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CITY OF MILWAUKIE, OREGON extremely important to the economic vitality of Scleroderma; hold a Scleroderma symposium CENTENNIAL each State and to our national economy. that would bring together distinguished sci- Small businesses account for the majority of entists and clinicians from across the United HON. EARL BLUMENAUER all new jobs being created daily, and provide States to determine the most important prior- OF OREGON opportunities for millions of people to earn a ities in Scleroderma research; and to establish IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES living and provide financial stability for their a national epidemiological study to better track Wednesday, February 5, 2003 families. Through Scott and Rita’s teamwork the incidence of this disease. and guidance, Mason Building Group, Inc. has Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I would distinguished itself as a leader amongst small me in bringing awareness and to help find a like to recognize the city of Milwaukie, OR, on businesses in Delaware by offering a valuable cure for this devastating disease. the 100th anniversary of its incorporation. This service and maintaining a high level of cus- f is a community in my district that has played tomer satisfaction. an important role in Oregon’s history. Through out my years in public service I RECOGNIZING OSCAR DE LA HOYA While incorporated for 100 years it was ac- have consistently counted Delaware’s small FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS tually founded in 1840. Milwaukie began to businesses to be amongst the very best in the play an important role in riverfront shipping Country, and recognition of Mason Building HON. SILVESTRE REYES with the advent of docks on the Willamette Group, Inc. by the Delaware SBDC Network, OF TEXAS River. The commerce from these docks in my mind, confirms this belief. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES served to link the Willamette Valley’s pioneers Scott and Rita’s accomplishments and inno- Wednesday, February 5, 2003 with goods from the Hudson Bay Trading vative leadership in the small business com- Company and beyond. Oregon’s founder, Doc- munity have placed Mason Building Group, Mr. REYES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tor John McLaughlin, often supervised com- Inc., in a position to rise above and meet the take this opportunity to recognize and salute a merce on those docks when he visited from challenges of the future; I commend them on proud and distinguished individual for his his nearby home a mile away. their receipt of this award and wish them con- many accomplishments and contributions to Oregon’s third newspaper, The Western tinued success. the Latino community and our country. Star, was founded in Milwaukie in 1850. It f Oscar De La Hoya began his successful quickly became Oregon’s premier newspaper boxing career at the young age of 6 when he up and down the Willamette Valley for settlers LET’S FIND A CURE FOR began training to box at the Eastside Boxing as far south as Eugene. It gave the pioneers SCLERODERMA Club in Los Angeles, CA. From there he made their only information on the Oregon Territory, his way through the ranks and divisions of the coming statehood, events at Champoeg, HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ professional boxing, winning five world titles in and the Civil War. OF ILLINOIS different weight divisions. Along the way, he Reaching beyond Oregon’s borders and to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES also triumphed at the 1992 Olympics, winning the rest of the world is Milwaukie’s contribution a gold medal in boxing. to the American Produce market. A little Wednesday, February 5, 2003 As if a successful boxing career were not known fact is that the Bing Cherry was first Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, today I am enough, in October of 2000, he began his mu- cultivated in Milwaukie. It was named after a introducing a bill to help the more than sical career, releasing his first self-titled album Manchurian Chinese immigrant who worked 300,000 Americans who suffer from of popular music. for the Lewelling Family Orchards, in what is scleroderma. Scleroderma is a chronic, often Besides his many accomplishments, his now the Lewelling Neighborhood. progressive autoimmune disease in which the commitment to his community has remained Today, Milwaukie is the second largest city body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. steadfast. In 1995, he created the Oscar De in Clackamas County with a population of The disease manifests itself in two forms: La Hoya Foundation as a tribute to his mother 20,470. Its large employers include United localized scleroderma, effecting the skin and Celia. Its goal is to provide educational and Grocers, Oregon Cutting Systems, Dark Horse underlying tissue; and systemic scleroderma, athletic opportunities for the young people of Comics, Warn Industries and Providence also known as systemic sclerosis, a potentially the East Los Angeles community. In keeping Milwaukie Hospital. It serves the Portland re- life-threatening disease that attacks internal with this mission, he established an academic gion as a transportation crossroads, hosting organs, including the lungs, heart, kidneys, scholarship fund for low-income students and the intersection of two State highways, two esophagus and gastrointestinal tract. opened the Oscar De La Hoya Youth Center. freight lines, and hopefully a future light rail Scleroderma can vary a great deal in terms The Youth Center today provides a safe and line. of severity. While for a few individuals it is positive environment where local area youth I am proud to represent the ‘‘City of merely a nuisance, for many it is a life-threat- receive help with their schoolwork, develop Dogwoods’’—Milwaukie, OR. ening illness. For most, it is a disease that af- computer skills, and participate in athletic f fects how they live their daily lives. training programs. IN HONOR OF SCOTT MASON AND The wide range of symptoms and localized In memory of his mother, he also made a RITA THOMAS and systemic variations of the disease make it generous donation to the East L.A. White Me- especially hard to diagnose. The average di- morial Medical Center. This donation served HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE agnosis is made five years after the onset of as the foundation from which the Celia Gon- symptoms. Once diagnosed, however, people zalez De La Hoya Cancer Center was created. OF DELAWARE with Scleroderma can only look forward to Oscar knows the importance of being a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES symptomatic relief, as there is no known cure. good role model. Professionally, he has been Wednesday, February 5, 2003 Symptoms may include swelling, hardening a testament to the ideals of hard work and Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and thickening of the skin, blood vessel perseverance. Outside of the boxing arena, he pay tribute to Scott Mason and Rita Thomas spasms with severe discomfort in the fingers has demonstrated what it means to truly give of Mason Building Group, Inc., this year’s re- and toes, weight loss, joint pain, swallowing back to one’s community. The positive impact cipients of the Government Market Assistance difficulties, nonhealing ulcerations on the fin- of Oscar De La Hoya reaches far beyond the Program Delaware Diamond Award from the gertips and extreme fatigue. In its more ad- state of California. Next week he will visit El Delaware Small Business Development Center vanced forms, Scleroderma can prevent pa- Paso, in my district, and be warmly received Network. tients from performing even the simplest tasks. by an admiring community. He is a young As you know, small businesses such as Among the goals of my legislation is to help man, who while especially appealing to Latino Mason Building Group, Inc., have always been adequately fund research projects regarding youth, stands as an inspiration to all.

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VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.025 E06PT1 E140 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2003 TRIBUTE TO STUART E. GLICK- Ratner Kaufman, recently named as the ican Red Cross, and Chesapeake Chamber of MAN, RIVERSIDE SUPERIOR Woman of Valor for 2003 by the American Di- Commerce. COURT COMMISSIONER abetes Association. During the past two dec- Amidst all of her obligations, Ms. Stilhnan is ades, we have had the pleasure of working known for her love of and commitment to her HON. KEN CALVERT with Dr. Kaufman on numerous issues relating wonderful children, Lindsay and Walker. OF CALIFORNIA to health policy and we are delighted she has Her loyalty and willingness to do all she can IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been chosen to receive this prestigious award. to help everyone is unfailing. No one deserves Wednesday, February 5, 2003 Dr. Kaufman has devoted her clinical and the distinguished honor of being named Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to research career to improving the lives of those Woman of the Year for the Women’s Division honor and pay tribute to an individual whose afflicted with diabetes. She is a clinician who of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Com- dedication and contributions to the County of heads the Division of Endocrinology and Me- merce-Chesapeake more than Peggy Stillman. Riverside are exceptional. Riverside County tabolism at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles; a Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedi- scholar who is a Professor of Pediatrics at the Margaret ‘‘Peggy’’ Stillman, for her commit- cated community leaders who willingly and un- Keck School of Medicine at USC; a researcher ment to literacy, service, and compassion for selfishly give time and talent to making their who has received NIH funding for over twenty her community. communities a better place to live and work. years and a leader who is currently serving as Stuart Glickman is one of these individuals. the National American Diabetes Association f On January 10, 2003, Stuart was honored as President. In short, she is a remarkable he retired as a Riverside Superior Court Com- woman with an extensive and diverse history PAYING TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GEN- missioner. of accomplishments. ERAL E. GORDON STUMP, ADJU- A native born Southern Californian, Stuart Dr. Kaufman, the principal investigator for TANT GENERAL AND DIRECTOR was born and raised in Los Angeles. He was several nationwide efforts to mitigate or elimi- OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MILI- educated by Los Angeles public schools and nate the impact of diabetes, holds numerous TARY AFFAIRS FOR MICHIGAN was admitted to the State Bar in 1971. He patents on the formulation of ExtendBar, a went on to serve as Deputy District Attorney snack bar designed to reduce glycemic excur- HON. MIKE ROGERS for Riverside County from 1971 to 1988. He sion and episodes of hypoglycemia in dia- was the Deputy in charge of the Corona betics. She has even developed an interactive, OF MICHIGAN Branch Office for ten years and assisted the educational CD–ROM game designed for chil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Corona Police Department with training in the dren with diabetes in collaboration with the Wednesday, February 5, 2003 areas of search warrants and report writing. Starbright Foundation. He also conducted courtroom training for po- Dedicated to helping others, Dr. Kaufman Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I lice officers. He worked in the Riverside Supe- served as the medical director at a summer rise to honor the accomplishments of Major rior and Municipal Courts, Corona Municipal camp for children with diabetes in the San General E. Gordon Stump who is retiring as Court and Hemet Municipal Court, handling Bernardino Mountains of Southern California the Adjutant General of Michigan and Director both felony and misdemeanor cases. for more than twenty years. She also helped of the Department of Military Affairs for Michi- In 1988 he was appointed a Municipal Court establish standards of care for the American gan. Commissioner in the Corona Municipal Court. Diabetes Association. Using her influence to General Stump’s distinguished military ca- In 1992 he was appointed a Superior Court help in her cause, she has led many advocacy reer and his leadership skills led to his ap- Commissioner and oversaw assignments that efforts at the local and national levels to in- pointment by Governor John Engler as Adju- included criminal, civil, family law, traffic, small crease insurance benefits and to reduce dis- tant General and Director of Military Affairs in claims, and unlawful detainers. crimination against people with diabetes. 1991. He has commanded the 150 units of the Stuart currently lives in Corona, California We ask our colleagues to join us today sa- Michigan Army National Guard and Michigan with his wife Ann of 43 years. He has two luting our friend Doctor Francine Ratner Kauf- Air National Guard, as well as directed two daughters, Marsha and Deborah, and is a man for her service and commitment to our veterans’ nursing homes and administered proud grandfather of five. community. grants to a dozen veterans’ service organiza- Stuart has been actively involved in the f tions. community as a member and past president of Decorated many times for his service, Gen- the United States Navy League of Corona. He HONORING MARGARET ‘‘PEGGY’’ eral Stump served his nation with valor in the is also a member and past president of the STILLMAN ON BECOMING SE- Vietnam War, in South Korea during the Corona Breakfast Lions Club and a member of LECTED WOMAN OF THE YEAR U.S.S. Pueblo crisis, and in various assign- the Temescal Palms Masonic Lodge in Co- BY THE HAMPTON ROADS CHAM- ments throughout his more than 37 years of rona. BER OF COMMERCE-CHESAPEAKE Stuart’s tireless work as a Deputy District active and reserve duty. Attorney and a Superior Court Commissioner HON. J. RANDY FORBES Today, as America engages in a war on ter- has contributed unmeasurably to the better- OF VIRGINIA rorism, General Stump is a role model for the ment of Riverside County. His involvement in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES young men and women around the globe who the community makes me proud to call him a Wednesday, February 5, 2003 stand in harms way, defending our nation and the free world. fellow community member, American and Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to friend. I know that the residents of Riverside take this opportunity to honor a woman who General Stump’s devotion and commitment County are grateful for his service and salute leads her community in advocating reading to this nation and the state of Michigan, and him as he retires. I look forward to continuing and education, and has spent thirty years his leadership of the men and women of to work with him in the future for the good of building an exemplary library system in her Michigan’s National Guard and Air National our community. community. Guard, and his service to the state’s veterans f Since 1973, Margaret ‘‘Peggy’’ Stillman of organizations have earned him great respect. TRIBUTE TO DOCTOR FRANCINE Chesapeake, Virginia, has worked to improve On February 15, 2003, General Stump and RATNER KAUFMAN the quality of life for the citizens of Hampton his wife, Marie, will be honored by family, Roads as a librarian at the Chesapeake Public friends, associates, and Michigan leaders at a HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN Library. Ms. Stillman’s dedication to enhancing special farewell reception and dinner in East OF CALIFORNIA her community’s joy of reading and access to Lansing, Michigan. information and resources is outstanding. Mr. Speaker, we wish to extend congratula- HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN In addition to her service to the library, Ms. tions to General E. Gordon Stump on the oc- OF CALIFORNIA Stillman chairs the Library of Virginia Board, casion of his retirement. We are honored to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and serves as the Chairman of the Library of recognize his many accomplishments and ask Wednesday, February 5, 2003 Virginia Building Committee. Ms. Stillman has that our colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, we rise today to also dedicated time and service on the local resentatives join in recognizing his very worthy pay tribute to our good friend, Doctor Francine boards of the American Cancer Society, Amer- achievements.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.029 E06PT1 February 6, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E141 A TRIBUTE TO BOOKER T. INTRODUCING THE ENDING THE this bill will help encourage FASB to do the WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL DOUBLE STANDARD FOR STOCK right thing and require companies to account OPTIONS ACT for stock options. However, if they succumb to industry pressure, Congress should enact this HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK bill and fix the problem once and for all. Prior to last year’s scandals, nearly all com- OF TEXAS OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES panies relegated their stock option expenses IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to merely a footnote in their SEC report. Yet, Wednesday, February 5, 2003 these expenses were not reflected in their bot- Wednesday, February 5, 2003 Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to re- tom line earnings. Since last year’s scandals, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. introduce legislation to require accuracy in the many more companies have responded to in- Mr. Speaker, today I ask my colleagues to join way corporations report profits and account for vestors’ demands that stock options be ex- me in honoring an educational success story stock options on their Security and Exchange pensed in earnings reports. Over 120 compa- within the Dallas Independent School District. Commission (SEC) earnings reports. I’m nies, including Amazon.com, Coca-Cola, and The Booker T. Washington High School was pleased to be joined by Representatives EARL General Motors, have announced that they will built in 1922 as the first African American high POMEROY, HENRY WAXMAN, GEORGE MILLER, voluntarily expense stock options on their SEC school in Dallas. For the past 81 years, Book- JOHN OLVER, JAN SCHAKOWSKY, BERNIE SAND- earnings reports in 2003. They should be er T. Washington High School has provided ERS, BILL LIPINSKI, and RAUL GRIJALVA in intro- commended. Nonetheless, many other compa- hundreds of central city youngsters with an ducing this important bill. Senators LEVIN and nies have claimed that they will not expense academic foundation that has allowed them to MCCAIN recently introduced companion legis- stock options until forced to do so. reach their potential. lation in the Senate. Again, Congress took important steps last Under current law, companies can deduct year to address statutory flaws relating to cor- The school’s story began in 1922 with the stock option expenses from their income taxes porate governance and the accounting indus- dream of an African-American-owned school as a cost of doing business, just like they de- try. My legislation, ‘‘Ending the Double Stand- emphasizing the basics through creative in- duct employee wages. However, companies ard for Stock Options’’ is another needed step structional programs, coupled with a strong are not required to similarly report stock option to help prevent companies from misrepre- multicultural development. The school’s suc- expenses on their SEC financial statements to senting their value to their investors and em- cess story can be attributed to incredible com- stockholders. Therefore, SEC reports don’t ac- ployees. I urge my colleagues from both sides mitment on the part of the school’s parents, curately reflect a company’s actual earnings of the aisle to join me in supporting the efforts administrators, and teachers because of their because there is an outstanding compensation of the IASB. Congress ought to heed the call love for kids and crafts. liability that is not accounted for in the earn- of investors and ordinary Americans to ensure The Booker T. Washington High School, ings statement. This misleads employees and accurate reporting of profits and stock options after gallery space and studios were added in investors on the financial standing of their in- expensing. I hope my colleagues will join me 1976, was designated as the arts ‘‘magnet’’ vestment. in passing this bill this year. high school. Since its inception, Booker T. My bill, Ending the Double Standard for f Washington High School has received national Stock Options Act, would help institute accu- acclaim as a prototype for subsequent magnet racy in the reporting of corporate profits. It PAYING TRIBUTE TO MR. DALTON schools throughout the United States and would require corporations to report stock op- PAUL Canada. tions as expenses on their SEC earnings statements in order to receive a tax deduction The Booker T. Washington High School HON. BILL SHUSTER for stock option compensation on the IRS in- community has pulled together for the children OF PENNSYLVANIA come statement. of Dallas’s central city. The school currently IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Last year, employees and investors faced serves over 700 students from 66 different zip Wednesday, February 5, 2003 an onslaught of accounting scandals that led codes in grades 9 through 12. All students are to bankrupt corporations, diminished pension Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to selected through auditions, interviews, port- funds and mass lay-offs. While Congress ad- recognize the outstanding career of Mr. Dalton folios, or other demonstration of artistic and dressed many of the accounting problems that Paul, a very special individual from my district. academic aptitudes. led to the deluge of scandals, the treatment of Mr. Paul has been a resident of Chambers- Booker T. Washington High School students stock option expensing has not been ad- burg, Pennsylvania for more than 37 years. distinguish themselves by receiving a variety dressed. Without this reform, corporations will During that time he has dedicated himself to of prestigious awards and honors including continue to mislead investors on the real value the noble pursuit of educating others. Mr. Paul thirteen Presidential Scholar Awards—the na- of their investments and undermine the integ- has recently retired from his position as exec- tion’s highest accolade for excellence in arts rity of the market. utive director of the Franklin County Career and academics. The Financial Accounting Standards Board and Technology Center from which he has On average, 163 graduating seniors boast or FASB is the self-regulated accounting served since July of 1975. For four years prior $5 million in college scholarship offers both in board that oversees SEC reporting. FASB rec- to that, he also served as the school’s assist- arts and academic majors. Noted graduates ommends that companies record stock options ant director. Upon his retirement, he has include Grammy winners such as R & B vocal- as an expense on their SEC financial earnings earned the distinction of being the longest- ist Erykah Badu, jazz trumpeter Roy Hargove, statement, but does not require that stock op- tenured executive director of a vocational singer Norah Jones, dancer Jay Franke, cellist tions be treated as an earnings expense. In school in the state of Pennsylvania. John Koen, visual artists Christian Schumann fact, stock options are the only form of com- Mr. Paul earned a very impressive record and Chris Arnold, drummer Aaron Comess, pensation not treated as an earnings expense during his time as executive director. Under Edie Brickell of the New Bohemians, and at any time. FASB is currently rethinking this his leadership, 96 percent of the students from members of the gospel group God’s Property. standard due to pressure from investors and the Franklin County Career and Technology its international counterpart, the International Center went on to be part of the local work Booker T. Washington High School, a pride Accounting Standards Board or IASB. force. This impressive statistic is just one of of our community, has been a success story At the end of this year, IASB will issue new the many reasons why Mr. Paul’s school has because of its distinguished faculty. The in- accounting standards requiring companies to been named the best vocational-technical structional staff consists of 60 full time teach- expense stock options. The FASB is expected school in the state of Pennsylvania for a num- ers and 24 part-time teachers and consultants. to announce in the next month whether it too ber of years. In addition to his work at the ca- Approximately 83 percent of the faculty has will issue new stock option accounting stand- reer center, Mr. Paul is also affiliated with at advance degrees and 88 percent have more ards similar to those of IASB. least 30 different community clubs and organi- than 10 years of teaching experience. It is my hope that FASB will come out with zations. A few examples of these organiza- Booker T. Washington High School is a na- a decision to require expensing of stock op- tions are: Boy Scout Troop 128 Committee, tional model for educational quality, innova- tions. But as we’ve seen in the past, political Greene Township Lions Club, Pennsylvania tion, and commitment in the face of adversity. and corporate pressure may dissuade FASB Association of School Administrators, the I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing from providing more transparency to earnings Pennsylvania Vocational Association, and the this fine institution. report requirements. I hope the introduction of Pennsylvania District Governor’s Council for

