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THREE OUTSTANDING WOMEN TO former Congressman Guarini for his annual in She served as a legal specialist with the RECEIVE CONGRESSWOMAN terest in reporting these awards in the CON Newark Department of Health and Welfare in MARY T. NORTON AWARD AT GRESSIONAL RECORD. I am proud to continue 197 4; as assistant counsel to the Governor in 58TH UNITED WAY LUNCHEON this tradition. We also wish to express our ap 1978; a member for 1O years of the Jersey preciation for his support of the American Way City Medical Center Board of Directors; chair HON. ROBERT MENENDFl Program, established in 1990, to aid new person of the New Jersey Advisory Committee OF NEW JERSEY comers from the Asian Pacific countries to to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights; on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES learn the American way and the importance of Hudson County Improvement Authority; and in mutual cooperation. This program, coordinated other capacities. Thursday, October 7, 1993 by Conrad J. Vuocolo, is the only one of its Ms. Farber is a member of the American Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, type in the Nation. Bar Association and several State professional October 12, 1993, the 58th annual kickoff The recipients of the award for 1993 are: organizations. Described as a "woman on the luncheon will be hosted by the United Way of Jean McFaddin, group vice president of move and one willing to take personal risks for Hudson County at the Meadowlands Hilton in R.H. Macy & Co., and the producer of Macy's just causes,'' Ms. Farber resides in North Ber Secaucus, NJ. William E. Martin, president of Emmy Award-winning Thanksgiving Day Pa gen, NJ. the United Way of Hudson County for 37 rade. As group vice president and executive Denis Arthur has a long history of commu years, reports that this campaign kickoff will director of public relations and promotions, nity service. As a member of the board of di feature presentations of the prestigious Con Ms. McFaddin is responsible for developing rectors of the Hudson County Chamber of gresswoman Mary T. Norton Award for out merchandising programs and production of Commerce and Industry, she spearheaded the standing community service, and keynote re premiere celebrations for Macy's stores na school mentor program, which has over 130 marks by Richard A. Kraft, president and chief tionwide. She created "The 50th Anniversary mentors from the business community working operating officer of Matsushita Electric Corp. Celebration of the Wizard of Oz," featuring with 6th and 7th graders in the Jersey City of America. The company and its employees, giant inflatables of Dorothy and her friends on Public Schools. She also helps to keep Girl under the leadership of Mr. Kraft, has been a Macy's famed marquee. Jean won Emmys for Scouting in the forefront with the business model of corporate involvement in Hudson the 1979, 1982, 1983, 1986, and 1987 pa community through the Annual Business County. Company officials and employees rades. We are proud that many of the figures Luncheon. have joined heart and hand in conducting a used in the parade are made and stored in A graduate of Trenton State College, she clothing drive for the homeless, provided Hoboken, NJ. She also directed New York has taught school in Livingston and Newark microwaves to enhance food pantries to feed City's July 4th Land Festival in 1977. Jean has and worked as an executive with the National the hungry, and conducted an excellent all been named a "Quintessential New Yorker" Personnel Service, in corporate planning and around United Way campaign. by Town & Country magazine and has re as director. Ms. Arthur founded Ready Person Since 1935 the United Way of Hudson ceived the Humanitarian Award of New York's nel Services and Ready Temps, helping shape County has met human service needs through Community of Mayors Association. the future of young people in the marketplace. its 33 agencies, voluntary organization presi A member of the New York Board of Direc She has been involved in the Hudson County dents, professional personnel, and approxi tors for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for 1O business community for over 20 years, and is mately 1, 100 corporate, labor, government years, she received their 1990 Outstanding a member of the National Association of Per and civic leaders who volunteer their services. Service Award. Jean is also on the national sonnel Consultants, the board of directors of A mighty army has been available to help board of directors of Race Against Time, a the New Jersey Association of Personnel Con those in need. nonprofit foundation committed to creating sultants, and of the Jersey City Rotary Club. This thank you luncheon will kickoff with a educational films on genetic therapy and other She operates her personnel service organiza film salute to the National Football League, medical advances. tion at the Jersey City waterfront and resides celebrating 20 years of NFUUW TV produc Ms. McFaddin holds a master's degree from in Berkeley Heights with her daughter, Tracey. tions, which enables the United Way message the University of Texas in theatrical produc Congresswoman Mary T. Norton, in 1925, to reach an estimated 80 million viewers tion, and has received undergraduate degrees was one of the first women elected to the U.S. weekly during the football season, and pro at Stephen's College, Columbia, MO, and the House of Representatives. She was elected to vides community service opportunities and University of Texas, her native State. represent Jersey City and Bayonne, 12th dis recognition for the National Football League Zulima V. Farber, appointed by Gov. James trict, as the first woman from the Democratic family. NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, a J. Florio, and sworn in on August 18, 1992, as party and the first woman from an eastern native of Jersey City, is providing the film New Jersey's Public Advocate and Public De State elected to the House in her own right. presentation, showing that this is truly a part fender, is the first Hispanic woman to serve in More than 40 years ago, Congresswoman nership in caring. a New Jersey cabinet post. A native of Cuba, Norton was a champion of child care, wom Three years ago, the United Way of Hudson she became involved in law and public service en's rights, labor safety standards, and edu County created the Congresswoman Mary T. when she learned that her 13-year-old brother cation. She was also instrumental in the inclu Norton Award, so named because of the Con had been arrested for carrying anti-Castro lit sion of women in high levels of government gresswoman's deep commitment to human erature in Santiago, Cuba. Fearing further ret service. She served 13 terms, retiring in 1950. service needs. The award recognizes women ribution against the family, her parents sent Also at this luncheon, the second annual who have made outstanding contributions to her to live with relatives in West New York, Louis T. Scialli Memorial Award will be pre the success of United Way programs both in NJ. A graduate of Memorial High School, she sented to Thomas Favia, president of the Jer our community and throughout the Nation. It worked as a secretary to a Union City attor sey City Education Association. Mr. Favia was symbolizes the spirit of the United Way-to in ney, and with the help of a small scholarship selected unanimously by the board of directors crease the organized capacity of people to enrolled in Montclair State College. She of the United Way of Hudson County to re care for one another. worked for 2 years as an instructor in Spanish ceive this award. Former Congressman Frank J. Guarini, who while studying for a doctorate in Spanish lit The United Way of Hudson County initiated served as a Member of Congress for the 14th erature at the City University of New York. En the Louis T. Scialli Memorial Award as a trib District of New Jersey, was instrumental in the couraged by her husband, Eugene Farber, a ute to the accomplishments of the member establishment of this award. Today I join with law student, she enrolled in Rutgers School of ship of the Jersey City Education Association. the United Way in expressing appreciation to Law. Mr. Scialli served as president of the JCEA
e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. October 7, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 24127 from 1969 until his passing in 1990. He devel Joy, a very special couple who are celebrating keep the example of America Works in mind. oped strong programs, making the Hudson their 50th wedding anniversary. I believe that Government needs to be rede County Human Services Network perhaps one Leigh and Frances Joy are both natives of fined, not reinvented. As all those who read of the most effective in the entire Nation. Washington, DC. The youngest of the three this article will quickly see, private industry has JCEA members have served magnificently children of Frank and Helen Joy, Leigh at a much more compelling desire to see individ under the late Lou Scialli. It is for this reason tended Roosevelt High School, where he was uals succeed. That desire may not be entirely that the United Way of Hudson County an a star baseball pitcher. Frances, the daughter altruistic, but it is all the more successful be nounced the initiation of the Louis Scialli Me of Charles and Louise Huntington, attended cause of the self-interest which motivates it. morial Award. Holy Cross High School. Soon after graduat Too often, Government does not have an in Last year Joseph Mclaughlin, president of ing from their respective high schools Leigh terest in the needs of its citizens. Private in the International Brotherhood of Electrical and Frances married, on October 12, 1943. dustry has just such an interest. Too often, Workers, Local 827, working with the New Jer Shortly after the Joy's wedding, Leigh joined Government jobs programs do not lead to sey Bell Telephone Co., received the first the Navy and shipped off for active duty in more employment. Private industry does. award. World War II. After transferring to the Marine I recommend this article to all my col Thomas Favia, who worked many years Corps as pharmacist's mate, Leigh was leagues and to all those who wish to reinvent, shoulder to shoulder with the late Mr. Scialli, awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for redefine, or otherwise reform Government. is president of the JCEA and is involved in valor in the battle of Pelilu in the South Pa [From the Wall Street Journal, Sept. 7, 1993) skillful negotiations and representation for Jer cific. BACK TO WORK sey City's teachers, and also maintains other At the age of 30, Leigh became president of (By Sol Stern) employees who have recently become affili the B. Frank Joy Co., a business his father With the Labor Day holiday over, and sum ated with the Jersey City union. started in 1917 that is still successfully operat mer unofficially at a close, most Americans I am pleased to report that the per capita ing in the Washington area today. While run return to their jobs today. But what of long giving by the Jersey City teachers, with the ning this company, Leigh coached baseball term welfare recipients? How exactly, can assistance of the JCEA, is the largest in the and softball teams for which his son and government prod these people, almost all of entire State of New Jersey. whom are women with children, back into daughters played. Despite problems the United Way is en the labor market? Frances was very active in raising the Joy's countering at the national level, with the as Back in the 1992 campaign, Bill Clinton three children-Ken born in 1946, Gail born in sistance of individual donors and corporations promised to " end the welfare system as we 1949, and Mary Susan born in 196~trans the United Way hopes to meet the Hudson know it." And now his administration must porting them to their many athletic and social wrestle with the high expectations created County quota for this year. Board chairman events. Frances was also very active in their by that pledge. The president's welfare-re Burton Trebour, vice president of APA Trans form planners might find a few hints to solv port Co.; Robert Smith, chairman of the fi community church. Leigh and Frances are now retired and ing the riddle at a small, private-sector em nance committee; past presidents David Leff; spending much of their time on the golf ployment agency called America Works, lo Frank Nilan and LeRoy Lenahan will lead the cated in lower Manhattan. dedicated staff and volunteers in reaching the course. They still look after their three chil For the past five years, America Works has goal. dren, as well as their nine grandchildren. placed thousands of welfare clients in New Cuts forecast in human services mean local Mr. Speaker, I ask that the Congress pay York and Connecticut, with an average of be communities will receive less Federal and tribute to Leigh and Frances Joy, a proud tween five and six years on the rolls, in pri State assistance. It is therefore important that American family enjoying each other and the vate-sector jobs with an average starting sal entire Joy family on their golden anniversary. ary of $15,000 plus benefits. Employers have the entire community, its corporate leaders been overwhelmingly satisfied. America and elected officials, work with the thousands My wife Carol Ann and I are happy to be part of their extended family and proud to call them Works has a long list of companies that keep of donors to help deliver the financial assist coming back , asking for more referrals from ance necessary to continue services in our our friends. We wish them a happy and the welfare rolls. area. healthy future. America Works has staked its survival as a When we realize that the United Way agen profitable business on the proposition that welfare clients, properly motivated and cies respond to more than 165,000 service re AMERICA CAN PUT AMERICANS quests each year, we come to understand the helped with a limited amount of technical BACK TO WORK assistance, can be successful at getting and importance of their work. The approximately holding jobs. $2 million distributed each year by the United Consider the case of 35-year-old Lenore Way of Hudson County transforms into $34 HON. PHILIP M. CRANE Green. Other than having two short-term million of additional funds through foundations OF ILLINOIS jobs, she has been on public assistance all and other areas. We know of the great work IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES her adult life. Ms. Green had a disappointing being done through the North Hudson Com Thursday, October 7, 1993 experience with New York City's Human Re munity Action Corp. and 30 other service Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, free-spending sources Administration. "They basically agencies, serving elders, children, and entire give you the Yellow Pages and tell you to proponents of big Government believe that the start calling to find a job," she says. families. only way to solve our social ills is through the Since last year's redistricting, Hudson Coun WORTH THE TRIP creation of Government programs. Liberal When Ms. Green heard about America ty has three Members in the House of Rep idealists reject the idea that private organiza resentatives. Both Congressmen DONALD Works, she asked her caseworker to refer her tions might better serve the needy. I have al to the firm, even though its offices are in PAYNE and ROBERT TORRICELLI join with me in ways believed these conclusions to be false. It lower Manhattan and she lives in the Bronx. this message. We invite all of our colleagues is not in spite of, but because of private indus When she made the trip, she found a busi in the House of Representatives to extend try's self-interest that it is able to operate more nesslike facility, in contrast with the grim their congratulations and best wishes to the efficiently than publicly funded programs. welfare offices she was used to visiting. A po United Way of Hudson County and all present The following article by Sol Stern, published lite receptionist directed clients and visitors at this kickoff luncheon. in the September 7, 1993 edition of the Wall to the business lab, the preemployment classroom, a small meeting room and staff Street Journal, chronicles the success enjoyed offices. America Works was humming with GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE by one private firm which is serving not only activity, and no one was waiting in line. TO LEIGH AND FRANCES JOY its own needs, but also the needs of the un Ms. Green signed up, and after a week of employed. This company, called America pre-employment screening and " job readi HON. GEORGEJ. HOCHBRUECKNER Works, is turning a profit and serving the pub ness" training, she landed a two week data lic good, training and placing the unemployed entry job. Immediately thereafter she was OF NEW YORK in stable jobs. In the process, they build tax sent on two interviews, each of which led to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a job offer. She currently works in the rolls, decrease the burden of social services, Thursday, October 7, 1993 claims department of Amalgamated Life In and even manage to turn a profit. surance Co. Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise As Congress and the administration debate America Works functions as a kind of " old to pay tribute to Thomas Leigh and Frances the reinvention of Government, we might all girls' network." (Most of its clients are 24128 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 7, 1993 women.) Staff members build relationships have been out of work and so they're willing mocracy in the world. But as a Member of with employers and provide the connections to stay with a job for quite some time," says Congress with a large ethnic Greek constitu to the job market that women on welfare the manager of a law office. "They're willing ency, I certainly hope that the excellent state usually lack. " After screening to make sure to stay longer than other people who haven't of United States-Greek relations will continue, there's a fit with what the employer is look been on public assistance. We 're willing to ing for, they go out and represent you to the take a chance on them; we get a dedicated irrespective of the outcome of the October 1O employer," Ms. Green says. "They help you and loyal employee. It's a win-win situa contest. get that interview." tion." America Works makes its money by con During the four-month probationary pe tracting with state welfare agencies to place riod, the employer pays an agreed-upon wage TRIBUTE TO MINORITY LEADER clients in jobs. The contract is performance to America Works, which pays the employee ROBERT MICHEL based: The company is paid (about $4,000 a minimum wage. (Employee's welfare grants client in Connecticut and $5,300 in New York) are gradually reduced during their transition only after the client has completed a four to permanent work.) The trial period allows HON. TERRY EVERETI month probationary period with an em the employer to evaluate the new employee's OF ALABAMA ployer. The state comes out ahead as well. work habits and adaptability to the company IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For its fee of $5,300, America Works esti culture. Thursday, October 7, 1993 mates that it saves taxpayers $22,000 a year, CONFOUNDING PESSIMISM the cost of keeping a mother and two chil Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dren on the welfare rolls in New York. At the same time, America Works offers pay tribute to a great statesman and outstand America Works is the brainchild of a hus the employee services to ease the transition from dependency to the job market. America ing American, our leader Congressman ROB band-and-wife team, Peter Cove and Lee Works job counselors visit the worker on the ERT MICHEL On October 4, BOB announced Bowes. Mr. Cove is a community activist, a job every week and meet with the employee's his retirement from the U.S. House of Rep veteran of the 1960s War on Poverty and var ious nonprofit employment training supervisor every other week to "trouble resentatives. projects; Ms. Bowes is a sociologist. They shoot." If there are problems with punctual BOB MICHEL exemplifies all that is America. ity or attendance, or if the client needs help launched America Works in the mid-1980's He is the son of a French immigrant and was with $1 million in start-up capital and the with child care or housing, the counselor will wounded while defending freedom in World belief, based on their own experiences in the intervene. War II. His bravery earned him two Bronze After the probationary period, the em job-training field, that the primary obstacles Stars, a Purple Heart, and four battle stars. preventing welfare clients from finding and ployee is paid a standard wage. The support America Works provides during the transi In 1957, BOB MICHEL carried his pride and retaining jobs are a lack of connections and patriotism to the U.S. House of Representa gaps in interpersonal skills. Extended edu tion period is clearly effective; an estimated tives where he has labored continuously for cation and training programs are unneces 85% to 90% of its clients are still in their sary, time-consuming diversions, Mr. Cove jobs at the end of the first year. the people of Illinois' 18th Congressional Dis and Ms. Bowes argue. Further, they contend, America Works confounds the shared pes trict. simism of both liberals and conservatives Since 1981 , BoB's colleagues have voted clients with shaky self-confidence are best about the possibility of getting welfare re served by a.n early success in getting a job, him Republican leader seven consecutive cipients into jobs quickly. It points beyond not by long periods of preparation. times. He was elected to his first leadership America Works' week-long training ses the familiar " won't work" vs. " can't work" argument, toward pragmatic, intermediate position as chairman of the Republican Con sions are narrowly focused on the skills gressional Campaign Committee in 1972, cho needed to land an entry-level job. A coun solutions. There are thousands of welfare re sen as Republican whip in 197 4, and became selor works with clients on such basics as cipients who deserve a better chance than maintaining a businesslike personal appear the one the welfare bureaucracy now affords. leader in 1980. He also served as permanent ance, speaking properly, preparing a resume, chairman of the 1984, 1988, and 1992 Repub showing up on time and arranging child care. lican national conventions. Attendance is strictly enforced: If a client is HOPE FOR CONTINUING GOOD RE In addition to his distinguished leadership late to class, even by five minutes, she is LATIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED record, BOB MICHEL has been personally hon dropped from the program, though she may STATES AND GREECE ored by everyone from President Ronald enroll again at a later date. After completing Reagan to the Reserve Officer Association to the class, clients spend half their day in the the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for his exem company's business lab, working on typing, HON. HELEN DELlCH BENTLEY word processing, and other office skills while OF MARYLAND plary civic service. they wait for job interviews. During the re IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Today, I would like to offer my heartfelt con mainder of their day, they can seek employ gratulations to BOB and his family on a job Thursday, October 7, 1993 ment on their own. well done. I wish him a happy and leisurely re Paula Phillips, an energetic former school Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, as a Member tirement and the knowledge that this House is teacher who leads the training sessions, of Congress and a friend of Greece, I have better for his 38 years service. stresses that clients' success depends on followed with keen interest developments in their own motivation and effort. "There are that country and the current electoral cam no guarantees," she tells her class of 46 paign for the election of a new parliament and ANTHONY MANSOUR women. " If you want something to happen. you've got to make it happen." cabinet. Nevertheless, she continues, "if we don't Certainly, neither I, nor any Member of Con HON. DALE E. KIIDEE find people a job, we can't stay in business. gress that I am aware of, wishes to interject OF MICHIGAN We want to find jobs for as ·many people as himself/herself in another country's internal af IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES possible." fairs. But all of us hope that the excellent rela The company's entrepreneurial ethos is tions between Athens and Washington, fos Thursday, October 7, 1993 catching. We spoke with numerous women tered by Prime Minister Constantine Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and men in America Works classes who de Mitsotakis, will continue after the October 1O honor an outstanding member of the commu fied the stereotypes of long-term welfare cli ents steeped in a permanent culture of de elections. nity, Anthony J. Mansour. Mr. Mansour is pendency. After waiting several months to I have been impressed with the economic being presented with the Golden Door Award be admitted to the program, they understood stabilization and growth that has been by the International Institute of Flint, Ml on that they had to compete for jobs, were achieved in the past 3112 years and the ambi Tuesday, October 12. working very hard at improving their skills tious program of infrastructure building now in The International Institute annually presents in the business lab, and were confident that progress in Greece. Moreover, I also applaud the Golden Door Award to individuals who they would succeed. the statesmanship displayed by Prime Minister have through their civic and voluntary involve Employers are impressed with the workers' Mitsotakis in his sincere efforts to bring about ment made a positive impact on the Flint com enthusiasm. "Their candidates really want to work," says the personnel director of a peace in the Balkans. munity and the International Institute. The catalog company who, since 1989, has relied Ultimately, the decision as to who shall gov award recipients are persons who have adopt exclusively on America Works for filling ern Greece after October 1O belongs to the ed the United States as their . home. They entry-level positions. " They have people who Greek people, as it should be in the oldest de- come from divergent parts of tHe world but are October 7, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 24129 united in their commitment to serving the com Last year, we voted to cut the super community awareness and participation; a munity. They exemplify the best our foreign conducting super collider and the advanced positive self-identity; the development of lead born citizens have given to the United States. solid rocket motor, but these programs are still ership skills; and parental awareness of edu Anthony "Tony" Mansour continues that tra eating up taxpayer dollars. The American peo cational programs and policies that affect their dition of service. I have counted Tony among ple are sick and tired of seeing their money go children. my closest friends for many years. He has to these multibillion dollar programs as we ASPIRA's mission is symbolized by the been a powerful advocate for the rights of the slide deeper and deeper into debt-and I'm pitirre, a small, fragile tropical bird found on Palestinian people. He is a respected leader in sick of it as well. the island of Puerto Rico. It is known for its the Arab American community of Genesee I am pleased that the House rejected the agility and rapid flight and for its ability to out County. He is a founding member of the rule to consider the conference report that smart, tire, and defeat much larger birds. The American Arab Heritage Council, an active would have continued to fund the Advanced pitirre represents ASPIRA and is symbolic of member of the American Arab Anti-Discrimina Solid Rocket Motor Program. That is the kind the youth who aspire to acquire knowledge tion Committee, the Arab American Leader of resolve we need to show on upcoming and develop into the leaders of the future. The ship Council, the Arab American Institute, the votes on each of the programs I mentioned. ASPIRANTE, like the pitirre, will overcome the Arab American Bar Association, the Arab The time has come to pull the plug on the seemingly overwhelming odds against them Community Center for Economic and Social superconducting super collider. We must be throughout life. It is through their struggle that Services, the Palestine Aid Society, and the prepared to reject any conference report that they will gain the skills necessary to return American Near East Refugee Aid Initiative. continues to fund it. I was disappointed that and struggle for the betterment of their com In addition to this he was elected to the Cir not a single House conferee was appointed munities. I know my colleagues in the House cuit Court for the Seventh Judicial Circuit and that agreed with the majority of the House on join me in saluting ASPIRA. served from 1966 through 1973. At that time this issue. We must also insist that the other he returned to a thriving law practice. He has programs the House voted to eliminate, such made significant contributions to the education as the advanced liquid metal reactor and the field. He has promoted legal education in this SP-100 space reactor, are eliminated once CONGRATULATIONS TO COMPETI community and been a lecturer and instructor and for all in the conference report. TION WINNERS FROM SHORE with Mott Adult High School, and Baker Col The American people are clearly ready to HAM, LONG ISLAND lege. Through his participation with the Cur make the tough choices and cut Government riculum Advisory Committee at Mott Commu spending. The House took the first step by HON. GEORGEJ. HOCHBRUECKNER nity College he has established legal edu voting to cut these programs when these bills cation programs for legal secretaries and were first considered. Now, as these bills OF NEW YORK paralegal assistants. He is a fellow of the come back to us for final consideration, we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American Bar Association, a prestigious group must finish the job the American people sent Thursday, October 7, 1993 of the top 2 percent of attorneys throughout us here to do. the country. He is a member of the Genesee Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, I am County Bar Association and the State Bar of pleased to acknowledge the achievements of Michigan. Tony has held numerous posts with IN CELEBRATION OF THE 25TH AN four outstanding young constituents from the each organization including the judicial quali NIVERSARY OF ASPIRA, INC. OF First Congressional District of New York: Sean fications screening committee. NEW JERSEY Burrows, Keith Chan, Robert Nelson, and Re Tony came to this country from Nazareth, becca Siddons, all from the Shoreham-Wading Palestine when he was 18-months-old. He and River High School. These Long Island stu his wife, Muriel, have six children and several HON. ROBERT MENENDFl dents were recently recognized as 4 of the 12 grandchildren. I commend the International In OF NEW JERSEY New York State winners of the Foundation for stitute for recognizing the achievements of this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a creative America's Young Inventors' and great man and ask the House of Representa Thursday, October 7, 1993 Creators' competition. Two of the four stu tives to join me in congratulating Anthony Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today dents, Sean Burrows and Rebecca Siddons, Mansour as he is presented with this well-de in celebration of the 25th anniversary of are also national winners and will be in Wash served award. ASPIRA, Inc. of New Jersey, a nonprofit orga ington, DC, on October 30, 1993, for an nization providing counseling and leadership awards ceremony. The young inventors' and creators' competi H.R. 2445, THE ENERGY AND development programs to Hispanic and other tion is designed to educate students about our WATER DEVELOPMENT APPRO minority youth. This Friday, October 8, 1993, Nation's patent and copyright systems while PRIATIONS ACT FOR FISCAL ASPIRA celebrates this milestone with an an challenging them to create unique and original YEAR 1994, TO TERMINATE THE niversary gala in East Brunswick, NJ. David projects. Included among the Shoreham stu SUPERCONDUCTING SUPER Diaz of WCBS news will act as master of dents' winning creations is a smoke detector COLLIDER ceremonies, and the celebrants will be ad dressed by keynote speaker Antonia Pantoja, for the hearing impaired and a wet floor sign HON. PETER HOAGIAND founder of the ASPIRA movement in this with an alarm that is activated when someone country. walks onto the slippery area. OF NEBRASKA I have long recognized the vital importance This year's competition marks the 1OOth an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the services which ASPIRA provides, and I niversary of American film. Like many Amer Thursday, October 7, 1993 have taken the floor of the house in the past ican businesses, the motion picture industry Mr. HOAGLAND. Mr. Speaker, earlier this to recognize its work. Today I rise once again originated with the help of innovative and origi summer, the House voted to cut spending by to reconfirm my belief in ASPIRA's mission, nal thinkers such as Thomas Alva Edison and terminating several programs whose costs far and to thank the dedicated group of profes Mary Pickford. With continued hard work and outweigh any merits the programs may have. sional educators and counselors who make a little luck, perhaps this year's contestants The programs we voted to cut include the the movement possible. will enjoy similar success with their inventions superconducting super collider, the advanced ASPIRA was founded by a group of His and creations. solid rocket motor, the advanced liquid metal panic leaders and educators recognizing the Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to reactor, and the SP-100 space reactor. Now need to ameliorate the alarming dropout rate congratulate these four young men and each of these projects are coming before the among Puerto Rican youth in New Jersey. Its women from Long Island, NY, for their excep House again, because the Senate and the Ap mission became the strengthening of the His tional performances. I would also like to com propriations conferees were not willing to panic community's economic base by promot mend their instructors, John Holzapfel, Mary make the tough choices on these programs. I ing education among its youth-thus crating Loesing, Florence Mondry, and Karen Peter urge my colleagues here in the House who the community's future leaders. son, for their efforts in leading these students are serious about cutting spending to stick to ASPIRA's mission of "Leadership through to success. The Shoreham-Wading River com your guns and insist on these cuts. Education" reinforces a value for education; munity is very proud of their outstanding work. 24130 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 7, 1993 FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE needlessly lost. Operation Restore Hope has I have introduced H.R. 3220, the Health Pro COMMISSIONING OF THE PRIDE turned into Operation Quagmire. fessions Education Availability Act of 1993, to OF BALTIMORE II TO BE CELE The policy initiated by the Bush administra emphasize training in primary care education BRATED ON OCTOBER 22, 1993 tion to provide humanitarian assistance to the and to encourage students to enter a field in starving people of Somalia has been success primary care. HON. HELEN DEUCH BENTLEY fully fulfilled. Since the Clinton administration At this time, I would like to summarize OF MARYLAND ·has taken over, the nature of the policy shifted COGME's findings on this issue. First, the to economics and nation-building that is being IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES growing shortage of practicing generalists loosely coordinated with the United Nations. In i.e., famiiy physicians, general internists, and Thursday, October 7, 1993 a recent speech to the Center for Strategic general pediatricians-will be greatly aggra Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and International Studies, Secretary of De vated by the growing percentage of medical recognize the 5th anniversary of the Pride of fense Les Aspin went so far as to say "our school graduates who plan to subspecialize. Baltimore II which will be celebrated on Octo overall criteria for success should include The expansion of managed care and provision ber 22, 1993. progress in economic, political, and security of universal care will only further increase the That day, I will have the pleasure of attend elements of the Somali problem." This speech demand for generalist physicians. Second, in ing a celebration honoring the Pride of Balti is a perfect illustration of why the administra creasing subspecialization in U.S. health care more II. The Pride of Baltimore II, a topsail tion's foreign policy has gone bad. In this time escalates health care costs, results in frag schooner built along the lines of a 19th cen of severe reductions to our national defense mentation of services, and increases the dis tury Baltimore clipper, symbolizes the rebirth budget, we have no business launching a po crepancy between numbers of rural and urban and the character of the city of Baltimore. litical and economic exercise half way around physicians. Third, a rational health care sys Through the able leadership of Captains Jan the