December 31, 2012 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S8587 Wilson, and Janet Yokooji. Each has cave, Master Kwan. During the time of Master Hong has not only been good personally contributed to development the Cultural Revolution, Chairman to me—he is good to the people of Ha- of the first Hawaiian Room Archive by Mao’s wife banned all ancient medical waii. He has held free seminars and contributing their stories and personal traditions—healers escaped imprison- events. His foundation holds free, photos to this new educational re- ment by living in remote caves in high weekly senior programs because he rec- source. mountains outside the cities. This in- ognized the demographics of the aging Many other esteemed Hawaiian terest in ancient Traditional Chinese population, its rapid growth globally, Room members have passed on, includ- Medicine conflicted with his role as an and the issues with affordable ing Alfred Apaka, Aggie Auld, Keola army officer practicing in a military healthcare. He developed and offers a Beamer, Mapuana Bishaw, Eddie Bush, hospital. All doctors were scheduled for weekly self-healing program for seniors Johnny Coco, Leilani DaSilva, Ehulani duty in the hospitals and were expected that includes exercises and nutritional Enoka, Leila Guerrero, Ululani Holt, to perform routine duties. His days information for them to get healthy Meymo Holt, Keokeokalae Hughes, were scheduled with long hours of pa- and stay healthy. For the past 9 years, Clara Inter ‘‘Hilo Hattie,’’ Andy Iona, tient care leaving very little spare he’s given immunity events to the Alvin Isaacs, Momi Kai, George time. Medical doctors who did not per- community. People attend these events Kainapau, Sonny Kalolo, David form their duties and who did not work to get free patches to help boost their Kaonohi, Nani Kaonohi, Ray Kinney, diligently were reprimanded and some- immunity systems. The immunity Kui Lee, Sam & Betty Makia, Lani & times demoted. For 8 years, he spent events are held on the hottest and the Alfred McIntire, Pualani Mossman, all of his spare time studying Qi Gong coldest days of the year because those Tootsie Notley, Lehua Paulson, Telana and traditional Chinese medicine under are the most potent days for the effec- Master Kwan. This meant taking the Peltier, Luana Poepoe, Dennie Regor, tiveness of those patches. The events train to Canton and then traveling and Jennie Napua Woodd. All were leg- originally started out as asthma events many miles outside the City to a endary talents in their own right, and since Hawaii has had 30 years of vol- mountain called Golden Cock to get to also contributed to making the Hawai- canic activity which affected the res- Master Kwan’s cave. Grandmaster ian Room the success it was. Hong or Master Hong became an ap- piratory systems of many Islanders. Although the Hawaiian Room was in prentice of Master Kwan and then be- Those asthma events evolved into the New York, it played an ever important came a Qi Gong Master in 1979. bigger bottom line picture or the role in the spread of Hawaiian culture Grandmaster Hong came to the United source of the problem which is the im- across the continental United States, States in 1990 and has practiced Tradi- munity system. as well as the development of Hawaii’s tional Chinese Medicine. Master Hong is the founder of the major industry—tourism. The nightly Getting back to that golfing inci- Natural Healing Research Foundation exposure of business executives, celeb- dent, I did not worry much about the in Hawaii. The foundation is his basis rities, and New York’s working men golf injury after icing it because it for advancing remedies for the major and women to the Hawaiian songs, sce- seemed to have healed. It was not until diseases affecting humanity by pro- neries, and hula at Lexington Hotel a week later when I flew back to Ha- moting the time honored natural heal- was sure to have put dreams of a Ha- waii and was at my physician’s office ing practices of Eastern medicine in waii vacation in the minds of more for a regular checkup that it was dis- complement with Western medicine to than a few over the years.∑ covered the inside of the wound had attain that goal. The marvel of the f not healed and was infected. My physi- remedies of natural healing is that it offers simple yet effective healing pro- GRANDMASTER HONG LIU cian prescribed treatment for the infec- tion, but a family friend asked if I grams that work with conventional ∑ Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, as I re- would consider additional treatment in practices and have no side effects. The flect back on my 36 years of service in complement with my physician’s med- foundation reaches out to the commu- Congress and the Senate, I realize how ical care. This was my introduction to nity providing information and train- fortunate I was to be mostly healthy. natural healing and to Grandmaster ing in disease prevention and offering As we age, we pay more attention to Hong Liu, we call him Master Hong, proactive solutions to maintain opti- our health. The challenge is how to who is a Grandmaster of Natural Heal- mal health. maintain good health. ing, which includes Feng Shui, herbs, Master Hong was proclaimed a ‘‘Liv- It was after I was struck in the shin exercise, martial arts and nutrition. ing Treasure’’ not only in his homeland by a stray golf ball on a Virginia This introduction was the start of a re- of China but also in the State of Ha- course that I met a Chinese markable journey for me into the waii because of his research of various Grandmaster who introduced me to an world of natural healing using proper diseases, cancer, drug addictions, dia- ancient Chinese methodology for main- breathing, movement through exercise, betes, obesity, and