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.033 E06PT1 E142 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2003 the Lions Club. Mr. Paul will continue many of the number of employees in Yosemite Na- Spokesperson for the Children and Youth his memberships and serve his community in tional Park, and thus fewer school children at- Committee of the House of Representatives; numerous capacities. tending these schools. With fewer and fewer she was chief sponsor of the Sex Offender Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the op- children attending these schools, state dollars Registration bill and Public Act 92–137 portunity to pay tribute to Mr. Dalton Paul for are reduced. The result is that the Park is at- (‘‘Heather’s Law’’) as well as House Resolu- his noteworthy career and his impressive ac- tracting less than qualified candidates to work tion 63, which created the Illinois After School complishments at the Franklin County Career in the Park because families are not provided Initiative; she donated legislative scholarships and Technology Center. His students, col- with adequate schools. to DCFS for foster children who are wards of leagues, and community will greatly miss his Furthermore, other existing federal funding the court. experience and leadership in the areas of vo- sources are inadequate to meet the needs of Representative Klingler worked hard for cational education. I wish him the very best in the schools. PILT, payment in lieu of taxes, is State employees; she cosponsored the Early all of his future endeavors. available in both Mariposa and Madera coun- Retirement Plan for State Employees, which f ties where these schools exist and Impact Aid enabled State employees to retire as early as is accessible in Madera County, but—pursuant 50 years old, saving jobs and State money. RECOGNIZING MS. AMANDA to current law—very few dollars actually are Representative Klingler consistently worked BENNETT used to fund the classroom needs. to bring State money to the 100th district; she The situation is so bad for the schools that sponsored the Springfield Medical District bill, HON. SAM GRAVES both the Superintendent of Yosemite National which established a commission to create a OF MISSOURI Park and the President of the Park conces- master plan to redevelop the medical district IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sionaire have pulled their children from the neighborhood and expand existing healthcare schools. facilities as well as attract new facilities. Wednesday, February 5, 2003 Mr. Speaker, I don’t think we should stand Representative Klingler was instrumental in Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause by and permit children of Park Service and securing funding for a new classroom at the to recognize Ms. Amanda Bennett, a very spe- concessionaire employees from being de- University of Illinois at Springfield; she was a cial young woman who has exemplified the prived of their education simply because their major supporter of the construction process of finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by parents have been asked by our government the new Lincoln Presidential Library. taking an active part as a volunteer for syn- to work in Yosemite National Park. Prece- Representative Klingler has received com- ergy services’ S.T.O.P. (Synergy Teen Out- dence for assistance to schools located in na- munity honors in recognition of her work; she reach Program) Group. tional parks does exist. Yellowstone National received the Charlotte Danstron Award from Amanda was one of the founding members Park had such a program established in the Women-In-Management for the Women of of S.T.O.P. who eagerly volunteered to be a 1940’s to ensure children of Park employees Achievement in Government Award in 1994, part of Synergy’s Youth Development Leader- receive a quality education. and in 1996 received the Distinguished Lead- ship Program. As a part of this important pro- In addition to the language for Yosemite ership Award from Leadership Springfield that gram, Amanda and other high school students schools, the bill includes a provision to author- is sponsored by the Greater Springfield Cham- have learned about Synergy’s Mission to stop ize the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation ber of Commerce; she received the 1999 Leg- domestic violence and abuse and to help System, YARTS, facility outside of Yosemite islative Leadership Award from the Illinois Al- those that are in shelters. Among her many National Park. This noncontroversial provision coholism and Drug Dependence Association; activities with the organization, Amanda has was added to the bill last Congress prior to further, she received the 1999 Goodwill, organized cookie decorating nights for the passage in the in the Senate. SPARC, and National Association for the Men- Children’s Center, free haircuts for teens at In closing, I believe the best long-term ap- tally Ill Award, the 2001 Anti-Hunger Advocate the emergency shelter, and taking small chil- proach to the Yosemite schools’ funding prob- Award, and the 2002 Illinois Women in Gov- dren from the shelter to toy stores and dinner. lems is the legislation I have proposed. The ernment Award. Her accomplishments have had a profound ef- bill was approved by this body during the Representative Klingler remains active in fect on those who are in great need. 107th Congress, and I look forward to working the community and serves on a number of Most recently, Amanda received the Na- with my colleagues in the 108th Congress to Springfield area community committees; she is tional Network Youth Leadership Award. As once again approve the measure. a member of the Human Values and Ethics Committee at Memorial Hospital, the the only youth to receive this prestigious f award at the National Symposium Conference, Chancellor’s Advisory Committee at the Uni- I would like to commend Amanda on her sin- TRIBUTE TO GWENN KLINGLER versity of Illinois at Springfield, and the Central cere dedication to Synergy Services’. She is Illinois Blood Bank Board; she is a member of an excellent example of someone who is HON. JOHN SHIMKUS The Greater Springfield Chamber of Com- merce, Women-In-Management, Springfield using their passion, motivation and skills to OF ILLINOIS Rotary International, and the Sangamon Coun- make their community a better place. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in ty Medical Alliance. Wednesday, February 5, 2003 commending Ms. Amanda Bennett for her We congratulate Representative Gwenn many important contributions to Synergy Serv- Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Klingler on a job well done and wish her and ices, her community and the 6th District of honor Representative Gwenn Klingler a resi- her family well in all of their future endeavors. Missouri. dent of Springfield; she is married to Dr. Ger- f f ald Klingler and has two grown, married chil- IN HONOR OF BISHOP BERTHA dren and one grandson; she graduated from MABLE MASSEY YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Ohio Wesleyan University and later received a EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT master’s degree in biology from the University of Michigan; she went on to receive a law de- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF OHIO gree with honors from George Washington HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA University. Wednesday, February 5, 2003 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Representative Klingler served as an alder- man on the Springfield City Council from 1991 Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Wednesday, February 5, 2003 to 1995 where she was chairman of the Public honor of Bishop Bertha Mable Massey, resi- Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I sub- Safety Committee; she was twice elected to dent Of Cleveland, on the joyous occasion of mitted the Yosemite National Park Education the Springfield District 186 School Board the celebration of her 106th birthday. Improvement Act in the House of Representa- where she served from 1987 to 1991; she For over a century, Bishop Massey has de- tives. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Inte- served as Board President in 1988. voted her life to her family, her faith, and her rior to make available supplemental funding to Since first being elected to the House of community. Well ahead of her time, Bishop assist local school districts in providing edu- Representatives in 1994, Representative Massey paved the way for women within the cational services for students attending three Klingler has been regarded as a child’s advo- hierarchy of organized religion. She is the pre- schools located within Yosemite National Park. cate; in 1998, she received the Daycare Ac- siding Bishop of The House of God, and has Since the devastating 1997 Merced River tion Award; she helped to pass the Foster jurisdiction over two states—Ohio and New flood, there has been a dramatic reduction in Parents Bill of Rights; she has served as the Jersey.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.035 E06PT1 February 6, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E143 While committing herself to helping others in person can make a difference. I wish her a re- ically passed away in a plane crash shortly rural and urban America, Bishop Massey also laxing and fulfilling retirement. after takeoff from Central Illinois Regional Air- kept focused on her studies. At Trinity College f port on July 22. in Springfield, IL, Bishop Massey earned her Many of our Nation’s greatest servants have Doctorate degree. In 1976, Bishop Massey A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO BARBARA never been elected to public office. They si- was appointed presiding Bishop over New Jer- BLACKFORD FOR HER DEDI- lently and humbly transform communities out sey and Ohio. Her passion for spirituality, CATED SERVICE TO CRAWFORD of the kindness of their hearts, selfless gen- faith, history and community has not faltered COUNTY erosity, and a dedication to improving the wel- with the passing years. Rather, her devotion fare of loved ones and those whom he had has grown stronger. HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR never met. Joe Warner was one of these serv- Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me OF OHIO ants, and serves as an inspiration to us all. in honor and recognition of Bishop Bertha IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Joe Warner was born on July 3, 1942, in Mable Massey—a remarkable woman, leader, DeKalb, IL, to Paul and Doris Walkey Warner. Wednesday, February 5, 2003 and spiritual guide. Bishop Massey’s work and He attended Northern Illinois University, and service continues to give hope, faith, wisdom Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great then received his MBA from the University of and comfort to countless individuals and fami- pride that I rise today to pay special tribute to Illinois. Mr. Warner went on to become presi- lies, and serves to uplift our entire Cleveland an outstanding lady from Ohio. Barbara dent and chief executive officer of Heritage community. Together we wish Bishop Bertha Blackford was born in Crawford County and Enterprises, a long term care corporation, Mable Massey a wonderful 106th Birthday, has lived there all her life. She was raised on which is located in Bloomington, IL. and many more to come. a farm in Liberty Township and graduated The frail elderly of Illinois have benefited f from Sulphur Springs High School. greatly from the leadership and dedication of Barbara worked in the accounting depart- Joe Warner. Whether it was in his capacity as HONORING MARY HARRIS FOR ment of the Shelby Depot, at the Bucyrus president and chief executive officer of Herit- HER THIRTY-ONE YEARS OF Telegraph Forum, and at the Crawford County age Enterprises, or president of the Illinois SERVICE Board of Elections before becoming a county Health Care Association, Mr. Warner tirelessly commissioner. advocated on behalf of Illinois’ seniors to en- HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO As a county commissioner, Barb served on sure they were afforded the highest quality of the CCAO Legislation Committee and the Ag care. He considered anything less as unac- OF MASSACHUSETTS and Rural Affairs Committee. Locally, Barb IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ceptable, because his residents were our fa- represented the commissioners on the Re- thers, mothers, wives, and husbands. Wednesday, February 5, 2003 gional Planning Commission, the Erie Basin Joe Warner’s generosity was not limited to Resources Conservation & Development Com- Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the elderly. Illinois’ youth have also lost a mittee, the Community Improvement Corpora- honor and congratulate Mary Harris, who re- friend. Prior to his passing, he had taken on tion, was an alternate for issue 11, served on cently retired from Greater Boston Catholic the role of planner and fundraiser for the $3 the Personnel Committee, the Microfilm Board, million Challenger Learning Center, which will Charities. In her 31 years of service Ms. Harris and was on the MARC Board of Governors. worked tirelessly to better the lives of those be an educational site for children to learn Barbara did an outstanding job as a more about math and science. Memorial con- around her. Crawford Community Commissioner. She has tributions are being made to the learning cen- During her tenure at Catholic Charities, Ms. always enjoyed the small town atmosphere ter, to ensure that Mr. Warner’s vision is real- Harris worked with children in day care, foster and has always respected and appreciated ized. care and adoption. She also worked with fami- working with the people of Crawford County. lies wishing to adopt and families interested in Barbara practiced an opendoor policy and be- The towns of Normal and Bloomington are foster care. For the past 12 years she served lieved that local government should always be better places to work and live because of Joe as the Director of the Eastern Middlesex there to serve and to keep the best interests Warner. In 1987 he conducted a $2 million County Foster Grandparent Program. This of its constituency in mind. Barbara Blackford renovation in Bloomington which served as a program has a multitude of benefits for both did just that. catalyst in the town’s revitalization program. In seniors and children. Seniors volunteer in Barbara is a devoted mother of four children addition, he served on Normal’s 2025 Com- schools and daycare centers, help with fund- and the proud grandmother of six grand- mittee, which planned for the city’s future, as raisers, promote the Foster Grandparent Pro- children. She and her husband, Lloyd, attend well as its Downtown Advisory Commission. gram, and learn about children from a variety the St. Paul Lutheran Church in North Robin- Joe Warner was involved in scores of orga- of educators. Seniors also gain the knowledge son, Ohio. nizations, and knew the importance of invest- that they are needed and can make a dif- Mr. Speaker, Barbara Blackford will leave ment in his community. Mr. Warner was the ference in the lives of children. The children big shoes to fill as she leaves her post as dedicated head of the McLean County GOP get the privilege of having more people in their Crawford County Commissioner. Her wisdom, for ten years. He served his country in the lives who care about them and are exposed to honesty and forthrightness are attributes to army. He was on the legislative committee of different perspectives and wisdom. which all public servants should aspire. She the board of directors of the Illinois State Uni- Ms. Harris has not only administered the has set an example for everyone on how to versity Foundation. He was the past-president program, but also shown the participants how live a life of service, putting the greater inter- of the Redbird Education and Scholarship much she values them. She makes sure that ests of the community before one’s own. Fund at Illinois State University, past-chairman ill Foster Grandparents are taken care of, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me of the McLean County American Heart Asso- helping however she can. She often helps with in paying special tribute to Barbara Blackford. ciation, past-director of the Bloomington Occu- shopping and getting medications. Our communities are served well by having pational Development Center, past-director of Running the Foster Grandparent Program is such honorable and giving citizens, like Bar- the United Campus Christian Church Founda- not all Ms. Harris does for her community. She bara, who care about their well being and sta- tion; past ruling elder of the First United Pres- also manages the St. Gerard Thrift Store in bility. We wish Barbara, her husband, Lloyd, byterian Church, past director of the Illinois Somerville and worked to make the holiday and their family all the best as we pay tribute Wesleyan University Association, and past di- season more pleasant for families in need. to one of our State’s finest citizens. rector of the Illinois Restaurant Association. She worked with the Christ Child Society to f Along with his cherished wife, Rose Stadel, purchase over 100 jackets for children. She Joe Warner was a loving and devoted father also helped to put together food baskets for TRIBUTE TO JOE WARNER to his children Jeff, and Jennifer. His son is a needy families and distributed Christmas toys. pilot and introduced him to flying, which be- A lifelong resident of Cambridge and Som- HON. JOHN SHIMKUS came his passion. erville, Mary Harris is a true credit to her com- OF ILLINOIS The memory of Joe Warner will continue munity and to the 8th District. Her work has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES through his numerous contributions to his improved the lives of both young and old. Her community. On July 22, Illinois lost a re- dedication is worthy of praise and her works of Wednesday, February 5, 2003 spected and admired friend. He will be heartfelt appreciation. People like Ms. Harris Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to missed. On behalf of my colleagues, I salute are examples to others and proof that one pay tribute to the life of Joe Warner, who trag- the rich legacy and the spirit of Joe Warner.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.039 E06PT1 E144 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2003 IN HONOR OF THE CLEVELAND resources to undertake economic development HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVER- CHAPTER OF THE WORLD FED- initiatives and provide job training and other SARY OF THE DEDICATION OF ERATION OF HUNGARIAN VET- vital social services. THE NILES LIBRARY ERANS Mr. LOBIONDO and I have worked hard over the last several years to secure funding for the HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH communities across the nation that were des- OF CALIFORNIA OF OHIO ignated as Round II Empowerment Zones and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Enterprise Communities. We both know first Wednesday, February 5, 2003 hand the successes of the EZ/EC program, Wednesday, February 5, 2003 and we will continue to work together in a bi- Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in partisan manner to ensure that these commu- tribute to the historic Niles Library, located in honor and recognition of the Cleveland Chap- nities are allocated the resources they need to Fremont, California, on its 75th anniversary. ter of the World Federation of Hungarian Vet- bring economic opportunity to all Americans. Although the library as we know it today was officially dedicated in 1928, the first Niles erans, on the occasion of their 50th Annual f Charity Ball. Library actually opened its doors 38 years ear- U.S. veterans of Hungarian heritage found- A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO CHARLES lier in the back of Mr. Dickey’s general store. ed the organization in 1946, just after WWII. A L. DODGE FOR HIS DEDICATED In 1900, the growing book collection became Cleveland Chapter was formed in 1951, with SERVICE TO THE CITY OF incorporated as the Niles Free Public Library objectives mirroring those of the national orga- FOSTORIA Association and was given a permanent home nization—to promote patriotism, and to honor in Niles’ former Southern Pacific Railway sta- and keep alive the memories of those who HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR tion. In 1927, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Ford do- suffered and gave their lives to preserve our OF OHIO nated $30,000 to construct a new building for freedoms and democratic ideals. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the library. On January 14, 1928, the library Additionally, the Cleveland Chapter has fo- Wednesday, February 5, 2003 cused on the preservation of the Hungarian was dedicated in honor of Mrs. Ford’s mother, culture, customs and history for the younger Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Jane R. Clough. Future Supreme Court Chief members of our community, and for genera- pride that I rise today to pay special tribute to Justice Earl Warren, who was then Alameda tions to come. Moreover, the membership has an outstanding gentleman from Ohio. Charles County District Attorney, was present at the consistently demonstrated a willingness to L. Dodge began his employment with the City dedication. In 1936, the Niles Free Public Li- lend a helping hand. Over the years, the of Fostoria on October 21, 1974, as a laborer brary Association transferred ownership of the Cleveland Chapter of the World Federation of in the water distribution facility. He served Jane R. Clough Memorial Library to the Ala- Hungarian Veterans has assisted other mem- under the leadership of Mayor Ken Beier and meda County Library system. bers and their families with moral and financial was appointed Superintendent of Utilities on In recent years, the library’s collection has support whenever needed. January 1, 1980. grown, but it remains a small and friendly Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me Charles’ career with the City of Fostoria neighborhood library. Today, the library’s col- in tribute and recognition of the Cleveland grew rapidly. He was a very dedicated, knowl- lection boasts over 11,000 items, including Chapter of the World Federation of Hungarian edgeable employee who aspired to do his books, magazines, newspapers, videos, CDs, Veterans as they celebrate their culture once best, no matter what was asked of him. Under audiocassettes, and several important pieces again at the 50th Annual Charity Ball. Today the leadership of Mayor James Bailey, Charlie of artwork. In 1970, John E. Kimber donated we honor the significant sacrifices each of you was named to the position of Assistant to the Poppy Nymph, a statue by renowned Cali- has made to preserve our freedoms, and we Mayor on June 1, 1996. fornia artist Jo Mora. For the library’s 50th an- also pay tribute to your organization for pre- Mr. Speaker, Charlie’s position advanced niversary, the Fremont Friends of the Library serving the rich fabric of Hungarian culture once again because of his experience and commissioned Fremont artist Hal Booth to cre- and tradition within our community. knowledge. He was named the Compliance, ate a commemorative painting, which is still on display at the library. f Records, Economic Development & Infrastruc- ture Administrator, thus working with managed This year marks the 75th anniversary of the INTRODUCTION OF THE ROUND II compliance issues, i.e. OSHA, EPA, ADA, En- historic library’s dedication. A ceremony fea- EZ/EC FLEXIBILITY ACT terprise Zone Manager, State Issue II (infra- turing a speech by California State Librarian structure) and Project Manager. Kevin Starr and entertainment from Niles Ele- HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO During his employment with the City of Fos- mentary School students will be held on Feb- ruary 8, 2003 in celebration of this significant OF MASSACHUSETTS toria, Charles also had a very dedicated mili- milestone. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tary career with the United States Army. Mr. Dodge served in the Army from 1970–1973 in f Wednesday, February 5, 2003 the Clerk General Course, taking him to the TRIBUTE TO DUANE NOLAND Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sup- Republic of Vietnam and many other areas. port of the Round II EZ/EC Flexibility Act of His military career ended in 1993; he retired 2003, bipartisan legislation I introduced today as the First Sergeant in his Army National HON. JOHN SHIMKUS with my colleague from New Jersey, Mr. Guard Medical Corps unit. OF ILLINOIS LOBIONDO. Charles L. Dodge is a devoted father of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The bill we introduced makes a number of three children: Laura, Kevin and Matthew. A Wednesday, February 5, 2003 small changes to the EZ/EC program that will man committed to his country and community; Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to provide these communities with greater flexi- Charlie was an outstanding employee and honor Senator N. Duane Noland. He has bility in administering their economic develop- contributor to the City of Fostoria. served in the Illinois General Assembly since ment plans. Specifically, the bill authorizes Mr. Speaker, Charles Dodge will leave big 1990, serving eight years in the House of $100 million in appropriations for each of the shoes to fill as he enters into retirement. His Representatives and four years in the Senate. fifteen urban Empowerment Zones, $40 million wisdom, honesty and forthrightness are at- He served with distinction and honor in both for each of the five rural Empowerment Zones, tributes to which all public servants should as- chambers, most recently being selected as and $3 million for each of the twenty rural En- pire. He has set an example for everyone on Assistant Majority Leader in the Senate. terprise Communities. how to live a life of service, putting the greater He graduated from Blue Mound public The legislation also ensures that Empower- interests of the community before one’s own. schools and the University of Illinois where he ment Zones and Enterprise Communities that Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agri- apply for one of the new Renewal Community in paying special tribute to Charles L. Dodge. culture Education/Economics. designations will continue to receive the EZ/ Our communities are served well by having In his non-legislative life, Senator Noland EC funding they were promised in 1999. Fi- such honorable and giving citizens, like Char- spends many hours helping farm his family’s nally, the bill allows these communities to use lie, who care about their well being and sta- seventh generation centennial farm. their funding as the local match for receiving bility. We wish Charles, his wife, Deborah, and Senator Noland also works as assistant vice grants from other federal programs. This will their family all the best as we pay tribute to president/marketing specialist with Hickory help EZ/EC communities leverage additional one of our state’s finest citizens. Point Bank & Trust in Decatur.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.043 E06PT1 February 6, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E145 Senator Noland has worked to ensure state President’s proposal will ensure short-term sity Economist Harvey Rosen stated in a government lives within its means, promote a and long-term growth for small business and May 2001 report to the SBA, ‘‘Taxes matter. strong agricultural economy while balancing ensure sustained growth for our economy. As tax rates go up, entrepreneurial enter- prises grow at a slower rate, they buy less the needs of rural and urban residents, and The Administrator’s statement was so com- capital, and they are less likely to hire preserve quality of life through safe schools pelling that I wish to share it with my col- workers.’’ legislation, tough anti-crime measures and leagues. Additionally, a proposed 200% increase in bills to help senior citizens remain inde- STATEMENT OF HECTOR V. BARRETO, ADMINIS- year one expensing deduction for new invest- pendent. TRATOR U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRA- ments—‘‘Section 179 expensing’’—would en- He has helped pass such significant legisla- TION courage small business owners to purchase tion for our rural communities as the ban on Good Morning, Chairman Manzullo and dis- the technology, machinery and—other cap- MTBE, the establishment of drummer silty clay tinguished Members of the Committee. I am ital equipment they need to expand. The loam as our state soil, the AgriFIRST value- pleased to be here this morning to partici- amount of investments that may be imme- pate with all of you in this roundtable dis- diately deducted—beginning in 2003—by added agriculture incentives, and Route 51 ex- cussion on the small business provisions of small businesses would increase from $25,000 pansion. the President’’s economic growth package. to $75,000. This new amount is permanent He is a board member for the American It’s good to be among so many friends who and indexed to inflation. Red Cross, a former board member of the Illi- share the President’s views on these impor- Expanding the eligible write-offs for small nois Farm Bureau, the Illinois Corn Growers tant changes. business investments has strong support in Association, and the Lincoln Trails Council of Small businesses are the backbone of our the small business community. All White the Boy Scouts of America, and a member of economy—they employ more than half the House Conferences on Small Business have the Millikin University Board of Trustees. private work force, generate about 50% of recommended increases in direct expensing. the nation’s gross domestic product, and cre- Moreover, SBA’s Office of Advocacy has long He has been honored by numerous organi- ate two-thirds to three-fourths of the net supported proposals to increase such write- zations including the Illinois Health Care Asso- new jobs. And research shows that the vast offs and testified in support of this change ciation, Baby Talk, Illinois Farm Bureau, majority of these new jobs are established in before the Senate Finance Committee in ABATE, Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce for the first two years of the business. Small March of 2001. Decatur and Macon County, and the American business entrepreneurs are key to our eco- From an economic development perspec- Soybean Association. nomic vitality, and the President’s plan of- tive, this is more than a simple tax code Senator Noland was born and raised in Blue fers specific relief and the opportunity for change. There have been several studies that them to grow and create more jobs for Amer- have found links between taxation and in- Mound, Illinois where he met his wife, Tina ican workers. Beckett Noland, and where they now raise vestment. A 1998 Bureau of Economic Re- This roundtable is a perfect way to talk search paper concluded that marginal tax their sons Grant and Blake. about the President’s plan and narrow in on rate changes significantly change invest- N. Duane Noland will be sorely missed and making sure government policy helps small ment spending patterns. The study suggested we wish him all the best in his future endeav- business. This format is one that the Presi- that tax rate changes would alter the cost of ors. dent personally believes in. I have been with capital for new investment decisions, and the President quite a few times over the past that the lower tax rates would make more f year at roundtables where the President so- projects viable. And by making this change licits feedback and support from the small SMALL BUSINESS AND THE PRESI- permanent and predictable for small busi- employer community. From the economic DENT’S ECONOMIC GROWTH nesses, it will yield greater results as capital summit in Waco, TX, to Louisville, KY, to spending patterns rise from year to year. PACKAGE St. Louis, MO, to Alexandria, VA—the Presi- According to SBA’s Office of Advocacy, dent’s purpose is clear—to hear from the em- there are over 22 million small businesses in ployer community about what will work best the United States. [Note that of these about HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO for this country. 16 million have no employees.] OF ILLINOIS The President has called on Congress to If, with the President’s plan, on average, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES act swiftly to pass his economic growth package. Your voice will be critical to this they increased their equipment purchases by Wednesday, February 5, 2003 effort and we thank you for your commit- only $10,000, almost $230 billion would be pumped into the economy annually, creating Mr. MANZULLO. Mr. Speaker, yesterday the ment and active participation in these delib- erations. jobs and expanding the tax base. As the House Small Business Committee held a President stated in his recent visit with me roundtable with sixteen small business owners Through a combination of income tax rate reductions, an increase in allowable deduc- to a flag manufacturing company in Alexan- and representatives on the President’s Eco- tions for expenses and the permanent repeal dria, VA, ‘‘this is a plan that says if you’re nomic Growth Package. The small business of the estate tax, American small business willing to take risk and invest more, that groups were unanimous in their support for owners and their families will get to keep there’s a benefit for doing so. It’s an incen- the small business provisions of the Presi- more of what they earn. The President has tive for small business to increase.’’ dent’s proposal. pointed out that under his plan, ‘‘a family of The President has also proposed the per- four with an income of $40,000 will receive a manent repeal of the estate tax so small Specifically, the small business groups cited business owners will no longer be faced with the acceleration of the tax rate reductions en- 96 percent reduction in federal income taxes.’’ the prospect of leaving their family an insur- acted as part of the Economic Growth and That’s nearly a complete elimination of mountable tax bill along with the family Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 and the that family’s federal income tax burden and business—and the difficult decision of wheth- expansion of the small business expensing translates to more disposable income to be er or not to sell the business to pay the tax. provisions for new investment as vital. Accord- invested, saved or spent. Instead of forcing their heirs to sell the busi- ing to the participants, the President’s pro- For small business owners, many of whom ness to pay the government, the repeal will posal would enable them to purchase more are subject to personal income tax rates on provide certainty for family-owned small businesses that want to transfer the business equipment immediately. In addition, the capital their business, the reduction in rates will to the next generation of entrepreneurs. freed up by the acceleration of the tax rate re- mean an increase in capital to expand their And finally, the President’s plan to abolish ductions would permit the vast majority of business, hire new workers and provide new or improved products. As proposed, the re- the double tax on dividends will help busi- small businesses to reinvest that money into duction in the top marginal rate scheduled nesses to grow and create jobs by reducing their businesses. to take effect in 2006 (to 35 percent) would the cost of capital. Most dividends received At the roundtable, we were honored to have take place retroactively in 2003, resulting in by shareholders will be tax free. Small busi- the Honorable Hector V. Barreto, Administrator tax cuts averaging $2,042 for some 23 million nesses that retain corporate earnings will of the U.S. Small Business Administration, small business owners. These hardworking not face capital gains taxes on the increase present the President’s Economic Growth entrepreneurs would receive 79 percent in the value of the firm from retained earn- ings that could have been distributed as divi- Package. In my opinion, Administrator (about $10.4 billion) of the $13.3 billion in tax relief from accelerating the reduction in the dends. This will benefit the owners of 2 mil- Barreto’s statement was an exemplary testa- top tax bracket. Since small business owners lion ‘‘C’’ corporations, including many small ment on the state of small business in our are so closely tied to the personal tax rates, corporations. economy today and a compelling account of lowering individual marginal rates will have Our President and Administration are why small businesses need economic growth a positive affect on the ability of many en- strongly committed to helping small busi- assistance. Small business creates jobs. The trepreneurs to expand. As Princeton Univer- ness by removing or reducing barriers that