world; especially when the people we are tem must be based upon an infrastructure Miles and Robert C. Glover and the 11 other trying to help are shooting at us. consisting of a majority of generalist physi crewman who maintain the complex rig and On May 25, the House voted to approve cians trained to provide quality primary care abundant brightwork, the Pride II has em H.J. Res. 45, a joint resolution authorizing the and an appropriate mix of other specialists to barked on voyages to ports in many foreign use of United States Armed Forces in Somalia meet health care needs. Today, other special cities, including Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, for up to an additional 12 months; it was ists and subspecialists provide a significant La Guaira and Panama. Wherever the Pride II adopted on a vote of 243 to 179. I voted amount of primary care. However, physicians may travel, it carries with her the enterprising against this measure because we had since who are trained, practice, and receive continu spirit of all. the citizens of Baltimore and its achieved our objective of making the food ing education in the generalist disciplines pro predecessor, the Pride of Baltimore, which supply accessible to all Somalians. vide more cost-effective care than nonprimary was lost at sea in May, 1986, after sailing When we launched Operation Restore Hope care specialists and subspecialists. more than 150,000 miles in 9 years. last December, we really didn't have any vital In its first report 1988, COGME rec For the last 5 years, it has served as a interests in Somalia; our involvement was pri ommended increased numbers of physicians world class ambassador of economic develop marily humanitarian in nature. We continue to in family practice and general internal medi ment and goodwill for the State of Maryland not have interests in Somalia that would war cine to assist in meeting problems of access and the Port of Baltimore. In the course of its rant the further use of the United States mili to primary care services. However, interest by mission, the Pride has promoted stronger tary. The United Nations peacekeeping force medical school graduates is rapidly increasing commercial and cultural links between Mary must assume the broader role of peace in procedurally oriented subspecialties, and land and her international trading partners. "maker" until General Aideed's forces are similarly, interest in primary care is declining With her unlimited international sailing ca neutralized. dramatically among U.S. medical students. pacity, the Pride has evolved into a valuable Yesterday, my Republican colleagues and I Should these current trends continue we can educational resource. The Student with Pride sent a letter to President Clinton requesting conclude that primary care services will in program links Maryland students with their that he bring the United States military oper creasingly be provided by subspecialists who counterparts from all over the globe. Together, ation in Somalia to a close, and shift the re have had little or no education for primary the students study a curriculum of geography, sponsibility of this mission back to the United care. Moreover, primary care provided by sub math, science, and history based on the Nations. Moreover, we stressed the fact that specialists can be expected to cost more. And Pride's voyages. The crew stays in touch with we have successfully completed the humani finally while an overall increase in the total the students via the latest in satellite and fac tarian mission of food distribution in Somalia; physician-to-population ratio would further simile technology. the mission has now changed to nation-build hinder efforts to reduce costs, an oversupply Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I ing, which is the role of the United Nations. I of subspecialists would be more costly than commemorate the 5th anniversary of the com hope the President takes heed in this letter would an oversupply of generalists. missioning of the Pride of Baltimore II. and listens to the American people; it's time to bring our troops home from Somalia. The truth is, the medical education system must respond today, to the Nation's health MISGUIDED POLICY IN SOMALIA care and physician work force needs in the HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION 21st century. These include the need for more HON. TERRY EVERETI AVAILABILITY ACT minority and generalist physicians, more pri mary care research, and increased access to OF ALABAMA HON. JAMF.S A. TRAFICANT, JR. primary care, particularly in underserved rural IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and urban communities. Changes in the insti OF OHIO Thursday , October 7, 1993 tutional mission, goals, admissions policies, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, the Clinton ad and curriculum are necessary to respond to ministration's policy regarding Somalia has be Thursday, October 7, 1993 these needs. My bill, H.R. 3220, does not in come a complete failure in my mind. The Unit Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, it's a well crease the overall medical student population, ed States forces operating in Somalia are now known fact that shifting the emphasis in the rather, it directs health professions schools to in the untenable situation of trying to carry out physician work force from specialists to gener respond to the need for more minority and a botched and unguided mission that encom alists will improve access to health care and generalist physicians by shifting the current passes humanitarian, peacekeeping, peace cut costs. In fact, the Council on Graduate trends in the physician work force. making, and nation-building efforts. The com Medical Education [COGME] under the De Specifically, under H.R. 3220, the Secretary mand and control arrangement that was origi partment of Health and Human Services has of Education may make an award of a grant nally set up when the United States first hand issued an extensive report supporting this fact or contract to a health professions school only ed over the humanitarian mission to the Unit called, "Improving Access to Health Care if the school agrees to emphasize training in ed Nations has since become confused and Through Physician Workforce Reform: Direc primary health care and encourage the stu ineffectiv~this must be addressed imme tions for the 21st Century." America is in need dents of the school to enter a field of primary diately before any more American lives are of more primary care physicians. As a result, health care as a career choice. October 7, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 24131 Furthermore, foreign students are often ac Mr. Speaker, in his address last month to a this institution at a time when its detractors cepted over American and legal alien stu joint session of Congress, President Clinton had the rapt attention of the sensationalist dents. As a result, America is exporting one of emphasized that the prompt provision of pre media. Bos never hesitated to point out our our greatest national resources-education ventive medical services is essential to the achievements, and the fact that for over 200 and taking away opportunities from qualified health security of our Nation. For 20 years the years we have functioned as the greatest and minority students. Under H.R. 3220, the Sec Morrisania Diagnostic and Treatment Center most effective legislative body the world has retary of Education may make an award of a has made the maintenance of good health the ever seen. grant or contract to a health professions watchword of its practice. Under the able lead This Chamber-indeed, American politics school only if the school agrees that, in con ership of Executive Director Angel M. Laporte, will be a sadder place without BOB MICHEL'S sidering applications for admission to the pro Jr., who has implemented the Communicare/ presence. He will be sorely missed by all of grams of health professions education oper Managed Care programs and is committed to us, on both sides of the aisle, and by his con ated by the school, the school will admit an in the philosophies of total quality management stituents from the Peoria area of Illinois who dividual who is not a citizen or permanent resi and continuous quality improvement, the had come to trust in his leadership throughout dent alien of the United States only if no quali Morrisania Diagnostic and Treatment Center is the past 37 years. fied applicant who is such a citizen or alien is certain to be even more successful in securing seeking admission. the health of the Morrisania, Highbridge, and A TRIBUTE TO THE LAKE HURON The final vote on health care reform legisla Concourse communities. tion will usher a new era of health care for all AREA COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF I hope my colleagues will join me in honor AMERICA Americans. lt's time to prepare our physician ing the physicians, nurses, caseworkers, ad work force for the 21st century, improve ac ministrators, clerical workers, and all of the cess, and cut costs. I urge Members to co other caregivers and support staff of the HON. JAMES A. BARCIA sponsor H.R. 3220, the Health Professions Morrisania Diagnostic and Treatment Center OF MICHIGAN Education Availability Act of 1993. for their outstanding efforts at this important IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES milestone. Thursday, October 7, 1993 TRIBUTE TO THE MORRISANIA DI Mr. BARCIA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise AGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT today to pay tribute to the Lake Huron Area A TRIBUTE TO HON. ROBERT Council, Boy Scouts of America on the occa CENTER ON ITS 20TH ANNIVER MICHEL SARY sion of their annual fall jamboree. I have been invited to attend this event at Camp Rotary in HON. JOSE E. SERRANO HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN Clare, Ml. Through this statement, I wish to OF NEW YORK express my sentiment about this wonderful OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES jamboree. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, as we all well know, the Boy Thursday, October 7, 1993 Thursday, October 7, 1993 Scouts of America provides an opportunity for Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I had planned to the young men of our Nation to participate in pay tribute to the Morrisania Diagnostic and participate in the tribute to the gentleman from an organization which fosters important val Treatment Center, which on October 15 will Illinois [Mr. MICHEL] which many of our col ues, and passes on essential elements of our celebrate its 20th year of service to the leagues had arranged at the opening of to Nation's heritage. These values provide a Morrisania, Highbridge, and Concourse com day's session. However, the lengthy con foundation upon which our young men can munities of the South Bronx. I would also like ference at the White House on the Somalia build strong character, and virtue, to last a life to take this opportunity to recognize Dr. James crisis prevented my returning to the House time. The Boy Scouts have been involved in Dumpson, chairman of the board of directors Chamber in a timely fashion. Accordingly, I the development of our young men for close of the New York City Health & Hospitals wish to express my sentiments now, and as to a century now. By providing instruction in Corp., and Dr. Antonia Novello, our former sure my colleagues that they are just as sin outdoorsman skills, intellectual pursuits, citi Surgeon General. both of whom will be hon cere and heartfelt as those delivered earlier zenship, and many, many other activities the ored on October 15 for their contributions to today. Boy Scouts help to develop an individual's the health of our communities. Mr. Speaker, the announcement earlier this mind, body and spirit. In 1971 New York City Mayor John V. Lind week stunned and saddened many of us. Bos Not only does this organization promote re say broke ground on a new facility designed to MICHEL'S decision not to seek reelection to spect for our land, its conservation and wise provide comprehensive primary health care to Congress is not simply the well earned retire use, it also equips our young men with a de approximately 55,000 area families. A pioneer ment of a hard-working and dedicated col sire to become leaders, in their communities, of the team concept of health care manage league, it is the departure of a dear and val and even on the national level. Many of my ment, this newest member of the New York ued friend. colleagues here in Congress have been Boy City Health & Hospitals Corp. system orga Bos MICHEL was first elected by the people Scouts, and in the future I am certain that ad nized its staff into cohesive units consisting of of Illinois to Congress in 1956. today, he is the ditional scouts will come to this House and adult and pediatric physicians; registered head only Republican Member of this Chamber who make their mark as distinguished public serv and staff nurses; community health nurses, remembers service under President Eisen ants. nurses' aides, and ambulatory care techni hower. He is one of only three Republican I would also like to congratulate the fine in cians; social workers and caseworkers; and Members who had the experience of service dividuals involved in organizing, and truly giv module clerks. Over the past 20 years these under President Kennedy. ing life, to the many troops throughout my dis units have worked as teams to bring continuity Throughout all these years of congressional trict. Much of the time expended in these ac of care to each registered household's entire service, Bos MICHEL deservingly earned a rep tivities is only compensated by the satisfaction family. utation for integrity, for expertise, and for hav gained through the knowledge that they have The Morrisania Diagnostic and Treatment ing an open mind as well as a warm heart. contributed something to the development of Center also delivers primary pediatric care at The logical choice for Republican leader in our greatest resource, our youth. four elementary schools, performs health care 1981 , his over one dozen years in that posi Thomas Jefferson once wrote, "I know no screenings at the 151 st Street Shelter/Emer tion were golden years for Bos MICHEL and his safe depository of the ultimate power of the gency Assistance Unit, operates the party. An articulate spokesperson, a skilled society but the people themselves; and if we Highbridge Family Practice Clinic in the Bronx, leader, a respected adviser·, he was extremely think them not enlightened enough to exercise and provides a full range of mental health effective in advancing the programs of Presi their control with a wholesome discretion, the services, including child psychiatry, support dents Reagan and Bush. It is well known that remedy is not to take it from them, but to in family therapy groups, a Center for Learning his door has been open for both sides of the form their discretion." I submit that this is ex Disabilities, and a psychiatric Day Hospital, aisle at all times. actly what the Boy Scouts of America does. which serves as a much-needed alternative to Bos MICHEL will long be remembered as a Through its merit badges, especially Citizen institutionalization. friend of Congress: as a man who defended ship in the Community and Citizenship in the 24132 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 7, 1993 Nation, the Boy Scouts inform our young men dren. Hayward served our great Nation with growth of the community. It will benefit both about the ideals, structures, and practical as honor and distinction in the U.S. Army during the citizens and the business community. pects of the political system of which they are the Second World War. All four of his sons fol The center room will be a meeting place a part. Through community activities and the lowed in their father's footsteps of military used by community groups holding meetings. concepts that underlay the Scout Oath, such service by joining the U.S. Air Force. Follow Displays featuring early settlers of the area as selfless service and assistance to their fel ing his tenure in the Army, Hayward became and prominent citizens will be on exhibit. An low man, the Boy Scouts build a resolve in our a . respected and admired employee at the other room will feature businesses of the area young men to take their place as concerned world-renowned Philadelphia Electric Com and historical events such as wars, aviation, citizens and participants in a great democracy. pany. His years of dedicated service and hard and fairs. Two prominent displays will offer Mr. Speaker, I have devoted a great portion work were celebrated upon Hayward's retire members of the community and local artists of my life to public service, with the hope that ment, and as .a testament to this remarkable the opportunity to display their hobbies, crafts, I could make some contribution. I am certain work ethic, several of Hayward's relatives are photography, and art. A minitheater for the that there are scouts at this fall's jamboree still employed at Philadelphia Electric. many educational slide shows and video tapes with similar hopes and aspirations. I invite Mr. Speaker, in my entire congressional dis can be used for research projects. them to take the chance, so that they may trict, I can hardly think of a more inspirational The zoo, the science center, the aquarium contribute a passage to our history. woman than Bernice Abney. Indeed, raising and the Peabody Institute are just a few of the 1O children is alone a remarkable feat. Ber many organizations participating in traveling nice, however has always had time to dedi programs which will bring exhibits to the cen TRIBUTE TO THE MEN OF THE cate her boundless energy to the community. ter. U.S.S. "RIXEY" From her work at her church, to the making of For the adults, quiltmaking classes, geneal her famous apple and sweet potato pies, Mrs. ogy classes, and various seminars will be HON. HERB KLEIN Abney has always been there for others, even available. The new museum will have its first OF NEW JERSEY during her intensive kidney dialysis treatments. chance to display the society's commitment to education on October 21, 1993, when it will be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To those who know and love her, she is a pil lar of strength, and a woman who can always hosting 150 students from the Holabird Middle Thursday, October 7, 1993 be counted upon. School. Members will be assisting the teach Mr. KLEIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay At this time, I would like to ask my col ers with tours of various locations of the mu tribute to the valiant troops of the U.S.S. leagues to rise and join me in paying tribute seum area and showing slide shows to each Rixey. The brave fighting men and medical to Hayward and Bernice Abney. On behalf of group. A different slide show