLVANIA tan Opera. SPEECH OF Even though Katherine Dunham carried out IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a significant amount of work in the United Tuesday, June 15, 2004 HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL States, she was never limited to helping only OF NEW YORK Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to those within our Nation’s borders. Katherine IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor Christopher Clark, the President and Dunham is also a passionate humanitarian Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Matthey Monday, June 7, 2004 who has lived in Haiti and consistently fought Inc., on the occasion of his retirement after 42 Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with great for Haitian rights and a better relationship be- years of dedicated service to the company. pleasure that I rise today to salute Katherine tween the United States and Haiti.

VerDate May 21 2004 05:23 Jun 16, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.044 E15PT1 E1128 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2004 Responding to the desperate conditions of their achievements in providing a new Zoning Thank you, Peter, for your lifelong dedica- Haitian people in 1993, Katherine, at the age Code, and thank them for their diligent work tion to making the world a better place by ena- of 82, went on a 47–day hunger strike. She on this important effort. bling women to live healthy lives and to have ended her hunger strike only when she was f healthy babies. Millions of people around the convinced, and rightfully so, that she was world have been touched by your work over more valuable to the humanitarian fight, alive PERSONAL EXPLANATION the last thirty years. Best wishes in your retire- than dead. I recognize Dr. Katherine Dunham ment. as one of the most passionate artists edu- HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ f cators this country has ever seen. OF TEXAS PROVIDING RAPID ACQUISITION For all these reasons and for receiving IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES countless honors and awards, including more AUTHORITY TO SECRETARY OF Tuesday, June 15, 2004 than 10 honorary doctorates, the Presidential DEFENSE TO RESPOND TO COM- Medal of Arts, the French Legion of Honor, Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall BAT EMERGENCIES and the NAACP’s Lifetime Achievement No. 231, had I been present, I would have SPEECH OF Award, she has received for her work, I stand voted ‘‘yes.’’ to salute Katherine Dunham, humanitarian, f HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO civil rights activist, and performance artist. OF OREGON TRIBUTE TO PETER J. PURDY f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRATULATING THE CHICAGO HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY Monday, June 14, 2004 ZONING REFORM COMMISSION OF NEW YORK Mr. DEFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES take a few minutes to discuss H.R. 4323. This legislation has the best of intentions. It would HON. RAHM EMANUEL Tuesday, June 15, 2004 OF ILLINOIS provide authority for the Secretary of Defense Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to expedite procurement of equipment that is pay tribute to Peter J. Purdy, President of the necessary to protect against combat deaths. Tuesday, June 15, 2004 U.S. Committee for the U.N. Population Fund, While I agree with the premise, I am con- Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to who will be retiring at the end of this summer cerned about the details of the bill. congratulate Chicago’s Zoning Reform Com- after a thirty-year career dedicated to improv- Obviously, we all, regardless of political mission and its Co-Chairmen, Alderman Wil- ing the lives of women and children in the de- party, want our men and women in uniform to liam J.P. Banks and David Mosena, for the re- veloping world. have the equipment they need to protect cent completion of the new City of Chicago Peter began his remarkable career as themselves and successfully carry out their Zoning Code. Country Director in India for the Thomas A. mission. Just last month, I voted in favor of By understanding the changing needs of Dooley Foundation and later as Country Rep- H.R. 4200, the fiscal year 2005 Department of Chicago’s residential and commercial popu- resentative in Indonesia for Church World Defense Authorization Act. This legislation lation, the Commission has ensured that Chi- Service. These early experiences in India and boosted funding above and beyond the levels cago will continue to be a modernized, world- Indonesia were to set the stage for a lifelong requested by President Bush for a variety of class city for the 21st century. The efforts of commitment to helping the world’s poorest critical equipment like armored Humvees, ad- Alderman Banks, Mr. Mosena and the other women have access to quality reproductive vanced body armor, and roadside bomb sup- members of the commission helped lead the and maternal health care services. pression devices. Zoning Reform Commission toward the first For the next twenty-seven years, Peter trav- H.R. 4200 also included a provision to comprehensive rewriting of Chicago’s Zoning eled throughout the developing world as the speed up the procurement of equipment nec- Code since 1957. Director of the Margaret Sanger Center, the essary to prevent combat casualties that is Four years ago, Mayor Richard M. Daley international-arm of the Planned Parenthood identical to the text included in H.R. 4323. appointed the Zoning Reform Commission to Federation of New York City. Peter worked While I had some reservations about the pro- head this massive undertaking. The Commis- closely with both Government and Non- vision, I supported its inclusion in H.R. 4200 sion sought input from the commercial sector, Governmental Organizations to improve the and voted for final passage of the bill because the Aldermen who represent these unique quality and availability of reproductive health it contained a variety of important pay and neighborhoods, and the public at large through care for women in Africa, Asia and Latin benefit improvements for our men and women numerous open public forums. The Commis- America. in uniform. And, as