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.047 E06PT1 E146 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2003 stand in the way of faster economic growth. offered on January 28, 2002, had I been about the life of Julian Francis DePree, Jr. Besides the significant changes outlined in present I would have voted in favor of the mo- (Jeff) who died suddenly over the weekend the plan, let me take this opportunity to tion to table the appeal of the ruling of the from natural causes. He proudly served his mention a couple of other items the Presi- country, was a successful and ethical busi- dent talks about in his agenda for small chair. business—streamlining small business regu- On rollcall 16, with regard to H.J. Res. 13, nessman, a loyal husband, and a devoted fa- lations and the need for tort reform to cur- Making further continuing appropriations for ther. tail frivolous lawsuits. the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes, Jeff DePree, in the eyes of his family and We know that small businesses are hardest offered on January 28, 2002, had I been friends, had a ‘‘larger than life’’ personality, hit by regulations. Firms employing fewer present I would have voted for the motion to but, first and foremost, he was a caring father than 20 employees face an annual regulatory recommit with instructions. to his four children and a devoted husband to burden of $6,975 per worker—60 percent more On rollcall 17, with regard to H.J. Res. 2, his wife Joan. Jeff was born on March 9, than a firm employing 500 or more people. Making further continuing appropriations for 1944, in Mt. Kisco, New York. He later grad- And tax compliance costs are twice as bur- densome on small businesses compared with the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes, uated from Trinity College in Hartford, Con- their larger counterparts. The Federal gov- offered on January 29, 2002, had I been necticut, and received his Masters degree ernment has a new web site— present I would have voted for the motion to from Columbia University in New York City. www.regulations.gov that makes it easier to instruct conferees. Jeff served his country in Vietnam as an In- participate in Federal rulemaking. Small f telligence Officer in the 199th Infantry Brigade. businesses can review and submit comments He survived two tours of duty and was award- on proposed regulations that are published in IN HONOR OF THE SISTERS OF ed two Bronze Stars for his service as well as the Federal Register. Americans spend near- THE HOLY SPIRIT an Air Medal. Jeff was also an avid sportsman ly a trillion dollars a year complying with and conservationist enjoying golf, boating, state and federal regulations, so having this website provides an opportunity to hear from HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH fishing, and racquet sports, a love for which those unfairly burdened. OF OHIO he passed onto his children. Tomorrow, I will be testifying before the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Jeff was also a keen businessman. He was Senate Committee on Small Business and Wednesday, February 5, 2003 co-founder of a financial services company Entrepreneurship on another Administration that specialized in leasing and equity financing priority—the need for Congress to pass Asso- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in for major industrial projects. He became an in- ciation Health Plan (AHP) legislation to help honor and recognition of the Sisters of the dustry leader among structured finance spe- small business have access to affordable Holy Spirit, as they celebrate their 70th anni- cialists and advised many of the nations larg- health care for their employees. Another versary in holy ministry and service to others. est finance companies on their investments. issue that the community has been very pro- Founded in 1932 by Mother Josephine active in pursuing. Jeff was very active in local community affairs, Finatowicz, the Sisters of the Holy Spirit having served on the Lake Forest Hospital Taken together, these changes send a began their legacy of caring for our most vul- strong signal that this Administration un- Board, as well as the City’s Cemetery Com- derstands that our economy can thrive only nerable citizens in two humble homes. Within mission. if our small businesses thrive. As the econ- those walls, the Sisters lovingly cared for the Most of all, Jeff brought great fun to every- omy continues to trend upward, America’s parentless children of our community. Later, one. He was an excellent storyteller, singer, small businesses can be counted on to con- the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland approached guitar player and dancer. When in the com- tinue to provide strength, resilience and op- the Sisters with a request to provide a home pany of Jeff, his engaging and entertaining timism. Thanks to the President’s aggressive for older adults who could not afford adequate personality was infectious. Jeff was indicative agenda, small business owners can count on housing. an environment in which their efforts will be of thousands of Americans who quietly go This vision was the dream of Monsignor Gil- about their daily lives contributing to the great- encouraged and their success will be sus- bert Jennings, who left his specific request on tained. ness of our nation through their personal char- Thank you again for including me in to- the pages of his last will and testament. After acter and conduct. day’s discussion, and I look forward to work- his death, the Sisters agreed to fulfill his vision Jeff’s passing is an immense loss to his ing with you in the months ahead to achieve of the creation of a caring home for seniors. family and his community. His life was cut passage of the President’s economic growth The 13 dedicated women of the Sisters of the short, but I am certain his children will carry plan. Holy Spirit moved from their Cleveland neigh- on his legacy in a way that would make their f borhood to their new convent built on the roll- father very proud. I offer my condolences to ing farmland of Granger Road in Garfield PERSONAL EXPLANATION his wife Joan, and his children Katie (Jess), Heights. Austin, Randy, Spencer and his grandson, HON. HEATHER WILSON The Jennings Center for Older adults has William. May they take comfort in knowing evolved from a single story wood frame build- they have been blessed to have had such a OF NEW MEXICO ing to an extensive senior housing campus. wonderful person in their lives. He will be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES From the beginning, the Sisters ran everything greatly missed. from the cooking to the nursing, to the admin- Wednesday, February 5, 2003 f istrative work. As in years past, the Sisters of Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, the Holy Spirit continue to heal the hearts and TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM L. ‘‘BILL’’ I rise today to submit for the RECORD how I souls of the residents of the Jennings Center. O’DANIEL would have voted on those measures from the Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me week of January 27, 2003. I was in Albu- in honor of the Sisters of the Holy Spirit. Their HON. JOHN SHIMKUS querque, NM, last week as a family member commitment, kindness and caring for our chil- underwent surgery and unable to make it to OF ILLINOIS dren and our elderly have served to lift the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington, DC. spirits of countless individuals, families, and On rollcall 13, with regard to H.J. Res. 26, Wednesday, February 5, 2003 our entire community. We are blessed to have Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools, these angels—the Sisters of the Holy Spirit, Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offered on January 27, 2002, had I been bringing us light and hope, and asking nothing honor William L. ‘‘Bill’’ O’Daniel of Mt. Vernon present I would have voted in favor of the mo- in return. was appointed to the Illinois Senate in 1985 tion to suspend the rules and pass the bill. and was elected by an overwhelming margin f On rollcall 14, with regard to H.J. Res. 25, in 1986 and has served this body with distinc- Supporting efforts to promote greater aware- IN REMEMBRANCE OF JULIAN tion throughout his eighteen years as a mem- ness of the need for youth mentors and in- FRANCIS DEPREE, JR. ber. creased involvement with youth through men- During his five terms in the Senate, Senator toring, offered on January 27, 2002, had I HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK O’Daniel, served as chairman of the Senate been present I would have voted in favor of OF ILLINOIS Agriculture and Conservation Committee, as the motion to suspend the rules and pass the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Democratic Caucus Chair, and most recently bill. as Democratic spokesperson of the Senate On rollcall 15, with regard to H.J. Res. 13, Wednesday, February 5, 2003 Agriculture and Conservation Committee. , Making further continuing appropriations for Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sad- Senator O’Daniel has also served on the the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes, ness that I rise today to say a few words Committees on Appropriations I, Elections and

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.049 E06PT1 February 6, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E147 Reapportionment, Revenue, Transportation, George was a life-long resident of Wash- HONORING THE VIETNAMESE NEW and State Government Operations, the Joint ington, D.C. and graduated from Armstrong YEAR: TET, 2003 Committee on Administrative Rules, the Illinois High School in 1947. He was also very active Forestry Development Council, the Swine Dis- in his church. HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH ease Control Advisory Committee, the Agricul- Over the years, George developed a love of OF OHIO tural Export Advisory Committee, the Inter- trains and spent a great deal of time with his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES agency Rail Passenger Advisory Council, and grandchildren sharing that love and interest. Wednesday, February 5, 2003 the Board of State Fair Advisors. He also was very interested in the new con- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Senator O’Daniel has amassed numerous vention center being built downtown. He would legislative accomplishments which have en- recognition of the Vietnamese New Year: Tet, spend a great deal of time downtown observ- 2003—Year of the Goat. In celebration of the hanced the quality of life for the people of his ing the progress of the convention center. In southern Illinois district and all of the people of new year, the Vietnamese Community in fact, many of the workers at the site got to- Greater Cleveland, Inc., will gather at St. Hel- the State of Illinois, including State sales tax gether and gave George his own hard hat. exemptions for farm machinery and oil field ena Catholic Church to rejoice with family and George passed away on June 8, 2002. He equipment, creating tax increment financing friends and enjoy Vietnamese culture and per- was a great American who loved his family and enterprise zone designations to spur job formances. and Country very much. Mr. Speaker, this creation and economic development, pro- The Tet celebration will include recognition Country would be a much better place if there moting sustainable agriculture and ethanol as of volunteer leaders, Vietnamese food, and were more people here like George Dodson. an alternative energy source, and enacting dancing and entertainment by the Vietnamese tough penalties against persons who sell youth of Cleveland. As Tet is the time of year f drugs on or near the grounds of places of wor- to pay homage to ancestors, visit with friends and family, and celebrate, it is with great ship. HONORING DRUG FREE WEEK honor that I pay tribute to the Vietnamese Senator O’Daniel built a solid reputation as ESSAY WINNER one of Illinois’ foremost authorities on agricul- Community of Greater Cleveland. tural issues, he was appointed in 1977 by This year marks the 27th year of the Viet- President Jimmy Carter to serve as state ex- HON. RALPH M. HALL namese Community in Greater Cleveland’s outstanding service to the Vietnamese com- ecutive director of the Agricultural Stabilization OF TEXAS munity in my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. and Conservation Service of the U.S. Depart- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of Agriculture. Vietnamese heritage has long been important Prior to his appointment by President Wednesday, February 5, 2003 to Cleveland, and the Vietnamese Community in Greater Cleveland has played a vital role in Carter, Senator O’Daniel served as a member Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise of the Illinois House from 1974–77. ensuring that important cultural traditions con- today to recognize a special student from tinue to be embraced. As a longtime farmer and businessman, a Gladewater, TX, Brittany Linder, who was a decorated World War II veteran and devoted Mr. Speaker, I would also like to take this grand prize winner in the Red Ribbon Week ‘‘I opportunity to honor and thank Le Nguyen, family man, Senator O’Daniel brought to the am drug-free because . . .’’ essay contest Senate a common sense, bi-partisan approach President of the Vietnamese Community in sponsored last fall by the city of Longview Greater Cleveland, for coordinating this won- to the business of the body that shall be re- Partners in Prevention. Brittany represents membered fondly by those who served with derful evening of festivities. I would also like to Weldon Intermediate school in the Gladewater honor the members of the Vietnamese Com- him. independent school district and is a fourth- We offer our best wishes to Senator William munity in Greater Cleveland for their dedica- grade student of Mrs. Cathy Bedair. She is the L. ‘‘Bill’’ O’Daniel upon his retirement from the tion to the Cleveland area. daughter of John and Blane Linder and the Senate; we offer hope for a rewarding future Best wishes to all celebrating the Viet- granddaughter of my longtime friend, Carolyn with his wife, Norma, their five children and namese Lunar New Year: Tet, 2003—Year of Linder. eight grandchildren, and one great-grand child. the Goat. I wish everyone a joyous and pros- According to the White House Office of Na- f perous new year. tional Drug Control Policy, although recent f TRIBUTE TO GEORGE DODSON trends in youth drug use have stabilized, the rates of use remain at high levels. Youth sub- TRIBUTE TO REAR ADMIRAL JOHN HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. stance abuse, as we know, can lead to many P. DAVIS OF TENNESSEE other problems, including the development of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES delinquent behavior, anti-social attitudes and HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP OF NEW YORK Wednesday, February 5, 2003 numerous health risks. These problems not only impact the child but also the child’s fam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay ily, friends, community and ultimately society Wednesday, February 5, 2003 tribute to George Dodson, a good friend and as a whole. beloved retired Capitol Police officer, who Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I Brittany speaks to this issue in her essay: ‘‘I passed away last summer. rise today to recognize and honor Rear Admi- am drug free because if I take drugs, I would George was one of the finest men I ever ral (Upper Half) John P. Davis, a native of not be able to realize my dreams. I would not knew. He was on the Capitol Police force for Shelter Island, New York, who will retire from be able to be a good teacher, or mother. If I over 30 years. Most of that time he worked as the U.S. Navy on February 1, 2003 after 35 take drugs, I would hurt valuable brain cells a plain-clothed detective. He was known all years of distinguished service to the U.S. and when I found my dreams, I would not be over the Capitol because of his profes- Navy and to our nation. able to do it.’’ sionalism, courtesy and friendliness. He later Rear Admiral Davis is well known to many went on to help organize the Retired Capitol The essay entries from area fourth-graders members of this body. He has been the Pro- Police Officers Association. were judged by LeTourneau University stu- gram Executive Officer for Submarines since George was close friends with many Mem- dents. Throughout our Nation, dedicated 1997. In 1998 he also becomes the Deputy bers, including Bill Natcher of Kentucky and teachers, parents, clergy, law enforcement of- Commander, Submarines, helping launch Speaker Jim Wright. He was always friendly to ficers, healthcare providers, local government Team Submarine, an innovative organizational all Members and the many visitors who trav- officials and community volunteers are in- structure that unified many submarine-related eled to the Capitol each year. volved in various drug-prevention programs acquisition and life cycle support entities into George spent many years in the military that raise awareness among our young people a single ‘‘submarine-centric’’ organization. The prior to joining the Capitol Police force. He of the dangers of drug use. Beginning these Team Submarine concept of operations is spent three years in the Air Force and five programs at a young age is one key to their dedicated to eliminating the traditional ‘‘stove- years in the Air National Guard. He was hon- success, and I commend programs such as pipe’’ structures and processes that create im- orably discharged in 1967 at the rank of Mas- the Red Ribbon Week that seek to instruct pediments and inefficiencies in submarine re- ter Sergeant. and involve our young people in this issue. search, development and acquisition, ensuring George Dodson was a family man. He was Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Brittany that the operational needs of the fleet are met, married to his beloved wife Pat and enjoyed on her winning essay and commend her for today and in the decades to come, in an effec- spending time with her whenever possible. taking a strong stand against the use of drugs. tive and affordable way.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.053 E06PT1 E148 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2003 Under Admiral Davis’ watch, Team Sub- his wife Nancy and his daughters Kate and erty management company anywhere in the marine has delivered two Seawolf class sub- Tricia for their loyalty and support, which are country. The bill would make it a federal crime marines and redesigned a third to expand its so necessary in the life of a career naval offi- to discriminate in rentals to members of the mission capabilities; started construction of cer. armed forces with a penalty of up to a year four Virginia class submarines; and brought Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me imprisonment. the transformational SSGN program from con- in wishing Rear Admiral Davis ‘‘fair winds and The reason mentioned for requiring the affi- cept to full up-and-running program in two following seas’’ as he concludes a most hon- davit is to relieve landlords of the potential years time. He has also overseen the overhaul orable and distinguished career. need to seek court orders to evict military fam- of over one-third of our submarine fleet, and f ilies who may have defaulted on their rent. directed the modernization of submarine war- I have never before heard this concern fare systems with economical and easily TRIBUTE TO GARY WHYTE ON raised by a landlord. But the bottom line is upgradeable commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS)- BEHALF OF WHITNEY WELDON that discrimination against individuals or an based units. Additionally, Admiral Davis has entire class of people cannot be defended acted as an emissary to allied nations, most HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN under any circumstance. In New York City, notably Australia, and he has helped forge OF NEW JERSEY this practice is already outlawed under local strong relationships with friendly navies to en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES anti-discrimination laws. However, there re- mains a glaring absence in federal and state hance U.S. national security. Wednesday, February 5, 2003 Admiral Davis began his Navy career in law of the protections provided for in my bill, 1964 when he entered the U.S. Naval Acad- Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on thus leaving members of the military in most emy. Upon his graduation from Annapolis in behalf of 10-year-old Whitney Weldon of of New York State and the rest of the country 1968, Admiral Davis entered the Naval Post- Westfield, New Jersey. Whitney is a wonder- vulnerable. graduate School, where he earned a Master of ful, happy, and active child who was diag- At this time of crisis in our country, in which Science degree in 1969. nosed in April 2001 with a disease called we are asking so much of our military, the Following nuclear power training, Admiral Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP). governing principle should be one of shared Davis held many critical assignments. He FOP is a rare genetic disorder in which sacrifice—and certainly not discrimination. served on the USS Pogy (SSN 647) and the bone forms in muscles, tendons, ligaments f USS Daniel Webster (SSBN 626). He also and other connective tissues forming a second TRIBUTE TO LAURA KENT served as the department head and post de- skeleton that immobilizes the joints of the DONAHUE partment head detailer in the Submarine Offi- body. With so few people afflicted by the dis- cer Assignment Office of the Bureau of Naval ease, there is little attention being paid to this Personnel. He subsequently returned to sea illness. HON. JOHN SHIMKUS duty as Executive Officer of the USS Memphis For the past fifteen months, Gary Whyte, of OF ILLINOIS (SSN 691) and later, as Commanding Officer Mountainside, New Jersey, has been going IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the USS Jacksonville (SSN 699), which de- non-stop, doing everything he can, to raise Wednesday, February 5, 2003 awareness and help spread news about FOP ployed to the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and In- Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to through countless efforts speaking before dian Oceans. He went on to serve as Deputy honor Laura Kent Donahue who has dedicated clubs, churches, synagogues and organiza- Commander of Submarine Squadron Six, dur- her life to serving the people of western Illi- tions and hosting events to raise money for ing which he also served as Commanding Of- nois. ficer of the USS Glendard P. Lipscomb (SSN the Weldon FOP Research Fund. Laura had the privilege of serving in the 685) for three months during a Mediterranean Mr. Speaker, I stand before you on behalf of same area her mother, Mary Lou Kent, rep- deployment. Whitney Weldon and the 200 other Americans resented. She began her legislative service in From 1989 to 1991, Admiral Davis served suffering from FOP to praise the efforts of the State Senate in 1981. as Head, Undersea, and Arctic Warfare these dedicated people who are staging a She was appointed an Assistant Majority Branch in the Office of the Chief of Naval Op- campaign to increase awareness of and find a Leader in the Illinois State Senate in 1997 erations. Following completion of the Program cure for a disease that few people know after serving as Majority Caucus Chairman for Managers Course at the Defense Systems about. Gary has shown that education about four years. Management College in 1991, he became the FOP is the first step toward working to get a As a lawmaker, Laura secured nearly $1 bil- Director of Advanced Submarine Research cure. Little by little, with more awareness lion for road and bridge improvements in her and Development. In September 1992, Admi- comes more action. district since 1981. ral Davis became Program Manager of the f Her dedication to improving the funding MK48 ADCAP Advanced Capability Torpedo process for downstate nursing homes and Program. In July 1996, Admiral Davis became INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO BAN HOUSING DISCRIMINA- hospitals has earned her numerous legislative Program Manager for the Undersea Weapons awards from the Illinois Association of Homes Program Office. TION AGAINST MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY for the Aging, the Illinois Hospital Association, Admiral Davis was selected to Flag rank in the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facili- 1996. In December 1996 he became the Di- ties and the Illinois Healthcare Association. rector, Submarine Technology at Naval Sea HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL She has devoted much of her time and en- Systems Command. In August 1997 he was OF NEW YORK ergy toward finding a resolution to the edu- assigned to his current post of Program Exec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cation funding issue in Illinois. utive Office, Submarines. In October 1998 he Wednesday, February 5, 2003 Laura was instrumental in bringing a juve- assumed additional duties as Deputy Com- nile prison facility to Rushville, adult prison fa- mander, Submarines. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call to cilities to Mt. Sterling and Canton and work Admiral Davis was promoted to Rear Admi- the attention of my colleagues a bill I have in- camps to Clayton and Pittsfield. ral (Upper Half) in 1999. He has received nu- troduced today to prohibit discrimination in the She is a member of the Vermont Street merous military awards including the Legion of rental of housing to members of the armed Methodist Church in Quincy. Merit with two Gold Stars and the Meritorious forces. She is a member of the Daughters of the Service Medal with one Gold Star. It has been reported in the press that man- American Revolution, the Lincoln Club of Mr. Speaker, for 35 years the Department of agers of certain apartment properties in my Adams County and the PEO Chapter MK. the Navy, the Congress, and the American home state of New York have required renters She graduated with a bachelor’s degree people have been well served by this dedi- to sign an affidavit stating that they are not in from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. cated naval officer. Admiral Davis has been in- the military. This practice, aimed at members She is respected by her colleagues from strumental in ensuring that the U.S. submarine of the armed forces who might be called off to both political parties for her honesty and integ- force is, and will remain, the world’s most pre- war, is an outrageous form of discrimination, rity. eminent submarine force in the 21st Century. particularly at a time when young Americans Laura will be remembered as a Senator who Thus, he leaves an enduring legacy. are on their way overseas to defend our coun- took her responsibility as an advocate for her I am honored to rise today to express ap- try. district seriously. preciation to Admiral Davis for his outstanding This legislation is meant as a deterrent to Therefore we recognize Laura Kent service to the nation. I also want to recognize this kind of practice by any landlord or prop- Donahue for her accomplishments as she

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.057 E06PT1 February 6, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E149 leaves the Illinois Senate and wish her suc- when it was located at 214 First Street. Al- pleted Roosevelt Dam—then the largest ma- cess in her future endeavors. though she was hired as a cook, she worked sonry dam in the world. f as a dishwasher when business was slow. For With new and dependable sources of water, close to twenty years, Gloria cooked break- farms flourished. Local towns and cities grew. IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF fast, lunch, and dinner for the numerous Mem- More dams were built. And, by the 1930s, LIBERA PILLA bers of Congress and guests of the Club. Dur- SRP with state enabling legislation entered ing this time, the majority of which was spent into the power business to ensure repayment HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH in the Club’s second home at 75 C Street, she of its federal loan obligations. OF OHIO also supervised the kitchen, managed menus, Today, SRP ranks among the largest public IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and handled orders. When the Club moved to power providers in the nation and an authority on water management. And, at the core of the Wednesday, February 5, 2003 its current location at 300 First Street in 1972, Gloria was promoted to Purchasing Manager company’s culture is the same durable spirit of Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in and took on responsibility for handling inven- community partnership and involvement that honor and remembrance of Libera Pilla—be- tory and vendor relations. was there a century ago. loved mother, grandmother, great-grand- Since a child in New York, Gloria has had Mr. Speaker, I offer best wishes to the Salt mother, and friend to many. the opportunity to meet innumerable celeb- River Project as it moves ahead in its second For forty-nine years, Mrs. Pilla was the de- rities through her involvement in the restaurant hundred years of service—a century certain to voted wife of George Pilla, who died in 1978. industry. And in the fifty years of her employ- bring many new benefits and progress. Together they raised their two sons, Bishop ment at Capitol Hill Club, she has met six f Anthony Pilla and Joe Pilla. As immigrants United States presidents, one dozen gov- FIREFIGHTING RESEARCH AND from Italy, Mr. and Mrs. Pilla understood the ernors, countless Congressmen and women, COORDINATION ACT importance of family, faith, and hard work. Al- and renown business leaders. She keeps a though they were not formally educated, Mr. scrapbook to remember her many friends. and Mrs. Pilla coveted the educational oppor- HON. DAVE CAMP Gloria has helped countless Members of OF MICHIGAN tunities for their sons, and ensured that they Congress who were far from home to feel at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES both received an excellent education. More- home by cooking favorite meals or baking over, they instilled in their sons the value of birthday cakes. It is that type of personal at- Wednesday, February 5, 2003 service and compassion toward others—clear- tention and commitment to her job that makes Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- ly evidenced in their sons’ chosen vocations— Gloria a vital and welcomed part of the Capitol troduce the Firefighting Research and Coordi- Bishop Anthony Pilla’s vocation of spiritual Hill Club family. For fifty years, Gloria has nation Act. I am proud of this legislation for leader; and Joe Pilla’s commitment to public brightened the Club with her youthful vigor what it seeks to accomplish on behalf of our service in law enforcement. and soaring spirit. As a member of the Club, Nation’s firefighters. This bill has three primary Mrs. Pilla was the light, warmth and center I thank her for being a part of our extended objectives: support the development of vol- of the Pilla family. Mrs. Pilla was known for family and look forward to seeing her in the untary consensus standards for firefighting her deep sense of compassion and concern many years to come. equipment and technology, establish nation- for others, and she consistently reached out to f wide and State mutual aid systems for dealing others with grace, kindness and dignity. Mrs. with national emergencies, and authorize the Pilla took great pride and joy in caring for her BEST WISHES TO SALT RIVER National Fire Academy to train firefighters to family and friends, especially through her cul- PROJECT respond to acts of terrorism and other national inary talents. She delighted many with her emergencies. wonderful recipes from her Italian homeland, HON. JIM KOLBE In large part, the genesis of the Firefighting and enjoyed planning and preparing for family OF ARIZONA Research and Coordination Act came after the and friends during the holiday season. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11th attacks. After the tragic Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me events of that day, fire departments through- Wednesday, February 5, 2003 in honor and remembrance of Libera Pilla—a out America began to grapple with new con- remarkable woman who, along with her dear Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to cerns over how to best train for and respond husband George, rose above the hardships of congratulate a venerable Arizona institution to terrorist acts. The needs of the fire service assimilating into American culture, sculpting a that celebrates this month its 100th anniver- continue to grow as new threats emerge. As wonderful life for herself and her family, filled sary as the nation’s oldest multi-purpose rec- a result, Congress has a responsibility to as- with love, warmth, encouragement and sup- lamation project. I speak of the Salt River sist and protect our firefighters. That is the port. Although Mrs. Pilla will be deeply missed, Project, an organization with nearly 800,000 goal of the Firefighting Research and Coordi- her life was joyously lived—and is a life worthy electric customers and responsibilities for sup- nation Act. of celebration. I offer my deepest condolences plying water to some 1.5 million people in the The first objective of the bill focuses on to Mrs. Pilla’s sons, Bishop Anthony Pilla and Phoenix metro area. equipment and technology standards. The bill Joe Pilla; to her grandchildren and great- While my own Congressional District 8 would allow the U.S. Fire Administrator, in grandchildren; and to her extended family and spans areas outside of SRP’s service territory, consultation with the National Institute of many friends. The light and love that Mrs. Pilla one cannot live long in Arizona without learn- Standards and Technology, the Inter-Agency so freely gave to others, especially to her fam- ing something of the history of this unique Board for Equipment Standardization and ily, will live on forever in the hearts of those public power and water utility. Founded on Inter-Operability, national voluntary consensus who knew and loved her well. February 7, 1903, SRP marked the formaliza- standards development organizations, inter- f tion of hopes for transforming a fierce desert ested Federal, State, and local agencies, and into a productive agricultural area. other interested parties to develop measure- HONORING GLORIA STRAIT FOR 50 Eight months earlier, the Reclamation Act of ment techniques and testing methodologies, YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CAP- 1902 had been signed into law by President and support development of voluntary con- ITOL HILL CLUB Theodore Roosevelt. Critics maintained the sensus standards through national standards act would be a boondoggle, saddling the fed- development organizations, for evaluating the HON. JIM SAXTON eral government with useless burdens. But performance and compatibility of new fire OF NEW JERSEY Roosevelt and his supporters were optimists fighting technology. Examples of new tech- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and had faith in the American spirit of deter- nologies include: personal protection equip- mination. ment, devices for advance warning of extreme Wednesday, February 5, 2003 The fruits of their convictions were borne hazard, equipment for enhanced vision, and Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to out. robotics and other remote-controlled devices, pay tribute to Gloria Strait for the fifty years of A federal reclamation loan was approved to among others. Equipment purchased under service, dedication, and loyalty she has given help SRP and central Arizona’s landowners the Assistance to Firefighters grant program to the Capitol Hill Club. build a great water storage system to supple- must meet or exceed voluntary consensus Gloria moved from Syracuse, New York to ment the area’s small and unreliable system of standards. Capitol Hill in 1952. She began her tenure at ditches and canals. By 1911, using horses, Establishing standards for firefighting equip- the Capitol Hill Club on February 5, 1953, hawsers and hand-tools, workers had com- ment and technologies will help safeguard the

