H10210 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 27, 2008 The text of the Senate bill is as fol- potential of Napa Valley wines was con- ‘‘’’, based on the values of team- lows: firmed in 1976 when California wines defeated work, tenacity, and loyalty, which was de- some well-known French vintages at the his- veloped and encouraged by the legendary, S. 3082 toric Paris Wine Tasting, or ‘‘Judgment of late Celtics’ head coach and team executive, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Paris’’, wine competition; Arnold ‘‘Red’’ Auerbach; resentatives of the United States of America in Whereas in the late 1970s, Robert Mondavi Whereas the Celtics’ performance last sea- Congress assembled, created the first French-American wine ven- son, in which the team finished with a record SECTION 1. REVEREND EARL ABEL POST OFFICE ture when he joined with Baron Philippe de of 24–58, losing 18 games in a row at one BUILDING. Rothschild in creating the Opus One Winery during the season, was a stark departure (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the in Oakville, which produced its first vintage from the team’s historically high caliber of United States Postal Service located at 1700 in 1979; play; Cleveland Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, Whereas the success of the Robert Mondavi Whereas in the off-season, the Celtics’ Ex- shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Rev- Winery, and the many international ven- ecutive Director of Operations erend Earl Abel Post Office Building’’. tures Robert Mondavi pursued, allowed him , with the support of the team’s (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, to donate generously to various charitable owners, responded quickly and aggressively map, regulation, document, paper, or other causes, including the Robert Mondavi Insti- to the disappointing season and acquired 2 record of the United States to the facility re- tute for Wine and Food Science and Robert NBA all-stars, power forward ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Per- and guard ; be a reference to the ‘‘Reverend Earl Abel forming Arts, both affiliated with the Uni- Whereas Garnett and Allen joined Celtics’ Post Office Building’’. versity of California, Davis, and the estab- all-star forward and formed a The Senate bill was ordered to be lishment of the American Center for Wine, ‘‘Big Three’’ of outstanding players reminis- Food and the Arts; cent of the ‘‘Big Three’’ of past Celtic greats read a third time, was read the third , Kevin McHale, and Robert Par- time, and passed, and a motion to re- Whereas those who knew Robert Mondavi recognized him as a uniquely passionate and ish, who led the Celtics to NBA champion- consider was laid on the table. brilliant man who took pride in promoting ships in the 1980s; f causes that he held close to his heart; Whereas the combination of Garnett, Whereas Robert Mondavi’s work as an am- Allen, and Pierce immediately sparked the HONORING THE MEMORY OF most dramatic turnaround in NBA history, ROBERT MONDAVI bassador for wine will be remembered fondly by all those whose lives he touched; and as the Celtics started the 2007–2008 season Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- Whereas Robert Mondavi will be deeply with an 8–0 record and kept the momentum mous consent that the Committee on missed in the Napa Valley, in California, and throughout the season, achieving records of 20–2 and 40–9; Oversight and Government Reform be throughout the world: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- Whereas the Celtics finished the regular discharged from further consideration season with a league-best record of 66–16; of Senate Concurrent Resolution 84 and resentatives concurring), That Congress hon- ors the life of Robert Mondavi, a true pioneer Whereas the Celtics entered the NBA play- offs with home court advantage as a result of ask for its immediate consideration in and a patriarch of the California wine indus- the team’s regular season performance and the House. try. defeated the in the Eastern The Clerk read the title of the Senate The Senate concurrent resolution concurrent resolution. Conference quarterfinals in 7 games; was concurred in. Whereas the Celtics then faced the Cleve- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there A motion to reconsider was laid on land Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference objection to the request of the gen- the table. semifinals, winning in 7 games, with team tleman from Missouri? captain Paul Pierce scoring 41 points in a 97– There was no objection. f 92 victory in the deciding game; The text of the Senate concurrent CONGRATULATING NBA CHAMPION Whereas the Celtics squared off against the resolution is as follows: Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference CELTICS finals, clinching the series in 6 games, S. CON. RES. 84 Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- thanks to the outstanding plays of Paul Whereas Robert Mondavi, a much-loved mous consent that the Committee on Pierce, James Posey, Ray Allen, and Rajon and admired man of many talents, passed Oversight and Government Reform be Rondo; away on May 16, 2008, at the age of 94; discharged from further consideration Whereas the Celtics matchup with the Los Whereas Robert Mondavi will be fondly and Angeles Lakers in the NBA finals rep- most famously remembered for his work in of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. resented a battle of league titans, as the producing and promoting California wines on Res. 376) congratulating the 2007–2008 Celtics–Lakers rivalry spans decades, and ei- an international scale; National Basketball Association World ther the Celtics or the Lakers have won half Whereas Robert Gerald Mondavi was born Champions, the , on an of the NBA’s 62 championships; to Italian immigrant parents, Cesare and outstanding and historic season, and Whereas the Celtics won the first 2 games Rosa, on June 18, 1913, in Virginia, Min- ask for its immediate consideration in of the finals in Boston, including a hard- nesota, and his family later moved to Lodi, the House. fought Game 2 during which Leon Powe, the California, where he attended Lodi High Celtics’ second-year power forward, scored 21 School; The Clerk read the title of