I mentioned, it increased sion is to be congratulated for the breadth of Since 1999, Peter has directed his consider- funding for critical equipment. I was hoping support they were able to garner for the new able talents to building support with American that the procurement provision could be fine- proposal before they considered their job fin- citizens for the work of the United Nations tuned in the conference with the Senate. ished. Population Fund. It is through this context, I However, the House Republican leadership The new Zoning Code has laid the founda- have had the pleasure of getting to know decided to bring the procurement provision to tion for a superior zoning map to be available Peter as both a friend as well as an expert the floor as a stand-alone measure, H.R. for community leaders and residents. The ordi- guide to some of the poorest and most forgot- 4323, in order to fast-track the bill through nance includes improvements beyond its origi- ten places in the world. In Malawi, Peter intro- Congress and get it to the President without nal structure—which simply addressed height, duced me to a traditional birth attendant who getting bogged down in the various debates bulk and location—to set standards to deal regularly delivered babies in a humble mud surrounding H.R. 4200. The bill is on the floor with modern issues such as green space, in- hut without any modern medical assistance. this week under a procedure that prohibits creased use of public transportation and job When asked what the U.S. Government could amendments to perfect it. retention. With its passage, a new vision for provide her, she said simply ‘‘clean razor I voted against H.R. 4323 because I am Chicago’s future has been secured. blades and kerosene to provide light for night concerned about rushing through a bill that, I am also particularly proud that two mem- deliveries.’’ My meeting her was a singularly while well intentioned, may not provide the bers of the Zoning Reform Commission rep- memorable experience but for Peter she was benefit to our men and women in uniform that resent areas of the 5th Congressional District. but one of the many women he has met and its proponents claim. Alderman William J.P. Banks, the Chairman of helped along the way of his career devoted to The bill would require that the Secretary of the City Council’s Zoning Committee, and Al- saving women’s lives. Peter was a joy to trav- Defense establish an expedited procurement derman Ray Suarez, the Chairman of the City el with, and his insight and dedication added process for equipment that can prevent com- Council’s Committee on Housing & Real Es- greatly to my experience in Africa. bat casualties occurring in the field. In order to tate, continue to provide their vast experience, Peter has told me that he plans to devote speed up the process and allow a contract to expertise and knowledge in directing the plan- his retirement to spending time with his won- be awarded within 15 days of an identified ning and development of Chicago. derful wife, Susan, and playing jazz piano. need, H.R. 4323 would waive the statutory re- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of the Knowing Peter, however, I am confident that quirement that the equipment be tested and Fifth Congressional District of Illinois, and in- he will continue to advocate and educate all evaluated for effectiveness. deed all of Chicago, I am privileged to con- that he meets on improving the lives of Some of my colleagues may remember dur- gratulate the Zoning Reform Committee for women and their families around the world. ing the Vietnam War when modified M–I6s

VerDate May 21 2004 05:23 Jun 16, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.046 E15PT1 June 15, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1129 were rushed into soldiers’ hands. Tragically, In 1940 Hampton established his own big the people of the world. During the occupation the weapons were not adequately tested prior band, ‘‘Lionel Hampton and His Orchestra,’’ of Poland, he courageously defied the Nazis to distribution in Vietnam. It turns out they and it was from this orchestra that the songs to aid the persecuted Polish Jews, and similar jammed frequently, causing untold number of of our time originated. Audiences swayed and acts of bravery have marked his entire public deaths when soldiers’ were left without an lindy-hopped to ‘‘Hamp’s Boogie Woogie’’ and life. After his ordination in 1946, John Paul II automatic weapon when facing enemy fire. ‘‘Evil Gal Blues,’’ and ‘Hamp’ serenaded the worked tirelessly to uphold the teachings and Rather than waiving the requirement that masses while breaking down the color line, ministry of the church in Poland, a constant emergency equipment be tested and evalu- becoming the first African American to play in risk under the Communist rule. ated for effectiveness, as H.R. 4323 currently a number of major hotels and music halls. Recognizing his lifelong devotion to his faith does, and risk the repeat of another debacle Hampton’s orchestra became a training and to humanity, the College of Cardinals like the M–16 during Vietnam, I believe this bill ground for great musicians, graduating leg- elected John Paul II the 264th pope in 1978. should accelerate the testing and evaluation of ends such as Dexter Gordon, Cat Anderson, Last year I was proud to join with my col- critical equipment so that it can be procured Charlie Mingus, Quincy Jones, Dinah Wash- leagues in voting for a resolution recognizing more quickly, but still safely. ington, and Aretha Franklin. the twenty-fifth anniversary of his papacy. It does our soldiers no good to have equip- As much as a presence as Lionel Hampton During John Paul II’s first visit to Poland as ment procured and distributed quickly if it was in the jazz industry, his work in his com- the Pope in l979, he delivered 36 addresses. doesn’t work as its supposed to. Amending munity was equally if not more potent. He was At least ten million of Poland’s 35 million peo- H.R. 4323 to keep the requirement that equip- a goodwill ambassador for the United States, ple saw him in person, in the nine cities, vil- ment to be procured under this new stream- appointed by President Eisenhower to spread lages and shrines that