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.060 E06PT1 E150 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2003 lives of firefighters. At present, manufacturers firefighters gain vital education and training to amine, the regulation of reprocessing certain of emergency equipment can sell their prod- the benefit of the American public. The Acad- single-use surgical devices, more funds for the ucts with no government testing or certification emy’s courses are taught at a facility in Em- Spinal Cord Injury Paralysis Research Fund, requirements to ensure their product meets mitsburg, Maryland. Its online courses and co- and the requirement of coverage for the re- the needs of firefighters. A January 2003 Con- operation with local colleges and universities placement of child safety seats if those seats sumer Reports article, ‘‘Safeguards Lacking expand the reach of the Academy to thou- were in use at the time of an accident. for Emergency Equipment,’’ highlights the lack sands of firefighters across the Nation. Senator Bowles will long be remembered for of standards problem. The article reports With the Nation recovering from acts of ter- her commitment to the success of Illinois’ agri- ‘‘Firefighter organizations, which also rep- rorism, mammoth wildfires, and the possibility culture community; in an effort to find a ‘‘third resent most of the Nation’s emergency med- that other national emergencies may arise in crop’’ to insert into our traditional corn and ical technicians, say they worry that no law re- the future, America’s firefighters deserve noth- soybean rotation, she sponsored legislation di- quires fire departments to buy equipment cer- ing less than quality educational opportunities recting the University of Illinois to study the re- tified for use against chemical or biological and training to prepare for these, and other introduction of industrial hemp in Illinois, a agents.’’ In a September 10, 2002 story in types of disasters. We saw with the World once important crop in Illinois because of its The, Washington Post Arlington County, Vir- Trade Center that building collapse rescue is versatility. ginia Chief raised concerns about the lack of a critical component of a firefighters job. In a Senator Bowles was elected to five con- equipment standards, as well as the lack of December 1, 2001 article that appeared in secutive terms as the Madison County Clerk guidelines for training the workers charged Fire Chief magazine, a member of the Michi- and brought to the Senate knowledge and ex- with responding to future terrorist attacks. gan Urban Search and Rescue team stated pertise that was often called upon when ques- Plaugher stated, ‘‘Without clear goals, we risk that while the Federal government has spent tions arose concerning local government and undermining ourselves while wasting precious millions of dollars to train local first responders election laws in Illinois. It was in that office resources.’’ with weapons of mass destruction, little if any which I worked with her closely. Her countless The second objective of the bill addresses focus has been placed on building collapse appearances at the office counter gave con- mutual aid systems. The Firefighting Research rescue. ‘‘For some time now, I have advo- stituents a real glimpse of personal service by and Coordination Act directs the Administrator cated that every State should have a struc- their elected officials. In her dealings with me, of the U.S. Fire Administration, in consultation tural-collapse response that includes an Urban a member of the opposition party, she was al- with the Federal Emergency Management Search and Rescue (US &R) task force sys- ways professional, courteous, and determined Agency (FEMA) Director, to provide technical tem,’’ stated the Michigan firefighter. The fire- to place the best interests of the citizens first. assistance and training to State and local fire fighter went on to say that, ‘‘The FEMA US&R Senator Bowles served her nation as a service officials to establish nationwide and system does little to help with the initial re- member of the United States Coast Guard State mutual aid systems for responding to sponse to structural collapse incidents.’’ This Women’s Reserve Intelligence Division during national emergencies. The Administrator, in example offers another reason why the cur- the Second World War and is a member of consultation with the FEMA Director, will also, ricula at the National Fire Academy should be the American Legion Post #199 and The Aux- develop model mutual aid plans for both intra- expanded to include courses on building-col- iliary. She was also a former teacher. state and interstate assistance. An important lapse rescue and other strategies. We offer our best wishes to Senator Evelyn example of why model mutual aid systems are Mr. Speaker, my legislation enjoys wide Bowles upon her retirement from the Senate important to establish comes in part, as a re- support among many of this Nation’s fire and we offer her hope for a rewarding future. sponse to the September 11th attacks and to groups and bipartisan support here in the f wildfires that have raged in the west. House of Representatives. My colleague in the INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION On July 23, 2002, Titan Systems Corpora- Senate, Senator MCCAIN will introduce com- tion issued a report on behalf of the Arlington panion legislation today in the United States TO FACILITATE LAND EX- County, Virginia fire department. The report Senate. I am hopeful that this important bill CHANGES IN ARIZONA’S FIRST found that self-dispatching fire and emergency will be swiftly enacted in the 108th Congress. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT crews were favorable in some respects, but f were also detrimental. For example, the report HON. RICK RENZI states that the Arlington County fire depart- TRIBUTE TO EVELYN BOWLES OF ARIZONA ment ‘‘faced the monumental challenge of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gaining control of the resources already onsite HON. JOHN SHIMKUS Wednesday, February 5, 2003 and those arriving minute-by-minute.’’ The re- OF ILLINOIS port goes on to say that, ‘‘firefighters and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Con- other personnel came and went from other gressman J.D. HAYWORTH and myself, I rise Wednesday, February 5, 2003 Pentagon entrances with little or no control. today to introduce legislation to facilitate two Thus, had there been a second attack, as oc- Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to land exchanges in the Tonto and Coconino curred at the World Trade Center, it would honor Evelyn Bowles of Ewardsville who was National Forests in Arizona’s First Congres- have been virtually impossible for the Incident appointed to the Illinois State Senate in May sional District. Congressman J.D. HAYWORTH Commander to determine quickly who might of 1994 and was elected by an overwhelming sponsored similar legislation in the 107th Con- have been lost.’’ margin in November of 1994; she has served gress that unanimously passed the House. The third objective of the legislation permits this body with distinction throughout her 81⁄2 The legislation authorizes the Montezuma the Superintendent of the National Fire Acad- years as a member. Castle land exchange and the Diamond Point emy to coordinate with other Federal, State, During her terms in the Senate, Senator land exchange. In the Montezuma Castle land and local officials in developing curricula for Bowles served as the Democratic spokes- exchange, the Forest Service will acquire a classes offered by the Academy. This section person of the Senate Environment and Energy 157-acre parcel of private land adjacent to of the bill illustrates what new classes and Committee, the Local Government and Elec- Montezuma Castle National Monument and training opportunities the Academy is author- tions Committee, the Licensed Activities Com- the 108-acre Double Cabin Park parcel, both ized to offer its students. For example, the mittee and the State Government Operations in the Coconino National Forest. Academy will now be able to train fire per- Committee. An Arizona partnership, the Montezuma sonnel in: strategies for building collapse res- Senator Bowles has also served on the Castle Land Exchange Joint Venture, will ac- cue, the use of technology in response to Committees on Agriculture and Conservation, quire approximately 122 acres of National For- fires; including terrorist incidents and other na- Executive, Transportation, the Legislative In- est System land adjacent to the town of Pay- tional emergencies; response, tactics, and formation System, the Legislative Printing Unit, son’s municipal airport. The town of Payson strategies for dealing with terrorist-caused na- and the Legislative Research Unit. has entered into an agreement to purchase a tional catastrophes; applying new technology Senator Bowles has amassed numerous portion of this land to create private sector and developing strategies and tactics for fight- legislative accomplishments which have en- business development and job opportunities. ing forest fires, and other important response hanced the quality of life for the people of her Mr. Speaker, this exchange will protect ri- strategies. Metro East district and all of the people of the parian areas along Beaver Creek, the view- Over one million students have received State of Illinois, including new penalties for in- shed for the Montezuma Castle National training at the National Fire Academy. Since dividuals convicted of illegally possessing the Monument, and it will transfer Double Cabin its inception in 1975, the Academy has helped chemicals used to manufacture methamphet- Park to Federal ownership.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.064 E06PT1 February 6, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E151 In addition to the Payson land, this legisla- that denies the personhood of the unborn, Similarly, I do not think that the administra- tion facilitates the Diamond Point land ex- thereby effectively overturning Roe v. Wade. I tion’s foreign policy and defense experts really change. The Forest Service will acquire a 495- firmly believe that life begins at conception believe that Iraq is a significant threat to the acre parcel, known as the Q Ranch, in an and that the preborn child deserves all the United States. There are broader, philo- area where previous acquisitions have been rights and protections afforded an American sophical, ideological and political reasons be- completed and Federal land has been consoli- citizen. This measure will recognize the un- hind both proposals. dated. born child as a human being and protect the In an extremely well argued, comprehensive In exchange, the Diamond Point Summer fetus from harm. The Right to Life Act will fi- essay published in the New York Times for Homes Association will acquire 108 acres of nally put our unborn children on the same February 2, John Mearsheimer and Stephen Federal land that have been occupied since legal footing as all other persons. I hope my Walt very forcefully refute the argument that the 1950’s by the association’s 45 residential colleagues will join me in support of this im- we must to war with Iraq because it is a threat cabins. portant effort. to our security, and point our cogently what The land exchanges in this legislation are f the negative effects of such a war will be on supported by the town of Payson, the Gila us. County Board of Supervisors, the Rim County CONGRATULATING COLONEL Because Mr. Mearsheimer and Mr. Walt do Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Payson FRANK STEER a very good job of making clear a case Regional Economic Development Corporation against going to war in Iraq, and because that and the National Park Service. HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE is the single most important question now fac- Mr. Speaker, this legislation benefits local OF HAWAII ing this country and this Congress, I ask that communities, the Federal Government and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this essay be printed here. American taxpayer. I urge my colleagues to [From the New York Times, Feb. 2, 2003] support this important legislation for the First Wednesday, February 5, 2003 KEEPING SADDAM HUSSEIN IN A BOX District of Arizona. Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, it is a (By John J. Mearsheimer and Stephen M. f pleasure to extend my heartfelt aloha and con- Walt) RIGHT TO LIFE ACT gratulations to Colonel Frank Steer, United The United States faces a clear choice on States Army, retired. Iraq: containment or preventive war. Presi- HON. DUNCAN HUNTER Colonel Steer, 102 years young, is a mem- dent Bush insists that containment has ber of the United States Military Academy failed and we must prepare for war. In fact, OF CALIFORNIA Class of 1925 and holds the distinction of war is not necessary. Containment has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES being the oldest living graduate of West Point. worked in the past and can work in the fu- Wednesday, February 5, 2003 Frank Steer has a long record of out- ture, even when dealing with Saddam Hus- Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, today I am in- standing service to the United States. He en- sein. The case for preventive war rests on the troducing legislation that, if passed, will once listed in the Army in World War 1, attained a claim that Mr. Hussein is a reckless expan- and for all protect our unborn children from commission after the war, and served as Pro- sionist bent on dominating the Middle East. harm. Over 1.3 million abortions are per- vost Marshal of the Army’s Hawaiian Depart- Indeed, he is often compared to Adolf Hitler, formed in the United States each year and ment during World War II. Having responsi- modern history’s exemplar of serial aggres- over 38 million have been performed since bility for enforcing martial law in Hawaii, he is sion. The facts, however, tell a different abortion was legalized in 1973. This is a na- widely credited with a human touch and sense story. tional tragedy. It is the duty of all Americans of fairness during that difficult time. During the 30 years that Mr. Hussein has to protect our children—born and unborn. This Having been commissioned an honorary dominated Iraq, he has initiated two wars. Iraq invaded Iran in 1980, but only after bill, the Right to Life Act, would provide blan- major general in the Association of Wash- Iran’s revolutionary government tried to as- ket protection to all unborn children from the ington Generals, Frank Steer is eminently sassinate Iraqi officials, conducted repeated moment of conception. qualified for honorary promotion to provost border raids and tried to topple Mr. Hussein In 1973, the United States Supreme Court, marshal of the United States Army and United by fomenting unrest within Iraq. His deci- in the landmark case of Roe v. Wade, refused States Air Force, and I am delighted to extend sion to attack was not reckless, because Iran to determine when human life begins and such recognition to him. was isolated and widely seen as militarily therefore found nothing to indicate that the un- Frank Steer is one of Hawaii’s living treas- weak. The war proved costly, but it ended born are persons protected by the Fourteenth ures. He is part of our island history and Iran’s regional ambitions and kept Mr. Hus- sein in power. Amendment. In the decision, however, the played a major role in making our state a Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990 arose Court did concede that, ‘‘If the suggestion of unique and special place. I join Frank Steer’s from a serious dispute over oil prices and personhood is established, the appellants’ legion of friends and admirers in congratu- war debts and occurred only after efforts to case, of course, collapses, for the fetus’ right lating him on a life well lived and for his un- court Mr. Hussein led the first Bush adminis- to life would be guaranteed specifically by the paralleled service to our nation. tration unwittingly to signal that Wash- Amendment.’’ Considering Congress has the f ington would not oppose an attack. Contain- constitutional authority to uphold the Four- ment did not fail the first time around—it teenth Amendment, coupled by the fact that KEEPING SADDAM HUSSEIN IN A was never tired. BOX Thus, Mr. Hussein has gone to war when he the Court admitted that if personhood were to was threatened and when he thought he had be established, the unborn would be pro- a window of opportunity. These consider- tected, it can be concluded that we have the HON. BARNEY FRANK ations do not justify Iraq’s actions, but they authority to determine when life begins. OF MASSACHUSETTS show that Mr. Hussein is hardly a reckless The Right to Life Act does what the Su- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aggressor who cannot be contained. In fact, preme Court refused to do in Roe v. Wade Iraq has never gone to war in the face of a Wednesday, February 5, 2003 and recognizes the personhood of the unborn clear deterrent threat. for the purpose of enforcing four important Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, But what about the Iraqi regime’s weapons provisions in the Constitution: (1) Sec. 1 of the I have a great deal of respect for the intellec- of mass destruction? Those who reject con- tual capacity of those making policy in the tainment point to Iraq’s past use of chemical Fourteenth Amendment prohibiting states from weapons against the Kurds and Iran. They depriving any person of life; (2) Sec. 5 of the Bush administration—so much respect that I also warn that he will eventually get nuclear Fourteenth Amendment providing Congress find it very hard to believe that they them- weapons. According to President Bush, a nu- the power to enforce, by appropriate legisla- selves really believe the rationales they have clear arsenal would enable Mr. Hussein to tion, the provision of this amendment; (3) the put forward for their two current major policy ‘‘blackmail the world.’’ And the real night- due process clause of the Fifth Amendment, initiatives: a major tax cut, including an aboli- mare is that he will give chemical, biological which concurrently prohibits the federal gov- tion of the tax on some dividends, and a war or nuclear weapons to Al Qaeda. ernment from depriving any person of life; and in Iraq. These possibilities sound alarming, but the dangers they pose do not justify war. (4) Article I, Section 8, giving Congress the Specifically, I do not believe that the top Mr. Hussein’s use of poison gas was des- power to make laws necessary and proper to economists in the Bush administration really picable, but it tells us nothing about what he enforce all powers in the Constitution. think that enactment of his latest tax relief might do against the United States or its al- This legislation will protect millions of future package will have any significant near term lies. He could use chemical weapons against children by prohibiting any state or federal law stimulus effect on our sputtering economy. the Kurds and Iranians because they could

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.067 E06PT1 E152 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2003 not retaliate in kind. The United States, by liferation elsewhere. The Bush administra- and expertise. Investigators and law enforce- contrast, can retaliate with overwhelming tion’s contrasting approaches to Iraq and ment professionals credit him as a great team force, including weapons of mass destruc- North Korea send a clear signal: we nego- member, one who contributed objectively to in- tion. This is why Mr. Hussein did not use tiate with states that have nuclear weapons, chemical or biological weapons against but we threaten states that don’t. Iran and vestigations. Perhaps it was his reputation for American forces or Israel during the 1991 North Korea will be even more committed to solid work that helped make him a key player Persian Gulf War. Nor has he used such having a nuclear deterrent after watching in Missouri’s first criminal investigation that re- weapons since, even though the United the American military conquer Iraq. Coun- lied almost entirely on DNA evidence. States has bombed Iraq repeatedly over the tries like Japan, South Korea and Saudi Ara- Mr. Speaker, I stand today to honor Dr. Jay past decade. bia will then think about following suit. D. Dix’s memory before this body of Congress The same logic explains why Mr. Hussein Stopping the spread of nuclear weapons will cannot blackmail us. Nuclear blackmail be difficult in any case, but overthrowing and this nation. Jay has made many contribu- works only if the blackmailer’s threat might Mr. Hussein would make it harder. tions to our community. His work as an in- actually be carried out. But if the intended Preventive war entails other costs as well. structor and as a medical examiner has target can retaliate in kind, carrying out the In addition to the lives lost, toppling Sad- touched thousands of lives and brought clo- threat causes the blackmailer’s own destruc- dam Hussein would cost at least $50 billion sure to many cases. I extend my sincere con- tion. This is why the Soviet Union, which to $100 billion, at a time when our economy dolences to his wife Mary, their daughters was far stronger than Iraq and led by men of is sluggish and huge budget deficits are pre- Kelsey and Melissa, and his mother Faith. equal ruthlessness, never tried blackmailing dicted for years. Because the United States the United States. would have to occupy Iraq for years, the ac- Jay’s lifetime of contributions to this nation Oddly enough, the Bush administration tual cost of this war would most likely be and to the communities he has served is wor- seems to understand that America is not vul- much larger. And because most of the world thy of our praise, and I am proud to honor him nerable to nuclear blackmail. For example, thinks war is a mistake, we would get little today. Condoleezza Rice, the national security ad- help from other countries. viser, has written that Iraqi weapons of mass Finally, attacking Iraq would undermine f destruction ‘‘will be unusable because any the war on terrorism, diverting manpower, attempt to use them will bring national ob- money and attention from the fight against TRIBUTE TO DR. FLORINE literation.’’ Similarly, President Bush de- Al Qaeda. Every dollar spent occupying Iraq RAITANO clared last week in his State of the Union is a dollar not spent dismantling terrorist Address that the United States ‘‘would not networks abroad or improving security at be blackmailed’’ by North Korea, which ad- home. Invasion and occupation would in- ministration officials believe has nuclear crease anti-Americanism in the Islamic HON. MARK UDALL weapons. If Iraq’s chemical, biological and world and help Osama bin Laden win more OF COLORADO followers. Preventive war would also rein- nuclear arsenal is ‘‘unusable’’ and North Ko- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rea’s weapons cannot be used for blackmail, force the growing perception that the United why do the President and Ms. Rice favor States is a bully, thereby jeopardizing the Wednesday, February 5, 2003 war? international unity necessary to defeat glob- But isn’t the possibility that the Iraqi re- al terrorism. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, today gime would give weapons of mass destruction Although the Bush administration main- I rise to honor Dr. Florine Raitano for her out- to Al Qaeda reason enough to topple it? No— tains that war is necessary, there is a better option. Today, Iraq is weakened, its pursuit standing contributions to rural Colorado. Flo unless the administration isn’t telling us will be stepping down as the Executive Direc- something. Advocates of preventive war have of nuclear weapons has been frustrated, and made Herculean efforts to uncover evidence any regional ambitions it may once have tor of the Colorado Rural Development Coun- of active cooperation between Iraq and Al cherished have been thwarted. We should cil (CRDC) at the end of January. She has Qaeda, and senior administration officials perpetuate this state of affairs by maintain- been a leader in this organization for 10 years have put great pressure on American intel- ing vigilant containment, a policy the rest of bringing new ideas and innovative solutions to ligence agencies to find convincing evidence. the world regards as preferable and effective. Colorado’s rural communities. But these efforts have borne little fruit, and Saddam Hussein needs to remain in his box— but we don’t need a war to keep him there. At this position, Flo has been a tireless ad- we should view the latest reports of alleged vocate as working on such diverse issues as links with skepticism. No country should f renewable energy, telecommunications, and weave a case for war with such slender PAYING TRIBUTE TO JAY DIX threads. teenage health, to name a few, in an effort to Given the deep antipathy between fun- improve rural living. damentalists like Osama bin Laden and sec- HON. SCOTT McINNIS Rural communities often are many miles OF COLORADO ular rulers like Saddam Hussein, the lack of away from urban areas and lack much of the evidence linking them is not surprising. But IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES basic infrastructure and services most of us even if American pressure brings these un- Wednesday, February 5, 2003 likely bedfellows together, Mr. Hussein is take for granted. One of the biggest needs in Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to not going to give Al Qaeda weapons of mass these areas include access to adult education destruction. He would have little to gain and take this opportunity to pay tribute to the opportunities for rural citizens so that they can everything to lose since he could never be memory of one of Colorado’s accomplished enhance their skills and improve the quality of sure that American surveillance would not sons, Dr. Jay D. Dix. A former resident of their lives. Most urban residents can find detect the handoff. If it did, the United Pueblo, Colorado, Jay Dix recently passed classes on almost anything, from cosmetology States response would be swift and dev- away, leaving behind a legacy as one of our to computer science. These opportunities are astating. country’s leading pathologists. As his family rare for rural communities whose population The Iraqi dictator might believe he could mourns their loss, I would like to take this time slip Al Qaeda dangerous weapons covertly, are spread out over wide distances. Even on- but he would still have to worry that we to highlight his life before this body of Con- line computer courses can be difficult if users would destroy him if we merely suspected gress and this nation. haven’t had training on how to use computers that he had aided an attack on the United Born in Germany to Harold Leon and Faith and the Internet. States. He need not be certain we would re- Louise Pfeffer Dix, Jay was raised in Pueblo, taliate, he merely has to think that we Colorado, where he graduated from Centen- Living in Dillon, Colorado, Flo understands might. nial High School in 1966. In 1969, he married first hand the needs of these rural citizens and Thus, logic and evidence suggest that Iraq Mary Jay Stewart and started a two-year stint communities. Her work with the CRDC created can be contained, even if it possesses weap- in the U.S. Army. After his service, Jay went a new volunteer program with Colorado State ons of mass destruction. Moreover, Mr. Hus- University Cooperative Extension to help resi- sein’s nuclear ambitions—the ones that con- on to graduate from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1973 and then, in 1977, from the University dents learn how to use the Internet. Bringing cern us most—are unlikely to be realized in rural areas up to speed on the information his lifetime, especially with inspections of Missouri School of Medicine. In 1980, Jay under way. Iraq has pursued nuclear weapons received his certification from the American highway is critical if we are going to make since the 1970’s, but it has never produced a Board of Pathology and started working as the sure that nobody is left behind. However, bomb, United Nations inspectors destroyed medical examiner of Missouri’s Boone and many rural areas are stuck on the information Iraq’s nuclear program between 1991 and 1998, Callaway counties. He also taught at the Uni- dirt road. Flo has worked with the state gov- and Iraq has not rebuilt it. With an embargo versity of Missouri as an assistant professor of ernment to raise awareness and look for inno- in place and inspectors at work, Iraq is fur- pathology and, in 1990, spent a year in New vative solutions to ensure these communities ther from a nuclear capacity than at any keep pace with the rest of Colorado. time in recent memory. Again, why the rush York City as its chief deputy medical exam- to war? iner. Colorado has a rich and vibrant farming and War may not be necessary to deny Iraq nu- Beyond the recognition, education, and ex- ranching history, which is also still an impor- clear weapons, but it is likely to spur pro- perience, Jay stood out for his professionalism tant part of its economy. Looking forward, Flo