will be shown to staff are a tribute to the spirit of this Nation. the entire U.S. Congress, I would like to offer each of the six groups and will focus on the During the 27 months of its maiden voyage my warmest congratulations on the occasion topics they are studying at the time, such as throughout the Pacific, the Rixey served as of their glorious golden anniversary. In addi local history and the· War of 1812. both a combat ship, painted in the gray color tion, I would like to extend our salutations to Since its founding in 1970, the Dundalk-Pa of an armed vessel, and a medical facility, car their 10 children, 13 grandchildren, and one tapsco Neck Historical Society has provided a rying over 70 medicial personnel. In this 2- great grandchild. May God continue to bless valuable service to the community, helping to year period the Rixey covered the equivalent this beautiful union which should serve as an revive the character and flavor of historic Dun of approximately six trips around the globe, example to the entire Nation what the power dalk. They have collected information and arti averaging a continuous speed of 7 knots. of love and commitment can accomplish. facts on the history of the Dundalk-Patapsco Under the command of such men as Capt. area, helped citizens research town history, A.H. Pierson (MC) USNR, of Portland, OR, designated Dundalk as a National Register and Comdr. A.F. DePalma (MC) USNR, of DEDICATION OF THE DUNDALK-PA Historic District, participated in the Dundalk Newark, NJ, the Rixey participated in four in TAPSCO NECK HISTORICAL SOCI Heritage Festivals and Defenders' Day, and vasions. In this capacity she carried 46,318 ETY MUSEUM most significantly, will celebrate the dedication troops and 16,324 patients. The remarkable of its museum. The Dundalk-Patapsco Neck aspect of this service is that she never re HON. HELEN DEUCH BENTLEY Historical Society had the vision, courage, and ported a mechanical failure, under the watch OF MARYLAND fortitude to convince Baltimore County of the need and importance of having a museum to ful eye of Lt. G.S. Gunderson, ENS, USNR, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the ship's engineering officer. house the collection of information and arti Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend the Thursday, October 7, 1993 facts and pay tribute to the many dedicated heroic efforts of these men and their crew in Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, my fellow col community volunteers who worked so hard to their fearless service to the people of this leagues, when Americans think of historic make this dedication possible. country. preservation, they often picture places like the Mr. Speaker, my colleagues, I am pleased Smithsonian Museums, the Walters Art Gal to congratulate the Dundalk-Patapsco Neck lery, and the B&O Railroad Museum. These Historical Society on this momentous occa A GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY TRIB large institutions, while respectable in their sion. UTE TO HAYWARD AND BERNICE own right, often overlook the smaller accom ABNEY plishments of everyday people. While the TRIBUTE TO THE FREE POLISH Smithsonian may run an exhibit on the Dead KRAKUSY SOCIETY HON. LUCIEN E. BIACKWELL Sea Scrolls, they probably will never display OF PENNSYLVANIA something that impacts the daily events of our HON. JAMF.s A. TRAflCANT, JR. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lives. Oftentimes we fail to venerate those people and events who make the difference in OF OHIO Thursday, October 7, 1993 local communities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BLACKWELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today This is why it is important that communities Thursday, October 7, 1993 to bring to the attention of my colleagues and like the Dundalk area support the preservation Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise in the entire Nation, a most special occasion of local history and pride. With this community honor of the Free Polish Krakusy Society in which will soon take place in the great City of spirit in mind, I will have the honor of attend my 17th Congressional District of Ohio. Their Philadelphia. Fifty years ago, Hayward and ing the dedication of the Dundalk-Patapsco work on behalf of both the Polish community, Bernice Abney exchanged their glorious vows Neck Historical Society's new museum on Oc and the community as a whole, has been ex of holy matrimony, and today, their love for tober 10, 1993. emplary. each other is stronger than ever. This new historical museum will make avail Mr. Speaker, the society celebrated its 90 As the proud parents of four sons and six able many educational and cultural programs year anniversary on September 1, 1993. On daughters, Hayward and Bernice have always for children and adults. And once completed, that date in 1903, Jacob Kardyszewski invited sought to impart their strong commitment to it is sure to bring more people into the revital to his home in Youngstown, OH, 12 Polish fel excellence in every aspect of life to their chil- ization area and will enhance the economic lowmen for the purpose of establishing a new October 7, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 24133 organization named "The Society of the Free Israel. Syrian obstinacy has stalled Israel's constituents sent me here to try and cut Polish Krakusy under the name of Tadeusz peace talks with Lebanon. Without the willing spending, provide the basic services that the Kosciuszko." The group was founded with the participation of Syria, the Middle East peace Nation depends on the Federal Government goal of joining all Polish fellowmen into one process will remain incomplete and may even for and protect the individual liberties of each great organization that promoted self-reliance fall apart. citizen. It was with great comfort and sense of and continued love for Poland and its lan Syria must abandon its longstanding at confidence than that I cast my vote for a Re guage. Four years later, the organization real tempts to sabotage what so many have publican leader in 1980 who had been fighting ized the need for insurance protection for its worked so hard and so long to achieve. The for the same agenda for over 20 years-BOB members and applied to the Polish National United States, and all nations of good will, MICHEL And since then he has never let up in Alliance for the protection. The society was should pressure Syria to forswear its hostile pursuing those goals. designated as Lodge 827. policies and join the civilized and peace-loving Over the course of the next 15 months, Since its inception, the society has been community of nations in this historic effort to there will be many tributes to BOB MICHEL cit successful in realizing its original goals. Its fa make a permanent peace in the Middle East. ing his outstanding service to country, loyalty cility on South Avenue is now recognized as to the Republican Party and great abilities as a center for educational, cultural, and social HONORING CONNIE YOUNG YU ON a Member of Congress and Republican lead pursuits for not only those with Polish herit RECEIVING THE FREEDOM A WARD er. All of these true. age, but all backgrounds. Its generous con But I think the highest tribute to BOB MICHEL tribution to various patriotic, humanitarian, and is to remember what kind of a man he is-a charitable causes is evidence of the society's HON. ANNA G. F5HOO good and decent man who was willing to fight immeasurable involvement in the community. OF CALIFORNIA hard for his and his party's principles, but who Its activities include Christmas parties for chil IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was also strong enough to know when it was dren, aid to widows and orphans of deceased Thursday, October 7, 1993 time to stop the fight and do what had to be members, appealing for ambulatory buses for Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to done for the sake of the country. This takes a handicapped children in Poland, and vol honor Connie Young Yu on the occasion of special kind of strength of character and unteering at the Red Cross and local hos her receiving the Freedom Award at the sense of duty to country. pitals. Asian-Americans for Community Involvement For this I salute BOB MICHEL. This body will While serving the community, members of 20th Anniversary banquet. miss him when he is gone. But I am confident the society have risen to the top of their re Connie Young Yu has a distinguished that the country has not seen the last of BOB spective vocations. Outstanding leaders of record of community service with two mighty MICHEL'S service to this country. government, industry, professions, and busi weapons-quite literally, the pen and the ness have emerged from the ranks of the so sword. ciety. Current leaders of the society are per Ms. Yu is a renowned author of adult and SHORTENED LIST OF RELIANCE forming wonderfully, and I would like to con children books, as well as articles on the his gratulate the 1993 officers for their efforts: Ju tory of Chinese people in America. She has HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. lian Fryda, president; Kazimierz Mazur, vice educated people on the Chinese community OF TENNESSEE president and recording secretary; Tadeusz and their heritage, highlighting little known in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Lyda, financial secretary; Charles Kish, treas formation, the immigrant experience, and Thursday, October 7, 1993 urer; Joseph Magielski and Joseph Sikora, problems of discrimination. trustees; Kazimierz Ochocinski and Andrzej Ms. Yu was also a founding member of Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Modelski, sick committee; Frank Garchak and Asian-Americans for Community Involvement call to the attention of my colleagues and Michal Labedz, finance committee; Walter Li in 1973, a role conducive to her political activ other readers of the RECORD an editorial writ pinski and Stanislaw Jankiewicz, color bear ism. As part of the Media Committee, she has ten by Mike Royko that appeared in the Wash ers; Felix Lipinski, sergeant-at-arms; Charles led letter writing campaigns to major corpora ington Times on September 30. Kish, Jr., doorkeeper; and Joseph Sikora, ac tions, created public service announcements, Mr. Royko wisely points out that, before we countant. and filed complaints to protest racial stereo invest the federal government with vast new Mr. Speaker, I join the citizens of my district typing of Asian-Americans in the media. powers in the health care arena, we should in saluting this excellent organization on their She was later appointed to serve on the consider its track record in the other areas in 90th anniversary. The society has much to be Legal Compliance Committee for Textbook which it has intervened. If the list of things that proud of as it heads toward its centennial. Adoption of the California State Board of Edu the federal government does better than the cation. In addition, Ms. Yu has worked on private sector is indeed so limited, we must projects for radio, was the first Asian-American think twice before giving it control over one THE SYRIAN BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL Trustee of Mills College, her alma mater, and seventh of our national economy. was a founding member of the Angel Island In addition, I share Mr. Royko's reservations HON. RICK LAZIO Immigration Station Historical Advisory Com about completely overhauling a health care OF NEW YORK mittee which led to the restoration of the immi system that currently provides coverage for 86 gration barracks on Angel Island. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES percent of Americans just to ensure that the Besides writing, Ms. Yu fences competitively remaining 14 percent are covered as well. I Thursday, October 7, 1993 and was a finalist at the 1992 Pacific Coast certainly recognize that our present system Mr. LAZIO. Mr. Speaker, the world rejoiced Fencing Championship. Today, she teaches needs some reform. However, I wonder when Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and PLO fencing at the Palo Alto Jewish Community whether President Clinton's so-called cure will Chairman Yasser Arafat shook hands on the Center to youngsters and volunteers her time be worth its price to the majority of the Amer South Lawn September 13, demonstrating to as director of the San Jose Fencing Center. ican people. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Connie all that after 40 years of bloodshed and unrest SHORTENED LIST OF RELIANCE in the Middle East, peace is just possibly at Young Yu and pleased to congratulate her on her receiving this prestigious award. I swerved slightly to go around the lean hand. That is why I was both saddened and young man who was furiously pedaling his incensed when I read in the September 27 expensive bike. He glanced at me, expecting New York Times that the Syrian Government TRIBUTE TO BOB MICHEL the glare bicyclists often get from car driv has called for tightening the Arab States' 40 ers. year-old economic boycott of Israel. Instead, I smiled and gave him a friendly This is not the first action on the part of the HON. WIILIAM M. THOMAS thumbs-up gesture. He waved back. What a Syrian Government to try to disrupt the peace OF CALIFORNIA fine young fellow, I thought. I few minutes later, I was cruising through process. Syria's President, Hafez Assad, re IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, October 7, 1993 Lincoln Park, Chicago's yuppie haven, and fuses to sanction the new Israel-PLO pact, there was the usual parade of h ealth-con charging that the Palestine Liberation Organi Mr. THOMAS of California. Mr. Speaker, scious young joggers, out for their morning zation negotiated separately and secretly with when I was elected to Congress in 1978, my cardiovascular fix. 69--059 0-97 Vo l. 139 (Pt. 17) 9 24134 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 7, 1993 I beeped my horn smiled and gave them the probably puts in a harder day's work than Evidence of the potential benefits of such a thumbs-up gesture, too. the average federal bureaucrat. policy is overwhelming. In Europe, where high Most businessmen will tell you that all the Such admirable lads, and lassies, fine-tun way contracts are awarded on the basis of a ing their bodies. I could imagine them eating federal government does for them is take a a bowl of bran for breakfast, a bit of skinless piece of the profit while loading them down combination of cost, quality, and a contractor's chicken for lunch and maybe having a mild with more paperwork, 3 to 5 year full replacement guarantee, roads wine spritzer after work. Unless they were So I was suspicious about the federal gov cost an average of 30 percent more to con going to run another five miles at dusk. ernment taking over all medical care. struct, but they last twice as long as they do Especially when I did some reverse math. And it made me feel good. Why? Because here. Sounder sub-bases, thicker pavements, while shaving that morning- which is the The White House kept telling us about the 37 million Americans who are without some advanced polymer additives, and stronger as most strenuous exercise I engage in-I had phalts produce highways that are smoother my radio on and an economist was talking form of health coverage. (Many of them by choice, which was never mentioned.) The 37 about the Clinton's revolutionary health and quieter, and are stubbornly resistant to million became a mantra. ruts, cracks, and potholes. European roads care proposals. Yes, that's a lot of people. But you can The economist wasn't very enthusiastic. look at it another way. About 220 million even handle heavier loads than are permitted That's because he is a fairly young, healthy Americans have some coverage. on our highways. economist. So, in my simpleminded way. I figured that And the way he saw it, healthy, gainfully Meanwhile, our own strict "low-bid" system if the vast majority of Americans have some gives contractors no incentive at all to con employed young people-such as himself and form of health coverage, leave them alone the lad on the bike and the joggers in the and find a way to take care of the minority sider long-term performance when preparing park-would wind up picking up an unfair who don't. Why throw everything up for their bids. We literally reward the use of the piece of the tab for maintaining deteriorat grabs and create another army of bureau cheapest, lowest quality materials, and the ing bods such as mine. - crats? least expensive labor; we actually penalize Because they are young and healthy, they But that was before I learned that I will be any effort to improve road quality or offer su seldom need the services of a doc, unlike a one of those who stands to get something for wreck such as myself who is constantly nothing. So from now on, I'm a health-re perior workmanship. It is an inflexible, unwise, being poked, prodded and prescribed. form cheerleader. and short-sighted policy that costs taxpayers But whether they like it or not, need it or Something for nothing. So what's wrong billions of dollars in unnecessary highway re not, they will be in the heal th program and with that? It's become part of the American pair bills and results in intolerable and costly will pay in one way or another. Dream. traffic delays. After hearing that, how could I not feel warmth and affection for those who will be It is no surprise that while total Government helping pay my way through the frequent LET STATES DEMAND GUARAN expenditures for roads have doubled over the aches and pains of my twilight years? Bless TEES FROM HIGHWAY CONTRAC past decade, half of all roads in America are their Nike-clad feet. TORS rated in fair to poor condition. A 1991 report The economist was also concerned about by the Office of Technology Assessment on small businesses-the beauty parlor with two the quality of our public works infrastructure or three workers; the small diner with the HON. ANTHONY C. BEILENSON same; the tavern with a couple of bartenders OF CALIFORNIA found that "when construction quality is poor and a floor man; the countless small busi IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and repairs are needed constantly * * * the nesses that will have to start paying medical Thursday, October 7, 1993 costs of providing alternative service or of traf insurance. fic diversion and delay can equal the capital Even the working mother, who hires some Mr. BEILENSON. Mr. Speaker, 2 years ago, the vast majority of the House joined me in cost, doubling the total expense of a given one to take care of her kids. project." But I'm not a working mother, a beau passing an amendment to the lntermodal Sur tician, a saloonkeeper, or a hamburger flip face Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 A few weeks ago, Vice President GORE'S per, so that lets me off the hook. [ISTEA] that would have made a long overdue National Performance Review recommended And by the time I finished shaving, the correction in our highway construction pro that the Federal Government encourage "best radio economist had completely changed my grams by permitting States to include contrac value procurement" by recognizing "other fac views on a national medical program. tor guarantees in their Federal aid highway tors besides price" in making purchases. As Until he made me realize that I was going to get something for nothing. I had nothing contracts. Such guarantees would save tens we embark on a multibillion dollar investment but distrust for the Clinton plan. of billions of dollars over a few years' time. in the restoration of the Nation's infrastructure, My lack of trust is based on a list I once The amendment passed by a vote of 400 to I believe we owe it to the taxpayers to do ev made of things the federal government really 26 but, unfortunately, was dropped from the ery1hing we can to adopt reforms that will save does well. final bill by House and Senate conferees at us money, help make the road construction in Here is that list: the insistence of special interests. Today I am dustry more competitive, stimulate investment, (1) Fight wars. introducing legislation identical to that amend and make our transportation infrastructure (2)? ment, which I invite my colleagues to cospon more durable and efficient. As you can see, it is a short list. In recent years, we have learned that the sor. I invite my colleagues to join me in this ef Because Federal highway dollars have tradi federal government isn't very good at watch fort by cosponsoring my bill. ing lending institutions. which is why the tionally been reserved for construction, rather S&L scandal is the biggest financial mess in than maintenance, the Federal Highway Ad H.R.