E800 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 14, 1996 community. From 1925 until 1940, Nathan elected officials and advocating for legislative THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS served on the Jewish Welfare Agency's Board issues on behalf of UAW members, their fami- REVOLUTION of Directors. In 1972, he served on the Flood lies, and the community. Recovery Committee and worked to provide Throughout her long career, Ruth also HON. assistance to victims of the Hurricane Agnes served with distinction on several commis- OF flood which devastated much of the Wyoming sions. She was a commissioner for the De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Valley. partment of Water and Power in Los Angeles Tuesday, May 14, 1996 Currently, Mr. Schiowitz is president of the where her duties included planning and devel- Congregation of Ohav Zedek, and serves on oping new programs for the department. She Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, few the board of the Jewish Community Center. served as a commissioner on the Los Angeles pieces of legislation pass this body with the bi- He is vice president and treasurer of the Jew- County Commission for Women. In this capac- partisan support that the Telecommunications ish Federation of Greater Wilkes-Barre, and is ity, she planned and developed programs to Act of 1996 enjoy. Last month I held a tele- also treasurer of the Jewish Community Cen- promote women to the highest levels of man- communications conference in my district with ter's Trustee Board. He has been named hon- agement in every department of the county of the goal in mind of letting my constituents of orary chairman of the United Hebrew Institute Los Angeles. She also served as a commis- the Sixth District of Texas know how this bill and serves on Jewish Family Service Board. sioner for Industrial Innovation for the State of will positively change their lives for the better. Nathan Schiowitz's leadership does not stop , an organization which provides a I believe it is important that people understand with these positions. He also serves as the forum for debate and policy guidance for the the importance and the magnitude of this leg- treasurer of the Ecumenical Enterprise Cor- Governor and the legislature on the role of islation. The keynote speech was delivered by poration and is operations chairman of the technical innovation in maintaining California's the President of the National Cable Television Meadows Nursing Home Board. He is also a leadership in the Nation's economy. Association, Decker Anstrom. The speech he delivered that day seemed to translate the im- member of several Masonic organizations in- Ruth was also a founding member of the portance of this bill quite well. I would like to cluding the Irem Temple Mystic Shrine. 100 Black Women Organization of Los Ange- respectfully submit that speech for the For his leadership roles, Nathan has been les County, a member of NAACP, the Urban RECORD. honored extensively. He has received the League, and the Black Women Forum. REMARKS OF NCTA PRESIDENT DECKER Ohav Zedek Endowment Award and was rec- Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my col- ognized in 1982 by the Jewish Federation of ANSTROM BEFORE CONGRESSMAN JOE BAR- leagues join me in recognizing Ruth Jernigan TON’S CONFERENCE IN DALLAS, TEXAS Greater Wilkes-Barre USA Campaign and the for all of her years of dedicated service. I wish United Hebrew Institution 25th Anniversary Thank you, Congressman Barton for invit- her much happiness and success in her future ing me here today. I know I speak for not Endowment Campaign. Nathan was honored endeavors. just the cable industry, but for the entire with the National Council of Jewish Federa- communications industry, in expressing my tions Endowment Acknowledgement in 1986 f appreciation for your unwavering commit- and received a Community Service Award ment to telecommunications reform and for from the B'nai B'rith in 1988. In 1991, he was THANK YOU SAM GIBBONS your firm determination to make it happen. honored by Wilkes University at the dedication As you all probably know, Joe was quite a of the Schiowitz Hall. baseball pitcher, with a hard fastball. Now, HON. in Washington, he’s the Nolan Ryan of tele- With his active participation in so many or- OF TEXAS communications, and will strike out any ganizations, Nathan Schiowitz has become an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pointed-head regulator who dares to get in outstanding leader throughout the Wyoming the way of competitive, deregulated mar- Valley. His capabilities and character have re- Tuesday, May 14, 1996 kets. It’s great to be back in Texas, which, as sulted in the innumerable accomplishments Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, and successes. His interaction with others has the TV commercial says, is just like a Mr. Speaker, I rise not to say goodbye but say ‘‘whole another country.’’ Of course, Wash- been responsible for improving the lives of so thank you to a good friend and wonderful leg- many people. ington, DC, is it’s own world: 60 square miles islator who truly cares about the people he surrounded by reality. But Texas is the real Mr. Speaker, Nathan N. Schiowitz is truly represented in Congress. I am speaking of world. deserving of The Arthritis Foundation's 1996 Congressman SAM GIBBONS from Florida who In any event, it’s only fitting that you Community Leader of the Year Award. On be- is retiring from the House of representatives. I should be focusing on the future of tele- half of his community, I would like to thank communications, since telecommunications am sad to see him leave because I know how him for all that he has done to better the lives will have such a significant influence on the much he helped and how much he gave of his of others, and wish him continued success in way we work, learn and live. time to make sure that everyone in his district all that he does on behalf of others. Today, you’ve heard from a wide range of and in the Nation was heard. leaders in telecommunications, representing f He is a true public servant who worked to the diverse and competitive nature of the in- IN HONOR OF RUTH JERNIGAN better his district in the State of Florida and dustries. If you reflect on what they’ve said, the Nation as a whole. His 30-plus years of there’s little doubt that we’re entering a pe- riod of significant change—and great oppor- HON. FORTNEY dedicated service to the House of Representa- tunity. tives has not only made the Congress a better OF CALIFORNIA Indeed, it’s not an exaggeration to say that place, it has overwhelmingly enhanced all we are entering a revolutionary time in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Members of Congress who have had the American telecommunications. Tuesday, May 14, 1996 pleasure to serve with him. What I’d like to try to do this afternoon is to put this revolution a little broader con- Senior citizens in my district know who SAM Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to text by asking the question: what forces recognize the achievements of Ms. Ruth GIBBONS is because of his stand this year on have come together to shape the tele- Jernigan. She retired on April 1, 1996, after a Medicare and issues. He stood up communications revolution now underway? total of 44 years of tireless service as a com- and made his voice heard for those seniors And to try to answer the most important munity and legislative advocate. who could not come to Congress and speak to question: what will this revolution mean for Ruth began working in 1952 at McDonnell their own Representatives. communities, families and businesses? Douglas in Long Beach, CA, where she was But, in his tenure in Congress he worked So, let me start with the first question: why a revolution now? employed until 1978. In 1978, she began 18 diligently to make the voice of the underdog I’d point to three major factors: dramatic years of service to the United Auto Workers heard. His senior position as ranking member changes in technology; dramatic changes in [UAW] as a UAW international representative, on the Ways and Means Committee gave him consumer demand; and the dramatic change where she has served as a coordinator for the the ability to keep in touch with issues that in law and regulation. UAW Western Region Political and Legislative matter to everyone. First, technology. Now I’m no engineer. In Program. Her territory included part of north- Mr. Speaker, I will greatly miss SAM GIB- fact, I still can’t tell you how TV signals can go through a solid wall—although if it’s any ern California from Fresno to Oregon, the BONS when he leaves at the end of this Con- comfort to others in my predicament, I’ve States of Oregon and Washington, and parts gress for all his strength, power, and wisdom. asked senior engineers and they confirmed of northern Nevada. Her responsibilities in- Congress is losing one of its best, an Amer- my guess: it’s magic! cluded serving as the direct liaison between ican hero, and I know in some capacity SAM But I can tell you that the competitive op- the UAW and city, county, State, and Federal will continue to work for the Nation. portunities you heard about this morning