July 25, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6395 Thousands of historians, students, S. 775 ness to spend time and money to im- and tourists visit the Lincoln birth- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- prove the lives of those around him. In place and museum at Sinking Spring resentatives of the of America in 1986, he started a nonprofit organiza- and nearby boyhood home each year. Congress assembled, tion called the United Shareholders As- Both sites are managed by the Na- SECTION 1. BOONE PICKENS POST OFFICE. sociation to fund a inform- tional Park Service and maintain his- (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the ing shareholders of corporate abuses, toric recreations of the original log United States Postal Service located at 123 and he has served as the chairman of W. 7th Street in Holdenville, Oklahoma, cabins. The Hodgenville community is shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Boone the board of West A&M Univer- currently hard at work planning for Pickens Post Office’’. sity business school. the bicentennial celebration of Lin- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, Mr. Speaker, I urge swift passage of coln’s birth in 2009. map, regulation, document, paper, or other this bill. Lincoln’s roots on the Kentucky record of the United States to the facility re- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance frontier molded character traits, mod- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to of my time. esty, hard work, spiritual, and an intel- be a reference to the ‘‘Boone Pickens Post Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself lectual fortitude and a sense of justice Office’’. such time as I may consume to urge all that made him a portrait of human The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- my colleagues to support the effort to greatness as a legislator, lawyer, fa- ant to the rule, the gentleman from name the post office in Holdenville, ther, and steward of his country California (Mr. ISSA) and the gen- Oklahoma, where Boone Pickens was through the most devastating experi- tleman from Illinois Mr. (DAVIS) each born in 1928; and I congratulate our dis- ence in its national history. will control 20 minutes. tinguished Senator and my friend, Sen- Lincoln’s achievements as President The Chair recognizes the gentleman ator JIMMY INHOFE, on recognizing the saved the Union and freed the slaves, from California (Mr. ISSA). importance of T. Boone Pickens in and his martyrdom in death as the war Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself both business and philanthropy. was drawing to a close made him one of such time as I may consume, and I rise Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance the most revered and historically sig- in support of S. 775, a bill to name the of my time. nificant figures in American history. postal facility at 123 W. 7th Street in The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Carved in stone above the portals of Holdenville, Oklahoma, as the Boone question is on the motion offered by the birthplace memorial are the elo- Pickens Post Office. the gentleman from California (Mr. quent and poignant words from his sec- Well-known businessman Boone ISSA) that the House suspend the rules ond inaugural address in which he Pickens has personified the American and pass the Senate bill, S. 775. urged ‘‘malice toward none’’ and ‘‘char- Dream through his hard work and de- The question was taken; and (two- ity for all’’ in the peace to come. termination. Early in his professional thirds having voted in favor thereof) Abraham Lincoln’s early life in cen- life and career, Pickens grew frustrated the rules were suspended and the Sen- tral Kentucky is a source of great pride working at a large impersonal com- ate bill was passed. to me personally and many of my con- pany. Instead of enduring the daily A motion to reconsider was laid on stituents. The birthplace and childhood struggle through the organizational the table. home provide a great historic treasure red tape, he decided to start his own f in our community. In honor of Presi- business in 1956 at age 28. This nascent dent Lincoln’s connection to company ultimately evolved into one CONGRESSWOMAN SHIRLEY A. Hodgenville and the upcoming bicen- of the leading oil and gas exploration CHISHOLM POST OFFICE BUILDING tennial celebration of his birth, I urge firms in the Nation, the Mesa Petro- Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I move to my colleagues to join me honoring leum Company. suspend the rules and pass the Senate Hodgenville and Lincoln’s memory by But more important, the House is bill (S. 571) to designate the facility of designating the current postal facility considering this honor for Boone Pick- the United States Postal Service lo- as the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace ens not because of his business success cated at 1915 Fulton Street in Brook- Post Office Building. but for his philanthropy. Over the lyn, New York, as the ‘‘Congresswoman Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield back years, Pickens has generously invested Shirley A. Chisholm Post Office Build- the balance of my time. in his alma mater, Oklahoma State ing’’. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. University, supported a wide range of The Clerk read as follows: KOLBE). The question is on the motion medical research initiatives, and sev- S. 571 offered by the gentleman from Cali- eral other scientific and social causes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- fornia (Mr. ISSA) that the House sus- Boone Pickens has contributed his resentatives of the United States of America in pend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. time, energy, and resources to make Congress assembled, 2894. America a better place to live and SECTION 1. CONGRESSWOMAN SHIRLEY A. CHIS- The question was taken. work; and for these reasons, I support HOLM POST OFFICE BUILDING. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the S. 775 today, and I ask my colleagues (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of to support the bill. United States Postal Service located at 1915 those present have voted in the affirm- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Fulton Street in Brooklyn, New York, shall my time. be known and designated as the ‘‘Congress- ative. woman Shirley A. Chisholm Post Office Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I Building’’. mand the yeas and nays. yield myself such time as I may con- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, The yeas and nays were ordered. sume. map, regulation, document, paper, or other The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. Speaker, as a member of the record of the United States to the facility re- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the House Committee on Government Re- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Chair’s prior announcement, further form, I am pleased to join my colleague be a reference to the Congresswoman Shirley proceedings on this motion will be in consideration of S. 775, legislation A. Chisholm Post Office Building. postponed. designating a postal facility in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- f Holdenville, Oklahoma, after Boone ant to the rule, the gentleman from Pickens. California (Mr. ISSA) and the gen- BOONE PICKENS POST OFFICE This measure, which was introduced tleman Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) each will Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I move to by Senator JAMES INHOFE on April 13, control 20 minutes. suspend the rules and pass the Senate 2005, was unanimously passed by the The Chair recognizes the gentleman bill (S. 775) to designate the facility of Senate on July 29, 2005. from California (Mr. ISSA). the United States Postal Service lo- T. Boone Pickens is known worldwide Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself cated at 123 W. 7th Street in as the founder of Mesa Petroleum, the such time as I may consume. Holdenville, Oklahoma, as the ‘‘Boone Nation’s largest independent producer Senate 571, sponsored in the other Pickens Post Office’’. of domestic oil and gas. T. Boone is body by the distinguished Senator from The Clerk read as follows: well respected in Texas for his willing- New York, Senator CHARLES SCHUMER,

VerDate Aug 04 2004 04:22 Jul 26, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25JY7.028 H25JYPT1 H6396 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 25, 2005 honors the late Congresswoman Shir- As a former educator and child care her lifetime achievements have inspired mem- ley Chisholm, the first African Amer- manager, Shirley worked hard in Con- bers of her Brooklyn community, and genera- ican woman elected to Congress. gress on issues ranging from employ- tions of women and African Americans, to en- Born in Brooklyn, New York, on No- ment and education, to day care and gage in our nation’s policymaking. We are for- vember 20, 1924, Shirley Chisholm spent income-support programs. She pushed ever grateful for her trailblazing effort. a lifetime advocating civil rights for hard to end the draft and reduce de- Mrs. Chisholm was truly one in a million. I all Americans. After graduating with fense spending. She served in six Con- am honored to have been part of her Brooklyn honors from Brooklyn College, Shirley gresses, from 1969 to 1983, and was not political circle and to have worked along side Chisholm worked at the Mount Cavalry a candidate for reelection to the 98th her throughout her political career. In par- Child Care Center in Harlem for several Congress. ticular, I am thankful for her recommendation years. Later, she founded the Unity Shirley Chisholm will be remembered of my former chief-of-staff, the late Dr. Brenda Democrat Club, which mobilized black for always fighting the good fight and Pillors. She, like Mrs. Chisholm, was an in- and Hispanic voters. In 1964, Shirley for being the first black woman to an- sightful and innovative force on Capitol Hill Chisholm ran for and won a State as- nounce her candidacy for President of and a source of inspiration for me. Mr. Speak- sembly seat in the New York General the United States in 1972. In her speech er, in light of the accomplishments and con- Assembly. During her term, Ms. Chis- before the Democratic National Con- tributions of The Honorable Shirley Chisholm, holm most notably championed bills to vention in Miami, she declared ‘‘Al- I deem her to be more than worthy of the des- aid day care centers and schools. though I am a woman, and I am equal- ignation of a post office building in her name. In 1968, she campaigned and was ly proud of that, I am not the can- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support elected as the Representative from New didate of any political bosses or special of designating the United States Postal Serv- York’s Twelfth District to the United interests. I am the candidate of the ice facility at 1915 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, States Congress, where she served until people.’’ NY, as the Congresswoman Shirley A. Chis- 1982. Throughout her tenure, Congress- Shirley Chisholm was fond of saying holm Post Office Building. woman Chisholm boldly spoke out on that she was unbought and unbossed, When I think about the honorable lady from civil rights, women’s liberties, and simply meaning that she did not rep- Brooklyn, I am constantly reminded of her per- issues specifically affecting those in resent any particular special interest, sonal and campaign slogan of ‘‘unbought and need. but she represented the will of the peo- unbossed.’’ This bold assertion of independ- In 1972, Congresswoman Chisholm ple. ence captured the essence of who Shirley was emboldened and encouraged, as Sadly, she passed away on January 1, Chisholm was: a woman, a Black woman, who many are, to run for President. That 2005. Mr. Speaker, the late Shirley was long a champion of justice and a true pio- year, she sought the Democrat nomina- Chisholm was a legend; and I commend neer who broke the glass ceiling for women in tion for President and in doing so be- Senator SCHUMER and the gentleman politics and elected office. Her life presented a came the first African American from New York (Mr. TOWNS) for seek- model of resistance to discrimination, of chal- woman to run for the White House on a ing to honor her hard work and dedica- lenge to the status quo, and of the inappropri- major party ticket. She received near- tion in this matter, and I urge support ateness of stereotypes. She broke barriers by ly 5 percent of the vote in the Demo- for this bill. her very presence and she set examples for crat national convention, losing the Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance future generations of leaders by her demeanor nomination to then—Senator George of my time. and behavior. McGovern of South Dakota. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, Shirley Chisholm sadly commemorate the legacy of my predecessor Shiirley was an individual with a clear vision passed away on January 1 of this year. and mentor, the Honorable Shirley A. Chis- of the right—not the political right, but the It is clear that Shirley Chisholm holm. In order to provide her community with moral one. She knew that to overcome strug- touched her colleagues and constitu- an enduring testament to her name, S. 571, gle minorities, those with the least power in a ents with her courageous and and its companion bill H.R. 1209, will des- democracy, must stand up to the majority. groundbreaking public service career. ignate the facility of the United States Postal They must counter the popular misconceptions Thus, it is appropriate to name the Service located at 1915 Fulton Street in and prove those in positions of authority of the post office located in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York, as the ‘‘Congresswoman wrongness of their ideas. Brooklyn in Congresswoman Chis- Shirley A. Chisholm Post Office Building.’’ Shirley was determined to lift the Black holm’s honor. I urge all my colleagues Mrs. Chisholm was a New York icon and community in its own eyes as well as the rest to join me in supporting Senate 571. committed public servant. She was born in of the world. She was confident in herself and Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Brooklyn, on November 30, 1924, graduated her ability to get tasks done and she passed my time. with honors from Brooklyn College, and that confidence to those who were in her pres- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I earned a Master’s degree from Columbia Uni- ence. At a time when few Blacks and few yield myself such time as I may con- versity. She was an active member of the Na- women held elected office, Shirley stepped sume. tional Association for the Advancement of Col- forward for a seat in the House of Representa- Mr. Speaker, as a member of the ored People (NAACP), founder of the Unity tives and won that seat. She also stood up House Committee on Government Re- Democratic Club, and Representative in the against the hierarchy and leadership of the form, I am pleased to join my colleague New York State Assembly (1964–68). Democratic party and ran for President. Fac- in the consideration of S. 571, legisla- In 1968, Mrs. Chisholm became the first Af- ing insurmountable odds was not enough to tion designating a postal facility in rican American woman to be elected to Con- prevent Shirley from advocating, fighting for, Brooklyn, New York, after the late gress and serve for seven consecutive terms. and working towards the goal of being Presi- Shirley Chisholm. During her congressional career (1968–82), dent of the United States of