he visited. lined authority still be tested would ensure that the music of jazz and the message of equality Throughout his papacy, John Paul II has the equipment our troops need would provide in his many tours to Africa, the Middle East, joined world leaders on a variety of causes, al- the expected level of protection. Europe, and Asia. He also worked tirelessly ways keeping the ideals of human dignity and f for his beloved Harlem, founding the Lionel high public morality at the forefront. His efforts Hampton Development Corporation which built on behalf of the people of Eastern Europe and EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS quality low- and middle-income housing in the former Soviet Union were a direct catalyst THAT LIONEL HAMPTON SHOULD New York City and Newark, New Jersey. One in the birth of democracy for those countries BE HONORED FOR HIS CON- of his projects, the Gladys Hampton Houses, once behind the Iron Curtain. TRIBUTIONS TO AMERICAN is named for his wife, the illustrious singer Beyond his extraordinary achievements, MUSIC Gladys Hampton, who died in 1971 after a 35- John Paul II has always had a remarkable af- year marriage. finity with the common man. He once said, ‘‘I HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Hampton served on the New York City hope to have communion with the people; that OF NEW YORK Human Rights Commission and was ap- is the important thing.’’ Time and again, he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pointed as ‘‘Ambassador of Music’’ to the has communed with the people, demonstrating United Nations in 1985. In 1998, he and Lloyd Monday, June 14, 2004 his commitment to humanity on a genuinely Rucker founded the Lionel and Gladys Hamp- personal level. Through his caring and selfless Mr. RANGEL. Madam Speaker, I challenge ton Jazz History Education Foundation, an or- acts of faith and leadership, he has engen- my fellow members of Congress, as well as ganization that continues in the honorable dered the love and respect of millions of peo- my fellow Americans, to listen closely as we work of teaching disadvantaged young people ple, both those within his church and those walk our respective paths today. I ask that as about jazz. For his efforts he received both the from beyond the Catholic faith. we journey back to our offices, and then on to Kennedy Center Honor and the National Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my constituents, our homes, we keep our ears pricked, atten- Medal of the Arts, and in 1987 the University including 131,000 Catholics and 112,000 Pol- tive to the sounds which often go ignored in of Idaho named its School of Music after ish Americans in the Fifth Congressional Dis- the clamor of full days and long nights. If we Hampton. trict of Illinois, I am proud to congratulate Lionel Hampton played the vibraphone and are truly mindful, vigilant in our perception of Pope John Paul II for receiving the Medal of flashed his million-dollar smile to audiences the hums, clicks and tones that surround us, Freedom. It is a fitting tribute to a truly remark- across the globe almost until the date he suc- some of us might notice that within the very able human being whose countless achieve- cumbed to heart failure, Saturday, August 31, rhythm to which we walk, the harmony which ments have proved an unyielding dedication to 2002. He was a towering figure of musical paces us on our diverse journeys, we find his Church, to God, and to humanity. slight hints of ‘‘Flying Home,’’ traces of ‘‘Star- greatness and global renown, but he often f dust,’’ and shades of ‘‘Midnight Sun.’’ Mr. bent low to help the neediest among us, and Speaker, Lionel Hampton is more than a giant for this New York, the African American com- PERSONAL EXPLANATION of jazz and an impassioned servant of his munity, and indeed our entire nation is grate- community; he is a part of the fabric of this ful. Our country’s swing is Hampton’s swing, HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ our jazz is Hampton’s jazz, and thus there is nation, a lasting presence in the daily melody OF TEXAS of the United States. no figure more worthy of honor by this body IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lionel Hampton spent his youth in Alabama, than Lionel Hampton. Wisconsin, and Chicago listening to the music Again, I entreat us all to listen closely on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 of Louis Armstrong and dreaming of a future our daily journeys; I dare say that as we walk Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall in the budding musical genre called ‘‘jazz.’’ we might, unwittingly, be paced by the lively Nos. 229 and 230, I was delayed due to in- After stints on the drums and marimba, Hamp- report of ‘‘Flying Home.’’ clement weather and was unable to attend. ton took up the vibraphone and set the bench- f Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’. mark for excellence on that instrument, for PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREE- f which he became known as the ‘‘Vibes Presi- DOM FOR POPE JOHN PAUL II dent of the United States. VIET NAM NEVER AGAIN Because of the racism that permeated the music business in the 1930s Hampton’s per- HON. RAHM EMANUEL OF ILLINOIS HON. MAJOR R. OWENS formances were limited to a small number of OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES venues, so he partnered with White clarinetist IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and bandleader Benny Goodman and set Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Tuesday, June 15, 2004 about making history, for the first time creating Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to an integrated public face of jazz music. Be- support and recognize the President’s award- Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, quite a number tween 1936 and 1940, Hampton and Good- ing of the Presidential Medal of Freedom to of Washington leaders have expressed great man created perhaps the greatest swing re- Pope John Paul II. Few others in the history anger over the comparison of the present war cordings of all time: ‘‘Moonglow Opus 1/2’’ and of the world can match John Paul II’s lifelong in Iraq to the past war in Viet Nam. Many in- ‘‘Gone With What Wind?’’ among the duo’s record of championing peace, liberty, and sist that there is no logical comparison: Viet other recordings are the gold standards of the human rights. Nam was a war waged over many years and Swing Era, and they helped to elevate Hamp- Born in 1920 in Poland, Karol Jozef Wojtyla thousands of Americans died. With great glee ton to the status of a jazz superstar. has lived a life of service to his faith and to they point to the fact that we have not yet had