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.071 E06PT1 February 6, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E153 has seen the possibility of how biofuels can racy. As many of my colleagues know, an in- him the Public Safety Employee of the Year stimulate rural economies. New fuels devel- creasing number of health care providers have Award. oped from crops could provide us with a re- withdrawn from the Medicare program be- Sergeant Verbeck has been a true profes- newable and sustainable energy supply and cause of the paperwork burden and constant sional, mentor and a friend to our community. move our country beyond oil dependence— interference with their practice by bureaucrats He will be greatly missed by his many friends while also creating new markets for these from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid at the Monterey Park Police Department and crops. Services (previously known as the Health the community. Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join Flo worked to bring ‘‘Opening Windows,’’ a Care Financing Administration). The MSA pro- me in expressing my appreciation for Sergeant unique theater and human services project gram frees seniors and providers from this Verbeck’s lifetime of service and commitment that addresses adolescent health and behavior burden thus making it more likely that quality to our community. issues from a rural perspective, to Colorado. providers will remain in the Medicare program! This entertaining, provocative and value-neu- Mr. Speaker, the most important reason to f tral program deals with such issues as sub- enact this legislation is seniors should not be stance abuse, domestic violence, teen preg- treated like children and told what health care TRIBUTE TO SHERIFF BILL BLAIR nancy, eating disorders, sexually transmitted services they can and cannot have by the fed- diseases and suicide, and is based on exten- eral government. We in Congress have a duty HON. SCOTT McINNIS sive interviews with rural adolescent teenagers to preserve and protect the Medicare trust OF COLORADO and their families. Each performance is fol- fund and keep the promise to America’s sen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lowed by a facilitated dialogue involving the iors and working Americans, whose taxes fi- cast, local resource personnel, and the audi- nance Medicare, that they will have quality Wednesday, February 5, 2003 ence. This interactive program helps commu- health care in their golden years. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great nities understand some of the dilemmas to- However, we also have a duty to make sure pride that I rise today to pay tribute to Sheriff day’s adolescents are trying to deal with, as that seniors can get the health care that suits Bill Blair of Delta County, Colorado. Bill Blair new ways to approach these issues. their needs, instead of being forced into a has been the Sheriff of Delta County for the Flo will be missed at the CRDC, but I know cooking cutter program designed by Wash- past fourteen years where he has faithfully she will continue to be a strong force working ington-DC-based bureaucrats! Medicare MSAs served his constituents with the honor, cour- to improve Colorado. I urge my colleagues to are a good first step toward allowing seniors age, and integrity that Americans have come join me in thanking Flo for her years of dedi- the freedom to control their own health care. to expect from their elected officials. Recently, cated service to Colorado, and to rural resi- In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I urge my col- Sheriff Blair has announced his retirement dents and communities throughout our nation. leagues to provide our senior citizens greater and, as he leaves office this January, I would f control of their health care, including the ability like to pay tribute to his career and accom- to use Medicare money to purchase prescrip- plishments before this body of Congress and EXPAND MEDICARE MSA tion drugs by cosponsoring my legislation to PROGRAM this nation. expand the Medicare MSA program. Throughout his life, Sheriff Blair has proven f himself to be a dedicated American, com- HON. RON PAUL mitted to the service of his community and OF TEXAS RECOGNIZING SERGEANT GREGORY W. VERBECK country. At age seventeen, Bill Blair joined the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States Navy where he faithfully served Wednesday, February 5, 2003 his country for twenty years. During his career HON. HILDA L. SOLIS in the military, Bill was an aircraft firefighter Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce OF CALIFORNIA while on four aircraft carriers. Bill also served legislation which enhances senior citizens’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ability to control their health care and use in the Vietnam War, where he received the Medicare money to pay for prescription drugs. Wednesday, February 5, 2003 Navy’s Professional Service Award for meri- This legislation accomplishes these important Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ac- torious service in both 1968 and 1972. goals by removing the numerical limitations knowledge the life and career of one of the Soon after leaving the military, Bill Blair and sunset provisions in the Medicare Medical Monterey Park Police Department’s finest offi- began his career in law enforcement, where Savings Account (MSAS) program so that all cers, Sergeant Gregory W. Verbeck. he served the Delta County Sheriff’s office as seniors can take advantage of the Medicare Sergeant Verbeck graduated from the a reserve deputy and later as a deputy sheriff. MSA option. Southern California Peace Officers Academy He was promoted again as the department’s Medicare MSAs consist of a special savings at Riverside City College in 1971. That same first non-uniformed investigator for the Delta account containing Medicare funds for seniors year, Sergeant Gregory W. Verbeck began his County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Blair was later to use for their routine medical expenses, in- 31-year career with the Monterey Park Police appointed Undersheriff by then Sheriff Richard cluding prescription drug costs. Seniors in a Department. Sergeant Verbeck rose quickly in Miklich, a position that he held for two years. Medicare MSA program are also provided with the force and on September 21, 1974, he was From there, Bill was appointed Sheriff in the a catastrophic insurance policy to cover non- promoted to the rank of Police Agent. From middle of Miklich’s final term of office. routine expenses such as major surgery. 1978 to 1980, he was assigned to the Inves- As a former law enforcement officer, I am Under an MSA plan, the choice of whether to tigations Bureau working juvenile investiga- well aware of the dangers and hazards our use Medicare funds for prescription drug tions and on January 24, 1980, he was pro- police officers face today. These individuals costs, or other services not available under moted to Sergeant. Sergeant Verbeck also work long hours, weekends, and holidays to traditional Medicare such as mammograms, served as a K–9 Handler, a department fire- guarantee their fellow citizens rights and pro- are made by the senior, not by bureaucrats arms instructor, the department’s fleet man- tections. They work tirelessly and with great and politicians. ager and the Monterey Park Emergency Com- sacrifice to their personal and family lives to One of the major weaknesses of the Medi- munications Coordinator. ensure our freedoms remain strong in our care program is that seniors do not have the Outside of his official duties on the force, homes and communities. Their service and ability to use Medicare dollars to cover the Sergeant Verbeck was a member and served dedication deserves the recognition and costs of prescription medicines, even though as President of the Monterey Park Police Offi- thanks of this body of Congress, and that is prescription drugs represent the major health cers Association. He has also been active in why I am so honored to celebrate the retire- care expenditure for many seniors. Medicare the community as a member of the Eastside ment of a man who has given so much to his MSAs give those seniors who need to use Optimist Club, as a board member of the Jap- community and country. Medicare funds for prescription drugs the abil- anese Amateur Radio Society and Chair of the Mr. Speaker, it is with sincere gratitude that ity to do so without expanding the power of Community Relations Commission. I recognize Sheriff Bill Blair of Delta County, the federal bureaucracy or forcing those sen- During his career, Sergeant Verbeck re- Colorado before this body of Congress and iors who currently have prescription drug cov- ceived over fifty letters and commendations for this nation. Sheriff Blair has served the citi- erage into a federal one-size-fits-all program. his unwavering commitment to service. These zens of Delta County with great character and Medicare MSAs will also ensure seniors ac- awards included Basic, Intermediate, Ad- integrity, and it is an honor to represent such cess to a wide variety of health care services vanced, and Supervisory Police Certificates. In an outstanding American in this Congress. I by minimizing the role of the federal bureauc- 1996, Sergeant Verbeck’s excellence earned wish Bill all the best in his retirement.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.073 E06PT1 E154 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2003 INTRODUCTION OF ABANDONED Unless these fiscal and legal obstacles are Funds in the new reclamation fund would be HARDROCK MINES RECLAMATION overcome, often the only route to clean up available for appropriation for grants to eligible ACT abandoned mines will be to place them on the States to complete inventories of abandoned Nation’s Superfund list. Colorado has experi- hardrock mine sites, as mentioned above. A HON. MARK UDALL ence with that approach, so Coloradans know State with sites covered by the bill could re- OF COLORADO that while it can be effective it also has short- ceive a grant of up to $2 million annually for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES comings. For one thing, just being placed on this purpose. In addition, money from the fund Wednesday, February 5, 2003 the Superfund list does not guarantee prompt would be available for cleanup work at eligible cleanup. The site will have to get in line be- sites. To be eligible, a site would have to be Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, today hind other listed sites and await the availability within a State subject to operation of the gen- I am introducing the Abandoned Hardrock of financial resources. In addition, as many eral mining laws that has completed its State- Mines Reclamation Act. This bill is designed to communities within or near Superfund sites wide inventory. Within those States, eligible help promote the cleanup of abandoned and know, listing an area on the Superfund list can sites would be those—(1) where former inactive hardrock mines that are a menace to create concerns about stigmatizing an area hardrock-mining activities had permanently the environment and public health throughout and potentially harming nearby property val- ceased as of the date of the bill’s enactment; the country, but especially in the West. I intro- ues. (2) that are not on the National Priorities List duced a similar bill in the 107th Congress. We need to develop an alternative approach under the Superfund law; (3) for which there This bill contains a number of changes that that will mean we are not left only with the op- are no identifiable owners or operators; and were developed in consultation with interested tions of doing nothing or creating additional (4) that lack sufficient minerals to make further parties, including representatives of the West- Superfund sites—because while in some mining, remining, or reprocessing of minerals ern Governors’ Association, the hardrock min- cases the Superfund approach may make the economically feasible. Sites designated for re- ing industry, and environmental groups. More most sense, in many others there could be a medial action under the Uranium Mill Tailings detail regarding these changes is included at more direct and effective way to remedy the Radiation Control Act of 1978 or subject to the end of this statement. problem. planned or ongoing response or natural re- THE BACKGROUND WESTERN GOVERNORS WANT ACTION source damage action under the Superfund For over one hundred years, miners and For years, the Governors of our western law would not be eligible for cleanup funding prospectors have searched for and developed States have recognized the need for action to from the new reclamation fund. The Interior valuable ‘‘hardrock’’ minerals—gold, silver, address this serious problem. The Western Department could use money from the fund to copper, molybdenum, and others. Hardrock Governors’ Association has several times do cleanup work itself or could authorize use mining has played a key role in the history of adopted resolutions on the subject. The most of the money for cleanup work by a holder of Colorado and other States, and the resulting recent, adopted in August of 2001, was enti- one of the new ‘‘good Samaritan’’ permits pro- mineral wealth has been an important aspect tled ‘‘Cleaning Up Abandoned Mines’’ and was vided for in Title II of the bill. of our economy and the development of es- proposed by Governor Bill Owens of Colorado TITLE II. PROTECTION FOR ‘‘GOOD SAMARITANS’’ sential products. However, as all westerners along with Governors Guinn of Nevada, Title II addresses the threat of long-term li- know, this history has too often been marked Janklow of South Dakota, and Johnson of ability. To help encourage the efforts of ‘‘good by a series of ‘‘boom’’ times followed by a New Mexico. The bill I am introducing today is Samaritans,’’ the bill would create a new pro- ‘‘bust’’ when mines were no longer profitable. based directly on those recommendations by gram under the Clean Water Act under which When these busts came, too often the miners the Western Governors. It addresses both the qualifying individuals and entities could obtain would abandon their workings and move on, lack of resources and the liability risks to permits to conduct cleanups of abandoned or seeking riches over the next mountain. The re- those doing cleanups. inactive hardrock mines. These permits would sulting legacy of unsafe open mine shafts and OUTLINE OF THE BILL give some liability protection to those volun- acid mine drainages can be seen throughout TITLE I. FUNDS FOR CLEANUPS teering to clean up these sites, while also re- the country and especially on the western Title I addresses the lack of resources. It quiring the permit holders to meet certain re- public lands where mineral development was would create a reclamation fund paid for by a quirements. The bill specifies who can secure encouraged to help settle our region. modest fee applied to existing hardrock mining these permits, what would be required by way THE PROBLEMS operations. The fund would be used by the of a cleanup plan, and the extent of liability The problems caused by abandoned and in- Secretary of the Interior to assist projects to exposure. Notably, unlike regular Clean Water active mines are very real and very large—in- reclaim and restore lands and waters ad- Act point-source (‘‘NPDES’’) permits, these cluding acidic water draining from old tunnels, versely affected by abandoned or inactive new permits would not require meeting spe- heavy metals leaching into streams, killing fish hardrock mines. cific standards for specific pollutants and and tainting water supplies, open vertical mine A similar method already exists to fund would not impose liabilities for monitoring or shafts, dangerous highwalls, large open pits, clean up of abandoned coal mines. The Sur- long-term maintenance and operations. These waste rock piles that are unsightly and dan- face Mining Control and Reclamation Act of permits would terminate upon completion of gerous, and hazardous, dilapidated structures. 1977 (SMCRA) provides for fees on coal pro- cleanup, if a regular Clean Water Act permit is And, unfortunately, many of our current en- duction. issued for the same site, or if a permit holder vironmental laws, designed to mitigate the im- Similarly, my bill provides for fees on min- encounters unforeseen conditions beyond the pact from operating hardrock mines, are of eral production from producing hardrock mines holder’s control. limited effectiveness when applied to aban- on Federal lands or lands that were Federal Together, these two parts of the bill could doned and inactive mines. As a result, many before issuance of a mining-law patent. Fees help us begin to address a problem that has of these old mines go on polluting streams would be paid to the Secretary of the Interior frustrated Federal and State agencies through- and rivers and potentially risking the health of and would be deposited in a new Abandoned out the country and make progress in cleaning people who live nearby or downstream. Minerals Mine Reclamation Fund in the U.S. up from an unwelcome legacy of our mining OBSTACLES TO CLEANUP Treasury. Money in that fund would earn inter- history. Right now there are two serious obstacles est and would be available for reclamation of DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THIS BILL AND THE PREVIOUS to progress. One is a serious lack of funds for abandoned hardrock mines. The method of VERSION cleaning up sites for which no private person calculating fees is similar to that used by the Since the introduction of my original bill in or entity can be held liable. The other obstacle State of Nevada, which collects production- the 107th Congress, I have been working with is legal. While the Clean Water Act is one of based fees from mines in that State. Because a variety of people interested in this subject. the most effective and important of our envi- over the years there have been proposals to My staff joined discussions with a group that ronmental laws, as applied it can mean that establish royalties for hardrock production, in included representation of the western States someone undertaking to clean up an aban- order to provide a greater return to the Amer- through the auspices of the Western Gov- doned or inactive mine will be exposed to the ican people, they would require the Secretary ernors’ Association, the mining industry (in- same liability that would apply to a party re- of the Interior to reduce payments under this cluding hardrock mining companies in Colo- sponsible for creating the site’s problems in title so as to offset any royalties hardrock pro- rado and the Colorado and national mining as- the first place. As a result, would-be ‘‘good ducers may pay in the future. This is intended sociations), the environmental community, and Samaritans’’ understandably have been unwill- to avoid possible inequitable treatment of a relevant State and Federal agencies. The dis- ing to volunteer their services to clean up producer covered by both the royalty and Title cussions were very productive, and led to abandoned and inactive mines. I of this bill. much progress toward developing consensus