America. Could This measure, which was introduced Mrs. Chisholm served on the House Education you only imagine how different this country by Senator Charles Schumer of New and Labor, Veterans’ Affairs and Rules Com- would have been if Shirley had won? York on March 9, 2005, was unani- mittees, where she passionately advocated for I thank the Honorable Gentleman from New mously passed by the Senate on July the rights of women, children, and minorities, York, Mr. TOWNS, as well as the Honorable 29, 2005. An identical bill, H.R. 1208, has and staunchly opposed the Vietnam War. In Senators CHARLES SCHUMER and HILLARY been introduced by a Democrat in the fact, she was unmatched as a voice for social CLINTON for introducing and championing this House, the gentleman from New York justice. legislation into the 109th Congress. We send (Mr. TOWNS). Mrs. Chisholm was also a founding member an important message to the Nation by paying Shirley Chisholm, a native New of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s honor to this extraordinary individual. We send Yorker, was the first African American Issues and the Congressional Black Caucus, the message that regardless of your race, woman to be elected to Congress. After and the first African American to seek the your background, and your gender, you can serving in the New York State legisla- nomination of a major political party for Presi- be respected in this country for your deter- ture from 1964 to 1968, Ms. Chisholm dent of the United States (1972). Her mination, commitment, dedication, and hard was elected to the 91st Congress, where ‘‘unbought and unbossed’’ political style al- work to justice and equality. This is a powerful she represented the Twelfth Congres- lowed her to make friends and political alli- message to send today to our young people in sional District. ances on both sides of the aisle. In addition, particular.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 02:29 Jul 26, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K25JY7.032 H25JYPT1 July 25, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6397 b 1515 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I Jim has been awarded numerous hon- Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield back yield such time as he may consume to ors for his life’s work in public service. the balance of my time. the sponsor of this resolution, the gen- He has received the Outstanding Cit- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. tleman from New York (Mr. HIGGINS). izen Award from the New York State Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I thank KOLBE). The question is on the motion AFL–CIO, the President’s Award from offered by the gentleman from Cali- the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. the New York State Federation of Po- DAVIS) for yielding me this time. I also fornia (Mr. ISSA) that the House sus- lice, the United States Senate Youth pend the rules and pass the Senate bill, thank the gentleman from Virginia Alumni Association Outstanding Serv- S. 571. (Chairman TOM DAVIS) and the gen- ice Award, and the Sid Yudain Congres- The question was taken; and (two- tleman from California (Mr. WAXMAN) sional Staffer of the Year Award from thirds having voted in favor thereof) from the Committee on Government . the rules were suspended and the Sen- Reform for allowing this bill to be ex- I know that many of my colleagues pedited to the floor. ate bill was passed. had the pleasure of serving in this Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for the op- A motion to reconsider was laid on House during Jim Molloy’s tenure. His portunity to speak on this measure, the table. strong commitment to our institution which represents a great honor for one makes offering this bill, to name a f of my district’s finest citizens, a proud South Buffalo Post Office after him, JAMES T. MOLLOY POST OFFICE and favorite son of South Buffalo. both a privilege and an honor. BUILDING James T. Molloy was born in South James T. Molloy’s success has been Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I move to Buffalo on June 3, 1936, to Matthew an inspiration to thousands in my dis- suspend the rules and pass the bill Molloy and Katherine Hayden Molloy. trict and throughout all of western (H.R. 3339) to designate the facility of Educated in Buffalo’s Catholic schools, New York. I know that many here the United States Postal Service lo- he followed in his father’s footsteps by today will want to join me in saluting working in the grain elevators of Buf- cated at 2061 South Park Avenue in James T. Molloy, his wife Roseann, and falo’s waterfront and fighting fires as a Buffalo, New York, as the ‘‘James T. their daughter Amy in recognition of proud member of the Buffalo Fire De- Molloy Post Office Building’’. his invaluable service to this Nation, partment. The Clerk read as follows: who was fortunate to have him, and to Through his labor, James T. Molloy his hometown of South Buffalo and H.R. 3339 paid his own way through Canisius Col- western New York, who are proud to Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- lege, a great Jesuit institution in west- claim him. resentatives of the United States of America in ern New York, and became a lifelong Congress