VerDate May 21 2004 05:23 Jun 16, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.050 E15PT1 E1130 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2004 the first thousand body bags come home from 58,000 Tennessee. With the passing of Marcelle Ann Iraq. Consider, Mr. Speaker, the fact that not To stop other nations from daring Morton-Wilder on June 7th, Tennessee lost a one soldier killed or wounded has a wife, To make demands for equal sharing. passionate and generous spirit whose lifelong mother and family rejoicing about the overall 58,000 commitment to supporting her state, her com- low casualty rate. Human life is sacred and Is a goal there is time to reach; munity and her family inspired so many oth- one tragedy of Viet Nam is that our govern- For present low count casualties VietNam ers. ment stopped counting one soul at a time. Has no lessons to teach. Marcelle Wilder and John Wilder’s partner- 58,000 heroes died in the jungles of Viet Nam ship was itself an inspiration for all those who Families waiting and every American citizen has a duty to fight Will get no happy greetings knew them. Married for 62 years, Marcelle to guarantee that no body count statistics Til Rumsfeld holds Wilder met her husband-to-be as a young stu- close to these are tolerated ever again. While One hundred more meetings; dent in Fayette County. Following his election we praise the heroism of the troops in Iraq we Colin must make more trips, to the Tennessee Senate in 1958, and then to must confess that it is now crystal clear that DeLay must crack his whips, Lt. Governor in 1971, Marcelle joined her hus- this army is in the wrong place fighting the Speeches must be recited band in working on behalf of all Tennesseans. wrong enemy at great financial as well as On the fourth of July She made frequent trips to Nashville to be at human costs. Photo opportunities with wives her husband’s side as he led the Tennessee Of husbands shipped off to die. Before the years begin to go by and the legislature. At the same time, she gave gener- body count mounts into the thousands, an exit 58,000 never again— ously of her time and energy to many commu- strategy must be implemented now. Viet Nam Where in hiding Have power brokers been? nity organizations. She was a co-founder of has taught us that inevitably there will be an Command Macnamara the Tennessee Waltz Organization, a fund- end negotiated to even a very complex war. In To tell the true story, raiser for the Tennessee State Museum. She the interest of our nation and of humanity let Washington warmongers deserve served on the Southern Legislative Con- us begin to work backward to initiate the ne- No star spangled glory, ference Ladies Committee and the National gotiations for peace. The shape of the table On the front lines Conference Ladies Committee for many years. might be the same as the table shape finally The scene is always gory. In addition, she was a visible and energetic agreed upon in Viet Nam. What matters most White House power at risk member of the Tennessee Bicentennial Com- is that this administration must invite all of the Needed an Iraq fix; mittee in 1996. She also was an active mem- nations on the U.N. Security Council and all of Exposed now ber of her church, the Braden United Meth- the members of NATO to come to the table. Is what we always knew, Addiction for oil odist Church, and was recognized for her work The sharing of the powers of decision-making Infected the Neo-Com crew. in researching and writing the history of the must be placed on the table. French, German, Rumsfeld decrees church. Russian and Chinese troops must be contrib- That far across the seas On behalf of all Tennesseans, I offer my uted to the effort to guarantee law and order There is no new VietNam; deep condolences to Lt. Gov. Wilder, their two in Iraq. The guerilla insurgents may hold out Every high tech trick sons, four grandchildren and five great-grand- for many years but once we are able to make Has not yet been tried children. Their loss is one that all Ten- the argument to the Iraqi masses that we are We have not yet met nesseans share as we pause to remember the not in their country to re-institute colonial sub- The WMD enemy threat; many gifts Mrs. Wilder shared with all of us jugation or to pilfer their oil revenues the pop- Premature victory the White House tasted during her lifetime. ular appeal of the violent uprising will fade Because 58,000 lives Have not yet been wasted. f away. An international presence with a clearly stated set of rules and a transparent timetable Thank America THE MOODY TROJANS For names carved in stone will encourage the development and actions of Pray for all children left alone a new leadership class among the Iraqi popu- When body bags bore their fathers home; HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ lation. The yearling for liberty is so great in the Home of the brave OF TEXAS bosom of every human being that true free- Pledge to the credo IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Each life we must save, dom has its own overwhelming recruiting Tuesday, June 15, 2004 power. No more monuments Viet Nam is still described by former De- But lasting peace we crave. Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay fense Secretary Robert McNamara as an un- 58,000 tribute to the Moody Trojans, winner of the fortunate series of mistakes; however, in dis- Have names on the wall, 2004 Texas High School Class 5–A Baseball honest riddles McNamara refuses to admit These heroes stand tall, Championship. These young players came that Viet Nam was one of the greatest blun- From heaven their voices call, heartbreakingly close to the championship as Blood soaked wisdom runners-up in the 2000 tournament, but this ders in modern history. 