CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E433 CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON these studies, the Budget Resolution still inad- he is a member of the Inland Empire Board of THE BUDGET, FISCAL YEAR 2001 equately funds programs that would provide Directors for the Employer's Group, the for programs targeting children in their young- civically minded Monday Morning Group and SPEECH OF er years. the Raincross Club. Additionally, in the past, HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE In addition, we need to open the door of he has selflessly served as Vice Chair of the educational opportunity to all American chil- Parkview Community Hospital Board, Vice OF TEXAS dren. It is well known that increases in income Chair of the March Field Museum Foundation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are related to educational attainment. The Board of Managers and member of the Board Thursday, March 23, 2000 Democratic budget alternative rejects the Re- of Directors for the Volunteer Center of River- publican freeze on education funding and allo- The House in Committee of the Whole side. House on the State of the Union had under cates $4.8 billion more for education for FY Richard Roth is a Managing Partner of the consideration the concurrent resolution 2001, than the Republican budget. Over five Riverside County law firm of Reid & Hellyer. (House Concurrent Resolution 290) estab- years, the Democratic Party demonstrates its He is also involved in the community as an lishing the congressional budget for the commitment to education by proposing $21 adjunct instructor in Labor and Employment United States Government for fiscal year billion more than the Republican Budget Reso- Law at the University of California at River- 2001, revising the congressional budget for lution. side, Graduate School of Management and in the United States Government for fiscal year The Congressional Black Caucus (``CBC'') the University Extension Division. 2000, and setting forth appropriate budgetary will offer an amendment in the nature of a In addition to his private practice of law, levels for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2005: substitute that promises to invest for the future Richard Roth is a Brigadier General in the of our nation. The CBC substitute is a budget United States Air Force Reserve. In this posi- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chair- that maximizes investment and opportunity for tion, he presently serves as the Mobilization man, today I rise in strong opposition to the the poor, African Americans, and other minori- Assistant to the Staff Judge Advocate, Head- Budget Resolution for FY 2001 (H. Con. Res. ties. This Budget for Maximum Investment and quarters Air Mobility Command and Reserve 290). For the third consecutive year Repub- Opportunity supports a moderate plan to pay Advisor to the Chief Counsel, United States licans have chosen to provide large tax breaks down the national debt; protects Social Secu- Transportation Command. In 1987, Richard for the wealthy. This Budget Resolution pro- rity; and makes significant investments in edu- Roth received the Reginald C. Harmon Trophy vides at least $200 billion in tax breaks over cation and training. as the Air Force Outstanding Reserve Attor- the next five years for the financial elite of The CBC budget requests $88.8 billion in ney and in 1992 he was named California Air America. Furthermore, this resolution is a FY 2001 for education, training, and develop- Force Association Reserved Man of the Year. major down payment for George W. Bush's ment. This is $32 billion more than the Repub- Richard's outstanding accomplishments proposed trillion-dollar tax scheme. I will not lican budget provides. The CBC substitute will make me proud to call him my friend, commu- standby while our children's future is bank- propose a $10 billion increase over the Presi- nity member, and fellow American. I thank him rupted to fund this irresponsible Budget Reso- dent's Budget for school construction. Other for his contribution to the betterment of the lution. projected increases include additional funding community and I look forward to continuing to This budget contains deep cuts in domestic for Head Start, Summer Youth Employment work with him for the good of Riverside Coun- spending by $114 billion over the next five TRIO programs, Historically Black Colleges ty. years; fails to provide anything to strengthen and Universities, and Community Technology f Social Security or Medicare; cuts nondefense Centers. In an age of unprecedented wealth discretionary spending by $19.7 billion in 2001 the CBC has the vision to invest in the Amer- RECOGNIZING MARC COTTA and $138 billion over the next five years below ican family and not squander opportunities af- the level needed to maintain purchasing power forded by a budget surplus. HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH after adjusting for inflation; and pretends to re- I will not support the failed policies of the OF CALIFORNIA serve $40 billion for a Medicare prescription past. Senator MCCAIN has best characterized IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES drug benefit contingent upon essentially turn- this Budget Resolution as one that is ``fiscally Tuesday, March 28, 2000 ing Medicare into a voucher program. Repub- irresponsible.'' I support a budget that invest licans have used slight of hand to hide the strengthening Social Security; provides an af- Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise facts of their irresponsible budget by showing fordable prescription drug benefit for all sen- today to recognize Marc Cotta for his many the effects of proposed tax cuts for only the iors; helps communities improve public edu- years of service in the news industry. Cotta, first five years and not the full ten year projec- cation with quality teachers, smaller classes, who is currently the News Director for KJEO± tions commonly used during the last four greater accountability and modern schools; TV 47 in Fresno, is retiring this week after 26 years. and pay down the national debt. These are years of service in the broadcast business. I am disappointed in the Budget Resolution the policies that invest in our children and in Starting out in 1973 with KSLY (of San Luis because I do not believe that it provides ade- the future of our nation in the 21st century. Obispo) and KTIP/K100 (of Porterville), Cotta quate investment in our nation's future. Amer- f got his early career start working on radio ica's future depends on that of her young peo- sales, news reporting, and announcing/produc- pleÐin providing them adequate resources TRIBUTE TO RICHARD ROTH tion. He then spent 3 years as Assistant Pro- and opportunities to become our future lead- gram Director for KSLY, before moving into ers including providing them education and ac- HON. KEN CALVERT television. From 1978±1980, Cotta worked as cess to adequate health care. OF CALIFORNIA a reporter and news sports anchor for KSBY The Budget resolution provides inadequate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (of San Luis Obispo). In 1980, Cotta moved to resources for the education of our young peo- Fresno's KJEO, channel 47 and a CBS affil- ple. I firmly believe that we must focus our at- Tuesday, March 28, 2000 iate, where he worked as a television reporter. tention and our energy on one of the most im- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I honor an indi- By 1981 he had already moved up to be the portant challenges facing our country todayÐ vidual whose dedication to the community and Sports Director for KJEO, where he served revitalizing our education system. Strength- the overall well-being of the 43rd Congres- until 1992. From 1992 to 1993, Cotta served ening education must be a top priority to raise sional District is notable. On April 1st, Mr. as Executive Managing Editor for KJEO. Be- the standard of living among American fami- Richard Roth, will step down as the Chair of cause of his strong work ethic, attention to de- lies and to prolong this era of American eco- the Greater Riverside Chamber of Com- tail and ability to know a good news story, it nomic expansion. Education will prepare our merceÐa day that also marks Chamber's 100 wasn't long before the station promoted Cotta nation for the challenges of the 21st century, year anniversary of service to the community. once again, this time to Assistant News Direc- and I will fight to ensure that the necessary My district has been fortunate to have dy- tor, where he served until 1995. From 1995 to programs are adequately funded to ensure our namic and dedicated community leaders who present, Cotta has served as News Director children's success. willingly give their time and talents to promote for KJEO in Fresno. We must provide our children access to su- the businesses, schools and community orga- Cotta is a great news director. He's always perior education at all ages from kindergarten nizations. Mr. Roth has proved himself one of on the hunt for the next story. He keeps a to graduate school. Recent studies emphasize these individuals again and again. Rolodex a mile long with contacts throughout the importance of quality education early in a Richard Roth has a long and commendable the Central Valley and indeed throughout Cali- child's future development. And yet despite history of serving Riverside County. Currently, fornia.