assembled, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I friend of western New York working SECTION 1. JAMES T. MOLLOY POST OFFICE yield myself such time as I may con- BUILDING. families. He was a member of the AFL–CIO, sume. (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the I want to thank the gentleman from United States Postal Service located at 2061 the International Brotherhood of Long- shoremen and the International Asso- New York (Mr. HIGGINS) for intro- South Park Avenue in Buffalo, New York, ducing this important legislation. As a shall be known and designated as the ‘‘James ciation of Firefighters. T. Molloy Post Office Building’’. After pursuing studies at St. John’s member of the Committee on Govern- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, University Law School, James T. ment Reform, I am pleased to join in map, regulation, document, paper, or other Molloy worked as a schoolteacher in support. As one who has spent such a record of the United States to the facility re- the cities of Buffalo and Lackawanna. long period of time as a Member of this ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to He also worked in the office of the Erie House working for this House and be a reference to the ‘‘James T. Molloy Post working for government employees, Office Building’’. County District Attorney where he met his wife, Roseann. the chairman of the Wright-Patman The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Jim came to Washington in 1968 at Federal Credit Union is indeed an in- ant to the rule, the gentleman from the invitation of New York Congress- spiration, and I am sure that many California (Mr. ISSA) and the gen- man John Rooney. During his service people in western New York will con- tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) each in the House Finance Office, he tinue to honor and revere him, just as will control 20 minutes. oversaw the legislative appropriations many people will continue to do here in The Chair recognizes the gentleman for the House as they grew from $75 the Nation’s Capital. I thank the gen- from California (Mr. ISSA). million to $126 million per year. tleman from New York for designating Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself James T. Molloy was elected door- a postal facility in his honor. such time as I may consume. keeper of the United States House of Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance I rise in support of H.R. 3339 intro- Representatives in 1974 and proudly re- of my time. duced by the gentleman from New mained in that post through the 103rd Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself York (Mr. HIGGINS). It would designate Congress, serving as the primary aide the balance of my time. the facility of the U.S. Postal Service to Speakers Carl Albert, Thomas ‘‘Tip’’ Mr. Speaker, in closing, I, too, want located at 2061 South Park Avenue in O’Neill, James Wright, and Tom Foley. to join in thanking the gentleman from Buffalo, New York, as the James T. In fact, Jim was the last of 30 people New York (Mr. HIGGINS) for bringing Molloy Post Office Building. The entire to hold the position of doorkeeper from this important bill to our attention, New York State delegation has cospon- its establishment in 1789 to its elimi- and I urge its passage. sored this bill, and I join with them in nation in 1995. Within this capacity, he Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance support. introduced Presidents and numerous of my time. In 1975, during the 94th Congress, heads of state to our august body. He The SPEAKER pro tempore. The James Molloy was elected doorkeeper coordinated 71 joint sessions of Con- question is on the motion offered by of the House of Representatives, a posi- gress, as well as many other special the gentleman from California (Mr. tion he held with distinction until the events, within this Chamber. ISSA) that the House suspend the rules 104th Congress in 1995. As doorkeeper, Jim also acted as a vital connection and pass the bill, H.R. 3339. he introduced six different Presidents, between his hometown, South Buffalo, The question was taken. several heads of state and other dig- New York, and Congress, inspiring The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the nitaries in joint sessions and other con- countless men and women from the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of gressional events. In fact, Mr. Molloy Buffalo area to consider careers in pub- those present have voted in the affirm- is the last doorkeeper of the House of lic service. ative. Representatives, and H.R. 3339 would James T. Molloy’s strong relation- Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, on that I de- honor his esteemed service. I urge all ship with Capitol Hill can still be felt mand the yeas and nays. of my colleagues to support the naming today. He continues to serve as chair- The yeas and nays were ordered. of this post office. man of the board on the Wright-Pat- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of man Congressional Credit Union, a po- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the my time. sition he has held for 30 years. Chair’s prior announcement, further

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