March 11, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1729 America. They did not speak a word of sorrow filled with the bitter tears of our loss, Marilyn Seichter, who passed away on English and he did not speak Chinese, but it we will tend to our garden, emboldened by Feb. 10 of Huntington’s Disease. As the did not deter Mychal. Within a few minutes the faith and trust in God you exemplified first female head of both the State bar he was handing out blankets, coffee and tell- and from which the joy and happiness and association and the State Ethics Com- ing jokes. And they laughed. An immigration hope you aspired to will flower again. In an officer warned him of the dangers of disease even more resplendent but Mychal Judge less mission, she was a pioneer for women from the men—tuberculosis, hepatitis. American century.∑ in the legal profession. Her brilliant Mychal said thank you, ignored the warning f career and life came to an end far too and continued on as he was inclined to do. early, at the age of 56. We returned home to Manhattan later that TRIBUTE TO COL. CYRIL R. Marilyn Seichter earned her law de- morning and ate an enormous breakfast, RESCORLA gree from the University of Con- ‘‘Mychal, you’re a bright guy. They could be (At the request of Mr. DASCHLE, the very sick.’’ To which he replied: ‘‘When I necticut in 1970, and went on to prac- travel half way round the world I get a blan- following statement was ordered to be tice family law for 25 years as a part- ket and a cup of coffee. They’re our guests printed in the RECORD.) ner with the law firm of Hyman, Can- and they deserve no less. They only want ∑ Mr. CORZINE. Madam President, on tor, Seichter and Klau in Hartford. She what we were born into.’’ As usual Mychal the 6-month anniversary of a terrible spent her career fighting for women, had done good things. tragedy, I wish to honor a man whose children and families in Connecticut. Maybe we know why: A few days after July unfaltering courage and generous spirit 4th, our daughters Blanche and Veronica, In 1971, fresh out of law school, she showed the world the best of humanity, joined a team of lawyers in bringing an eight and six, received a handwritten note Colonel Cyril Richard Rescorla. addressed to them. Blanche recognized the abortion rights case against the State distinctive note paper and handwriting and On September 11, our Nation was at- of Connecticut. This case had a pro- read to her sister at the kitchen table: ‘‘Fri- tacked in ways none of us ever thought found influence on the Supreme Courts day evening, July 6, 2001, 10:00 p.m. My dear- possible. Many Americans have been decision in Roe vs. Wade. Later in her est Blanche and Veronica Felicity. Earlier affected profoundly by these events, career, she represented the National this evening I walked to the new walk along and I grieve with all of those who have Organization for Women in a lawsuit to the Hudson-Little West 12th Street to the lost loved ones. At the same time, I stop newspapers from distinguishing Battery. It is a wonderful promenade and a have been heartened to see, in the great place for Bladers—Someday both of between jobs for men and jobs for midst of such destruction and despair, women in help wanted sections. you will be most proficient at that and you’ll a nation united. be there often’’ And they will. On that fateful day, Colonel Rescorla Marilyn Seichter’s accomplishments The letter continued: ‘‘I sat and gazed at include serving as president of the Con- Lady Liberty—so majestic with her torch led thousands to safety before his own death in the south tower of the World necticut Women’s Education and Legal burning brightly and thought of the great Fund, and as a member of an ad hoc feelings of joy and happiness and hope that Trade Center. But valiant service to my mother and father experienced when they his country was nothing new to Rick, committee to advise Governor Ella saw her as their boat came into New York as he was known to his family and Grasso on judicial appointments. Harbor—it was their dream come true. 1921— friends. A decorated veteran, he served I would like to express my condo- oh so long ago. They had no idea of all the lences to her sister-in-law, Jacqueline blessings and a few sorrows that lie ahead of in Vietnam as a platoon leader in the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry, inspiring Seichter; her niece, Deborah Seichter; them. They were so brave and had such faith her nephew, Daniel Seichter; and her and trust in God, that, that he brought them awe in fellow soldiers and earning the to these shores and that he would care for reputation of a ‘‘battlefield legend.’’ As grandnephew, Jacob Seichter; as well them.’’ a testament to his bravery, Rick’s as her many close friends and admirers. The note paper and the distinctive pen- image is forever immortalized on the She was truly one of Connecticut’s ∑ manship were those of Mychal Judge, friar cover of We Were Soldiers Once . . . treasures, and she will be missed. and firefighter. And it was then when I heard And Young, the book by Lieutenant our oldest daughter read these simply elo- f quent words to our youngest daughter that I General Harold G. Moore and Joseph L. began to understand Mychal’s rush to the Galloway that has been made into the Rockaways. recently released movie ‘‘We Were Sol- THAKSIN’S THIN SKIN As he and the late Captain Grethel and diers.’’ Unwavering in even the most ∑ Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, late Firefighter Weinberg raced down Sev- horrific situations, Rick gave his men the crackdown on foreign reporters in enth Avenue did Mychal think about his lit- courage in battle, and provided comfort Thailand is both troubling and dis- tle rollerbladers, Blanche and Veronica? Did and safety to his civilian colleagues in his mind rush back to pleasant barbecues heartening. While I am pleased with and lasagna dinners in Northern New Jersey? both attacks on the World Trade Cen- the decision of Prime Minister Thaksin Did he think of the woman who came to this ter. Shinawatra to allow reporters from the church and presented Father John Pierce As Vice President for corporate secu- Far Eastern Economic Review to re- with a tiny American flag in honor of rity at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & main in Thailand, damage to that Mychal who had guided her so well when she Co., Rick devised the evacuation plans country’s reputation as a democratic lost her son last year or of Erin or Dymphna for the World Trade Center and, in the enclave in a neighborhood of oppressive and the prospect of a trip to see them in 1993 bombing, ensured that everyone regimes has already been done. Maryland, reading books and just talking? Of had evacuated before he would leave the people he had not yet met who would The task now before the Prime Min- need his services at the friary that day upon the building. A testament to his self- ister is to rebuild the confidence of the his return? Of how he could be made an in- less generosity, Rick’s colleagues are world’s democracies—and in particular strument of peace or consolation or har- sure he would have been the last person America—that he respects the rule of mony? out of the building on September 11 if law and freedoms of speech and Or as he pondered the blazing twin towers the situation had been different. thought. and the desperate New Yorkers ending their Rick’s altruism extended into every suffering by jumping sometimes arms linked corner of his life. As husband, father, As former chairman and now ranking from the inferno, did he try to summon and son, friend, and teacher, Rick faced member of the Foreign Operations Ap- recreate the innocent but great feelings of propriations Subcommittee, I have joy and happiness and hope that his parents even chronic illness with humility and valor. His life serves as a model of her- tried to encourage a variety of inde- felt when they saw the Lady in the Harbor? pendent media programs throughout We’ll not know the answer on this earth. oism. May his honored memory be a But we do know that Mychal died as he lived constant reminder of America’s great Southeast Asia and the former Soviet and as his parents lived—bravely, having courage and resolve.∑ Union. In fact, I have been proud to such faith and trusting God and loving this dedicate funding to a program run by land that God made. f Western Kentucky University’s award Mychal, you taught so many of us that we ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS winning school of journalism which can only be enslaved, victimized or terror- provides professional training to for- ized by our demons if we so consent. In the eign journalists. I would suggest that coming months we will call upon your mem- TRIBUTE TO MARILYN SEICHTER ory and your inspired example of faith, sac- there are some Thai government offi- rifice and determination and rely upon your ∑ Mr. DODD. Madam President, I am cials who would benefit from Western’s prayers to help strengthen and console and saddened today to hear about the death tutelage on the import of a free and raise all of us up. Today, from the well of our of a great citizen of Connecticut, open press in a democracy. S1730 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE March 11, 2002 I know not all Thai politicians and try what the University of Miami al- Kentucky University’s 10th president, officials agree with Mr. Thaksin’s ready knew. Joanne Glasser. Ms. Glasser was offi- heavy-handed approach to the media. Finally, Greg Lovelady, who caught cially inaugurated as the University’s And I know that the people of Thai- both the 1999 and 2001 national title first female president, and I would like land, while deeply concerned about the games for the Hurricanes, will be stay- to join Eastern Kentucky University in economy, do not want to lose the free- ing with the team as an assistant welcoming her to the Kentucky aca- doms they enjoy. They are keenly coach. I know his experience will be an demic community. aware of the plight of their more unfor- asset that Miami teams will benefit Ever since she graduated from high tunate neighbors in Burma, Cambodia, from for years to come. school in 1969, Joanne Glasser has been and Laos. I am proud to welcome these scholar steadily on the rise. She received her This brouhaha was completely unnec- athletes on behalf of all Floridians, and bachelor of arts from George Wash- essary, and was pre-empted, as an edi- to congratulate the University of ington University in 1973 and a J.D. torial in the Wall Street Journal ear- Miami for its excellence both on and shortly after from the University of lier this week pointed out, by Prime off the field. Maryland School of Law in 1976. Most Minister Thaksin’s ‘‘thin skin.’’ Mr. I ask consent to have printed in the recently, she received a certificate Thaksin needs to abandon his efforts to RECORD the starting lineup of this from Harvard Graduate School in 1999. control the press and concentrate in- championship team. Besides her many educational achieve- stead on leading his country. I find it The lineup follows: ments, Ms. Glasser has had a steller ca- hard to believe that the Prime Minister UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI HURRICANES BASEBALL reer as a public servant for the State of is only discovering that politics is a TEAM LINEUP Maryland and now the commonwealth contact sport. Charlton Jimerson, Centerfield; of Kentucky. I encourage my colleagues to con- Mike Rodriguez, Leftfield; After completing law school, Ms. tinue to follow events in Thailand, and Javy Rodriguez, Shortstop; Glasser accepted a job as a law clerk Danny Matienzo, Designated Hitter; I extend my appreciation to the Sen- for the State of Maryland, Baltimore ator from North Carolina for speaking Kevin Howard, Third Base; Kevin Mannix, Right Field; County, and eventually became the As- forcefully on this issue early this week. Kevin Brown, First Base; sistant County Attorney for Baltimore I add my voice to the growing chorus of Kris Clute, Second Base; County. She next moved on to become ∑ concern. Greg Lovelady, Catcher; the Baltimore County Labor Commis- f Tom Farmer, Pitcher; and sioner for 6 years. Before joining the Jim Morris, Head Coach.∑ MIAMI HURRICANES 2001 COLLEGE administrative team at Eastern, Ms. WORLD SERIES CHAMPS f Glasser worked at Towson University in Maryland, where her hard work and ∑ Mr. NELSON of Florida. Madam HONORING ROBERT HODGES persistent personality eventually President, I rise today to welcome the ∑ Mr. HELMS. Madam President, this earned her a promotion to executive 2001 University of Miami Hurricanes’ past Friday, March 8, the Department vice president. In October 2001, Eastern baseball team to Washington, DC. In of Veterans Affairs paid special tribute Kentucky University gladly invited June of last year the Hurricanes won to Robert Hodges of Stonewall, NC, in Ms. Glasser into their family. their fourth national championship, a ceremony in Pamlico County where beating the Stanford Cardinal in the Mr. Hodges was officially recognized Since her arrival, Ms. Glasser’s per- College World Series. and honored as the Nation’s oldest vet- sonal style and energy has been a moti- They are joined on their trip to eran. vating force on the campus and the Washington by the school’s football Family records disclose that Mr. streets of Richmond. She has made it team, who you may remember won the Hodges was born June 18, 1891, con- her mission to be personally involved 2001 national football championship firming that he is almost 111 years old. not only with the everyday dealings of with a stunning victory in the 88th The grandson of slaves, Robert Hodges the students and faculty but also with Rose Bowl. The efforts of both teams grew up on a large farm; he began local leaders. She rightly understands are being recognized with ceremonies working when he was 8 or 9 years old. that a university exists to serve the at the White House, as well as here on Mr. Hodges was 27 when he volunteered needs of its students and surrounding Capitol Hill. to serve in the U.S. Army in 1918. As community. If a decision does not fit The Hurricanes’ baseball team com- one of 237,000 African-American steve- their needs, it simply will not be made. pleted its stellar year with a 17-game dores, he served 1 year in France. Joanne Glasser is fully committed to winning streak, and became the 18th After his discharge, he returned to leading Eastern Kentucky University team to go undefeated in the College North Carolina and to his parents’ forward into the 21st century and her World Series. With a solid line-up from farm. He married Malinda Boyd in 1924; actions prove as much. By relating on top to bottom, first-rate pitching, and eventually they saved enough money a personal level with the students and some of the best all-around talent in to buy their own farm. Along with community, she will gain an under- all of college baseball, the University their eight children, they continued to standing of where to focus her pro- of Miami capped its season by beating work the farm until failing eyesight digious talents. She is devoted to doing Stanford 12–1. caused him to retire in the 1950s, but her best for the students and faculty at It is my pleasure to congratulate he continued being an active member Eastern Kentucky University. I am head coach Jim Morris for his second of his church, Mt. Sinai Missionary very pleased in the immediate impact national title in three years, and I’d Baptist Church, and his community. Joanne Glasser has made and look for- like to recognize the senior starters on During his 111 years, he was aware of ward to watching how high she can this team that has meant so much to the first flight at Kitty Hawk and of take the University. the University of Miami. Neil Armstrong’s walk on the moon. I congratulate Ms. Glasser on her in- Pitcher Tom Farmer finished the There have been 20 U.S. Presidents dur- auguration and applaud her efforts to- year 15–2, and won the final game, scat- ing his lifetime. ward a brighter future for Kentucky.∑ tering a run and four hits over 52⁄3 in- I was represented at this ceremony nings. by Kelly Spearman, a very fine member f First baseman Kevin Brown also had of the Helms Senate Family. Mrs. a great Series, batting .467, hitting Spearman presented Mr. Hodges an MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE three home runs and leading the team American flag which was flown over with a home run, a double and 5 RBI in the Capitol in his honor.∑ ENROLLED BILL SIGNED the final game. f Under the authority of the order of Senior center fielder Charlton the Senate of January 3, 2001, the Sec- ‘‘Chewy’’ Jimerson, also had a great TRIBUTE TO JOANNE GLASSER retary of the Senate, on March 8, 2002, Series, being voted the Most Out- ∑ Mr. BUNNING. Madam President, during the recess of the Senate, re- standing Player, and showing the coun- today I rise to pay tribute to Eastern ceived a message from the House of