58,000 died need- From truth trenches will crawl: lessly. We lost Viet Nam but the dominoes did 58,000 never again! year the prize was all Moody’s. not fall against us. The free world went on to Rise to resist the squander Moody baseball is not only a community tra- win the cold war. Victory over Al Qaeda and Of the lives of brave men! dition in South Texas, but also a family tradi- world terrorism cannot be won in Iraq. Let this 58,000 tion. The players are an extended family, truth guide Washington decision-makers now Did not fall yet, reading each other’s minds and anticipating before another 58,000 die. The quota to make a wall each other’s moves. This is a group that sin- NO NEW VIETNAM Has not yet been met. cerely loves to compete. 58,000! In Iraq 58,000 The amazing skill of this team won the rec- Have not yet died. f ognition of coaches, resulting in the Trojans 58,000 REMEMBERING MRS. MARCELLE finishing second in the nation in the Baseball Mothers, daughters, wives WILDER, DEVOTED WIFE AND America/National High School Baseball Have not yet cried. GENEROUS COMMUNITY SUP- Coaches Association poll released Monday. 58,000 PORTER This season for ‘‘Moody Magic’’ has been one Did not fall yet, for the record books. The quota to make a wall This is an aggressive, confident team, Has not yet been met. HON. JIM COOPER whose amazing baserunning in the title game From VietNam OF TENNESSEE was a large part of their victory. Of course, 58,000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with these young people, that attitude is per- Body bags came home; Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Jungle warfare was tough, vasive not only on the baseball diamond, but Mid-East deserts deemed easy to roam, Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, Mr. TANNER and in all that they do. Combat assumed to never get rough. I rise today to celebrate the life of Mrs. John Moody’s fans are as relentless as their 58,000 Wilder of Tennessee. team. They were over 75 percent of the Must die first; Mrs. Wilder was recognized across the state crowd, cheering the players on, chanting, For oil and gas American appetite for her devotion to her husband, Lt. Gov. John blowing horns, yelling, clapping and stomping Shows an unquenchable thirst; Wilder, to her church and to the people of feet. Like the Trojans of old, they didn’t give

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During the height mound. year period that will be necessary to achieve of South African apartheid, Charles refused to The Moody Magic is part inspiration, part the issuance of biometric, machine-readable, play for segregated audiences in firm opposi- hard work, and part spirituality that draws this tamper-resistant passports that meet inter- tion to the legal segregation that was in place team close. They pray together, win together national standards. The Secretaries of State in that country. and lose together; but they keep their faith. and Homeland Security have stated that not Charles had a string of stirring hits including Four years ago, they prayed even while even the United States will be ready to issue ‘‘Georgia on my Mind’’, ‘‘I Can’t Stop Loving their opponent was awarded gold medals for such passports by October 2005. The uncer- You’’, and ‘‘America the Beautiful’’, which he the championship; they prayed that the experi- tainty and confusion created by a one-year ex- first performed in 1972 and then later at many ence would make them better people. It did, tension for both potential travelers to the U.S., occasions of national celebration including the and 2004 was their year to win the gold med- as well as the industries that serve them dur- inaugural ball for the late former president, als. ing their stays here, must be taken into ac- Ronald Regan in 1985. In 1986 he received These young people have learned the very count. The Senate is considering legislation Kennedy Center Honors for his amazing ability best lessons sports can teach. They learned that would grant the Administration the two- to break down social barriers through his that winning is great, but winners on the field year period that they seek. I believe that this music. are made from teamwork and faith; and win- approach will facilitate an efficient completion Music lovers worldwide will consequently ners in life are those who master the fun- of the passport development and issuance suffer a great void that no other musician will damentals, never lose their faith, and put their process, while also taking into account impor- ever be able to fill. Ray Charles was able to whole effort into all they do. tant national security concerns. inspire millions through his music. Ray I ask the House of Representatives to join f Charles has left us the enduring legacy of his me today in commending this outstanding PAYING TRIBUTE TO RAY genius, his music, and though gone from us group of young champions from ‘‘Moody CHARLES physically the music of Ray Charles will live Magic’’ who have learned—and lived—the on forever. most important lessons of competition, faith f and dignity. Mr. Speaker, these young people HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL have inspired us and made us exceptionally OF NEW YORK IMPROVING ACCESS TO ASSISTIVE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proud. TECHNOLOGY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 2004 f Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to PERSONAL EXPLANATION SPEECH OF pay special homage to a legendary entertainer and an American icon, Mr. Ray Charles, who HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN HON. VERNON J. EHLERS passed away on June 10, 2004 at the age of OF RHODE ISLAND OF MICHIGAN 73. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ray Charles Robinson (who later dropped Monday, June 14, 2004 Tuesday, June 15, 2004 his last name to prevent confusion with boxer ‘‘Sugar’’ Ray Robinson) was born September Mr. LANGEVIN. Madam Speaker, I rise to Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 23, 1930 in Albany, Georgia. Charles was commend my colleagues on the passage of 232–242, I was detained by a meeting with born at the beginning of The Great Depression H.R. 4278. This bill reauthorizes and makes Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans and his into a rural southern community, which denied permanent the Assistive Technology Act, newly appointed Manufacturers Advisory opportunity and tried to kill the dreams of Afri- which plays an instrumental role in promoting Council, at which I spoke. The delay was com- can Americans. awareness of and access to services and de- pounded by an airline delay which prevented Ray Charles was blinded by glaucoma at vices that allow individuals with disabilities to me from voting on the last three rollcall votes, age 7. After being sent to the St. Augustine lead independent lives, to work, to participate on all of which I would have voted ‘‘no.’’ school for the Deaf and Blind, he learned to fully in community and school, and to make in- Had I been present, I would have voted as read and write musical compositions in Braille, formed choices in all aspects of their lives. follows: rollcall No. 232, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall No. and mastered playing several instruments in- This legislation, which passed unanimously 233, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall No. 234, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall No. cluding the piano and the saxophone. By the under suspension yesterday, is a result of a 235, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall No. 236, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall No. age of 15, Charles was orphaned, and had bipartisan commitment to improving the lives 237, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall No. 238, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall No. begun to perform in Black nightclubs. Charles of people with disabilities. Members of Con- 239, ‘‘yes’’; rollcall No. 240, ‘‘no’’; rollcall No. would later draw from the adversity of his gress from both parties recognized the valu- 241, ‘‘no’’; and rollcall No. 242, ‘‘no’’; early life a special soulfulness, which fueled able role that the Tech Act plays in providing f new music that America had never known: the support to programs in all 50 states and sultry combination of human problems and worked together to ensure the continuation MODIFYING CERTAIN DEADLINES transgressions with the hope and inspiration of and vitality of the state grant programs. Most FOR MACHINE-READABLE, TAM- the spirit. He drew from diverse musical roots importantly, this bill will get technology into the PER-RESISTANT ENTRY AND and made the music his own. hands of people who need it. EXIT DOCUMENTS By 1959, Charles would have his first big My own background and experience gives hit, ‘‘What’d I Say’’. He would in an illustrious me a unique perspective on the value of as- SPEECH OF career win 12 Grammy Awards and a plethora sistive technology. Indeed, access to tech- HON. JEFF FLAKE of other musical achievements. Later, he nology has made it possible for me to serve OF ARIZONA would be called one of the forefathers of Rock as a Member of the United States Congress. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES n’ Roll. Through my own experience and opportunities The music of Ray Charles was as diverse to interact with others in the disability commu- Monday, June 14, 2004 as his audience. He was able to cross musical nity, I am keenly aware that access can make Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Speaker, today the House genres including jazz, blues, gospel, soul, the difference between a life on public assist- approved by voice vote H.R. 4417, a bill to country, pop and rock and roll. Charles was a ance and a productive, fulfilling career. With modify certain deadlines pertaining to ma- musical pioneer and throughout his career the unemployment rate within the disability chine-readable, tamper-resistant entry and exit gained a large fan base in various racial and community at a staggering 70 percent, we documents. I applaud the Chairman of the ethnic groups. He broke down the rigid walls must support and promote the programs that House Judiciary Committee, Congressman between black and white music. Charles was are making a difference. State assistive tech- SENSENBRENNER, for advancing this important an inspiration for the likes of Elvis Presley and nology programs have proven to be instru- legislation, which is the first step in ensuring The Beatles, who sought to incorporate his mental in getting people back into their com- that the United States and Visa Waiver Pro- soulfulness in their music. munities. gram countries are able to honor the obliga- Charles would also use his cross-cultural When it was first enacted, in 1988, the Tech tions that were put into law in the Enhanced ability to help achieve racial equality. Charles Act contained sunset provisions which would

VerDate May 21 2004 05:23 Jun 16, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.058 E15PT1 E1132 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 15, 2004 have allowed funding for state programs to ex- construction (enough to power approximately of our society. Calpine also supports the gen- pire. Since that time, it has become obvious 30 million homes), they operate the largest erous volunteerism of its employees and en- that the world of technology is continuously fleet of modern, environmentally sensitive gas- courages them to take active roles in their changing. Policy makers have learned over fired power plants in North America, and they communities making them even better places the last decade that responsible technology- oversee significant natural gas production, and to live and work. related legislation must be more enduring. I are the world’s largest producer of renewable I want to congratulate Calpine Corporation am so proud to have been a part of this geothermal energy. and its Chairman, Pete Cartwright, for the wis- House-passed legislation, which ends sunsets While this is a remarkable achievement in dom of choosing California as its major place and provides a permanent funding stream for an industry that has seen more than its share of business, for continuing to invest in Cali- these state programs. of turmoil and change over the last 20 years, fornia, for showing leadership in the areas of I look forward to our continued work to- Calpine has created a successful business the