- our history. ministration has prohibited States from requir B e it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep We also know the federal government can't ing any warranties from contractors when protect our borders which is why we had to resentatives of the United States of America in awarding federally funded contracts, because Congress assembled, finally throw up our hands and tell millions warranties might cause bidders to raise the of illegal aliens: " OK, you're here, and initial price of a project. The effect of this pol SECTION I. GUARANTY AND WARRANTY there's nothing we can do about it, so just CLAUSES. icy is that we reward the use of the cheapest, stop by the office and we'll make you legal." Section 114 of title 23, United States Code, It's not good at preventing tons of dope lowest quality materials in highway construc tion, and prevent States from building quality is amended by adding at the end the follow from flowing into this country to scramble ing: the brains of hundreds of thousands of junk performance standards into their construction ies, who then go on to steal, maim or murder contracts. "(e) GUARANTY AND WARRANTY CLAUSES. to support their habit. Transportation officials in the Bush adminis A State highway department may, in accord And it is of little, or no help in protecting tration supported changing this outdated pol ance with standards developed by the Sec the victims of the crimes brought on by the icy, believing that the introduction of contractor retary, include a clause in a contract for the construction of a Federal-aid highway which drug flow, ghetto life, fatherless little gun guarantees into the bidding process might men and other urban frights. requires the contractor to guarantee or war It's absolutely awful at handling money. spur innovation, superior quality, and the use rant materials and workmanship. Any such Even a Skid Row wino maintains a more effi of the kind of advanced technology other clause shall apply to a specific construction cient budget than does the Congress of the countries are already aggressively taking ad product or feature and may not provide for United States. And the Skid Row panhandler vantage of. routine maintenance.". October 7, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 24135 EDWARD ROUSH HONORED USTR REFUSES TO ENFORCE UNIT as the Broadway Center for the Performing ED STATES TRADE LAW AND RE Arts, Tacoma Symphony, Tacoma Opera, and JECTS MEXICO GSP WORKER Tacoma Actor's Guild in Tacoma, the Wash HON. JILL L LONG RIGHTS PETITION ington Commission for the Humanities in Se attle, and KCTS Public Television in Seattle. OF INDIANA HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR. Each of these organizations receives funding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from various Government sources, including OF CALIFORNIA the NEA. Thursday , October 7, 1993 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NEA grants have contributed significantly to Thursday, October 7, 1993 the revitalization and rejuvenation of the arts Ms. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce in downtown Tacoma. For example, a chal legislation which would redesignate the Hun Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, yes terday U.S. Trade Representative Mickey lenge grant of $420,000 provided construction tington Lake, located in Huntington and Wells funds for expanding the Broadway Center for Counties, IN, as the "J. Edward Roush Lake." Kantor announced his decision to dismiss out of hand a detailed, 43-page petition urging the Performing Arts, which serves local arts Elected to the House of Representatives in that Mexico be excluded from the Generalized groups and touring artists. This grant, along 1958, Edward Roush represented Indiana's System of Preferences [GSP] program be with matching funds from the State and com Fourth Congressional District until 1977, not cause of widespread and systematic worker munity, has made a big difference for Ta including a two-year term from 1969-1970. rights violations. coma-not only by improving the quality of life During his tenure in the House, Mr. Roush I am deeply disappointed by this cynical de and cultural awareness of citizens in the area, served on the Committees on Science and As cision which, left unchallenged, absolves but by contributing to the city's economic de tronautics Technology and Government Oper U.S.T.R. from having to investigate this sear velopment. 1 I understand the decision of the Committee ations, completing his service as a distin ing indictment of complicity between the Gov · on Education and Labor to exercise fiscal re guished Member of the Appropriations Com ernment of Mexico and the government-con trolled, officially approved labor federation straint and decrease some of the authorization mittee. Mr. Roush concentrated his efforts pri levels for the NEA. These are tough times and marily in the environmental pollution control [CTM] to systematically and ruthlessly deny Mexican workers their freedom and basic everyone must share in the burden of deficit area, as well as technology utilization, indus reduction. trial standards, and research distribution. rights. Acceptance of this petition would have given many Mexican workers who want to join However, I am concerned about efforts to Prior to his coming to Congress, Mr. Roush free and independent trade unions their first abolish the NEA altogether. In their zeal to represented his home of Huntington as a opportunity to describe how their rights are eliminate funding for projects they don't like, Member of the Indiana General Assembly, fol trampled. At the same time, it would have ex they are often distorting the truth. The fact is, lowed by his service as Huntington County's tended to the Mexican Government an oppor the N EA has funded thousands of projects Prosecuting Attorney. Mr. Roush also served tunity to answer these very serious allegations over the years, and only a handful have been in the Army from 1942-1952 with honor, was on the public record. controversial. The fact is, grant applications must go through a rigorous peer review proc decorated with four medals for his service in Why is the Mexican Government afraid to ess and meet court-determined obscenity Korea, and currently holds a rank of Major, defend its enforcement of its own labor laws? guidelines. And the fact is, Congress made Retired Reserve. Why, too, is U.S.T.R. willing to cover up and contrive legalistic excuses so that the Mexican substantial changes in the operations of the Since his departure from Congress, Mr. Government can evade compliance with our NEA in 1990, including procedural changes on Roush has continued to demonstrate his dedi existing GSP law? reviewing grant applications, which were de cation and commitment to civic endeavors, This U.S.T.R. action makes a mockery of signed to deal with the complaints of critics of and has contributed substantially toward fur the Clinton Administration's commitment to the agency. ther improving his local community, the State press the Mexican Government to enforce its I think that under the leadership of the new of Indiana, and his nation. Mr. Roush currently own labor laws. chairperson, Jane Alexander, the NEA will im serves as a member of the Board of Trustees What good is to come from the much plement the new procedures fully and effec of his alma mater, Huntington College, and ballyhooed NAFT A supplemental agreement tively. The enduring benefits that the NEA pro was elected as Chairman of the Board in on worker rights when U.S.T.R. shows its true vides to our Nation's citizens are well worth 1981. Also, Mr. Roush served the U.S. Envi colors and exempts the Mexican Government the 70 cents per person per year it costs. I ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) as Direc from existing worker rights protection in the urge my colleagues to support continued fund ing for the NEA and to reject any moves to tor of the Office of Regional and Intergovern U.S. GSP trade law? limit further its role in our society or, worse, mental Operations from 1977-79, accepting Turning a deaf ear to this petition sends ex abolish it altogether. the task of coordinating the EPA's ten regional actly the wrong message to the Mexican Gov districts' agency headquarters. ernment about its systematic labor repression. It is flatly inexcusable to the Congress and With regard to Huntington Lake, the lake ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION American people who want immediate and ef EXPENDITURES project was authorized in the Flood Control fective action to extend basic freedom to the Act of 1958 (P.L. 85-500) prior to Mr. Roush's Mexican workers. election to Congress. However, Mr. Roush HON. BILL K. BREWSTER played an important role in seeing the project OF OKLAHOMA progress from its authorization stage to its ini SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tial operation in October of 1968. The Hunting ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS Thursday, October 7, 1993 ton Lake project has since proven to be a suc Mr. BREWSTER. Mr. Speaker, along with cess in providing the area residents with addi HON. MIKE KREIDLER two colleagues from the House Ways and tional flood abatement, a water supply, a OF WA SHINGTON Means Committee, Congressmen JEFFERSON source for recreation, and a resource for fish IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and CAMP, I am introducing legislation to re and wildlife conservation. state existing practice with respect to the de Thursday, October 7, 1993 ductibility under U.S. income tax law of busi For these reasons, underscoring his efforts Mr. KREIDLER. Mr. Speaker, this week the ness expenditures to clean up petroleum con in environmental conservation and protection, House will consider H.R. 2351, the Arts, Hu taminated soil and groundwater. I believe it would be a worthy gesture to honor manities, and Museums Amendments of 1993, Over the last 10 years, legislation and regu Mr. Roush by renaming the Huntington Lake which includes a reauthorization for the Na lations requiring identification and cleanup of the "J. Edward Roush Lake" as a sign of our tional Endowment for the Arts [NEA]. leaking underground petroleum storage tanks appreciation for his past public service and The NEA has a long tradition of vital support has added substantial new costs to the busi lasting commitment to his community and for the arts in our country. In my community ness of marketing petroleum products. The in country. we have a number of outstanding groups such tent and the effect of the new layer of law and 24136 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 7, 1993 regulation will be positive over the next 10 to nesses could not afford to spend the money to ing from General Motors in Lordstown, he 20 years period. We will all receive the benefit clean up contaminated sites. Ultimately the ef served as chairman of the Retirees Union at of the expenditures that petroleum marketers fects of such behavior would fall on public tax the automaker. He and Mrs. Croyle have en are required to make. Yet, the cost of new en payers and State-sponsored underground stor joyed camping and raising their exemplary vironmental compliance is substantial. The En age tank funds. This is not .a desirable result, children in their 50 years together. vironmental Protection Agency estimates that and this legislation will ensure that, so far as Mr. Speaker, I join the citizens of my district 53 percent of the approximately 80,000 rural our income tax laws are concerned, these in honoring Mr. and Mrs. Croyle on their gold gas stations and 25 percent of the 200,000 cleanup costs will continue to be viewed as en anniversary. Their milestone speaks to the stations nationwide will close by the end of fully deductible. It is also my hope that the character of the people in my district and their 1998 as a result of new AGRA-related regula lender liability issue will be addressed by the devotion to family. May God be with Mr. and tions affecting underground storage tanks. Congress as well. I will, however, defer to my Mrs. Croyle as they begin another 50 years Petroleum marketers who must replace ex colleagues on the House Energy and Com with one another. isting petroleum storage tanks with new up merce Committee in dealing with this question graded tanks are faced with a cost of $15,000 as it relates more particularly to matters within TRIBUTE TO THE CHARTER TOWN to $20,000 per 12,000 gallon storage tank. In their jurisdiction. SHIP OF HAMPTON-THE OCCA some cases, a low level petroleum leak is dis SION OF ITS SESQUICENTENNIAL covered when older tanks are replaced. This CELEBRATION unhappy situation is then exacerbated when CUB SCOUT LEADERS RESCUE marketers attempt to obtain bank financing for DROWNING GIRL the cleanup, which typically costs in the range HON. JAMES A. BARCIA OF MICHIGAN of $100,000 per service station outlet. Lender HON. HELEN DEUCH BENTLEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES liability exposure under Superfund and RCRA OF MARYLAND Thursday, October 7, 1993 makes banks and financial institutions ex IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tremely wary in extending credit to marketers Mr. BARCIA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise Thursday, October 7, 1993 for such government mandated environmental today to pay tribute to the Charter Township of expenditures. Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, my fellow col Hampton, the place of my birth, which is cele The legislation I am introducing today will leagues, I rise today to recognize the valiant brating its sesquicentennial Friday, October 8, continue current law tax treatment of these ex efforts of two Cub Scout leaders from my dis 1993. The history of Hampton Township, the penditures for soil and ground water cleanup, trict. first organized township in Michigan north of that is to say that these expenses will continue On Saturday, July 17, 1993, assistant Saginaw, is part of the early history of Bay to be deductible against income in the year in Cubmaster officer John Sherwood and den City, Bay County, and the northern part of the which they are incurred. This legislation is leader Keith Vaughn were with their Cub Lower Peninsula of Michigan from 1843 to prompted by a recent Internal Revenue Serv Scout pack and family members on an outing 1857 when Bay County was organized. Hamp ice Technical Advisory Memorandum, at Gunpowder Falls State Park in Harford ton during its first years, comprised more terri #9315004, which calls into question the de County, MD. It was during this outing that a tory than many famed Kingdoms of the Old ductibility of such expenditures. While the In young girl dove into the frigid waters of a World. When Hampton Township was first es ternal Revenue Service has not taken a formal stream there and went into immediate shock. tablished in 1843 its territory covered from position that environmental remediation is a Through their quick thinking, courage, and Saginaw County to the Straits of Mackinac, al capital expenditure, I feel that it is important to Scout training, the two men were able to pull most half of the very new State of Michigan. clear the air on this question by restating the the girl from the stream. If it weren't for the Hampton Township was in an excellent po current practice that treats soil and ground gallant efforts of officer John Sherwood and sition, with its crossroads and beltline rail water cleanups as deductible business ex Keith Vaughn, the current would have surely roads, which made this township unrivalled for penses. carried this girl away and she would have shipping facilities from Bay City ports. The On its face, it seems clear to me that the drowned. land was low and water filled. In fact on some cost of remediating soil and ground water do During times such as these when young 19th century maps, Hampton was called not add value to the property in question. At people are subject to so many negative influ Swampland. Through hard work, systematic the best, all that is done is to restore soil and ences, volunteer adult Scout leaders, such as draining, and dyking in the lowest places, groundwater to its original state before the Mr. Vaughn, officer Sherwood, and Cubmaster Hampton is a fertile and productive farming contamination occurred. No marketer would Maurice Irvine, provide sorely needed positive community. Sugar beets, potatoes, tomatoes, melons, berries grow there in sweet abun make these sorts of expenditures unless they role models. were required by law or good business prac Mr. Speaker, my colleagues, it is with pleas dance. The first meeting for the Township of Hamp tices. In no sense can these expenditures be ure that I commend these two brave men on ton took place in the year 1843, and was held properly viewed as increasing the value of a this heroic act. at the house of Sidney Campbell, in the Globe business asset. The cost of cleaning up soil Hotel. The election was for supervisor. There and groundwater is something that must con TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH AND were two candidates, James Birney and S.S. tinue to be viewed as a deductible expense. Campbell: the latter of which won with seven I would like to make it clear to my col LORETTA CROYLE votes. One account of this election reads: leagues that this bill does not expand existing William McCormick's hat was the ballot law tax treatment with respect to other petro HON. JAMFS A. TRAflCANT, JR. box and it was a standing joke of the old set leum related infrastructure. The expenditures OF OHIO tlers ever after that he wore a hat large marketers make on new underground storage IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enough to hold all the votes between here tanks, associated piping and other business and Mackinac. Thursday, October 7, 1993 assets will continue to be treated as invest Mr. Campbell was declared the winner and ments in capital goods and depreciable under Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, it brings me his duty was to attend meetings of the county existing tax schedules. This bill relates only to great pleasure to rise in honor of Joseph and board of supervisors. The meetings were held the cleanup of soil, ground water and associ Loretta Croyle, a loving couple from my 17th in Saginaw, and Mr. Campbell was expected ated environmental studies or assessments. Congressional District in Ohio. to paddle his canoe to and from the meetings. To the extent that we have environmental Mr. Speaker, the Croyles will celebrate 50 Mr. Speaker, Hampton Township has grown cleanups that need to be made, we should en years of marriage on November 15, 1993, with and prospered in many ways since these early courage private parties to spend the money their five children, five granddaughters, and days. Today, I would like to ask my colleagues necessary to clean up the problem. We must one grandson. They were married in Nec to join me in recognizing Hampton Township never let a situation develop where cleanup tarine, PA, in the Church of God of Prophecy as a model American township and to con costs are viewed as capital in nature under by the Reverent Paul Ian. gratulate its residents during this time of cele the Internal Revenue Code. If this happens a Mr. Croyle not only has a dedication to his brating their sesquicentennial. I would espe situation will develop where many small busi- wife but to the community as well. After retir- cially like to pay tribute to the elected officials October 7, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 24137 of Hampton Township who have had the fore To date, 48 people and 43 companies have Another concern is that temporary employ sight to implement policies that have lead to a been convicted or have plead guilty to Federal ees in rural areas might stay in their position very progressive local government with a criminal charges of price fixing and bid rigging. for only a short period of time. They are likely focus on increasing business investment and Two dozen individuals have been sentenced to accept a temporary position only until they enhancing economic opportunity for it's citi to prison, and $91.4 million in criminal fines find permanent employment, and then they zens. and civil damages have been handed down by move on. A high turnover rate among tem It is with gratitude and pride that I reflect on the courts. porary postal employees in some rural areas the courage and strength it must have re It is outrageous that despite such convic quired to build Hampton Township, and today tions, these companies remain eligible to re does not promote efficient service. I would like to recognize all of the people who ceive Federal contracts for the procurement of The Postal Service's primary goal is to have chosen to live in this area and who are milk products. move the mail in a timely and efficient man the ones responsible for making this such a Today, I and several colleagues are intro ner. Even when a rural postmaster or rural let wonderful, family-oriented, _afld - successful ducing legislation to debar dairy companies ter carrier is not scheduled to work, on vaca community. convicted of these antitrust violations from tion, or sick, the Postal Service must continue contracting with schools under the Child Nutri to meet the needs of its customers. tion Act of 1966 and the National School TRIBUTE TO THE CLEAR RIDGE Lunch Act, and the Department of Defense for Therefore, it is clearly in our best interests BABE RUTH BASEBALL TEAM the procurement of milk and milk products for to ensure that the Postal Service can attract a 5-year period. applicants for temporary assignments from a HON. WILUAM 0. LIPINSKI Debarment of such companies has been skilled labor pool. I believe that we can assist OF ILLINOIS recommended by the General Accounting Of the agency by making postal employment at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fice. It is time that we put a stop to this out tractive to retired postal employees. These re rageous conduct by these dairy companies. Thursday, October 7, 1993 tirees are likely to have free time, to be willing Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, it is with great to work part time, and to understand the im pleasure that I rise to congratulate the fine IMPROVING OPERATIONS OF THE portance of serving the customer. Equally im young men of the Clear Ridge, IL, Babe Ruth UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE portant, they are familiar with postal proce youth baseball team. This team joins Chi dures and regulations. cago's own White Sox in winning a baseball HON. THOMAS C. SAWYER Unfortunately, provisions of title 5, United championship for the fine people of Illinois. OF OHIO States Code, relating to reemployed Federal Under the able direction of Coach Bob Jirik, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES annuitants, all but prevent postal retirees from these boys compiled a 14-3 record in winning Thursday, October 7, 1993 considering reemployment with the Postal the local Babe Ruth League title. The team Service. Sections 8331 and 8401 provide that then seized the district championship by a Mr. SAWYER. Mr. Speaker, today I am in score of 4-0 and the Illinois State Champion troducing legislation that will help the U.S. reemployed postal annuitants must forfeit an ship 5-1. This successful season ended with Postal Service meet temporary personnel amount equal to their annuity if they become second place honors in the Ohio Valley Re needs in rural areas. I am honored to be reemployed by the agency. In other words, it gional Championship. joined in this effort by Congressman JOHN doesn't pay to go back to work for the Postal My congratulations to Buddy Carey, Joe MYERS, ranking minority member of the Com Service once you've retired. mittee on Post Office and Civil Service, and Deskovich, Tony Jirik, Jim Juchinski, Roger My legislation provides for an exemption Congressman TOM PETRI, ranking minority McGuire, Matt McHugh, Vince Liberto, Mike from the offset provisions contained in title 5 Orszula, Joe Poluszny, Norm Pacyga, Mark member of the Subcommittee on Census, Sta for retired postal employees who become re Pavelka, Mike Tribe, Tom Vaughan, and Brian tistics and Postal Personnel, which I chair. Wilken. With the numerous obstacles facing Over the years, the Postal Service has iden employed by the Postal Service in temporary our young people today, I am heartened by tified a need to hire individuals on a temporary positions. Under the bill, postal annuitants the accomplishments of the Clear Ridge base basis. This is particularly true in rural areas. In could be reemployed by the Postal Service for ball club. As the Chicago White Sox fight to some rural communities, where unemployment 90-days in a calendar year without having return the American League Pennant to Amer is low and the workload is heavy, the Postal their annuity offset. Further, the measure pro ica, let us all remember the value of our na Service often has trouble attracting temporary vides for a 180-day lifetime limit eligibility for tional pastime to our Nation's youth. I com letter carriers to fill in on the regular letter car this exemption. mend these boys for their teamwork, dedica rier's day off. The reason for the time limits are clear. It is tion, and athletic prowess, and I hope they will There are far fewer postal employees work continue to bring honor to the people of Illinois ing in rural areas than in larger metropolitan not our intention to have postal retirees take and this country in their future endeavors. communities. Therefore, those areas have away opportunities from individuals seeking more trouble hiring trained temporary employ career appointments with the Postal Service. ees for extended period of time. When career Enactment of this measure will have no im INTRODUCTION OF THE MILK postal employees in rural areas are sick, on pact on the Federal budget. In fact, oper DEBARMENT BILL vacation, on detail or otherwise off from work, ational costs incurred by the Postal Service there often aren't trained employees who are are borne solely by the Agency because it is familiar with the route and understand the cus HON. GEORGE MlllER not funded with taxpayer dollars. The bill does OF CALIFORNIA tomer's needs to take their place temporarily. not require the Postal Service to hire its retir IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES An example of this situation occurs when a postmaster of a rural post office is on annual ees. It simply gives the Agency flexibility to Thursday, October 7, 1993 leave. Because there are far fewer postal em turn to a pool of trained and experienced indi Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, Fed ployees in rural post offices than in larger fa viduals when no one else is available to fill a eral and State investigators have found evi cilities, there are no supervisory or manage position temporarily in a rural area. dence in at least 20 States that executives at ment employees to serve as acting post I believe that at a time when the Postal our largest dairy companies-including Bor master. As a consequence, the Postal Service Service is facing rising operational expenses, den, Pet, and Dean Foods-have conspired to often will hire an untrained local resident to fill rig bids on milk products sold to schools and in for the postmaster. Wouldn't a better alter passage of this legislation would be the fis military bases. As a result, taxpayers, who native be to hire-on a temporary basis-a re cally smart thing to do. I urge my colleagues subsidize meals for students and military per tired postmaster who may be living in the to support this legislation and I welcome their sonnel, have been overcharged for milk and community, who does not need training, and cosponsorship. ice cream, while dairy companies have re who understands postal regulations and pro ceived millions of dollars in overinflated profits. cedures? 24138 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 7, 1993 KEVORK HOVNANIAN: A BUILDER standing devotion that Kevork Hovnanian has percent higher than that of the Nation. In addi OF DREAMS maintained to his Armenian heritage. He tion, I have seen estimates indicating that 80 serves as the chairman of the Committee of percent of the women who are diagnosed with HON. FRANK PAILONE, JR. the Diocese of the Armenian Church of the breast cancer fall into no known high risk cat OF NEW J ERSEY United States and has been deeply involved in egory. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES efforts to provide assistance to Armenia, in the We must find out more about this disease form of food, medicine and other essential and find a safe, effective and proven cure. Thursday , October 7, 1993 items, as requested by the President of Arme The National Cancer Institute investigation of Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to nia and the Catholicos of the Church Of Arme the environmental causes on Long Island is an pay tribute to a man who has helped thou nia. important step in this process. That is why I sands of people realize one of the keys to the Mr. Speaker, these initiatives, as well as his made it a top priority during my first months as American Dream: to own a home of their own. many other endeavors, truly show what makes a Member of Congress and why I am gratified Kevork Hovnanian, the founder, chairman and Kevork Hovnanian a unique and special busi that it has again received such overwhelming, chief executive officer of Hovnanian Enter nessman: combining a hard-headed business bipartisan support. prises, Inc., has been building moderately sense to get in on the ground floor of a grow It has been a great pleasure to work so priced housing from New Jersey to Florida for ing market with a willingness to take a major closely on this important issue with Senator AL the past 34 years. risk in an enterprise that offers the potential to D'AMATO, Senator PAT MOYNIHAN, Congress The personal history of Mr. Hovnanian, who offer people their first opportunity to experi woman SUSAN MOLINARI as well as my fellow recently celebrated his 70th birthday, is itself a ence the pride and the joy of home ownership. members on the Long Island congressional powerful evocation of the American dream. I am proud to pay tribute to this fine business delegation. I am very pleased that our efforts For it is the story of an immigrant to this coun man and community leader. As a recent pro to get congressional approval for the study try who, through honest hard work, has risen file of Kevork Hovnanian in the Newark Star have proven to be successful at every step of to the top of his field. Mr. Hovnanian got his Ledger put it, he is truly "a builder of dreams." the legislative process. start in the building industry in Baghdad, Iraq. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my constituents, The son of Armenian immigrants, he began I want to thank the Members of this institution working for his father's general contracting CONGRESS AGAIN ON RECORD IN for again going on record and recognizing the business at the age of 14. He would go on to SUPPORT OF LONG ISLAND unacceptably high toll of breast cancer on become the major road builder in Baghdad, BREAST CANCER STUDY Long Island. I look forward to working with my until the revolution in the late 1950's ruined his colleagues to ensure that the will of Congress business and forced him to seek refuge in the HON. PETER T. KING to promptly conduct and complete this inves United States, where his three brothers had OF NEW YORK tigation is followed. come to study. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Hovnanian brothers managed to scrape up about $4,000 to start a construction busi Thursday, October 7, 1993 HONORING NORMAN Y. MINETA ness. Given the abundant open space and the Mr. KING. Mr. Speaker, I rise to thank the ever-growing demand for quality, affordable members of the conference committee on the HON. ANNA G. FSHOO housing for growing baby boomer families, the Labor/HHS appropriations bill (H.R. 2518) for OF CALIFORNIA Hovnanians found a perfect niche in the mar recognizing the need for a Federal study of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ket and made brilliant use of their opportunity. the environmental causes of breast cancer in Thursday, October 7, 1993 The brothers went their separate ways in the Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island. Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, as Members of late 1960's, but all of them are still in the In recent days, Senator D'AMATO, Senator the House, we have the privilege of being able housing industry. Kevork Hovnanian's com MOYNIHAN, and I spared no effort to personally to come to the floor and speak about a con pany. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., is the tenth contact each conferee to relay the urgency, stituent who deserves to be recognized, or for largest homebuilder in the nation. Ara cite the alarming statistics and explain our a particular event in our district that deserves Hovnanian, Kevork's son, he also has four concerns about the toll of breast cancer on to be brought to the attention of our House. daughters, is now president of the company, Long Island. I am gratified that language in It is rare that we do this and at the same having earned his MBA from the University of support of the Long Island breast cancer study time get the privilege of honoring one of our Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. has been included in the final conference re colleagues, however that is what I get to do The company builds about 4,000 homes per port on H.R. 2518. this evening. year, mostly in the mid-level price range. But Earlier this year, Congress approved and Mr. Speaker, tomorrow night the Asian Hovnanian Enterprises also builds everything the President signed legislation directing the Americans for Community Development is from luxury homes on the Jersey Shore to National Cancer Institute to study the possible going to honor our colleague, NORM MINETA. It much-needed affordable housing in urban environmental causes of the unusually high is an honor that all of the South Bay Area areas, such as the Central Ward section of rate of breast cancer on Long Island (Public joins in giving Rep. MINETA. Newark, NJ. Law 103-43). In approving H.R. 2518 today, When you think of what AACI stands for Now, Mr. Hovnanian is seeking to bring the Congress has again spoken loudly to urge that Asian-Americans for Community Involve American dream of owning a new home to a this study be conducted and completed with ment-the very name seems to define NORM part of the world where this ideal seemed im out delay. MINETA. As an American of Asian ancestry possible just a few years ago: the newly inde On September 20, I sponsored a special there is no one else in this Nation who has pendent nations of the former Soviet Union. public forum on breast cancer which was held done more for Americans of Asian ancestry Mr. Hovnanian has set up a branch office in in Oceanside, NY, a community in my district. than NORM MINETA. Whether it is in civil rights, Moscow to coordinate efforts. Although More than 200 concerned people attended to fighting hate crimes, breaking glass ceilings, Hovnanian Enterprises has not yet been able receive a legislative update from Representa mentoring young leaders, or simply serving as to begin construction, Mr. Hovnanian remains tive SUSAN MOLINARI and me, hear a panel of an example to other Asian-Americans about confident that once the political and economic Federal health experts discuss research, pre how someone can serve his or her country situation stabilizes, the former USSR will pro vention and treatment and pick-up information NORM MINETA is there. vide the largest market for new housing in the pamphlets and other materials. Mr. Speaker, I have the privilege that per world. From the accounts I heard at the forum and haps only our distinguished dean of the Cali Mr. Hovnanian's involvement with the former from traveling extensively around my district, I fornia delegation, DON EDWARDS shares with Soviet Union began in the aftermath of the know that there is great concern among me. While we are in Washington, we see Rep. 1988 earthquake in Armenia. Mr. Hovnanian women on Long Island about breast cancer MINETA as an outstanding representative who built 92 condominiums in the Armenian city of and for good reason. A recent study indicated is the chairman of a major committee, a lead Stepanavan, with all of the materials shipped that the breast cancer mortality rate for certain ing authority on transportation policy, and a from the U.S. The building of the homes in women in Nassau County was 16 percent national leader for Americans of Asian ances Stepanavan is just one example of the long- higher than that of New York State and 36 try. October 7, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 24139 Back in the Santa Clara County, we get to TRIBUTE TO RAYMON ROEBUCK the communist era. Yesterday's Financial see NORM MINETA, again an outstanding rep Times quoted him as saying that police had resentative who is accessible and accountable HON. WIWAM (Bill) CIA Y beaten confessions out of demonstrators and to his constituents but also someone who has OF MISSOURI bystanders. Kagarlitsky said: "I was a dis sident under Brezhnev and jailed for 13 a long history of community involvement, es IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pecially at the personal level. People in Santa months then. But I was never beaten like Clara County love NORM MINETA and ACCI Thursday , October 7, 1993 that." has made a superb choice in honoring him. Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to Mr. Speaker, given Russia's history of cen Mr. Speaker, Asian-Americans for Commu pay tribute today to one of the finest distin tralized and often brutal authoritarian power, nity Involvement is an outstanding organiza guished gentlemen in our midst-the most loosing the security forces upon political oppo tion which }las done tremendous work in our gracious manager of the Democratic Cloak nents-as opposed to armed rebels-is very communi~ under the leadership of another room snack bar, Mr. Raymon Roebuck. dangerous. With no tradition of democracy, fine com,munity leader, Dr. Allen Seid. I am saddened to know that today Raymon due process, or an independent judiciary, the Roebuck will retire from his post. He has pro lack of restraint on police can gain an ACCl's choice of our colleague from Califor vided nourishment and inspiration, strength unhealthy momentum of its own. President nia is truly a great selection. Mr. Speaker, I and motivation to the Democratic Members of Yeltsin must act now to rein them in, and know that you and the House of Representa this body for more than three decades. Ray demonstrate to his own people and to the tives will join me in the rare instance of honor has labored with diligence and dedication and world that "order" does not mean "repres ing one of our own colleagues for distin heart and has been the source of comfort for sion." Until last weekend, his actions were guished community service-our good friend, countless Members and pages over the years. careful and measured. We will be carefully Rep. NORM MINETA. I am personally grateful to Ray for all of his watching to see that extraordinary repressive And I know that every Member of the House thoughtfulness and assistance. measures introduced in the immediate after will join me in saying to him, "Thanks a mil Raymon Roebuck is one of our Nation's se math of an attempted coup do not become or lion, NORM." cret treasures. He will be greatly missed, but dinary-for it was this, after all, that was the never forgotten, by his many friends in Con essence of Bolshevism. gress. I wish Ray every happiness in his new During every period of mourning, it is natu future. May he share many years of health ral to look ahead to the future. Along with the OAK ELEMENTARY SALUTED and happiness with his numerous friends and people of Russia, I do so today. I remain con family members. fident about the prospects for establishing de HON. DON SUNDQUIST mocracy in Russia. But as Thomas Jefferson said, "eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." OF TENNESSEE IN THE AFTERMATH OF RUSSIA'S It is also the prerequisite to liberty. This is a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CRISIS conviction I am happy to share with the news paper editors and television broadcasters of Thursday, October 7, 1993 HON. STENY H. HOYER Russia, who, after protesting the temporary Mr. SUNDQUIST. Mr. Speaker, I am proud OF MARYLAND imposition of censorship, can today once to point out to my colleagues that a school in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES again criticize Boris Yeltsin and his policies. my district, Oak Elementary in Bartlett, TN, is Thursday, October 7, 1993 They must staunchly defend their right to do 1 of 59 schools nationally which have been so, and we must support their efforts. honored for their efforts to keep drugs away Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, today is a day of from youngsters. mourning in Russia, by President Yeltsin's order. As he said, everyone who was killed in TWO MILLION MORE WITHOUT Oak Elementary was honored by the U.S. last weekend's violence, regardless of where HEALTH INSURANCE Department of Education under its Safe, Dis they stood on the barricades, was a child of ciplined and Drug Free Schools Recognition Russia. Program. I am sure that coileagues will join HON. CARD~ COWNS I share Boris Yeltsin's deep regret over the me in commending the faculty and staff at OF ILLINOIS bloody confrontation between supporters of Oak Elementary for this achievement, and I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the now-defunct parliament and the military. hope they will permit me a moment to talk But as President Clinton and many Members Thursday, October 7, 1993 about what Oak Elementary Schools' program of this body have said, Yeltsin had no choice. Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, last accomplished. After all, we honor these Nor did we, in choosing to endorse his resort week the Census Bureau reported that 2 mil schools and these programs because they to violence against forces seeking to over lion more working Americans were without serve as a model others may follow. There is throw through armed rebellion a legitimately health insurance at the end of 1992 than were much in the Oak Elementary School Program elected president. And any state that experi without insurance at the end of 1991 . that is worth copying. enced an attempted coup d'etat would intro Two million more people had to delay going For example; they used an assertive dis duce extraordinary measures to ensure the to the doctor for routine treatment and instead cipline approach which involved students and maintenance of order. wait until their conditions were advanced and parents and which stressed prevention; they Still, I am disturbed about the imposition of even more expensive to treat. targeted at-risk youngsters for special atten media censorship, and the banning of political Two million more Americans were not able tion; they sought and received extensive sup parties and newspapers. I am pleased that to pay their hospital bills thus causing the hos port from parents and the Bartlett Community, President Yeltsin, in his address to the people pital to shift its cost to paying patients. a fact noted in Redbook magazine; they in of Russia yesterday, announced the lifting of Two million more parents face financial ruin volved the local police department in a com censorship and confirmed his intention to pro if they or their children become ill. prehensive drug awareness/self-concept pro ceed with parliamentary elections in Decem Two million more mothers do not seek pre gram; started a "Just Say No Moms" organi ber. But candidates representing a broad natal care when they are pregnant resulting in zation to support classroom activities; and spectrum of views must have the right to par many more low birth weight babies. made a strong commitment to student partici ticipate in that vote. And they must also be Mr. Speaker, the naysayers would have you pation in extra-curricular activities. able to campaign on an equal basis with can believe that health care reform is too expen I think the program at Oak Elementary is ex didates espousing views held by President sive. The fact is, the real expense comes from ceptional. I am proud of the educators, admin Yeltsin. delaying reform. We cannot afford 2 million istrators, parents and community leaders who Also very disturbing are reports that the se more health insurance victims of our current implemented it, and of the boys and girls who curity forces have severely beaten people not system. The need for reform is clear and participated in the programs and who have involved in the violence, including members of grows clearer as the days pass and the num learned a valuable lesson about living a drug the Moscow City Council. One of them, Boris ber of uninsured grows. Let's fix the system free lifestyle. Kagarlitsky, was a human rights activist during now. 24140 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 7, 1993 TRIBUTE TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT the United States House of Representatives TRIBUTE TO BOB MICHEL CENTERS IN FORT BLISS, TX that Dr. William H. Pickering is the first recipi ent of the $250,000 Francois-Xavier Bagnoud HON. OLYMPIA J. SNOWE HON. RONALD D. COLEMAN Aerospace Prize. OF MAINE OF TEXAS The Prize, ·awarded on October 7 by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES University of Michigan, is being offered in rec Thursday, October 7, 1993 Thursday, October 7, 1993 ognition of outstanding accomplishments in the aerospace field, with primary consideration Ms. SNOWE. Mr. Speaker, like so many of Mr. COLEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to being given to innovative achievement in aero my colleagues, I was saddened to hear of BOB recognize the outstanding efforts of the Child space engineering, science and medicine that MICHEL'S decision to retire at the end of the 103d Congress. BOB MICHEL has been a bold, Development Centers in Fort Bliss, Texas. have resulted in important benefits and signifi capable, courageous, and energetic leader in The Child Development Centers are among cant advancements to the well-being of hu Congress ever since he was elected in 1956. the first to be accredited by the National Acad manity. emy of Early Childhood Programs. They have BOB MICHEL'S distinguished record of public shown a superlative effort in taking care of the As the Director of the Jet Propulsion Lab service spanning almost 40 years is an inspi children of the men and women of the Fort oratory from 1954 to 1976, Dr. Pickering was ration to so many of us in Congress on both Bliss Army Base. the central figure in the rapid and successful sides of the aisle. The legacy he leaves be This effort is even more extraordinary be U.S. response to the surprise Soviet launch of hind will be a memorable one. He steered the cause out of the hundreds of child care cen Sputnik in 1958 with the launching of Explorer party forward when we faced difficulties, and ters in this country, only four have been grant I. he was quick to give others the credit when ed this prestigious accreditation, and out of At the time, Dr. Pickering and JPL were our party basked in the glow of success. these four, three are in Fort Bliss. working on the development of satellites and Americans all over the Nation could depend Mr. Speaker, the Fort Bliss Child Develop ballistic missiles, He, Gen. John Medaris who on his loyalty, his public service, and his com ment Services provide full-day, part-day and was in charge of the Army's space efforts, and mitment to just causes. He will be sorely hourly care for children ages 6 weeks to 6 Dr. Werner von Braun, the director of the missed by all, but remembered in so many years of age including kindergarten. The Main Army's ballistic missile agency, were asked to ways. Center is located at Building 1730 Haan Road, accelerate their efforts. I would like to wish BOB, his lovely wife Fort Bliss, serving 375 children daily. Its direc Corinne, and their four children the very best Dr. Pickering and his colleagues succeeded tor is Virgetta Johnson. The Lower Beaumont in the future. splendidly when just 83 days after the launch Center is located in Building 7113 and serves of Sputnik, Explorer I became America's first 120 children daily. its director is Teresa satellite. Tafoya. The Junior Enlisted Child Develop H. RES. 134 ment Center is located in Building 51, with a Under Dr. Pickering's direction, JPL devel capacity of 86. Its director is Jennifer Symes. oped the basic concept and design of the alti HON. MIKE SYNAR In addition to the three accredited centers, the tude-stabilized, automated spacecraft for re OF OKLAHOMA Child Development Centers offer School-Age mote investigations of other bodies of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES solar system. Spacecraft developed by JPL Programs at Bliss Elementary School and 55 Thursday, October 7, 1993 Family Child Care Homes. All total, the Fort Ranger, Surveyor, Mariner, Viking, and Voy Bliss Child Development Centers serve 2200 ager, have flown to the Moon, Mercury, Mr. SYNAR. Mr. Speaker, much has been children. Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. made of H. Res. 134, Congressman INHOFE'S The accreditation standards developed by proposal to change the rules governing dis On a broader scale, Dr. Pickering is being charge petitions. Certainly, more than this the National Academy of Childhood Programs honored for a lifetime of achievement. He is take into account much more than the mini issue warranted. This resolution sought only to Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering at change a single rule of a seldom used proce mum standards required by State licensing. the California Institute of Technology and The standards go above and beyond the in dure. president of his own firm doing work in sat As my colleagues know, a discharge petition dustry norm. These standards were developed ellite applications. over a three-year period with input from ap is used to force the committee of jurisdiction to proximately 200 educators and administrators He has been awarded honorary doctorate discharge bills that have been referred to it for · from around this country. They include: a well degrees from Clark University, Occidental Col consideration. House rules dictate that a bill qualified and trained staff, an adequate num lege and the University of Bologna, Italy. He will be immediately discharged from committee ber of staff for the number of children, the has received many honors and awards, na and scheduled for consideration by the full meeting of stringent health and safety stand tionally and internationally, including the Edi House when a discharge petition for the bill is ards, and the opportunity for parental involve son Medal, the Spirit of St. Louis Medal, the signed by 218 Members. Under prior House ment at every level. Finally, the accreditation Columbus Gold Medal, and the Robert H. rules the names of the 218 signatories were process includes an on-site study of the pro Goddard Memorial Trophy. only unveiled after the 218th signature was gram and review by a three-member national Dr. Pickering has been made an Honorary obtained. Under Mr. INHOFE'S resolution the commission. Knight Commander of the British Empire by name of each signer of discharge petition is So in closing, Mr. Speaker, I commend the order of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth. In immediately disclosed upon signing. It is a exemplary efforts of the Fort Bliss Child Devel 1975, President Ford presented him with the change that sounds innocuous and probably opment Centers. May they continue to do the nation's highest scientific award, The National would have quietly passed, had it not been for outstanding work that they are doing. Because Medal of Science. the publicity generated about this proposal. Early last week I voted with 383 of my of their great work, tomorrow's children are It is easy to see that as the first recipient of much the better for it. House colleagues to adopt H. Res. 134. While the Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Aerospace I ultimately supported the lnhofe resolution, Prize, Dr. Pickering is a wonderful selection. my decision was not an easy one. I have $250,000 PRIZE TO SPACE PIONEER His biography, his list of achievements, is of some serious concerns about the impact of DR. WILLIAM H. PICKERING such stellar proportions that it is clear that he this resolution on the legislative process and will bring as much honor to the Bagnoud Prize about the tone of the debate surrounding the HON.CARLOSJ. MOORHEAD as the Prize will bring to him. House's consideration of the resolution. OF CALi fORNIA Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Dr. Pickering Proponents of the lnhofe proposal alleged IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who is a long time friend and constituent for its consideration was being hindered by the this singular honor and I congratulate the heavy-handed tactics of House leaders who Thursday , October 7, 1993 Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Aerospace Prize sought to retain a policy of secrecy and dis Mr. MOORHEAD. Mr. Speaker, it's a pleas Board for selecting a great man for its first honest representation. Such a charge, need ure for me to announce to my colleagues in honoree. less to say, focused attention on his proposal. October 7, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 24141 However, the issue was not one of maintain answer is no. After studying the issue for Mr. Speaker, Boots Bell was an icon in the ing a dishonest status quo. What was at issue some time, I realized that while there is poten Mahoning Valley. Everyone recognized Boots, was whether or not this body would pass a bill tial for good and bad to result from this his voice and his style. His loss creates a void that could open it up to coercion. change, it is not innately one or the other. By that can never be filled. He will be sadly Proponents also claimed that passing this its existence, this bill will not make individual missed. I know I join his family and friends in legislation would bring sunshine to govern Members do other than what is within them to passing on condolences. May God bless him. ment. All that Congressman INHOFE'S resolu do. In the past, the discharge petition has tion does is change the timing of when signa been used by Members only as a last resort. tures on discharge petitions are released. Not I have faith that each of my colleagues will A SALUTE TO HEARTS & VOICES whether they are, but when. continue