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.076 E06PT1 February 6, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E155 solutions to a variety of concerns. This revised hardrock minerals that are present at the site. parochial schools are unable to afford the tui- version of the bill reflects those discussions However, any value recouped from any sale of tion, in large part because of the enormous and I wish to express my personal thanks to these materials would have to be used to de- tax burden imposed on the American family by those who participated. The significant fray the costs of the cleanup or to help clean- Washington. changes in this version of the bill include the up of other abandoned hardrock mines. The Family Education Freedom Act also following: I think these changes are improvements that benefits parents who choose to send their chil- will further facilitate the cleanup of thousands TITLE I dren to public schools. Parents of children in of abandoned hardrock mines in the West. Use of existing administrative system to dis- public schools may use this credit to help im- perse fees. At the request of the States, the f prove their local schools by helping finance bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to use the purchase of educational tools such as the existing mine cleanup fund disbursement FAMILY EDUCATION FREEDOM ACT computers or to ensure their local schools can system under the Surface Mining Control and offer enriching extracurricular activities such Reclamation Act (SMCRA). This will help fa- as music programs. Parents of public school cilitate the administration of the fund under the HON. RON PAUL students may also wish to use the credit to bill, reduced duplication and improve effi- OF TEXAS pay for special services, such as tutoring, for ciency. For States that do not have a program IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their children. under SMCRA, the Secretary is authorized to disperse funds in those eligible States as long Wednesday, February 5, 2003 Increasing parental control of education is as those States have a State-authorized aban- Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to intro- superior to funneling more federal tax dollars, doned mine cleanup program.’’ duce the Family Education Freedom Act, a bill followed by greater federal control, into the Allocation of funds to the States. The bill to empower millions of working and middle- schools. According to a Manhattan Institute specifies that 25 percent of the funds collected class Americans to choose a non-public edu- study of the effects of state policies promoting by the fee shall go back to the States where cation for their children, as well as making it parental control over education, a minimal in- such fees originated; 50 percent of the funds easier for parents to actively participate in im- crease in parental control boosts students’ av- collected annually will be expended in eligible proving public schools. The Family Education erage SAT verbal score by 21 points and stu- States in relation to the extent of mining activ- Freedom Act accomplishes its goals by allow- dents’ SAT math score by 22 points! The ity that occurred in those States during the ing American parents a tax credit of up to Manhattan Institute study also found that in- years 1900 to 1980 (that is, from the turn of $3,000 for the expenses incurred in sending creasing parental control of education is the the last century until enactment of Superfund their child to private, public, parochial, other best way to improve student performance on (more formally, the Comprehensive Environ- religious school, or for home schooling their the National Assessment of Education mental Response, Compensation, and Liability children. Progress (NAEP) tests. Act (CRCLA)); and the balance of the fund will The Family Education Freedom Act returns Clearly, enactment of the Family Education be used elsewhere at the discretion of the the fundamental principal of a truly free econ- Freedom Act is the best thing this Congress Secretary. omy to American’s education system: what the could do to improve public education. Further- Fee Off-set in case a royalty is applied. Dur- great economist Ludwig von Mises called more, a greater reliance on parental expendi- ing the discussions over the bill, the mining in- ‘‘consumer sovereignty’’. Consumer sov- tures rather than government tax dollars will dustry expressed concerns regarding the fee ereignty simply means consumers decide who help make the public schools into true commu- title provision. They indicated that, as a gen- succeeds or fails in the market. Businesses nity schools that reflect the wishes of parents eral matter, the industry is not opposed to that best satisfy consumer demand will be the and the interests of the students. helping fund the cleanup of abandoned mines, most successful. Consumer sovereignty is the but they were concerned that in the context of means by which the free market maximizes The Family Education Freedom Act will also any potential reform of the General Mining human happiness. aid those parents who choose to educate their Law of 1872, miners may be required to pay Currently, consumers are less than sov- children at home. Home schooling has be- a royalty for hardrock minerals extracted from ereign in the education ‘‘market.’’ Funding de- come an increasingly popular, and successful, public lands in addition to the fee imposed in cisions are increasingly controlled by the fed- method of educating children. Home schooled this bill and thus subjecting them to paying eral government. Because ‘‘he who pays the children out-perform their public school peers twice. This bill addresses that concern by pro- piper calls the tune,’’ public, and even private by 30 to 37 percentile points across all sub- viding that a fee collected under this bill would schools, are paying greater attention to the jects on nationally standardized achievement be reduced by an amount equal to any royalty dictates of federal ‘‘educrats’’ while ignoring exams. Home schooling parents spend thou- established in the future that is credited to the the wishes of the parents to an ever-greater sands of dollars annually, in addition to the hardrock reclamation fund. degree. As such, the lack of consumer sov- wages forgone by the spouse who forgoes TITLE II ereignty in education is destroying parental outside employment, in order to educate their Delegation to the States. The bill expressly control of education and replacing it with state children in the loving environment of the authorizes the EPA to delegate the authority control. Loss of control is a key reason why so home. many of America’s parents express dis- to issue ‘‘good Samaritan’’ reclamation permits Ultimately, Mr. Speaker, this bill is about satisfaction with the educational system. to eligible States. This was done at the re- freedom. Parental control of child rearing, es- According to a study by The Polling Com- quest of the States. pecially education, is one of the bulwarks of pany, over 70 percent of all Americans sup- Cooperating Parties. At the request of min- liberty. No nation can remain free when the port education tax credits! This is just one of ing community representatives, the bill adds state has greater influence over the knowl- numerous studies and public opinion polls new provisions for ‘‘cooperating parties’’ that edge and values transmitted to children than showing that Americans want Congress to get would be authorized to assist remediating par- the family. ties with cleanup work under ‘‘good Samari- the federal bureaucracy out of the schoolroom tan’’ permits. These cooperating parties would and give parents more control over their chil- By moving to restore the primacy of parents also enjoy the liability protections afforded to dren’s education. to education, the Family Education Freedom full remediating parties. This will enable the Today, Congress can fulfill the wishes of the Act will not only improve America’s education, mining industry to employ its expertise and ca- American people for greater control over their it will restore a parent’s right to choose how pabilities to assist in the cleanups. children’s education by simply allowing par- best to educate one’s own child, a funda- Long-term Protection. The bill requires that ents to keep more of their hard-earned money mental freedom that has been eroded by the cleanup plans include an obligation that the to spend on education rather than force them increase in federal education expenditures and cleanup efforts will be maintained and oper- to sent it to Washington to support education the corresponding decrease in the ability of ated to ensure continued long-term benefits programs reflective only of the values and pri- parents to provide for their children’s edu- from work accomplished at each site. orities of Congress and the federal bureauc- cation out of their own pockets. I call on all my Recoverable Value. At the request of many racy. colleagues to join me in allowing parents to of the parties in the discussions, the bill allows The $3,000 tax credit will make a better devote more of their resources to their chil- remediating parties to beneficially use any ma- education affordable for millions of parents. dren’s education and less to feed the wasteful terials found at the site during the cleanup. Mr. Speaker, many parents who would choose Washington bureaucracy by supporting the These materials could include any residual to send their children to private, religious, or Family Education Freedom Act.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.078 E06PT1 E156 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2003 RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVER- before this body of Congress and this nation. the Human Environment. ‘‘He was always SARY OF THE MEXICAN AMER- I extend my sincere condolences to her par- concerned about air pollution and population ICAN OPPORTUNITY FOUNDA- problems,’’ his daughter Holly explained. ents, Daniel and Marguerite, husband Dale, Those interests hit home locally, when Mr. TION AND THE DEDICATION OF and daughter Cortney. Jan lived her life to the Welles worked with Gov. Richard Lamm on THE DIONICIO MORALES MEXI- fullest and was loved and admired throughout the Front Range Project, a process to pro- CAN AMERICAN HALL OF FAME the Norwood community. Her loss will be tect Colorado’s quality of life in the face of deeply felt and her memory will live on for rapid population growth. Later, at this EPA years to come. post. Mr. Welles helped resolve conflicts con- HON. HILDA L. SOLIS cerning the Rocky Mountain Arsenal and f OF CALIFORNIA Rocky Flats. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN MEMORY OF JOHN WELLES Though Mr. Welles also served as vice Wednesday, February 5, 2003 president of planning and public affairs for the Colorado School of Mines. Holly says her Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- HON. MARK UDALL father enjoyed his tenure at the museum ognize the 40th anniversary of the Mexican OF COLORADO most. Under his leadership, the Museum American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES landed one of its most popular traveling ex- hibits ever, ‘‘Ramses II: The Pharoah and His the dedication of the Dionicio Morales Mexican Wednesday, February 5, 2003 American Hall of Fame. Time.’’ Mr. Welles also created the perma- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise nent Prehistoric Journey exhibit before re- The Mexican American Opportunity Founda- tiring in 1994. tion is the largest Latino social-service agency today to acknowledge the public service of a fine Coloradan, John Welles, who passed ‘‘He enjoyed discussing scientific elements in the United States, and with the leadership and he enjoyed engaging and challenging the of Mr. Dionicio Morales has helped improve away on December 18, 2002. Mr. Welles had scientists,’’ said museum board member the life of thousands of people through essen- a long and distinguished record of public serv- Chuck Hazelrigg. tial services ranging from job training and ice to Colorado and he will be dearly missed. Surviving, including his wife, Barbara, are childcare to naturalization services. John Welles served as the regional adminis- children Ginny Welles of Lincoln, Mass, Deborah Welles of Denver, Barton Welles of In 1963, the Mexican American Opportunity trator for the Environmental Protection Agency for six years under President Reagan. He was Ross, Calif., and Holly Welles of Mill Valley, Foundation offered its services to the commu- Calif.; and six grandchildren. nity of East Los Angeles. Forty years later, a principled public servant who always worked Contributions can be made to the Hemlock this far-reaching program serves families from in a bipartisan manner and in a way that re- Society, P.O. Box 101810, Denver, CO. 80250; our San Diego border through Central Cali- spected those with whom he disagreed. and the John Welles Memorial Fund at the fornia. I had the good fortune to know Mr. Welles Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 In celebrating the 40th anniversary, it is ap- when I was the executive director of the Colo- Colorado Blvd., Denver. propriate that the Dionicio Morales Mexican rado Outward Bound School. Among the many f qualities that I admired in John, I will most re- American Hall of Fame is committed to Mr. TEACHER TAX CUT ACT AND PRO- Morales’ desire to have Mexican American member his gentle, wise demeanor. He was a kind and public-spirited man whose good work FESSIONAL EDUCATORS TAX RE- leaders and other pacesetters recognized for LIEF ACT their contributions and plaace in history. The for Colorado will not soon be forgotten. I ask Dionicio Morales Mexican American Hall of my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to HON. RON PAUL Fame honors those individuals who made the John Welles, a fine public servant and a great Coloradan. OF TEXAS growth of MAOF possible and other Mexican IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Americans whose leadership has contributed Attached is an article which ran in the to the rich culture and history of the United Rocky Mountain News on December 20, 2002. Wednesday, February 5, 2003 States. [From the Rocky Mountain News, Dec. 20, Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to in- Today, I congratulate the Mexican American 2002] troduce two pieces of legislation that raise the Opportunity Foundation for forty years of tire- FORMER EPA AND MUSEUM OFFICIAL JOHN pay of teachers and other educators by cutting less service to our community and honor the WELLES DIES their taxes. I am sure that all my colleagues noble efforts of Dionicio Morales. (By Erika Gonzalez) agree that it is long past time to begin treating Holly Welles’ childhood was filled with an f those who have dedicated their lives to edu- unusual family ritual—each night her father, cating America’s children with the respect they PAYING TRIBUTE TO JAN LEMON John, would bring a stack of articles to the deserve. Compared to other professionals, dinner table. ‘‘We would go around the table and talk educators are underappreciated and under- HON. SCOTT McINNIS about what we did that day and then he paid. This must change if America is to have OF COLORADO would talk about some key event—some- the finest education system in the world! IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thing out of a science magazine that he Quality education is impossible without qual- thought was amazing,’’ she said. ‘‘Sometimes ity teaching. If we continue to undervalue edu- Wednesday, February 5, 2003 it was a little much. But he loved to learn cators, it will become harder to attract, and Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep and he loved to share.’’ keep, good people in the education profes- sadness that I rise today to recognize the life That zeal for science fueled a remarkable sion. While educators’ pay is primarily a local and passing of Jan Lemon of Norwood, Colo- career, including an appointment as regional administrator for the Environmental Protec- issue, Congress can, and should, help raise rado. Sadly, Jan passed away in October and, tion Agency and a six-year post as executive educators’ take home pay by reducing edu- as her family mourns their loss, I would like to director of the Denver Museum of Natural cators’ taxes. pay tribute to her life and the wonderful History, now the Denver Museum of Nature This is why I am introducing the Teacher memories she has left behind. & Science. Tax Cut Act. This legislation provides every Jan Lemon was born on November 27, Mr. Welles died Wednesday after a long teacher in America with a $1,000 tax credit. I 1960 in Yakima, Washington, where she grew bout with various illnesses. He was 77. A me- am also introducing the Professional Edu- up and graduated High School. After grad- morial service will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 3 cators Tax Relief Act, which extends the uating from college in Cheyenne, Wyoming, at St. John’s Cathedral. Born in Lexington, VA., Mr. Welles at- $1,000 tax credit to counselors, librarians, and Jan moved to Ridgway, Colorado, where she tended Yale university, earning a degree in all school personnel involved in any aspect of made her home and married her husband electrical engineering in 1946. After serving the K–12 academic program. Dale in 1991. Jan was a Coloradan who loved in the U.S. Marine Corps, he returned to the The Teacher Tax Cut Act and the Profes- the land and all the opportunities that our University of Pennsylvania, where he re- sional Educators Tax Relief Act increase the mountains had to offer. She was an avid ceived a master’s degree in business. salaries of teachers and other education pro- horsewoman who became a skilled rider, Mr. Welles began his career in the private fessionals without raising federal expenditures. rancher, and roper. She loved spending time sector, but in 1956, he joined the Denver Re- By raising the take-home pay of professional search Institute at the University of Denver, educators, these bills encourage highly quali- with friends and family, and contributed greatly heading up the institute’s Industrial Eco- to the quality of life throughout the Norwood nomics Division. fied people to enter, and remain in, education. community. During a sabbatical from DU in 1971, Mr. These bills also let America’s professional Mr. Speaker, it is with earnest respect that Welles took his family to Geneva to help educators know that the American people and I recognize the life and passing of Jan Lemon plan the first United Nations Conference on the Congress respect their work.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:33 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.082 E06PT1 February 6, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E157 I hope all my colleagues join me in sup- that Coloradans have come to expect from and wife team, Sally and Paul Gausmann offer porting our nation’s teachers and other profes- their law enforcement officers. Sheriff Eberly a united approach to their religious teachings sional educators by cosponsoring the Teacher has recently retired, so I would like to reflect that has flourished within this congregation. Tax Cut Act and the Professional Educators upon his extraordinary career and accomplish- They have two children, a son, William, who is Tax Relief Act. ments. age 17 and a daughter, Laura, who is age 15. f Growing up in La Junta offered Sheriff I am pleased to welcome Pastor Sally to the Eberly the opportunity to know and understand House Floor and would like to thank her for RECOGNIZING AMELIA M. ORTIZ the community in which he served. Through- the inspirational prayer she presented this out his eight terms in office, Sheriff Eberly has afternoon that reinforces the importance that HON. HILDA L. SOLIS received broad support from the residents of our great nation exists as one ‘‘under God.’’ OF CALIFORNIA Otero County who have reelected him repeat- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES edly since 1970. Over the years, Sheriff Eberly INTRODUCING THE COMMERCIAL has gained a reputation as a working sheriff Wednesday, February 5, 2003 AIRLINE MISSILE DEFENSE ACT who holds himself to the same standards as Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, on January 13, his deputies, never asking anything of anyone 2003, a woman whom I was personally very that he wouldn’t ask of himself. Eberly has al- HON. STEVE ISRAEL OF NEW YORK close to, Amelia Martinez Ortiz passed away, ways led by example and has worked hard to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leaving behind a legacy of service to the com- protect his fellow citizens. munity. I rise today to honor the impressive As a former law enforcement officer, I am Wednesday, February 5, 2003 contributions Amelia Martinez Ortiz made to well aware of the dangers and hazards our Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- her community and to this nation. police officers face today. These individuals troduce a bill that will correct a glaring vulner- Amelia M. Ortiz was born in Mason City, Ar- work long hours, weekends, and holidays to ability in our homeland defense. The ‘‘Com- izona, on February 9, 1929. She lived for over guarantee the safety of their fellow citizens. mercial Airline Missile Defense Act’’ will fully 48 years at the same house on Shadydale Av- They work tirelessly, with great sacrifice to fund the addition of electronic surface-to-air enue in the City of La Puente, in the San Ga- their personal and family lives, to ensure our missile defense systems on all commercially briel Valley of California. freedoms remain strong in our homes and scheduled flights on United States aircrafts. With the passing of her beloved husband, communities. Their service and dedication de- Protecting American lives is the most funda- Jesus Ortiz, 27 years ago, Amelia became the serve the recognition and thanks of this body mental job of the Federal Government. We sole provider for her family. Armed with only a of Congress, and that is why I bring the name must therefore eliminate every weakness that second grade education, she was able to pro- of Sheriff John Eberly to light today. we see in our country’s homeland defense. vide for her children—Martha, Andres, Diana, Mr. Speaker, it is with earnest respect that The vulnerability of our commercial air fleet to and Gloria—through her gift with the needle I recognize Sheriff John Eberly before this terrorist missile attack is not a hysterical hypo- and thread. As a seamstress, Amelia created body of Congress and this nation. Sheriff thetical. It is a real and present danger. many wonderful designs, bringing joy to her Eberly has served his constituents with honor Last November there was attempted missile clients, including myself. She helped them pre- and integrity, qualities that will be his legacy. attack on an Israeli airliner taking off from an pare for some of the most important days of I commend John for his service and dedica- airport in Kenya. Two surface-to-air missiles, their lives, like their weddings and tion, and I wish him all the best in his retire- also known SAMs, which can bring down large airplanes—commercial as well as military— quincean˜eras. With her tenacity and talent, ment. Amelia’s success as an entrepreneur helped from up to 30 miles from an airport were f launched against an Israeli chartered jet air- open doors for other Latinas throughout the liner. It was only profound good luck—likely a community during a time when very few role GUEST CHAPLAIN FROM 19TH flawed missile batch—that saved the plane models existed. DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA and its hundreds of innocent passengers. In addition, Amelia was a long-standing, Thankfully, last November’s attack on the dedicated parishioner of the St. Louis of HON. TODD RUSSELL PLATTS Israeli jetliner failed. We need to keep in mind, France Catholic Church in La Puente. She OF PENNSYLVANIA however, that the missile used in the Israeli at- was a member of the Legion of Mary, partici- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tack one of the least sophisticated of the sev- pating and organizing events that recognized Wednesday, February 5, 2003 eral types of SAMs that exist in the world the contributions of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to today. It was a Soviet-era SA7, which was Amelia also helped the parish raise funds for been sold globally since the end of the cold community events and assisted in organizing welcome as Guest Chaplain on the floor of the House of Representatives an outstanding con- war. The other types of SAMs are much more the traveling Virgin Mary for all in the commu- advanced and much more effective. stituent and religious leader in my 19th Con- nity to enjoy. SAMs were designed to be highly portable Although Amelia has passed, her spirit re- gressional District of Pennsylvania. The Rev- and are easily disassembled. As such, they mains in my heart and in many others. erend Sara ‘‘Sally’’ Gausmann. ‘‘Pastor Sally,’’ are relatively easy to transport and smuggle. Through her dedication, hard work, and com- joined by her husband, Reverend Paul Terrorist could launch this five-foot long mis- mitment to overcoming overwhelming obsta- Gausmann, represent a thriving religious com- sile from near an airport and flee before any- cles in the hopes of providing for her family munity, Saint Paul Lutheran Church in York, one can detect them. Airplanes taking off with and community, Amelia Ortiz exemplified all Pennsylvania. Together, pastor Sally and Pas- full and highly combustible fuel tanks are the that is possible in our country. A wife, a moth- tor Paul successfully aid in the needs of their most likely and deadly targets. The U.S. gov- er to four, a grandmother to 13, a great-grand- congregation and I am pleased to thank them ernment must equip all its aircrafts with a de- mother to one, a friend to many, and my for their exemplary status as role models in fense system to protect and defend against madrina (godmother), Amelia M. Ortiz will be my district. this threat. greatly missed. Pastor Sally received her bachelor’s degree The United States provided Stingers—a from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in type of SAM—to the Mujahadeen in the 1980s PAYING TRIBUTE TO SHERIFF 1981, before attending the Lutheran Theo- in Afghanistan. They were used with dev- JOHN EBERLY logical Seminary at Gettysburg in 1991. She astating affect against the Soviets. The then served at several churches including Mujahadeen, who subsequently splintered into HON. SCOTT McINNIS Grade Lutheran Church in Rochester, Penn- the Taliban and Al Qaeda, possessed at least OF COLORADO sylvania from 1991–1993 and Faith Lutheran a thousand Stingers that were never ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Church in Shell Rock, Iowa from 1993–1999 counted for after the war ended in 1989. So- before serving as co-pastor of Saint Paul Lu- viet shoulder armed missiles, like the ones Wednesday, February 5, 2003 theran Church. During her time at the Saint used in Kenya against the Israeli jetliner, are Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Paul Lutheran Church, Pastor Sally was the even far more abundant. pride that I rise today to recognize John chaplain at the Pennsylvania State Sheriff’s Tens of thousands of these missiles are out Eberly of La Junta, Colorado. Mr. Eberly has Convention in 2001 and is currently a member there. Although most are in state arsenals, been the Sheriff of Otero County for the past of the Global Mission Task Force for the thousands—including U.S. Stingers and Rus- 31 years, where he has served his fellow citi- Lower Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical sian SA7s—are unaccounted for and feared to zens with the honesty, courage, and integrity Lutheran Church of America. As a husband be in the hands of terrorists.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.084 E06PT1 E158 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2003 Few doubt that Al Qaeda does not possess the HOPE scholarship tax credit to K–12 edu- Current law authorizes the Department of large quantities of Russian SA7s and even cation expenses. Under this bill, parents could Defense to use it funds for the transport of hu- more effective U.S. Stingers. A successful at- use the HOPE Scholarship to pay for private manitarian relief, allowing U.S. military per- tack against a Boeing 747–400 with full capac- or religious school tuition or to offset the cost sonnel to help provide foreign countries with ity could cost almost five hundred lives. Aside of home schooling. In addition, under the bill, emergency assistance such as helicopter from large-scale casualties, such a successful all Americans could use the Hope Scholarship transport, temporary water supplies, and road attack would have a devastating impact on the to make cash or in-kind donations to public and bridge repair. For example, U.S. military U.S. Aircraft industry, on travel and tourism, schools. Thus, the Hope Scholarship could personnel were part of the U.S. response to and on the entire economy. It would be a help working parents finally afford to send Hurricane Mitch in Central America and recent multifaceted catastrophe. their child to a private school, while other par- earthquakes in El Salvador and India. Now that we understand that pleas are vul- ents could take advantage of the Hope credit nerable, the United States Government must to help purchase new computers for their chil- But when it comes to environmental emer- take every step to protect and defend Amer- dren’s school. I urge my colleagues to join gencies, under current law the military now ican citizens. The advanced technology need- with me in returning education resources to has less ability to help. Those are the situa- ed to protect American commercial airplanes the American people by cosponsoring my tions that are addressed by the bill I am intro- exists and is operation on U.S. military trans- Hope Plus Scholarship Act. ducing today. ports. The new system are advanced and are f much more successful than the previous sys- The International Environmental Defense tem of diversionary flares. The most modern INTRODUCTION OF INTERNATION- Act would fill a gap in current law so U.S. mili- systems, such as those installed on U.S. C17s AL ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE tary transport could be used not only for hu- and C5As, identify when a plane is threat- ACT manitarian, but also for environmental emer- ened, detect the source of the threat, jam the gencies. The bill does not require that this be guidance system of the incoming missiles and HON. MARK UDALL done—but it would authorize the Defense De- steer it off its flight path. Similar systems are OF COLORADO partment to do so, just as current law author- currently used on low-altitude military aircrafts. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The rapid deployment of this system is es- izes but does not require the transport of hu- sential for the safety of U.S. commercial flyers Wednesday, February 5, 2003 manitarian assistance to respond to other and is the clear responsibility of the U.S. Gov- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, today emergencies. ernment to implement. I propose fully funding I am introducing the International Environ- As an illustration of the limitations of the the retrofitting of SAM defensive systems and mental Defense Act of 2003. current law, consider a recent case about beginning that process this year. The purpose of this bill is to clarify the au- which I have first-hand knowledge. No one in this body would question that pre- thority of the Secretary of Defense to respond serving and protecting the people of the to environmental emergencies. It is cospon- In 2001, there was a very serious oil spill in United States is our most important and sa- sored by my colleagues from Colorado, Rep- the Pacific Ocean that threatened to contami- cred constitutional responsibility. At this critical resentative Joel Hafley. I greatly appreciate nate the Galapagos Islands. The government time in our Nation’s history we have two simul- his support. of Ecuador and people everywhere were very taneous crises and concerns: national security In times of natural disaster or other emer- concerned that this could imperil the world-fa- and economic security. The bill I introduce gencies, the United States for decades has mous wildlife of the islands and the rest of that today addresses both of these issues. This come to the aid of those in need—whether the unique ecosystem. They hastened to organize legislation would take the preventive step of crisis is the result of an earthquake in Turkey, a response. reducing risk to millions of travelers and create an erupting volcano in South America, or As part of that response, the Ecuadoran thousands of jobs through the retrofitting of deadly floods in some other part of the world. Government was in contact with a company in the defensive technologies. When the need arises, the U.S. Government Colorado that makes a product to absorb oil Additionally, this bill will boost our airline in- provides humanitarian assistance through the from sea water. But complications arose, and dustry. Recent surveys have shown that be- U.S. Agency for International Development, the company contacted my office to see if we tween one-fifth to one-third of Americans are the State Department, the Defense Depart- restricting their flying because of fears of ter- ment, and other federal agencies. It also con- could help resolve them. rorism. Our government and the airline indus- tracts with private voluntary agencies to pro- As we explored the situation, we learned try are working closely together to restore full vide such assistance and coordinates the U.S. that while the government of Ecuador was in- consumer confidence in the safety of our com- response with that of other countries. terested in acquiring the Colorado company’s mercial air system. Implementing a robust and The American military has an outstanding product, they also wanted to arrange for the effective defense system for our commercial record of participation in these activities. All United States to transport it to Ecuador by jet fleet would further accelerate the process Americans take pride in the humanitarian as- of making Americans feel safer when they fly, military aircraft, because that would be quicker sistance provided by the men and women of and cheaper than other alternatives. But when and help the economic recovery of U.S. air our armed services. carriers. The estimated cost of $10.2 billion for we contacted the Defense Department to see I strongly support this policy. It is the right if there was a possibility that could be ar- a system of 6,800 commercial jets at a unit thing to do, and in the best interests of our ranged, we learned about the limitations of price of $1.5 million will be offset by these country as well as of people everywhere. Hu- current law. In short, we learned that while economic benefits. The unit cost could drop manitarian assistance is critical to help com- even lower in mass production. munities or regions or whole countries recover military transport might be possible to provide Mr. Speaker, I fully realize that a ten billion humanitarian relief, that option was not avail- expenditure is significant. But it is not prohibi- from devastating natural or man-made events. But global emergencies come in other forms able to respond to an environmental emer- tive. The only thing that would be prohibitive gency. would be for this Congress to be negligent in as well—including environmental emergencies our responsibility to protect the people of our such as oil or chemical spills or other similar The bill I am introducing today would great Nation. Let us not gather together in occurrences. They may not have the imme- change that—not by requiring the military to grief the morning after a catastrophe and won- diate impact on people of homes destroyed in provide transport in such a case, but by pro- der what we could have done to prevent it. an earthquake or of crops lost to drought. But viding that option in case the U.S. Govern- We know what can be done. Let’s do it. by polluting waterways, killing fish or other ment should decide it would be appropriate. f species, or contaminating the air, water, or Perhaps this would have been useful authority land, environmental disasters can have dev- HOPE PLUS SCHOLARSHIP ACT for the military to have when the Prestige astating effects on the health and well-being of broke up off the northwest coast of Spain in people, wildlife, and ecosystems. November 2002. HON. RON PAUL So, wherever they occur, environmental OF TEXAS emergencies have the potential to affect the Mr. Speaker, this is not a far-reaching bill. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES national interest of the United States. And our But I think it would provide useful authority for Wednesday, February 5, 2003 government—including our military forces— our country to respond to environmental prob- Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce should have the same ability to respond as in lems that, ultimately, can affect us and the the Hope Plus Scholarship Act, which extends the case of other emergencies. rest of the world.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.088 E06PT1 February 6, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E159 PAYING TRIBUTE TO JANET strong and when young people can find the country as large and diverse as America. IRVINE support they need. Block grants do not solve this problem as they Runaway situations among our nation’s simply allow states and localities to choose HON. SCOTT McINNIS young people are a widespread problem. One the means to reach federally-determined ends. OF COLORADO out of every seven children and youth in the Returning control over the education dollar IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States runs away from home at some for tax credits for parents and for other con- time before the age of 18. Although some re- cerned citizens returns control over both the Wednesday, February 5, 2003 turn home after a short time, others remain on means and ends of education policy to local Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great the streets and never go home. Studies have communities. People in one community may pride that I rise today to recognize Janet Irvine shown that 1.3 million runaway youth are on use this credit to purchase computers, while of Fruita, Colorado. Through a program called the streets each day. children in another community may, at last, Adopt-a-Platoon, Janet has adopted three pla- Because today’s young people are tomor- have access to a quality music program be- toons of our nation’s soldiers in Afganistan row’s adults, preventing youth from running cause of community leaders who took advan- that she corresponds with on a regular basis. away is a family, community and national pri- tage of the tax credit contained in this bill. Today, I would like to pay tribute to Janet’s ef- ority. Our country needs an educated work- Children in some communities may benefit forts and goodwill before this body of Con- force, charismatic leaders and a stable soci- most from the opportunity to attend private, gress and this nation. ety. parochial, or other religious schools. One of The Adopt-a-Platoon program was first es- Each November, nationwide activities take the most encouraging trends in education has tablished in 1998 as a way for citizens to place to increase public awareness of the life been the establishment of private scholarship boost moral and show encouragement for circumstances of at risk youth. This resolution programs. These scholarship funds use vol- American soldiers serving in Bosnia. Today, will show that Congress supports those edu- untary contributions to open the doors of qual- Adopt-a-Platoon is playing an integral role in cational activities aimed at ensuring safe, ity private schools to low-income children. By boosting the morale of over 12,000 soldiers healthy and productive youth. I am hopeful providing a tax credit for donations to these that are currently fighting the war on terrorism that recognition of this issue will prevent other programs, Congress can widen the edu- in Afganistan. Over the past year, Janet has young people from running away and stress cational opportunities and increase the quality become one of the organizations most loyal the importance of families and communities. of education for all children. Furthermore, pri- volunteers, mailing countless letters and bak- f vately-funded scholarships raise none of the ing innumerable batches of cookies to show concerns of state entanglement raised by pub- her grateful appreciation for our soldiers serv- EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT TAX licly-funded vouchers. ing abroad. CUT ACT There is no doubt that Americans will al- Although Janet dedicates much of her own ways spend generously on education, the personal time and energy toward supporting HON. RON PAUL question is, ‘‘who should control the education our nation’s military, she has also encouraged OF TEXAS dollar—politicians and bureaucrats or the others to assist in her efforts. The Fruita IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES American people?’’ Mr. Speaker, I urge my Monument High School’s Interact Club and the Wednesday, February 5, 2003 colleagues to join me in placing control of edu- students of Sue Chamberlain’s and Marty cation back in the hands of citizens and local Hardrick’s classes at Shelby Elementary have Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to introduce communities by sponsoring the Education Im- also assisted in the effort, writing scores of let- the Education Improvement Tax Cut Act. This provement Tax Cut Act. act, a companion to my Family Education ters showing their support and appreciation. f The significance of her efforts have not gone Freedom Act, takes a further step toward re- unnoticed by the soldiers she writes to, and turning control over education resources to pri- INTRODUCTION OF FEDERAL LAB- many have written back to express their per- vate citizens by providing a $3,000 tax credit ORATORY EDUCATIONAL PART- sonal gratitude. for donations to scholarship funds to enable NERS ACT OF 2003 Mr. Speaker, it is with great appreciation low-income children to attend private schools. that I recognize Janet Irvine before this body It also encourages private citizens to devote HON. MARK UDALL of Congress and this nation. Janet’s selfless more of their resources to helping public OF COLORADO support and encouragement of the men and schools, by providing a $3,000 tax credit for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cash or in-kind donations to public schools to women serving overseas in our nation’s mili- Wednesday, February 5, 2003 tary is making a very personal contribution to support academic or extra curricular programs. our effort to rid the world of terrorism. Her I need not remind my colleagues that edu- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, today commitment and dedication has served as an cation is one of the top priorities of the Amer- I am introducing the Federal Laboratory Edu- inspiration to us all, and it is and honor to rep- ican people. After all, many members of Con- cational Partners Act of 2003, a bill that would resent such an outstanding American in this gress have proposed education reforms and a permit the National Renewable Energy Lab- Congress. Keep up the good work, Janet. great deal of time is spent debating these pro- oratory (NREL) and other Department of En- posals. However, most of these proposals ei- ergy laboratories to use revenue from their in- f ther expand federal control over education or ventions to support science education activi- INTRODUCING A RESOLUTION CON- engage in the pseudo-federalism of block ties. The bill is cosponsored by my colleague CERNING NATIONAL RUNAWAY grants. Many proposals that claim to increase from Colorado, Representative BOB BEAUPREZ. PREVENTION MONTH local control over education actually extend I greatly appreciate his support. federal power by holding schools ‘‘account- The Federal Laboratory Educational Part- HON. STEVE ISRAEL able’’ to federal bureaucrats and politicians. Of ners Act would amend the Stevenson-Wydler OF NEW YORK course, schools should be held accountable Technology Innovation Act of 1980. Under the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for their results, but they should be held ac- Stevenson-Wydler Act, federal labs can use li- countable to parents and school boards not to censing royalties, sometimes called Bayh-Dole Wednesday, February 5, 2003 federal officials. Therefore, I propose we move revenues, for five purposes. These include re- Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to re- in a different direction and embrace true fed- warding laboratories’ scientific employees; fur- introduce a resolution that recognizes the eralism by returning control over the education thering scientific exchange among labora- goals and ideals of National Runaway Preven- dollar to the American people. tories; educating and training laboratories’ em- tion Month, which is sponsored by two organi- One of the major problems with centralized ployees consistent with the labs’ research and zations that work with runaway youth: the Na- control over education funding is that spending development missions; covering expenses in- tional Network for Youth and the National priorities set by Washington-based Represent- cidental to the laboratories’ administration and Runaway Switchboard. atives, staffers, and bureaucrats do not nec- licensing of intellectual property; and con- This resolution will bring national attention to essarily match the needs of individual commu- ducting scientific research and development, the important issue of runaway kids and re- nities. In fact, it would be a miracle if spending again consistent with the labs’ research and mind parents of the importance of effectively priorities determined by the wishes of certain development missions. communicating with their children. All of the politically powerful representatives or the theo- My bill would amend the fifth purpose to add conditions that lead young people to leave ries of Education Department functionaries educational assistance as another permitted their homes are preventable when families are match the priorities of every community in a use of licensing royalties.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K05FE8.009 E06PT1 E160 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2003 Federal laboratories, especially the Depart- PAYING TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM the ‘‘open space bond bill’’ and the ment of Energy’s national laboratories, with PRESCOTT ALLEN, JR. ‘‘brownfields bill.’’ Mr. Durand was also the au- their high concentrations of scientists and en- thor of the Community Preservation Act. After gineers, are uniquely positioned to aid sur- HON. SCOTT McINNIS only two years as Secretary of Environmental rounding communities in improving the learn- OF COLORADO Affairs, Mr. Durand used the limited financial ing experience of their students. Currently, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resources at hand with unprecedented innova- NREL conducts some science education ac- tion to protect more than 100,000 acres of tivities using funds provided by private Wednesday, February 5, 2003 open space. He introduced a biodiversity pro- sources, including funds from companies that Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to gram to help protect both open space and the operate the lab—the midwest Research Insti- take this opportunity to pay tribute to the Commonwealth’s animal and plant species. tute, Battelle, and Bechtel. But enabling NREL memory of an accomplished Colorado pub- Mr. Durand also initiated an environmental to use licensing revenues would give the lab lisher, William Prescott Allen, Jr., of Montrose. education program in elementary and sec- greater flexibility. Mr. Allen recently passed away, leaving be- ondary schools throughout Massachusetts, Even without the expansion of permitted hind a legacy of business and community while taking the time to visit many of the uses of licensing revenues that this bill would leadership. As his family mourns his loss, I schools himself. enable, NREL has conducted a number of would like to take this time to highlight his life One of Mr. Durand’s more famous accom- science education programs with private funds before this body of Congress and this nation. plishments was the River Protection Act, and some funds from the Department of En- Raised in Texas, William and his wife, which protects over 9,000 miles of rivers and ergy and other federal agencies. Grace, relocated to Montrose, Colorado after streams. After working on this extensive pro- For instance, NREL initiated the Coalition he returned home from the Army during World tective measure for seven years, Mr. Durand for Learning Opportunities and United Tutors War II. In 1944, the Allen family bought the saw his bill signed into law in 1996. As a cele- (CLOUT) program in 1998. CLOUT began as local paper, the Montrose Daily Press. After bration, Mr. Durand and then Governor Wil- a pilot program matching 200 volunteers with gaining experience as a reporter and working liam F. Weld jumped into the Charles River, a fourth graders in 17 Denver public schools at other family-owned newspapers, William be- delightful moment not soon forgotten. who needed help with reading. The program came publisher of the Daily Press in 1948, a Mr. Speaker, I commend Mr. Durand for the has grown to be a great success. position he would hold for 38 years. Then, in many years he has spent preserving the envi- Another example is NREL’s Junior Solar 1997, William sold the paper after 53 years of ronment of Massachusetts. I have enjoyed Sprint, which celebrated its twelfth year in Allen family ownership. working with Mr. Durand on environmental 2002. This annual event gives students the William remained active in the community issues throughout the years, and look forward chance to design, build, and race vehicles during his lifetime. He served as a charter to working with him in the future, as we seek whose only energy source is sunlight. Each member in several local organizations, includ- ways to further protect Massachusetts’ envi- team starts with a motor and a silicon solar ing the Montrose Industrial Development Cor- ronment. I am sure that the entire House of cell, and teams are awarded design trophies poration, the Montrose Kiwanis Club, the Ute Representatives joins me in thanking Mr. based on technology, craftsmanship, and inno- Indian Museum, and the Uncompahgre Knife Durand for many years of hard work in pro- vation. and Fork Club. William will be remembered for tecting our environment. A third example is NREL’s Columbine Spirit his contributions in the community and his f Scholarship at the Colorado School of Mines. leadership of the Daily Press. It was established in 1999 by the contractors Mr. Speaker, I stand today to honor William HONORING THE 10TH ANNIVER- that operate NREL, MRI, Battelle and Bechtel. Allen Jr.’s memory before this body of Con- SARY OF THE EAST BAY CON- The three companies gave an initial $25,000 gress and this nation. I extend my sincere VERSION AND REINVESTMENT to endow the fund, which is used to award condolences to his wife and family. William COMMISSION scholarships to graduates of Columbine and Allen was a great contributor to the state of other Jefferson County high schools through Colorado and the community of Montrose and HON. BARBARA LEE the Colorado School of Mines Foundation. The he will be greatly missed. OF CALIFORNIA scholarship is offered first to Columbine grad- f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uates who are pursuing degrees in disciplines Wednesday, February 5, 2003 related to the laboratory’s research and devel- HONORING BOB DURAND, FORMER opment mission. MASSACHUSETTS SECRETARY Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor These three examples help us understand OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF the East Bay Conversion and Reinversion the importance of science education activities ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS Commission for its great contributions to Ala- associated with federal laboratories and what meda County for the past 10 years. they can mean for their surrounding commu- HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN In 1993, Congress authorized four pilot nities. But because of the narrowness of cur- OF MASSACHUSETTS projects charged with seeking ways to improve rent provisions in law, NREL and other labs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the defense conversion process. Then-Con- are not able to utilize licensing revenues to gressman Ronald V. Dellums of California’s support any of the activities outlined above or Wednesday, February 5, 2003 Ninth District convened the EBCRC to man- any other science education programs. As a Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today age one project in Alameda County, California. result, NREL and other labs must depend on to join the citizens of Massachusetts in hon- Members included elected officials, as well as private funds for the bulk of its science edu- oring Mr. Bob Durand, former Secretary of the representatives of public agencies, community cation activities, which unnecessarily restricts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs for groups, labor unions, educational institutions, what these labs can do in this area. My bill the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. business organizations, environmental advo- would expand the law to allow greater flexi- Mr. Durand has been an environment lover cacy groups and the military. bility. his entire life. He has proven his love of the Since its inception, the EBCRC has had an Licensing revenues have grown markedly environment as a member of the Massachu- impressive track record in assisting base clo- over the years as the technologies NREL has setts Legislature and as the Secretary of Envi- sure communities locally and nationally. It has created have gained wide acceptance. It ronmental Affairs. Before, during, and after his developed sound economic strategies to re- makes sense to me that we should give the appointment to the Executive Office of Envi- place lost jobs and reuse dormant facilities. labs a bit more freedom to spend these funds, ronmental Affairs by long time friend and Under contract with the Department of De- especially on pursuits as worthwhile as former Governor Paul Cellucci, Mr. Durand fense, the EBCRC has conducted two national science education which can expose young worked on a myriad of environmental improve- studies examining the challenges and difficul- people to the excitement and relevance of ca- ments solutions. ties that accompany the base closure process reers in science and technology. Mr. Durand has worked closely with groups and have published two internationally ac- Research is an investment in the future. I like MassPIRG, the Audubon Society, and the claimed reports, Defense Conversion: A Road believe the integration of research and science Environmental League of Massachusetts. He Map for Communities, and The Upside of education to take advantage of the unique re- was a powerful environmental advocate during Base Closure: Tools for Reinvesting in Com- sources and facilities of the Department of En- his tenure as a member of the Massachusetts munities. ergy’s national laboratories and research facili- State Senate. His accomplishments are vast in The East Bay Conversion and Reinvestment ties should be a high priority. number. The two that I find most important are Commission has helped bring over $50 million