environment, corporate responsibility, and gether to develop new ways to break down while, at the same time, serving as the leading community service and for successfully reach- barriers to technology for all people with dis- industry steward of the environment, acting as ing this milestone anniversary. abilities. a good corporate citizen, and maintaining a re- f f warding workplace for its employees. Let me give you some recent examples of RECOGNIZING MAJOR GENERAL JAKE WILLHITE’S 10TH ANNUAL the recognition Calpine has received for these LAWRENCE R. ADAIR, UPON HIS FLAG DAY PARTY achievements: RETIREMENT FROM THE U.S. Fortune Magazine named Calpine ‘‘Amer- ARMY HON. JOHN SHIMKUS ica’s Most Respected Energy Company’’ in OF ILLINOIS 2004. HON. NITA M. LOWEY The American Lung Associations of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK Bay Area selected Calpine to receive its 2004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Clean Air Award for Technology Develop- Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ment at its Geysers geothermal operation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agen- Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 10th annual Flag Day Party cy and the U.S. Department of Energy hosted each year by Jake Willhite of Chester- awarded Calpine a 2003 ENERGY STAR Com- recognize a great patriot, soldier and fellow field, Missouri. bined Heat and Power Award recognizing its New Yorker, Major General Lawrence Richard Jake has been celebrating and honoring Deer Park Energy Center for ‘‘leadership in Adair. General Adair is retiring after 30 years Flag Day with his family and friends for most energy supply’’ for using 30 percent less fuel of distinguished service in the United States of his life now and has inspired many of us to than onsite thermal generation and pur- Army. have a greater appreciation for our flag and its chased electricity. After graduating from the U.S. Military Acad- The California Department of Conservation meaning. It is significant to note that someone emy, the Larchmont, NY, resident entered the recognized Calpine’s Geysers geothermal op- Army in 1974, with a commission as a second so young can teach us so much. erations with an award for environmental Jake’s parents, Bill and Shannon Willhite stewardship, safety, infrastructure mainte- lieutenant in the Field Artillery. send out an annual invitation to Jake’s party. nance and resource conservation for the last He held numerous commands and staff as- This is what this year’s invitation had to say: two years. signments in both the Federal Republic of Jake’s 10th annual Flag Day Party The New York League of Conservation Germany and the continental United States, ‘‘When Jacob’s party began in June of Voters just presented Calpine and its Chair- and led soldiers into combat as a Battalion 1995, he carried his flag everywhere. His pa- man, Pete Cartwright, with its Clean Air Commander during Operation Desert Shield/ Champion’s Award for their outstanding triotism was alive. Carrying the flag was Ja- Desert Storm. Following successful tours as leadership on behalf of New York’s environ- the Commander, Division Artillery, 2nd Ar- cob’s own way of showing us all that June ment. 14th was its day. Since that first party, friends The University of Colorado’s Tim Wirth mored Division, Fort Hood, Texas; Deputy and family have come through when it’s time Chair on Environmental and Community De- Commanding General/Assistant Commandant, to celebrate the red, white and blue. So come velopment selected Calpine to receive its United States Army Field Artillery Center and join us again. The years go by fast. We’re Award for Sustainable Business for their School, Fort Sill, Oklahoma; and Commanding ready to celebrate with Jacob’s 10th Annual leadership in producing electricity in an en- General, United States Total Army Personnel blast.’’ vironmentally responsible manner. Command, Alexandria, Virginia, Major General According to Bill and Shannon, a great time Calpine Corporation has exhibited leader- Adair assumed the role of Assistant Deputy was had by all of Jake’s friends and family ship in California on corporate responsibility by Chief of Staff, Army G–1. This critical part of members including his sisters Samantha and taking decisive action during the state’s en- the Army works on a wide variety of personnel Kennedy. ergy crisis to keep their power plants oper- issues affecting the Army’s functioning. Jake, we want to thank you for reminding us ating even in the face of financial loss due to In this capacity, his dynamic human re- how important our flag is. the high cost of fuel. Despite the uncertainty source vision has been absolutely critical in f about California’s future design of its energy transforming the Army for its continuing global markets, Calpine has continued to invest in war on terrorism. For the past two years, he CONGRESSIONAL RECORD STATE- the state. Calpine has already invested $5 bil- has served as the principal advisor to the MENT ON CALPINE’S 20TH ANNI- lion and employs over 1000 workers to oper- Army G–1 and the Assistant Secretary of the VERSARY ate 39 power plants in California and is com- Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) in man- mitted to investing another $3 billion to meet aging our most important resource—people. HON. ZOE LOFGREN the growing demand for power in the state. Major General Adair’s influence has been far- OF CALIFORNIA Calpine has exhibited environmental leader- reaching and strategic. One of the greatest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship by adopting a unanimous board resolu- challenges the Army G–1 has faced in recent tion committing the company to a low carbon memory has been to restructure the Army to Tuesday, June 15, 2004 future, by joining the California Climate Reg- better support the war on terrorism. A com- Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, today, I would istry and the Silicon Valley Manufacturing mon sense approach to this difficult and com- like to recognize and congratulate one of my Group’s Voluntary Global Warming Initiative, plex human resource challenge was his hall- hometown companies for achieving a mile- by building only low-emitting gas-fired power mark. He provided