to act within the bounds of his or her In addition, Mr. INHOFE and others argued own conscience. HON. JERROLD NADLER that not releasing the names of signers before Some may wonder, then why vote for it? OF NEW YORK the petition receives a majority allows Mem The primary reason is this: this whole debate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bers to deceive their constituents about their has enhanced the perception of secrecy that Thursday, October 7, 1993 support for a bill. Members may say they sup surrounds the Congress. I believe that the pre port legislation, may even cosponsor it, but vious rule entailed no real secrecy. In terms of Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stop short of taking the final step that will bring the damage this issue has wrought, however, pay tribute to an organization of performers in it to the floor for a vote. This lack of action, it may as well have been the most secret rule my district called Hearts & Voices. This fine Mr. INHOFE contends, is indicative of deception in existence. organization brings music, care, and comfort on the part of Members. Despite the fact that this is probably the to people hospitalized with AIDS. On Sunday, I disagree. Refusal to sign a discharge peti most open Congress in the history of the October 3, 1993, Hearts & Voices gave their tion does not mean a Member is not support body, the institution is plagued by a perception 1,000th show. ive of legislation. Even if a Member supports of secrecy. In this case, that perception is The isolation experienced during hospitaliza legislation, he or she may be reluctant to bring more important than the realities surrounding tion by many people with Al DS when they are it to the floor outside the proper process. A this issue. It distracts the Congress from tack away from their homes, and far from their discharge petition precludes process. ling the many substantive issues that face us emotional support systems, is tremendous. The discharge petition was originally today. It enforces the perception shared by Hearts & Voices adds care, concern, and en brought into being as a means to circumvent many of the American people that they are not tertainment to the lives of people with AIDS, the committee process by a determined major participants in the process. That no matter through their weekly, high quality, polished ity of the House. It was intended as a proce what they do, or how they vote, or what they performances. dure of last resort. A procedure to be used say, the power structure of Washington will do Patients in seven different New York hos only when normal channels failed. As such, it as it will. pitals have been entertained by over 600 vol is a necessary safeguard to our democratic Democracy is not a spectator sport. It is im unteer performers from Broadway, off-Broad process. A life preserver, if you will, to be portant that people participate in the process. way, cabaret, piano bars, opera, television, used to keep the process afloat when it has If in passing this bill, we in some measure re even the circus. I am proud of their dedication, been tossed overboard. You do not use a life assured the American people that this is a re and proud to represent a community of artists preserver unless you're in danger of drowning: sponsive body, then we did right in passing it. that has responded to the AIDS epidemic with a discharge petition is much the same. such energy, compassion, and creativity. By discharging a committee of legislation, Please join me in applauding the talented an opportunity for public input and involvement TRIBUTE TO RALPH ROSS volunteers of Hearts & Voices and their sup is lost. Hearings, wherein information is made BELLITO "BOOTS BELL" porters for their exemplary work and their care available to Members by proponents of dif and kindness in reaching out to people hos ferent sides of the issue are foregone. HON. JAMF.s A. TRAACANT, JR. pitalized with Al DS. Congressman INHOFE suggests that by OF OHIO changing the timing of when the names on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES petitions are released, Members will be forced TRIBUTE TO RAYMON ROEBUCK to be more candid in their statements of sup Thursday, October 7, 1993 port for legislation. If this is the case, then re Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise here to HON. MATIHEW G. MARTINEZ leasing the names earlier may indeed be ben pay tribute to Boots Bell, a radio personality OF CALIFORNIA eficial. However, this benefit is of limited appli from my 17th Congressional District who re IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cation as only 31 discharge petitions have cently passed away. In the words of some of been entered in the last 57 years. his colleagues, Boots Bell was a legend and Thursday, October 7, 1993 Furthermore, releasing the names of signers his passing marks the end of an era. Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, as we all before a majority is garnered may have seri Mr. Speaker, Boots Bell started as a disc know, when Ray Roebuck retires, gone will be ous drawbacks that could outweigh that single jockey in 1959 on WHOT in Youngstown. a piece of House history. Many Members benefit. Rather than benefiting the public, the Boots had a powerfully deep voice, one that came and went, yet Ray remained. He was a lnhofe proposal may instead bolster groups instantly grabbed hold of you like a strong fist. bastion of familiarity and friendliness for all with narrow interests who would use the dis He was most popular with the younger set, we those who were weary eyed from a nearby closed names of discharge petition signers as call them Baby Boomer's today, because he floor fight or hungry from an arm twisting ses a lobbying tool. was so different, like their music. Boots wore sion on a close vote. Special interests are even now plotting ways a goatee and flashy suits. In those days, men Ray always managed to have a smile on his to use the discharge procedure to promote did not wear beards, let alone goatees. The face and a hot cup of coffee in his hand-no their agendas. They see it as a way to cir look, the voice, the clothes, and the music matter how early in the morning or how late in cumvent committees where they do not have were very cool to all the young teenage sock the day he was at his post. His service and "friends." I cannot emphasize enough how un hoppers. camaraderie over the years will not be forgot wise the increased use of this procedure Mr. Speaker, Boots worked radio in Youngs ten any time soon by those of us who were would be as it undermines the committee town until the day he died. He did stints on fortunate enough to have benefitted from his process the House relies on to consider com four different radio stations in the Mahoning dedication. plex policy issues. Valley. Before that he served a 3-year tour of I feel both sadness and elation at this time That said, in the end, I still found myself duty in Korea where he was wounded several of Mr. Roebuck's retirement. My sadness supporting this measure during the House's times. His numerous medals include the Pur comes from the fact that we have lost a per vote. ple Heart and five bronze stars. he received a son w.ho truly loved and cared about his job. What the whole debate boils down to is this: bayonet wound through the knee, and as a re But elation stems from my heart, as I know substantively, Does the lnhofe proposal make sult he walked with a cane. He was a true Ray will enjoy the extra time he is now af a difference in the discharge procedure? The American hero. forded to pursue his longstanding relationships 24142 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 7, 1993 with his family, church, and community here in during the last two years. During her tenure as NAFTA TO BENEFIT FARMERS Washington. Chair of the Board of the American Associa Good luck in your retirement and may God tion of Homes for the Aging, the membership HON. WILLIAM H. ZELIFF, JR. bless you. has grown from approximately 3,000 to over OF NEW HAMPSHIRE 4,500 members. Additionally, under her tenure IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AAHA was successful in adding another State Thursday , October 7, 1993 TRIBUTE TO THE EMPLOYEES OF Association to its 38 existing state affiliates. CHEM-TRONICS Ms. Price has demonstrated a strong sense Mr. ZELIFF. Mr. Speaker, I would like to of social responsibility which has always been bring to the attention of my colleagues the at HON. DUNCAN HUNTER a value she has vehemently promoted. Under tached article, which notes the benefits that her guidance, the Association developed a so NAFTA will bring to New Hampshire farmers, OF CALIFORNIA as a result of the lowering of trade restrictions cial accountability guide in cooperation with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with Mexico. the Catholic Health Association. The guide Thursday, October 1993 NAFTA WILL BENEFIT NH FARMS 7, has been valuable in assisting long term care (By Stacey W. Cole) Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to housing and health providers to identify be Laying politics aside, I believe that the congratulate the employees of Chem-tronics in nevolent and charitable services they provide North American Free Trade Agreement will El Cajon, CA, as they celebrate the company's in their communities. Ms. Price has always benefit New Hampshire's 2,900 farms and the 40th anniversary this month. Established by been proud of her formal training as a nurse, business communities that rely on agri Bernard Gross, Daniel Brimm, and James culture to produce income and jobs. And our and I believe that this is where her strong nation's environment as well. Lowrie, the company has been an important sense of social responsibility was born. Mexico is the third largest market for part of the San Diego area economy since its This sense of dedication and responsibility United States farm and food products. With founding in 1953. can also be seen in the development of the agricultural exports to Mexico having risen by $2.6 billion over the last six years and an Chem-tronics was one of the pioneers in in Association's vision statement, a task initiated other $500 million increase being projected stituting a unique process known as chemical by Ms. Price. The vision statement of AAHA for 1993, Mexico has become the largest milling-the production of aerospace compo clearly identifies and reaffirms the Associa growth market of the U.S. During those last six years Mexico has unilaterally liberalized nents. This method of production has proven tion's commitment to providing high-quality its economic and trade policies. And United advantageous in the construction of aircraft as and affordable health, housing and community States agricultural exports have climbed an components could be made lighter, resulting in services to elderly individuals. impressive 248 percent during that same time better flight performance. During her tenure as chair, Kay has made frame. Currently it is estimated that 97,000 U.S. Throughout the years, Chem-tronics has significant contributions toward helping to jobs are attributable to agriculture and food embarked on a number of successful endeav chart the course of the Association on public industry trade with Mexico. The U.S. De ors. Its aviation repair division, formed in the policy concerns. She oversaw the develop partment of Agriculture (USDA) expects early 1970's, performs repair and reformation ment of AAHA's long term care reform posi that the NAFTA agreement would add 54,000 more new jobs to this total. of fan blades for jet engines. An in-house met tion. I would note that many of the compo The USDA predicts that, under NAFT A, allurgical laboratory enables the company to nents of this plan have been included in the producers of dairy products, greenhouse and perform analysis of various materials. Com President's health care reform proposal. Addi nursery products, apples, cattle, hay, hogs, puter-aided design and manufacturing has al tionally, her leadership has helped enlighten eggs and poultry- crops that generate a major percentage of New Hampshire farm re lowed Chem-tronics to stay at the forefront of policy makers about the importance of merg ceipts-will enjoy increased exports and rev aerospace technology. ing housing and support services in the contin enues over what would occur without But it is the dedication of the Chem-tronics uum of care. NAFTA. staff that has ensured 40 years of prosperity. Finally, and certainly not the least of her Let's take a look at how USDA believes NAFTA would affect five of New Hampshire's I'm sure the entire Chamber joins me in wish wonderful efforts, is her continued dedication important farm commodities. ing the employees of Chem-tronics congratula and devotion to the community of elderly per Dairy products: They are one of the largest tions on this anniversary and success in their sons served by United Church of Christ generators of farm cash receipts. Under next 40 years. Homes (UCCH). While Ms. Price was assum NAFTA, Mexico, by eliminating restrictive import licenses on milk powder, will provide ing the demanding task of serving as AAHA's immediate duty-free access for 40 ,000 tons. chair, she did not forget her responsibilities as Since most New Hampshire dairymen are TRIBUTE TO CA THERINE PRICE Executive Director of the UCCH. Under her paid the blended price for milk, increased ex ports without tariffs should affect diary in leadership, the organization nearly doubled come favorably. HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS the number of persons it serves during the last It is true that U.S. exports above the quota OF PENNSYLVANIA three years. Her community is vibrant, caring initially will face a high tariff, but this tariff IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and typifies the best in service to our older will be phased out over 15 years. citizens. Greenhouse and nursery products: Under Thursday, October 7, 1993 NAFTA, Mexico's 10 percent tariff on im One of the remarks she consistently makes ports of many nursery products and 20 per Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great during her many speeches as AAHA's chair cent tariff on most cut flowers, foliage, pride that I rise to pay tribute to a woman who has been "we can't provide care to the elderly branches and plant parts will be eliminated personifies the words dedication and respon on the backs of the caregivers." This state immediately. While Mexico has the potential to increase exports to the U.S., NAFTA sibility, Catherine Price, Executive Director of ment reflects her understanding and apprecia merely restores Mexico's competitive posi the United Church of Christ Homes in tion of the employees of homes and services tion relative to its South American competi Hummelstown, PA. This year, Ms. Price will for the aging. And because of that understand tors whose products now enter the U.S. duty be completing her two year term as elected free. ing and appreciation, she is admired by those Apples: They are another large generator chair of the board of directors of the American who have had the privilege of working with of farm cash receipts in New Hampshire. Association of Homes for the Aging [AAHA]. her. In fact, when you ask her employees Mexico now imposes a 20 percent tariff on Ms. Price has been an active member of the what word comes to mind to describe her as fresh apple imports. Under NAFTA, this tar iff would be phased out over 10 years. AAHA governance since 1978 when she a boss, they use the words like warm and Cattle and Calves: Under NAFTA, Mexico served on the Association's House of Dele compassionate. will immediately eliminate its current du gates. Ms. Price has also served on sixteen of Mr. Speaker, Ms. Price's record illustrates ties on live cattle, chilled frozen beef of 15, the Association's Committees, nine of which her dedication and sense of responsibility in 20, and 25 percent respectively. The USDA predicts that at the end of 10 years, U.S. beef she has Chaired. It goes without saying that improving the lives of the elderly and the qual exports to Mexico will almost triple the Ms. Price has been relentless in her pursuit of ity of AAHA as an Association. quantity exported in 1992. helping to shape the direction and growth of I congratulate Kay for all she has accom Hay and forage crops: They are also a AAHA, and for that, the Association has cer plished and all she will continue to accom strong income producer for New Hampshire farmers. Currently hay exports to Mexico tainly benefitted. plish, to improve the lives of older people in face a 10-15 percent tariff while imports from Ms. Price has been a very visible Chair for this nation. Her efforts have touched many in Mexico are duty-free. Under NAFTA, Mexi AAHA having visited nearly every state affiliate dividuals in a special way. co's 10 percent tariff on alfalfa and 15 percent October 7, 1993 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 24143 tariff on other hay will be phased out over 10 more prosperous Mexico will encourage them newspaper of the Ukrainian National Associa years. to invest in environmental improvements. A tion, and to congratulate them on their centen Even though New Hampshire farmers may 'poor country tends to exploit its land and its nial celebration. Svoboda is the oldest Ukrain not directly export farm products to Mexico, resources. Over the long haul, I believe NAFTA will be good for our country. ian newspaper in th~ world and one of the old I believe that increased export trade will est ethnic newspapers in the United States. more quickly clear the market and improve farm income thereby. The environment is Svoboda has been a valuable resource to another target of opponents of NAFTA. It is SVOBODA CELEBRATES thousands of Ukrainian immigrants, providing interesting to note that the major environ CENTENNIAL them with information about the United States mental groups and organizations are split and the world in their native language. In addi wide open on NAFTA. According to the lat tion, it has also helped to create several orga est information I have, the National Audu HON. WIWAM H. ZELIFF, JR. nizations to benefit the educational, social, bon Society, World Wildlife Fund and Na OF NEW HAMPSHIRE and cultural needs of the Ukrainian-American tional Wildlife Federation support the trade community. Lastly, and most importantly, agreement while it is opposed by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Svoboda has provided the rest of the world Greenpeace, the Sierra Club and Friends of Thursday, October 7, 1993 the Earth. As one who appreciates the natu with information concerning the Ukraine's ral world around us and opposes environ Mr. ZELIFF. Mr. Speaker, I would like a mo struggle for independence throughout this cen mental degradation, I am confident that a ment to recognize the Svoboda, the official tury.