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.094 E06PT1 February 6, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E161 of Federal support into Alameda County since that the United States is involved in a difficult traffic controllers as new technology and 1993. These monies have gone to success- struggle to maintain our preeminence in the procedures are added to the nation’s infra- fully close the bases and spur economic rede- aerospace field, both commercially and mili- structures. Establishing a program of scholarships to velopment on these former military facilities. In tarily. help replenish the nation’s pool of aero- this vein, the EBCRC launched a small busi- In January of 2001, the European Union un- nautical engineers. ness development and assistance program to veiled its plan for gaining dominance in the Tackling the problem of delays in and aid former base employees start their own global aerospace market entitled, ‘‘European unreliability of the air transportations sys- businesses. The Workers to Business Owners Aeronautics: A Vision for 2020.’’ This plan lays tem directly by authorizing funds for NASA National Demonstration Project has generated out an ambitious, $93 billion, 20-year agenda to work with NOAA on research to improve millions of dollars in economic activity and cre- for winning global leadership in aeronautics significantly the reliability of 2 to 6 hour aviation weather forecasts. ated hundreds of new jobs. and aviation. In stark contrast to the vision set Providing a significant funding to allow in- To further assist small businesses, The by the Europeans, the U.S. has cut by half its creased attention to environment and en- EBCRC established the Defense Conversion expenditures on aeronautics research & devel- ergy-related projects and for research on in- Revolving Loan Fund to provide access to opment (R&D) over the past two decades. creasing the capacity, efficiency and safety capital to businesses unable to secure loans This downward trend has coincided with a of the air traffic system. from traditional lenders. With $1 million cur- similar trend in the U.S. share of the world The basic premise of the legislation is that rently in the fund and expected growth to $20 aerospace market, which declined from about the U.S. can best meet the R&D challenge million, the fund targets financially disadvan- 70 percent of the global market to less than mounted by the Europeans and others through taged businesses and provides pre- and post- 50 percent now. In fact, the recently com- focused R&D investments that will enable fu- loan technical assistance to help its cus- pleted report of the Presidential Commission ture aircraft and rotorcraft technologies that tomers. As a result of these efforts, the on the Future of the Aerospace Industry are extremely quiet, fuel-efficient, and low in EBCRC has made loans to eight small busi- echoed these concerns and stated that ‘‘The emissions of carbon dioxide and nitrogen ox- nesses totaling $1,046,000. These eight com- United States must maintain its preeminence ides. The development of such aircraft will en- panies will precipitate $24 million in business in aerospace research and innovation to be a able the U.S. aviation industry to dominate an- activity, create more than 75 new jobs, and global aerospace leader in the 21st century,’’ ticipated aviation markets, as well as create support several hundred direct and indirect and that ‘‘government policies and invest- new markets in cities and regions whose air- jobs. ments in long-term research have not kept ports have been underutilized because of per- To date, the EBCRC has introduced new pace with the changing world.’’ In fact, the ceived negative environmental impacts. In ad- economic activity and jobs to six former mili- Commission recommended that ‘‘the federal dition, the new aviation capabilities could allow tary bases in Alameda County. It has reached government significantly increase its invest- innovative approaches to meeting the future out to nearly 250 businesses and provided ment in basic aerospace research, which en- demand for travel by the American public, support to more than half of those. Reporting hances U.S. national security, enables break- open up new possibilities for the future na- businesses indicated nearly $9 million in new through capabilities, and fosters an efficient, tional air traffic management system, and contracts, millions in lease revenues for the secure and safe aerospace transportation sys- make aerospace technologies more environ- cities of Alameda and Oakland, and nearly $7 tem’’. mentally friendly. million in Local, State/Federal taxes. Redevel- It was as a result of these negative trends This year marks the 100th anniversary of opment at these bases is accelerating and and the importance for the long-term eco- Ohio’s own Wilbur and Orville Wright achiev- more than 2700 units of new housing is being nomic and security interest of the United ing the world’s first successful powered flight, built, 25 percent of which will be affordable States, that Mr. FORBES and I joined with a bi- thus leading the way for 100 years of Amer- units. Soon, the EBCRC will begin making partisan group of my colleagues to introduce ican domination in aviation. But now, facing First Time Home Buyer Home Mortgages to the Aeronautics Research and Development new and serious challenges, leadership will be low- and moderate-income-families. Revitalization Act of 2003. This bill, which last required to sustain our aerospace industry to I ask Congress to join me and the constitu- year received strong support in the other body make it as vibrant a symbol of America’s ents of the 9th Congressional District in cele- as well as in the House, establishes a broad- might in the 21st century as it was in the 20th. brating the 10th Anniversary of the East Bay based agenda to reinvigorate America’s aero- This legislation is an opportunity for the coun- Conversion and Reinvestment Commission nautics and aviation R&D enterprise and main- try to signal its commitment to a strong and and wishing them many more years of suc- tain America’s competitive leadership in avia- robust aviation sector and its intent to revi- cess and affirmative developments. tion by: talize it in the face of new global challenges. f Reversing the trend of declining Federal America has long recognized that its long-term investments in aeronautics and aviation strength and security, and its ability to reach REINTRODUCTION OF THE AERO- R&D by doubling funding over five years. NAUTICS RESEARCH AND DEVEL- and sustain high levels of economic growth, Funding is increased to $900 million in 2006 depends on maintaining its edge in scientific OPMENT REVITALIZATION ACT (approximately the level they were in 1998), and $1.15 billion in 2008. achievement and technological innovation. If Following the recommendations of the we lose our edge in the areas where we are HON. JOHN B. LARSON FAA’s Research, Engineering and Develop- most vibrant, as it is happening now, our eco- OF CONNECTICUT ment Advisory Committee, doubling funding nomic prospects will be dimmed and our secu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over 5 years to $550 million in 2008. rity will be threatened. Aviation was born in Wednesday, February 5, 2003 Establishing a focal point for aeronautics America nearly 100 years ago; it is not slip- R&D by re-establishing an Office of Aero- ping to number 2 on our watch. Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, nautics reporting directly to the NASA Ad- today the Distinguished Gentleman from Vir- ministrator. PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH ginia Mr. J. RANDY FORBES and I reintroduced Establishing an R&D initiative to develop HANNIGAN bi-partisan legislation designed to revitalize an technologies within a decade to build com- industry that is essential to maintaining this mercial no-noise, low-emissions, and be high- HON. SCOTT McINNIS country’s economic growth, technological su- ly-energy efficient. Establishing an R&D initiative directed at OF COLORADO periority, and military preeminence. reinvigorating the nation’s rotorcraft R&D IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Since Orville and Wilbur Wright pioneering that will address the nation’s civil and mili- Wednesday, February 5, 2003 flight almost 100 years ago, aviation tech- tary needs for decades to come. nology in the United States has reached a Addressing the need for a long-term Fed- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to level of success and development unparalleled eral R&D effort to develop technologies for take this moment to pay tribute to an out- in world history. According to a recent report an environmentally-friendly, commercially- standing Coloradan who has given countless on ‘‘The National Economic Impact of Civil viable supersonic transport capable of flight volunteer hours in support of the National Aviation,’’ the total economic impact of civil over land. Weather Service Cooperative Weather Ob- Including independent review mechanisms aviation exceeded more than $900 billion and to ensure that the agency is pursuing tech- server Program. Joseph Hannigan of Nor- 11 million jobs to the U.S. economy in the nology concepts in a cost-effective manner. wood, Colorado has consistently contributed year 2000, roughly 9 percent of the total U.S. Authorizing the establishment of one or his time and efforts to his country by carefully gross domestic product. However, despite the more university-based centers for research in collecting and reporting weather data for his historical strength of this industry, it is clear aviation training for flight crews and air area. It is with great respect that I stand to

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.096 E06PT1 E162 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2003 honor a man who has dedicated so much of tion of our government. I congratulate the ‘‘I just want to see the actual documents,’’ his own time to such a selfless service. team members and their parents for this ex- Montemayor said. ‘‘I want to see the monu- The National Weather Service collects and traordinary achievement. I congratulate the ments, see all the places you see in the books.’’ maintains a database of daily climate reports team members and their parents for this ex- Other students on the team include Allison that is among the best in the world. National traordinary achievement. The members of the Glass, Gregory Goldsmith, Danessa Litam, Weather Service uses the data from that team are thirteen high school seniors; Erika Gisela Medina, Edwin Monroy, Kelly record to help forecast climate and weather Garcia, Brian Trautman, Victoria Montemayor, Monroy, Jeffrey Murray, Steffy Phillip, changes and issue weather warnings. The Na- Allison Glass, Gregory Goldsmith, Danessa Sabrina Tully and Brian van Burkleo. tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Litam, Gisela Medina, Edwin Monroy, Kelly f also uses the data to understand and predict Monroy, Jeffrey Murray, Steffy Phillip, Sabrina REINTRODUCTION OF ROCKY climate trends. Estimates suggest that such Tully, Brian Van Burkleo. Ms. LeAnna Morse MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK WIL- climate predictions helped prevent up to one coached the team. I wish these students suc- DERNESS ACT billion dollars in damage from the devastating cess when they compete at the national com- effects of El Nino in California alone. petition in April, here in Washington, DC. But such an extensive and accurate data- In closing, I would like to share with my col- HON. MARK UDALL base cannot be created overnight. Our country leagues an article that ran in the McAllen OF COLORADO relies on dedicated volunteers like Joseph who Monitor highlighting the accomplishment of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES take the time to make and report their weather these young constitutional scholars. Wednesday, February 5, 2003 observations as part of the Cooperative MCALLEN CONSTITUTION TEAM WINS 10TH Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, today Weather Observer program. The roots of the STATE TITLE I am again introducing a bill to designate as program reach as far back as 1644, when (By Juan Ozuna) wilderness most of the lands within the Rocky Reverend John Campanius Holm recorded the MCALLEN.—Hamilton, Madison and Frank- Mountain National Park, in Colorado. American Colonies’ first known weather obser- lin would be impressed with the McAllen Me- This legislation will provide important protec- vations. Then, in 1891, the Weather Bureau morial High School Constitution team. tion and management direction for some truly tackled the challenge given them to document The 13-member team comprised of high remarkable country, adding nearly 250,000 climate conditions in the United States. For school seniors was named state champion in acres in the park to the National Wilderness over one hundred years, the Weather Service the We The People, The Citizen and the Con- stitution competition in Austin Jan. 4. Preservation System. The bill is essentially has called on volunteers to gather the nec- It is the 10th time in 13 years the group has identical to one previously introduced by my essary measurements on weather factors such won the competition, sponsored by the State predecessor, Representative David Skaggs, as temperature and precipitation. With over Bar of Texas. and one I introduced in the 107th Congress. 11,000 volunteer observers contributing over ‘‘They really demonstrated an ability to Those bills in turn were based on similar one million service hours, it is significant to think on their feet,’’ said LeAnna Morse, a measures earlier proposed, including some by note that the National Weather Service has government teacher and the team’s coach. former Senator Bill Armstrong and others. chosen to recognize Joseph Hannigan with ‘‘I’m really proud of them.’’ Over a number of years my predecessor During the competition, each team is di- their most prestigious recognition, the John vided into groups of three. These trios each and I have worked with the National Park Campanius Holm Award. Considering Jo- face a panel of attorneys, educators and com- Service and others to refine the boundaries of seph’s 42 years of consistent service, he is munity leaders and make a three-minute the areas proposed for wilderness designation deserving of an award named after the very presentation on the Constitution. They an- and consulted closely with many interested first volunteer weather observer in the Amer- swer questions asked by the panel of judges parties in Colorado, including local officials ican Colonies. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege and are awarded points for their answers. and both the Northern Colorado Water Con- to rise today to praise Joseph Hannigan for ‘‘This was a small team, so they had to servancy District and the St. Vrain & Left carry extra weight, and they really rose to Hand Ditch Water Conservancy District. These his dedicated service to the National Weather the occasion,’’ Morse said. Service before this body of Congress and this Teams usually have 15 members. To help consultations provided the basis for many of nation. He stands out as an example of the train the group, Morse asked some friends the provisions of the bill I am introducing cooperative spirit that has helped make this and other community people to come in to today, particularly regarding the status of ex- country great. From his efforts, combined with the class to act as judges for her team. isting water facilities. the work of countless others, our communities ‘‘We’d have practices and invite attorneys Covering some 94 percent of the park, the enjoy the economic, recreational, and safety and academics to judge them so they could new wilderness will include Longs Peaks and benefits that an accurate and timely weather have the full experience,’’ Morse said. ‘‘When other major mountains along the Great Conti- you practice, you always try to anticipate nental Divide, glacial cirques and snow fields, forecast affords them. I am honored to extend what questions you’ll be asked in the follow- my gratitude to Joseph and the many other up.’’ broad expanses of alpine tundra and wet volunteers for what they have accomplished. Mick West, history coordinator for meadows, old-growth forests, and hundreds of Keep up the good work! McAllen school district and a sponsor of the lakes and streams, all untrammeled by human f team, accompanied the students to the com- structures or passage. Indeed, examples of all petition, which he said was extremely com- the natural ecosystems that make up the HONORING THE MCALLEN MEMO- petitive. splendor of Rocky Mountain National Park are RIAL HIGH SCHOOL CONSTITU- ‘‘They did an outstanding job,’’ he said. ‘‘It included in the wilderness that would be des- TION TEAM was very close. They have a great reputa- tion.’’ ignated by this bill. Team member Erika Garcia said there was The features of these lands and waters that HON. RUBE´N HINOJOSA a lot of pressure on the students to perform make Rocky Mountain National Park a true OF TEXAS well because of their reputation. gem in our national parks system also make IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘It’s good to know that we fulfilled that it an outstanding wilderness candidate. tradition one more year,’’ Garcia said. ‘‘Our The wilderness boundaries are carefully lo- Wednesday, February 5, 2003 sponsors have prepared us very well.’’ cated to assure continued access for use of Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Teammate Brain Trautman said he also existing roadways, buildings and developed acknowledge an outstanding group of young felt the heat of the competition, calling the areas, privately owned land, and areas where win ‘‘a relief.’’ scholars from my Congressional district. The ‘‘I’m really excited,’’ he said. ‘‘I can’t wait additional facilities and roadwork will improve McAllen Memorial High School Constitution to go to nationals to compete.’’ park management and visitor services. In ad- team recently won the Texas state title at the As the winning team, the McAllen Memo- dition, specific provisions are included to as- ‘‘We The People, The Citizen and the Con- rial High School students will be sent to sure that there will be no adverse effects on stitution’’ annual competition. Remarkably, this Washington, D.C., in April to compete continued use of existing water facilities. is the McAllen team’s 10th State win in 13 against the top team from each state. This bill is based on National Park Service years. They have also been successful nation- Though Morse’s teams have seen top-10 fin- recommendations, prepared more than 25 ally, finishing among the top ten finalists in 4 ishes at the national level, the highest they years ago and presented to Congress by ever placed is fourth. out of 10 appearances. Though also excited about being able to at- President Richard Nixon. It seems to me that, I am proud to represent a community that tend the national Constitution competition, in that time, there has been sufficient study, produces students with such a passion for Victoria Montemayor said she would be more consideration, and refinement of those rec- learning the democratic principles and founda- focused on the sights. ommendations so that Congress can proceed

VerDate Jan 31 2003 03:21 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K05FE8.011 E06PT1 February 6, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E163 with this legislation. I believe that this bill con- Mountain National Park in particular, good The bill would NOT: stitutes a fair and complete proposal, suffi- Park Service management over the past 83 create a new federal reserved water right; ciently providing for the legitimate needs of the years has kept most of the park in a natural instead, it includes a finding that the Park’s public at large and all interested groups, and condition. And all the lands that are covered existing federal reserved water rights, as de- deserves to be enacted in this form. by this bill are currently being managed, in es- cided by the Colorado courts, are sufficient include certain lands in the Park as wilder- It took more than a decade before the Colo- sence, to protect their wilderness character. ness, including Trail Ridge and other roads rado delegation and the Congress were finally Formal wilderness designation will no longer used for motorized travel, water storage and able, in 1993, to pass a statewide national for- leave this question to the discretion of the conveyance structures, buildings, developed est wilderness bill. Since then, action has Park Service, but will make it clear that within areas of the Park, some private inholdings been completed on bills designating wilder- the designated areas there will never be Existing Water Facilities ness in the Spanish Peaks area of the San roads, visitor facilities, or other manmade fea- Boundaries for the wilderness are drawn to Isabel National Forest as well as in the Black tures that interfere with the spectacular natural exclude existing storage and conveyance Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, the beauty and wildness of the mountains. structures assuring continued use of the Gunnison Gorge, the Black Ridge portion of This kind of protection is especially impor- Grand River Ditch and its right-of-way, the the Colorado Canyons National Conservation tant for a park like Rocky Mountain, which is east and west portals of the Adams Tunnel Area, and the James Peak area of the Arap- relatively small by western standards. As near- and gauging stations of the Colorado-Big aho, Roosevelt National Forests. by land development and alteration has accel- Thompson Project, Long Draw Reservoir, We now need to continue making progress erated in recent years, the pristine nature of and lands owned by the St. Vrain & Left regarding wilderness designations for deserv- the park’s backcountry becomes an increas- Hand Water Conservancy District—including Copeland Reservoir. ing lands, including other public lands in our ingly rare feature of Colorado’s landscape. Further, Rocky Mountain National Park’s The bill includes provisions to make clear state that are managed by the Bureau of Land that its enactment will not impose new re- Management. And the time is ripe for finally popularity demands definitive and permanent strictions on already allowed activities for resolving the status of the lands within Rocky protection for wild areas against possible pres- the operation, maintenance, repair, or recon- Mountain National Park that are dealt with in sures for development with the park. While struction of the Adams Tunnel, which di- the bill I am introducing today. only about one tenth the size of Yellowstone verts water under Rocky Mountain National All Coloradans know that the question of National Park, Rocky Mountain sees nearly Park (including lands that would be des- possible impacts on water rights can be a pri- the same number of visitors each year as ignated by the bill) or other Colorado-Big Thompson Project facilities, and that addi- mary point of contention in Congressional de- does our first national park. At the same time, designating these care- tional activities for these purposes will be bates over designating wilderness areas. So, allowed should they be necessary to respond it’s very important to understand that the ques- fully selected portions of Rocky Mountain as wilderness will make other areas, now re- to emergencies and subject to reasonable re- tion of water rights for Rocky Mountain Na- strictions. stricted under interim wilderness protection tional Park Wilderness is entirely different from f many considered before, and is far simpler. management, available for overdue improve- To begin with, it has long been recognized ments to park roads and visitor facilities. RECOGNITION OF J. MICHAEL So, Mr. Speaker, this bill will protect some under the laws of the United States and Colo- DORSEY of our nation’s finest wild lands. It will protect rado, including a decision of the Colorado Su- existing rights. It will not limit any existing op- preme Court, that Rocky Mountain National portunity for new water development. And it HON. ROBERT W. NEY Park already has extensive federal reserved will affirm our commitment in Colorado to pre- OF OHIO water rights arising from the creation of the serving the very features that make our State IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES national park itself. such a remarkable place to live. So, I think the Wednesday, February 5, 2003 This is not, so far as I have been able to bill deserves prompt enactment. Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, we rise to thank and find out, a controversial decision, because I am attaching a fact sheet that outlines the recognize J. Michael Dorsey for his out- there is a widespread consensus that there main provisions of this bill: should be no new water projects developed standing service and contributions to the ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK WILDERNESS House community during his tenure beginning within Rocky Mountain National Park. And, ACT since the park sits astride the continental di- Rocky Mountain National Park January 1, 1995. Because of his distinguished legal career, vide, there’s no higher land around from which Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the streams flow into the park, so there is no pos- nation’s most visited parks, possesses some Mike was asked to serve as the first Adminis- sibility of any upstream diversions. And it’s im- of the most pristine and striking alpine eco- trative Counsel in the Office of the Chief Ad- portant to emphasize that in any event water systems and natural landscapes in the conti- ministrative Officer when the new House orga- rights associated with wilderness would nental United States. This park straddles nization was created in 1995. An ambitious amount only to guarantees that water will con- the Continental Divide along Colorado’s agenda to change the way the House oper- tinue to flow through and out of the park as it northern Front Range. It contains high alti- ated was proposed, and Mike was instru- always has. This preserves the natural envi- tude lakes, herds of bighorn sheep and elk, mental in accomplishing many of those goals. glacial cirques and snow fields, broad ex- A solid leader, Mike demonstrated the ability ronment of the park, but it doesn’t affect panses of alpine tundra, old-growth forests downstream water use. and thundering rivers. It also contains Longs to effectively juggle many competing priorities. The bottom line is that once water leaves Peak, one of Colorado’s 54 fourteen thou- In addition to keeping the CAO legally and the park, it will continue to be available for di- sand-foot peaks. ethically pure, he also served as interim Asso- version and use under Colorado law regard- The Bill ciate Administrator for the Office of Procure- less of whether or not lands within the park The bill is based on one introduced by Rep. ment and Human Resources. He initiated and are designated as wilderness. UDALL in the 106th and 107th Congresses and contributed to business process improve- These legal and practical realities are re- similar legislation proposed by former Con- ments, provided legal guidance to House staff, flected in my bill—as in my predecessor’s—by gressman David Skaggs and others pre- developed policies, and applied his expertise inclusion of a finding that because the park al- viously. It would: in the areas of contracting, negotiation, and ready has these extensive reserved rights to designate about 249,562 acres within Rocky legal disputes. water, there is no need for any additional res- Mountain National Park, or about 94 percent Most recently, Mike’s professionalism, patri- of the Park, as wilderness, including Longs otism, and steadfastness served the House ervation of such right, and an explicit dis- Peak—the areas included is based on the rec- claimer that the bill affects any such reserva- ommendations prepared over 25 years ago by well under historic and trying times. He met tion. President Nixon with some revisions in the challenges of September 11, 2001, the Some may ask, why should we designate boundaries to reflect acquisitions and other subsequent anthrax evacuation of House of- wilderness in a national park? Isn’t park pro- changes since that recommendation was sub- fices, and on-going mail process activities with tection the same as wilderness, or at least as mitted patience, excellence, and reasoned judgment. good? The answer is that the wilderness des- designate about 1,000-acres as potential Mike is a team player, known for his integ- ignation will give an important additional level wilderness until non-conforming structures rity, fairness, principles, dedication, and solid are removed of protection to most of the park. provide that if non-federal inholdings with- steady demeanor. He has made a dif- Our national park system was created, in in the wilderness boundaries are acquired by ference—he has made the House a better part, to recognize and preserve prime exam- the United States, they will become part of place. As he leaves us on February 14, he will ples of outstanding landscape. At Rocky the wilderness and managed accordingly continue to serve our nation in areas of critical