heart disease to taining good health. This methodology and nutrition to nourish and heal. name a few, and his devotion to teach- was developed and tested over thou- This natural healing method seemed ing preventive health care. He has also sands of years—it was the ancient prac- too simple, but what I learned over authored ‘‘The Healing Art of Qi Gong’’ tice of natural healing using Qi Gong. time was that illness occurs when the by Warner Books. Grandmaster Hong Liu was born in natural flow or circulation of the en- The basic simpleness of all of this Shanghai, China. His Mother was the ergy canals or pathways in our body knowledge is that this energy is all director of medical care and hospitals are blocked, but this can be remedied around us, but you need to work at in Shanghai. As a result of being raised again with proper breathing, exercise, keeping the movement of this energy in a health-oriented environment, he and eating nutritionally. Injuries to moving or circulating in order to be enrolled in the Military Medical Col- the body are remedied in the same healthy and balanced. I learned that lege to become a doctor of Western manner with the addition of herbs. The foods of a certain color were specific to medicine. Qi of Qi Gong is that natural energy different organs. Foods white in color, His home was always filled with visi- that runs through those canals in our mushrooms, ginger, garlic are for the tors from the health industry, doctors, body like blood flows through veins. lungs and skin, while foods that are and even healers who practiced Tradi- That energy is what keeps us living, black in color, black beans, black ses- tional Chinese Medicine or TCM as it is and if that Qi is circulating property or ame, seaweed, are for the kidneys. popularly known today. Whenever the flowing freely, then we are healthy. There is so much that I have learned Qi Gong masters visited his Mother, The simple ‘‘science’’ of Natural Heal- from Grandmaster Hong Liu, and there crowds of sick people would gather ing is viewed as an approach to remove is more learning to be done when I get seeking treatment. He would watch in- the blockages that occur when the en- back to Hawaii. What I do know is that tently as these people were treated by ergy does not flow freely and balance the Traditional Chinese Healing meth- those masters. the internal organ energy. The ulti- ods he used in complement with my Grandmaster Hong became interested mate goal in Traditional Chinese Medi- regular physician improved my health. in one of the healers who lived outside cine is balance—the body should be bal- I will continue to learn from this of Canton high up on a mountain in a anced naturally—seems simple. Grandmaster, and I continue to be

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A communication from the Dep- tunate and timely my meeting mation on institutions of higher learn- uty Secretary, Division of Investment Man- Grandmaster Hong Liu was to promote ing, and for other purposes, without agement, Securities and Exchange Commis- the balance and wellbeing in my life. amendment. sion, transmitting, pursuant to law, the re- Thank you, Grandmaster Hong for port of a rule entitled ‘‘Temporary Rule Re- what you have done not only for me At 1:54 p.m., a message from the garding Principal Trades with Certain Advi- sory Clients’’ (RIN3235–AL28) received in the but for the people of Hawaii.∑ House of Representatives, delivered by Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- Office of the President of the Senate on De- f nounced that the House has passed the cember 28, 2012; to the Committee on Bank- ing, Housing, and Urban Affairs. CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S following bill, without amendment: EC–8747. A communication from the Dep- VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS S. 3666. An act to amend the Animal uty Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, ∑ Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, Welfare Act to modify the definition of Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- today I wish to recognize and congratu- ‘‘exhibitor’’. suant to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone late the women’s volleyball team of ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED Off Alaska; Other Flatfish, Other Rockfish, Concordia University in St. Paul, MN, At 5:53 p.m., a message from the Pacific Ocean Perch, Sculpin, and Squid in for winning their sixth consecutive House of Representatives, delivered by the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Manage- NCAA Division II championship. On Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- ment Area’’ (RIN0648–XC377) received in the December 8, 2012, the Golden Bears nounced that the Speaker has signed Office of the President of the Senate on De- bounced back from a two-set deficit to the following enrolled bills: cember 28, 2012; to the Committee on Com- merce, Science, and Transportation. defeat the University of Tampa and se- S. 3202. An act to amend title 38, United cure the national title. EC–8748. A communication from the Dep- States Code, to ensure that deceased vet- uty Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, The team has an incredible record of erans with no known next of kin can receive Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- success, winning the national cham- a dignified burial, and for other purposes. suant to law, the report of a rule entitled pionship every year since 2007—a title S. 3666. An act to amend the Animal Wel- ‘‘Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South At- streak that matches the NCAA record fare Act to modify the definition of ‘‘exhibi- lantic; Reopening of the Commercial Harvest tor’’. of Red Snapper