the con- points in 15 minutes off the bench, propelling Whereas after graduating from Stanford current resolution. the Celtics to a 108–102 victory; University in 1937 with a degree in economics The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Whereas although the Celtics lost Game 3 and business administration, Robert objection to the request of the gen- in Los Angeles by a score of 87–81, the team Mondavi joined his father and younger tleman from Missouri? overcame a 20-point deficit in the third quar- brother Peter in running the Charles Krug There was no objection. ter of Game 4 to record one of the greatest Winery in the Napa Valley of California; The text of the concurrent resolution comebacks in NBA finals history, powered by Whereas Robert Mondavi left Krug Winery is as follows: active team defense and a tremendous per- in 1965 to establish his own winery in the formance by Celtics’ guard Ray Allen, who Napa Valley, and, in 1966, motivated by his H. CON. RES. 376 played all 48 minutes of the game on the way vision that California could produce world- Whereas the Boston Celtics are one of the to a 97–91 Celtics victory; class wines, he founded the first major win- most successful and respected franchises in Whereas although the Celtics were unable ery built in Napa Valley since Prohibition: the history of professional sports; to defeat the Lakers in Game 5 despite a the Robert Mondavi Winery; Whereas prior to the 2007–2008 season, the rally that fell just short, the Celtics re- Whereas in the late 1960s, the release of the Celtics had won 16 National Basketball Asso- sponded by clinching a record 17th NBA Robert Mondavi Winery’s Cabernet ciation (NBA) championships, more than any championship in Game 6 on June 17, 2008, Sauvignon opened the eyes of the world to other team in NBA history, with a cast of winning on the team’s home court in Boston the potential of the Napa Valley region; players that, over the years, has included on the storied parquet floor now graced with Whereas Robert Mondavi introduced new Hall of Famers such as , Bob ’s signature by a score of 131– and innovative techniques of wine produc- Cousy, Tommy Heinsohn, , 92, a 39-point margin that is the largest gap tion, such as the use of stainless steel tanks , JoJo White, and other Celtic ever for an NBA finals closeout game; to produce wines like his now-legendary stars, whose accomplishments were captured Whereas the Celtics’ revival from a last Fume´ Blanc; from ‘‘high above courtside’’ by legendary place finish in the Eastern Conference’s At- Whereas as a tireless advocate for Cali- Celtics sportscaster Johnny Most; lantic Division last season to a record 17th fornia wine and food, and the Napa Valley, Whereas the Celtics’ unmatched record of NBA Championship this season is the great- Robert Mondavi was convinced that Cali- achievement on the basketball court has est single-season turnaround in NBA history; fornia wines could compete with established been further enhanced by the team’s cre- Whereas in addition to the contributions of European brands, and his confidence in the ation of an organizational culture, known as superstars Garnett, Allen, and Pierce, the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:46 Sep 28, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K27SE7.109 H27SEPT1 wwoods2 on PRODPC68 with HOUSE September 27, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10211 strong, sustained efforts of the entire Celtics portant documents, documentation of assets, H.R. 5932 team, including Kendrick Perkins and a operation of law in the various States, prepa- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- bench of tenacious and talented players such ration of legal instruments, insurance, avail- resentatives of the United States of America in as , James Posey, P.J. Brown, ability of trust arrangements, charitable giv- Congress assembled, , Tony Allen, Glen Davis, and ing, inter vivos care of the benefactor, and SECTION 1. HARRY LEE POST OFFICE BUILDING. Brian Scalabrine enabled the Celtics to re- other important factors; (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the turn to the glory that has marked much of Whereas estate planning encourages time- United States Postal Service located at 2801 the franchise’s history; ly decisions about the method of holding Manhattan Boulevard in Harvey, Louisiana, Whereas Celtics owners Wyc Grousbeck, title to certain assets, the designation of shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Harry Steve Pagliuca, H. Irving Grousbeck, and beneficiaries, and the possible transfer of as- Lee Post Office Building’’. Bob Epstein, along with Executive Director sets during the life of the benefactor; (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge, Head Whereas many Americans are unaware map, regulation, document, paper, or other Coach , and the entire Celtics ros- that lack of estate planning and ‘‘financial record of the United States to the facility re- ter and coaching staff have earned a special illiteracy’’ may cause their assets to be dis- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to place in Boston sports history; and posed of to unintended parties by default be a reference to the ‘‘Harry Lee Post Office Whereas the Celtics have joined with the through the complex process of probate; Building’’. Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots to Whereas alternatives to disposition of as- The bill was ordered to be engrossed transform Boston from ‘‘Beantown’’ to sets after death, such as planned gift-giving, and read a third time, was read the ‘‘Titletown’’, as the 3 teams have won a com- may accomplish a benefactor’s goal of pro- third time, and passed, and a motion to bined 6 championships in 6 years: Now, viding for his or her family and favorite therefore, be it charities; reconsider was laid on the table. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Whereas careful planning can prevent fam- f Senate concurring), That it is the sense of ily members or other beneficiaries from 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW Congress that— being subjected to complex legal and admin- (1) the 2007–2008 National Basketball Asso- istrative processes requiring significant ex- DEAL ciation (NBA) World Champions, the Boston penditure of time, and greatly reduce confu- Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- Celtics, are to be congratulated for an out- sion or even animosity among family mem- mous consent that the Committee on standing and historic season; bers or other heirs upon the death of a loved Oversight and Government Reform be (2) the Celtics, in winning a record 17th one; discharged from further consideration NBA World Championship, capped a remark- Whereas important considerations as to of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. able, unprecedented single-season turn- donation of organs and use of life support Res. 360) recognizing the important so- around that captivated basketball fans functions may be made through the estate across America and around the world; and planning process; cial and economic contributions and (3) the hustle, team defense, and overall Whereas the implementation of an estate accomplishments of the New Deal to unselfish play of the 2007–2008 Celtics are em- plan starts with sound education and plan- our Nation on the 75th anniversary of blematic of the ‘‘Celtic Pride’’ tradition that ning, and then may require the proper draft- legislation establishing the initial New has been a hallmark of the franchise for ing and execution of appropriate legal docu- Deal social and public works programs, more than half a century, and serves as a ments, including wills, trusts, and durable and ask for its immediate consider- model for coaches and players everywhere. powers of attorney for health care; ation in the House. The concurrent resolution was agreed Whereas the third week of October should The Clerk read the title of the con- to. be designated as ‘‘National Estate Planning current resolution. A motion to reconsider was laid on Awareness Week’’; and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Whereas the National Association of Es- the table. tate Planners and Councils, representing objection to the request of the gen- f over 28,000 estate planning professionals, to- tleman from Missouri? There was no objection. NATIONAL ESTATE PLANNING gether with the Universal Press Syndicate, the largest independent newspaper syndicate The text of the concurrent resolution AWARENESS WEEK in the world, are prepared to provide such is as follows: Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- educational information to the public in a H. CON. RES. 360 mous consent that the Committee on focused manner during National Estate Plan- Whereas this year marks the 75th anniver- Oversight and Government Reform be ning Awareness Week: Now, therefore be it sary of the ‘‘First Hundred Days’’, from discharged from further consideration Resolved, That the House of Representa- March 4, 1933, to June 16, 1933, which was an of the resolution (H. Res. 1499) desig- tives— unprecedented period of legislative action (1) encourages the distribution of estate that engendered the programs that con- nating the third week of October as planning information by professionals to all ‘‘National Estate Planning Awareness stituted the New Deal; Americans; and Whereas the New Deal was a set of pro- Week,’’ and ask for its immediate con- (2) supports the designation of a ‘‘National grams and policies with the purpose of pro- sideration in the House. Estate Planning Awareness Week’’. moting economic recovery, as well as social The Clerk read the title of the resolu- The resolution was agreed to. and financial reform, during a time of severe tion. A motion to reconsider was laid on economic and social distress due to condi- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the table. tions created by the Great Depression; objection to the request of the gen- Whereas the New Deal established Federal tleman from Missouri? programs to address these issues, including f There was no objection. the Civilian Conservation Corps, Works The text of the resolution is as fol- Progress Administration, Public Works Ad- ministration, Farm Securities Administra- lows: HARRY LEE POST OFFICE BUILDING tion, National Youth Administration, Home H. RES. 1499 Owners Loan Corporation, Tennessee Valley Whereas it is estimated that over Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- Authority, and the Rural Electric Adminis- 120,000,000 Americans do not have up-to-date mous consent that the Committee on tration; estate plans to protect themselves or their Oversight and Government Reform be Whereas these programs left behind a mas- families in the event of sickness, accidents, discharged from further consideration sive public works and architectural legacy; or untimely death; of the bill (H.R. 5932) to designate the Whereas the United States continues to Whereas a 2004 Roper poll commissioned by benefit from infrastructure projects built as the American Institute for Certified Public facility of the United States Postal a result of the New Deal, including numerous Accountants found that two-thirds of Ameri- Service located at 2801 Manhattan Bou- schools, hospitals, courthouses, libraries, cans over age 65 believe they lack the knowl- levard in Harvey, Louisiana, as the city halls, fire houses, housing, public health edge necessary to adequately plan for retire- ‘‘Harry Lee Post Office Building,’’ and facilities, roads, bridges, airports, sewer and ment, and nearly one half of all Americans ask for its immediate consideration in water systems, flood control projects, dams, are unfamiliar with basic retirement tools, the House. trails, parks, playgrounds, and zoos; such as a 401(k) plan; The Clerk read the title of the bill. Whereas these infrastructure projects em- Whereas careful estate planning can great- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ployed millions of individuals who planted ly Americans in preserving assets more than 3,000,000,000 trees and constructed built over a lifetime for the benefit of fam- objection to the request of the gen- or repaired 650,000 miles of public roads, ily, heirs, or charities; tleman from Missouri? 125,000 public buildings, 75,000 bridges, 8,000 Whereas estate planning involves many There was no objection. parks, 800 airports, and a number of sewage considerations, including safekeeping of im- The text of the bill is as follows: disposal plants;

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