leadership and guidance in stone this month—the celebration of their 20th plants using state-of-the-art pollution control efficiently activating a new system that sup- Anniversary. An energy industry entrepreneur, equipment, and by being the world’s leading ports commanders in the field with units rather Pete Cartwright, along with four associates, producer of renewable geothermal energy and than individual replacements. Major General founded Calpine Corporation, headquartered the country’s largest producer of cogenerated Adair has also worked extensively with offi- in San Jose, CA, 20 years ago. They began power. cials throughout the Army in order to deter- their business of building power plants and Finally, Calpine is a leader in community mine the best way to take care of soldiers and producing electricity by buying one megawatt service with a long history of partnering with their families. One example is the implementa- of power in a geothermal power plant in North- community organizations, as well as funding tion of the Rest and Recuperation Program in ern California. Today, Calpine has 30,000 community and educational programs that support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi megawatts of power plants in operation and seek to change lives and strengthen the fabric Freedom. Additionally, deployed soldiers have

VerDate May 21 2004 05:23 Jun 16, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A15JN8.063 E15PT1 June 15, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1133 received increased incentive pay due in part to partner, neighbor, and a friend to Michigan. Education is one of the most important his determined efforts to ensure that their sac- President Fox’s commitment to strengthening issues facing the future of our great nation. If rifices and contributions are appropriately rec- these ties is deep and far reaching. His dedi- America is to continue to be the leader of the ognized. cation to upholding the integrity and principles modern world, we must offer a solid edu- Major General Adair is married to the former of Mexico, and his continued work on behalf of cational foundation for our citizens. To suc- Maria D. Davis of Scranton, PA. They have the people in Michigan, are testaments to his ceed in school and life, every student needs a two children, Ted, a Captain in the Army who strength of character. basic set of skills. They need to listen atten- is currently serving in Iraq with the 1st Cavalry President Fox’s visit to Michigan’s state cap- tively, speak persuasively, read with under- Division, and John, a ninth grader. itol will undoubtedly further the state’s relation- standing, and write with command. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me ship with Mexico and continued economic inte- Over the past 40 years, St. Patrick’s School in thanking General Adair for the leadership gration. Mexico can be considered more than has maintained a commitment to educational a friend, rather a partner in building a more he has provided, for the care and concern he excellence, striving to provide a stimulating, democratically prosperous state. His visit to has demonstrated for our soldiers and their well-rounded Catholic education by teaching the state of Michigan is just a glimpse of many families, and for his dedicated and honorable their students to embrace the message of the good things to come; Mexico and Michigan will service to our Nation and its Army. As he pre- gospel, pursue knowledge and make a dif- pares for life after the Army, we wish him, his continue to work together to enhance our common prosperity. ference in the world. wife Maria, and his family Godspeed and the On March 17, 1963, Bishop Thomas K. very best in the future. Mr. Speaker, President Fox is a Mexican patriot with a great vision for his country. His Gorman issued a decree to establish St. Pat- f vision extends to the people of Michigan so rick’s Parish north of White Rock Lake. Con- RECOGNIZING THE VISIT OF MEXI- that they may share equally in prosperity. He struction on the school began soon after and CAN PRESIDENT VICENTE FOX has given selflessly of himself to better his when it opened in September of 1964, the TO MICHIGAN country, and has shown equal enthusiasm in school was staffed by three Sisters of Notre bettering his relationship with the great state Dame of the Dallas province and lay teachers of Michigan. President Fox has truly earned for 326 students. Since then, the school has HON. MIKE ROGERS the respect and admiration of all those who grown, expanding its buildings and facilities to OF MICHIGAN know him. help accommodate and educate more than IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f 500 students. Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Accredited by the Texas Catholic Con- CONGRATULATING ST. PATRICK’S ference of the Texas Private School Accredita- Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is SCHOOL ON THEIR 40TH ANNI- tion Commission, St. Patrick’s School is an in- with special privilege that I rise today to honor VERSARY Mexico’s President, Vicente Fox, on the occa- stitution dedicated to offering students the sion of his visit to Michigan and to thank him tools they need to become genuine leaders in for his continued efforts to strengthen the bilat- HON. JEB HENSARLING the community. OF TEXAS eral relationship between our great countries. As the Congressman for the Fifth Congres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES President Fox’s visit is a sign of the strong sional District of Texas, I am very proud to cultural and economic connection shared with Tuesday, June 15, 2004 represent St. Patrick’s Parish. I would like to America. Today, Michigan is called home by Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today, I offer my congratulations to their administra- many Hispanics of Mexican descent. The re- would like to extend my heartfelt congratula- tors, alumni, students, and parents on this mo- sult is a significant cultural bond that connects tions to St. Patrick’s School in Dallas, Texas, mentous occasion and best wishes for their Mexico and Michigan. Mexico is considered a on the occasion of their 40th anniversary. continued success.

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