and Gray Triggerfish in the in all divisions. They have clinched 36 H.R. 3263. An act to authorize the Sec- South Atlantic’’ (RIN0648–XC367) received in NCAA tournament matches in a row, retary of the Interior to allow the storage the Office of the President of the Senate on and have won 44 out of 48 matches in 10 and conveyance of nonproject water at the December 28, 2012; to the Committee on Com- tournament appearances. Brady Norman project in Oklahoma, and for other merce, Science, and Transportation. Starkey, who has coached the team for purposes. EC–8749. A communication from the Dep- H.R. 3641. An act to establish Pinnacles Na- a decade, has led the team to victories uty Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, tional Park in the State of California as a in six out of seven tournament Department of Commerce, transmitting, pur- unit of the National Park System, and for suant to law, the report of a rule entitled matches. other purposes. ‘‘Fisheries of the Northeastern United I would especially like to recognize H.R. 4057. An act to amend title 38, United States; Summer Flounder Fishery; Quota the team’s All-Americans—Ellie Duffy, States Code, to direct the Secretary of Vet- Transfer’’ (RIN0648–XC373) received in the Cassie Haag, Kayla Koenecke, and erans Affairs to develop a comprehensive Office of the President of the Senate on De- policy to improve outreach and transparency Amanda Konetchy, all four of whom cember 28, 2012; to the Committee on Com- to veterans and members of the Armed were named to the all-tournament merce, Science, and Transportation. team. Ellie Duffy was also selected to Forces through the provision of information EC–8750. A communication from the Direc- the Academic All-American Division II on institutions of higher learning, and for tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Depart- other purposes. ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant Volleyball team. H.R. 4073. An act to authorize the Sec- to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Magnu- The women of Concordia University’s retary of Agriculture to accept the quit- son-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Man- volleyball team are part of Minnesota’s claim, disclaimer, and relinquishment of a agement Act Provisions; Fisheries of the railroad right of way within and adjacent to long tradition of excellence in college Northeastern United States; Extension of Pike National Forest in El Paso County, Col- athletics and they make our State Emergency Fishery Closure Due to the Pres- orado, originally granted to the Mt. Manitou proud. I want to commend the team on ence of the Toxin That Causes Paralytic Park and Incline Railway Company pursuant their hard work and outstanding Shellfish Poisoning (PSP)’’ (RIN0648–BB59) to the Act of March 3, 1875. received in the Office of the President of the achievements this season and wish H.R. 6014. An act to authorize the Attorney Senate on December 28, 2012; to the Com- them success in many seasons to General to award grants for States to imple- mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- come.∑ ment DNA arrestee collection processes. H.R. 6620. An act to amend title 18, United tation. f EC–8751. A communication from the Direc- States Code, to eliminate certain limitations tor, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, Depart- MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE on the length of Secret Service Protection ment of Commerce, transmitting, pursuant for former Presidents and for the children of At 12:04 p.m., a message from the to law, the report of a rule entitled ‘‘Fish- former Presidents. House of Representatives, delivered by eries of the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and Mrs. Cole, one of its reading clerks, an- The enrolled bills were subsequently South Atlantic; Snapper-Grouper Fishery Off nounced that the House has passed the signed by the President pro tempore the Southern Atlantic States; Transfer- following bill, without amendment: (Mr. LEAHY). ability of Black Sea Bass Pot Endorsements’’ (RIN0648–BC30) received in the Office of the S. 3202. An act to amend title 38, United f President of the Senate on December 28, 2012; States Code, to ensure that deceased vet- ENROLLED BILL AND JOINT to the Committee on Commerce, Science, erans with no known next of kin can receive RESOLUTION PRESENTED and Transportation. a dignified burial, and for other purposes. The Secretary of the Senate reported EC–8752. A communication from the Acting The message also announced that the that on today, December 31, 2012, she Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable Fish- House has passed the following bill, in eries, Department of Commerce, transmit- had presented to the President of the which it requests the concurrence of ting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule en- United States the following enrolled the Senate: titled ‘‘Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the bill and joint resolution: South Atlantic; 2012 Commercial Account- H.R. 3159. An act to direct the President to S. 925. An act to designate Mt. Andrea ability Measure and Closure for South Atlan- establish guidelines for United States for- Lawrence. tic Snowy Grouper’’ (RIN0648–XC380) re- eign development assistance, and for other S.J. Res. 49. Joint resolution providing for ceived in the Office of the President of the purposes. the appointment of Barbara Barrett as a cit- Senate on December 28, 2012; to the Com- The message further announced that izen regent of the Board of Regents of the mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor- the House agrees to the amendment of Smithsonian Institution. tation.

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