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.101 E06PT1 E164 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2003 importance. He has served the House and our our enemies are engaged and determined to RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN country as a true patriot, and we extend our develop and expand their supply of chemical FROZEN FOOD INSTITUTE ON thanks to him for his service, and wish him all weapons, when we continue to face a terror- THE OCCASION OF ITS 60TH AN- the best for continued success. ists threat at home, and when more and more NIVERSARY f of our troops are stationed oversees, we need effective vaccine production. We cannot afford HONORING MR. DAVID SEIM HON. C.L. ‘‘BUTCH’’ OTTER to slow research and development, or experi- OF IDAHO ence a critical shortage of vaccines. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. LARRY COMBEST But this is precisely what is occurring today. Wednesday, February 5, 2003 OF TEXAS Personal injury lawyers, who would like the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES larger fee that they might receive through liti- Mr. OTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the American Frozen Food Institute Wednesday, February 5, 2003 gation, are chipping away at the Vaccine Act in our Nation’s courtrooms. They are trying to (AFFI) on the occasion of its 60th Anniversary Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to distinguish injuries allegedly related to ingredi- of service to the food industry. AFFI is the call my colleagues’ attention to an honor re- ents contained in vaccines, such as preserva- only national trade association representing cently bestowed on my constituent and friend, tives, from the vaccine itself, in order to es- the entire spectrum of frozen food profes- Mr. David Seim. cape the no-fault system. The courts have sionals, including processors, suppliers of Recently, David was awarded the Rita Har- done a good job at rejecting these attempts. goods and services, transporters and market- mon Volunteer Service Award from the Lub- The provisions in the Homeland Security Act ers. bock Area United Way in recognition of his simply sought to codify these decisions, pre- Like other complex enterprises, the frozen lifetime of community service. David’s work serve the intent of Congress in establishing food industry benefits not only from competi- with various organizations such as the South the Vaccine Program, and ensure that the in- tion, but also from cooperative, coordinated Plains Council of the Boy Scouts of America, jured receive speedy and fair compensation. action. Launched in 1942 by 19 frozen fruit the Lubbock Country Club, the Southwest I continue to support the vaccine ingredient and vegetable packers, the National Associa- Lubbock Rotary Club, YWCA, Covenant provisions in the Homeland Security Act. I un- tion of Frozen Food Packers went on to be- Health System and Trinity Church exemplify derstand the provisions are being repealed come today’s American Frozen Food Institute. his selfless nature and dedication to the public without prejudice and not because of the sub- AFFI’s more than 500 member companies ac- good. Through his hard work and giving na- stance. I am confident that these provisions count for over 90 percent of the total annual ture, the Lubbock community has benefited will proceed through the House and be en- production of frozen food in the United States, immensely. acted. By reenacting the provisions, I believe valued at more than $60 billion. David attended Texas Tech and graduated Congress will address the issue in a manner AFFI works to ensure that nourishing and from the Southern Methodist University’s that ensures the broad availability of vaccines convenient frozen foods are continually abun- Graduate School of Banking. While he works for the American people. dant, reliable, varied, satisfying and economi- for Plains Capitol Corp. in Dallas, he still lives cal. During its years of growing use and popu- f in Lubbock and continues to serve as a board larity, the technology of frozen foods has member of the Lubbock Area United Way. PAYING TRIBUTE TO WAYNE earned its place among modern America’s It is with great pleasure, Mr. Speaker, that HARRISON constructive innovations. I honor this dedicated man for his commitment When Clarence Birdseye, one March morn- to give back to his community. David Seim HON. SCOTT McINNIS ing in 1930, optimistically combined an inven- has given much of his life to serving his com- OF COLORADO tor’s creativity with a salesman’s confidence munity, and his efforts are greatly appreciated. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and arrayed his selection of neatly packaged, quick-frozen foods into a grocery store display I wish to congratulate David on his recent Wednesday, February 5, 2003 award and thank him for his continuing dedi- case in Springfield, Massachusetts, he inaugu- cation to the public good. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great rated an industry that would forever change pride that I rise today to recognize Major f the way the world eats. Wayne Harrison of Dolores, Colorado. Re- The industry’s momentum initially was driv- VACCINE INGREDIENT PROVISIONS cently, Major Harrison was recognized for his en by the economy and convenience of frozen years of service in the Civil Air Patrol and foods. However, a further reality ultimately HON. ROY BLUNT awarded a Springfield M-14 rifle. Today, I would ensure their enthusiastic endorsement OF MISSOURI would like to pay tribute to Major Harrison’s by health experts: frozen foods supply supe- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES career and accomplishments before this body rior nutrition. Following years of scientific stud- of Congress and this nation. ies at the University of Illinois, the U.S. Food Wednesday, February 5, 2003 Major Harrison began his career in the Civil and Drug Administration concluded in 1998 Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Speaker, the Homeland Se- Air Service as a cadet and moved up through that fruits and vegetables picked at peak curity Act of 2002 included provisions related the ranks to eventually teach cadets, passing freshness and immediately frozen contain as to vaccine injuries that have been misunder- on his knowledge of airplanes and flying. In many, and often more, nutrients than their raw stood and misconstrued. I believed then and fact, Wayne Harrison’s superiors were so im- equivalents. Moreover, for food of all kinds, now that these provisions are good public pol- pressed with his abilities that he was pro- modern freezing and packaging means unsur- icy: they clarify that vaccine injury claims in- moted to the position of aerospace officer only passed food safety, reliable product consist- volving vaccine ingredients, such as preserva- a short time after joining the Civil Air Patrol. ency, and year-round availability anywhere. tives, are subject to the same no-fault com- Serving in the position for three years, Wayne In addition, I would invite my colleagues to pensation system as other vaccine-related in- was then asked to become the commander of join Congressman CAL DOOLEY and me on juries established by the National Childhood his squadron and he accepted. September 25 at the Frozen Food Filibuster, a Vaccine Injury Act of 1986. The alternative is Although the new position and added re- reception showcasing the variety of frozen needless, time consuming, and expensive liti- sponsibility would be a challenge, Major Har- foods here in the Cannon Caucus Room. Con- gation that is not in the best interests of those rison also saw the promotion as an oppor- gressman DOOLEY and I are co-chairmen of who believe they have been injured. tunity to help his fellow cadets. Over the the frozen food caucus on Capitol Hill. Caucus Congress established the Vaccine Program years, Major Harrison used his position to participants are Members of Congress who in 1986 for two reasons. The first was to pro- serve as a role model to his cadets and have AFFI member companies’ headquarters vide definite, speedy, and generous com- helped many of them go on to colleges, mili- or plants located within their district, or an in- pensation for those who suffer from vaccine- tary academies, and into the armed forces. terest in the food industry in general. The In- related injuries. The second was to address Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rec- stitute briefs the membership periodically on litigation and insurance costs that were spi- ognize Major Wayne Harrison before this body issues that affect their constituents who work raling out of control, which forced current man- of Congress and this nation. Major Harrison in the frozen food industry. Our goal is to en- ufacturers to leave the industry and discour- has served with the diligence, honor and in- sure the caucus is as active and innovative as aging others from developing important life- tegrity that Amercans have come to expect the nation’s frozen food companies. saving vaccines. from the Civil Air Patrol, and it is an honor to Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Now, of all times, is not the moment to allow represent such an outstanding American in in paying special tribute to the American Fro- the Vaccine Program to be dismantled. When this Congress. zen Food Institute. Our democratic institutions

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.104 E06PT1 February 6, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E165 are served well by having responsible industry a renowned abolitionist, Frederick Douglass, sons to dream of a future America that con- associations, who care about the active par- lived in Rochester, New York, where he pub- tinues to embrace the values of Upstate New ticipation of their companies in the legislative lished his newspaper, The North Star. York abolitionists, in new contexts. The hope and regulatory process. I am confident that William Seward, former senator of New of Auburn’s youngest generation of thinkers AFFI will continue to serve the food commu- York, governor of New York, and Secretary of reminded me of these words of Abraham Lin- nity for many years, well into the future. We State, remains one of the best-known aboli- coln, spoken in 1865 at his second inaugural wish them the very best on this special occa- tionists to hail from New York’s 24th Congres- address, and still relevant today: ‘‘With malice sion. sional District. Born and raised in the area, toward none, with charity for all, with firmness f Seward gave voice to his constituents’ outcry in the right as God gives us to see the right, against slavery. He and his wife, Frances, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; TRIBUTE TO UPSTATE NEW YORK- opened their home in Auburn, NY to fugitive to bind up the nation’s wounds.’’ ERS ON THE 140TH ANNIVER- slaves moving north along the Underground A COLLECTIVE ESSAY FROM FIFTH GRADERS SARY OF THE EMANCIPATION Railroad, and they became the personal AT OWASCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN AU- PROCLAMATION friends of Harriet ‘‘Moses’’ Tubman, the iconic BURN, NY leader of the slave exodus to Canada. As a The Emancipation Proclamation was a so- HON. SHERWOOD BOEHLERT lawyer, Seward defended fugitive slaves in lution to the problem of slavery in the United States. President Abraham Lincoln OF NEW YORK court. During his early career in Congress he was influenced to write this document by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES led the anti-slavery wing of the Whig party. abolitionists who wanted to see the system Wednesday, February 5, 2003 Many credit Seward’s radical statement that of slavery come to an end. This new Law Congress had to answer to a moral law ‘‘high- passed during the Civil War. Many of the Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in er than the Constitution’’ as disqualifying him abolitionists who influenced President Lin- honor of the 140th anniversary of the Emanci- from running for President in 1860. When it coln were from the area that is today a part pation Proclamation celebrated on January 1, became clear that Lincoln would win the ticket of the 24th Congressional District of New of this year. I would like to take this oppor- of the Grand Old Party, then a grand young York State. Several of these abolitionists tunity to recognize the integral work of Central party, Seward campaigned tirelessly for Lin- were William Seward, Harriet Tubman, New Yorkers in the struggle to end slavery. coln, and was soon appointed Secretary of Emily Howland, Martha Coffin Wright, and During the troubled decades just before our Lucretia Coffin Mott. State under the new president. In that office, William Seward helped the cause of the Civil War, many citizens of what is now New Seward played a crucial role in the formation Emancipation Proclamation by persuading York’s 24th District joined, and led, fellow abo- of Lincoln’s anti-slavery policy. He drafted the President Lincoln to be more involved with litionists across the nation to help slaves gain Emancipation Proclamation alongside the abolishing slavery. As Lincoln’s Secretary of the freedom due to all Americans. Whether President, and the final document now bears State, he helped Lincoln write it. Seward they offered hounded refugees a place to hide his signature. was active in his belief that slavery must be for the night, educated former slaves, pub- Before the Civil War, Harriet Tubman abolished, he was a leader of the Anti-slav- lished activist newspapers, or spoke out in the bought a house from Seward in his hometown ery wing of the Whig party, used his home on chambers of Congress, these men and South Street in Auburn, New York, as a way of Auburn, NY, where she continued to con- station for the Underground Railroad and as women live on in the collective memory of our duct for the Underground Railroad despite the a publishing center for anti-slavery lit- nation as brave champions of basic human $40,000 reward posted for her capture. After erature. He became a good friend of Harriet rights and dignity. the Emancipation Proclamation, with the Tubman, a conductor on the Underground En route to Canada, houses and churches Promised Land a little closer, Ms. Tubman set- Railroad. Harriet Tubman, called the ‘‘Moses throughout Central New York formed some of tled down to a quieter life in Auburn. of her people’’, dedicated her life to the be- the main lines of the Underground Railroad. Those who fought to end slavery and so ex- lief that all people were equal and that slav- One heavily trafficked depot in Madison Coun- tend the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit ery was evil. As a runaway slave, she showed great courage and dedication to her beliefs ty was the home of Garrett Smith, a philan- of happiness to truly all Americans won a thropist who gave much of his time, money, by leading more than three hundred slaves to great victory with the issuance of the Emanci- their freedom. Eventually Harriet Tubman and energy to the anti-slavery cause. I’m glad pation Proclamation, but the struggle did not bought a home in Auburn, New York and to have had the opportunity to dedicate end there. Amy Post, Martha Wright, Lucretia used it to care for the elderly and needy peo- Smith’s estate as a National Historic Land- Mott, Susan B. Anthony, and other abolition- ple. The dedication of Quakers to the aboli- mark last spring. Thanks to legislation signed ists and women’s rights activities, many of tion of slavery was also important in bring- by our distinguished Governor of New York, them from Upstate New York, organized a pe- ing about change. Emily Howland lived in George Pataki, in tandem with the Network to tition drive to gain the signatures of hundreds Sherwood, Cayuga County, New York. She was an educator who started schools in the Freedom Act, passed by Congress and signed of thousands of women calling for a constitu- by the president in 1998, many other stops South for freed slaves and used her home as tional amendment to end slavery. When the a way station for the Underground Railroad. along the Underground Railroad in Upstate petition was first presented to the Senate in Her beliefs that all were equal saw her turn New York have recently been brought to light February of 1864, nearly one-fifth of the signa- to the cause of women’s suffrage. She worked and preserved. tures came from New York State. By the end closely with Lucretia Mott and Susan B. An- Garrett Smith, who was born in my own of 1865 the Thirteenth Amendment was law. thony in the fight for equality for women. hometown of Utica and lived most of his life in I hope my colleagues will join me in ap- Lucretia Coffin Mott and her sister Martha Peterboro, was elected president of the na- plauding the historic legacy of freedom and Coffin Wright, a resident of Auburn, New tionally prominent New York State Anti-Slavery York, were also Quakers, who belonged to human rights left by the good people of Up- the American Anti-slavery Society and Society on October 22, 1835, at the organiza- state New York. formed the Female Anti-Slavery Society. tion’s founding convention. A dedicated group I would like to thank Peter A. Wisbey, Exec- After the Civil War they co-founded the successfully launched the Society that day at utive Director of the William Seward House, American Equal Rights Association and the the Peterboro Presbyterian Church after their Anne M. Derousie, a historian with the Wom- National Women’s Suffrage Association. meeting had been broken up by a hostile mob en’s Rights National Historical Park, Michael J. They made a difference in the abolition of the previous day. A few streets away from the Caddy, Jr., historian, and Milton C. Sernett, slavery and women getting the right to vote. convention site in Peterboro lived James Professor of History at Syracuse University for They were courageous in the fight for civil Caleb Jackson, the editor of several aboli- the information they provided me for this occa- rights for all people regardless of their color or gender. tionist newspapers. Beriah Green, another sion. I would also like to insert into the CON- As you can see, many citizens of Cayuga founding member of the New York Anti-Slav- GRESSIONAL RECORD essays about the Eman- County not only believed in equal rights for ery Society, came from nearby Whitesboro cipation Proclamation and the abolitionist all people, but also actively worked to bring where he served as president of the Oneida movement in New York’s 24th Congressional about the change that resulted in the end of Institute, an interracial college. Green’s Insti- District written by students from Letizia slavery and giving all people their civil tute turned out noted abolitionists such as Magats’ class at Owasco Elementary and Jac- rights. (By Timothy Berry, Ashley King, Jamie Jermain Loguen, a former slave lauded for his quelyn Aversa’s class at Casey Park Elemen- Bruno, Marissa Rescott, Christina Granato, influential autobiography, To Set the Captives tary School in Auburn, NY. S. Michael Watson, Maura Bradley, Kelsey Free. Loguen was later chosen to act as While reading the work of these children I Helinski, Mary Doyle, Colleen Cregg, Olivia Stationmaster of Syracuse’s Underground was delighted to find that many of the stu- Perek, Breanna Handley, Alaina Railroad. Another escaped slave who became dents had been inspired by their history les- Schoonmaker, and Connor Entenmann.)

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.107 E06PT1 E166 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 6, 2003 ESSAYS FROM FOURTH GRADERS AT CASEY Murray has risen to the rank of managing Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rec- PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN AUBURN, NY partner with Rosenn, Jenkins & Greenwald in ognize Jamie Levin of Telluride, Colorado be- The young dreamers have a goal that one Wilkes-Barre. From 1991 to 1994, he served fore this body of Congress and this nation. To day the world will be a better place for ev- as chairman of the hearing committee of the excel in a sport as mentally and physically de- eryone in our country. The young dreamers disciplinary board of the Pennsylvania Su- manding as slalom snowboarding takes great celebrate the anniversary of the Emanci- courage, commitment and discipline. Jamie’s pation Proclamation so they can continue to preme Court. dream. After all, the young dreamers future Examples of his dedication to community competitive spirit and determination serves as goals are in your hands. service abound. They include his service as an inspiration to us all, and it is an honor to (By Sydnee Lawson, David Clark, and chairman of the Greater Wilkes-Barre Partner- represent such an outstanding American in Brianna Hotaling.) ship, Inc., from 2000 to the present; and chair- this Congress. I wish her all the best with the The torch of freedom has passed from time man of the Community Relations Council of rest of her season. to time to generation to generation and it the Jewish Federation of Greater Wilkes- f must be kept and honored as it was all those years ago. It shouldn’t be thrown away be- Barre, 1993 to 1997 and from 2000 to the INTRODUCTION OF COLORADO cause of dishonor and terrorism. present; and a member of the board of trust- SCHOOL LANDS BILL (By Dominika Donch, Noah Donch, ees of College Misericordia and the board of Makrina Donch, and Nathaniel Donch.) directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater We are fortunate to have the freedom we Wilkes-Barre, the Jewish Community Center of HON. MARK UDALL OF COLORADO have. Some countries do not have as much the Wyoming Valley, and WVIA–TV/FM/HDTV. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES freedom as we have. Now we have a lot to Murray is also past chairman of the board of worry about. We are so fortunate that Presi- Wednesday, February 5, 2003 dent Abraham Lincoln issued the Emanci- directors of the United Way of the Wyoming pation Proclamation. Today we have the joy Valley, from 1992 to 1994, and its general Mr. UDALL. Mr. Speaker, I am today again of freedom. campaign in 1990. He is also past president of introducing a bill to modify the 1875 Act—usu- (By Stephanie Leontovich, Tyler the Ohav Zedek Synagogue in Wilkes-Barre, ally referred to as the Colorado Enabling Act— Van Tassell, Amber Foster, Anthony Jesmer from 1986 to 1988; the Jewish Community that provided for admission of Colorado to the and Scott Blauvelt.) Center of the Wyoming Valley, from 1982 to Union. We believe all people are created equal and 1983; the Seligman J. Strauss Lodge of B’nai The bill is similar to one I introduced in the need to live in unity and peace. (By Diamoneek Wingate, Loretta Holbert, B’rith, from 1970 to 1974; and the Duquesne 107th Congress. Its purpose is to remove any Sarah Lowe, Tina Horsford, Beth Harvey, University School of Law Alumni Association possible conflict between a decision of the Tony Frazier, Brandon Crawford, and Andre of Northeastern Pennsylvania, from 1997 to people of Colorado and that original federal Thomas.) 1999. legislation under which some 3 million acres of I have a dream, that one day all people of He and his beautiful and gracious wife federal lands were granted to our state. the world, Iraqis, Afghanis, Russians, and Margery have three children, Aaron, Joshua In granting the lands to Colorado, Congress any other culture will come together and act and Rachel. provided that they were to be used as a fairly to one and another. I have a dream of Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to call to the at- source of revenue for the public schools—and no terrorism. I have a dream of no violence for many years they were managed for that but coming out and talking it over like men. tention of the House of Representatives the well-deserved selection of Attorney Murray purpose. I have a dream of living in a society with no However, over the years the revenue de- prejudice. I have a dream of no racism. I Ufberg for the Community Service Award, and rived from these lands has become a less and have a dream of no fighting over religion but I wish him and his family all the best. less significant part of the funding for Colo- having peace and love. I have a dream that f this world will help one and another of dif- rado’s schools, while there has been an in- ferent culture and religions. I have a dream. PAYING TRIBUTE TO JAMIE LEVIN creasing appreciation of the other values of (By Jared Ford.) these lands. f As a result, in 1996 the people of Colorado HON. SCOTT McINNIS voted to amend our state constitution to permit ATTORNEY MURRAY UFBERG CHO- OF COLORADO part of these school trust lands to be set aside SEN FOR B’NAI B’RITH COMMU- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in a ‘‘stewardship trust’’ and managed to pre- NITY SERVICE AWARD Wednesday, February 5, 2003 serve their open space, wildlife and other nat- ural qualities. Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great To assure that this decision of the voters HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI enthusiasm that I rise today to recognize OF PENNSYLVANIA can be implemented, my bill would amend the Jamie Levin of Telluride, Colorado. Jamie is a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES original Colorado Enabling Act to modify the slalom snowboard racer for the Telluride Ski Wednesday, February 5, 2003 requirement that the state must raise revenue and Snowboard team and has been setting from the school-trust lands that are set aside Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the standard for speed throughout Colorado for their natural resource values and qualities. to call the attention of the House of Rep- and the nation. Jamie represented the United Specifically, it would amend the 1875 Act to resentatives to the selection of my good friend States at Canada’s World Cup Snowboard clearly allow the lands to be used for ‘‘open Attorney Murray Ufberg for the prestigious Races last December. In recognition of her space, wildlife habitat, scenic value, or other Community Service Award by the Seligman J. success and accomplishments on the slopes, natural values,’’ while still requiring that ‘’any Strauss Lodge of B’nai B’rith of Wilkes-Barre. I would like to pay tribute to Jamie before this income received for such uses or any other He will be presented with the award at the body of Congress and this nation. uses’’ of the lands will be used only for the lodge’s 57th annual Lincoln Day Dinner on As the Congressman who represents many public schools. February 9, 2003. of Colorado’s ski areas, I understand the sig- The bill does not include a specific limit on Murray is a very fitting choice for this award. nificance that Coloradans place upon their the acreage that could be placed in the stew- In addition to his active role in local govern- winter sports. Colorado is the home to many ardship trust, although the 1996 state legisla- ment and economic development, his deep skiers and snowboarders who train year round tion does set such a limit. I supported that part commitment to Northeastern Pennsylvania and to remain in top physical condition. Competi- of the state legislation, but I think that whether his leadership in one of the most prominent tion throughout the state is fierce, and there is that limit should be retained or revised should and well-respected law firms in the area, he is little room for mistakes or miscalculations. be decided solely by the people of Colorado, a leader in the region’s Jewish community. Competition at the national level only be- and not determined by Congress. So, under I have known Murray for more than 30 comes more difficult, and yet Jamie Levin has the bill I am introducing today that would be years and have enormous respect for his legal risen to the challenge and is currently ranked left to Colorado law to control. ability as well as his dedication to improving 11th in the United States. Over the summer, Mr. Speaker, Colorado has been experi- the community. Jamie has maintained a rigorous training encing rapid population growth. That is putting He was born July 30, 1943, in Danville, schedule at Mt. Hood and looks forward to increasing pressure on all our undeveloped Pennsylvania. He graduated from Wyoming competing internationally this winter. Jamie is lands. In response, the people of Colorado Seminary in 1960, earned a bachelor of arts the first member of the Telluride team to qual- have voted to allow some of these school- from Bucknell University in 1964 and grad- ify for international competition, and citizens grant lands to remain as open spaces to be uated with a juris doctor degree from the throughout the Western Slope will be following managed for their wildlife and other natural re- Duquesne University School of Law in 1968. her races with great anticipation. sources and values. This bill will keep faith

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Allison Gunner, and the great-grandmother of congratulate Mr. Edward D. Casey on his re- Wednesday, February 5, 2003 two with more on the way. tirement from the Capital-Gazette News- As the Matriarch of the Hester family and papers, and his election to the Maryland press Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I would known to her many nephews and nieces as association’s hall of fame. I would also like to like to rise in tribute to the memory of a won- ‘‘Aunt Bea’’, she is generous to a fault. Ms. thank him for his years of service to our com- derful friend and resident of Santa Barbara, Riddle has lived her 100 years of life on the munity. California, Dr. Shirley Kennedy. Dr. Kennedy Eastside of Chicago, Illinois as a proud Amer- For 30 years, Mr. Casey has been the edi- passed away on January 20, 2003, leaving a ican, committed Catholic and a lifetime mem- torial voice of the Capital. In March when he void in the Santa Barbara community that will ber of the St. Francis de Sales Parish. She is is officially inducted, he will join 35 other out- be felt by many. known for her sharp mind, happy personality, standing newspaper men and women who Dr. Kennedy, a long-time resident of Santa and love of all her friends and family. So we have been similarly honored over the years by Barbara, was well-known for her dedication to wish her a Happy 100th Birthday and reflect the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Associa- political, cultural, and social causes. Born in on how she lived through a century of tion. Chicago in 1926, Dr. Kennedy and her hus- changes and a lifetime of memories as a Mr. Casey is respected throughout Maryland band, Jim, moved to the Santa Barbara area model of charity and compassion and all for being a pioneer and effective advocate for in 1972. It did not take long for Dr. Kennedy around wonderful person. the freedom of information project, especially to become a dynamic presence in the commu- during his service as president of the Mary- nity. In 1986 Dr. Kennedy completed her doc- f land-Delaware-D.C. Press Association. torate at Claremont Graduate University and Prior to joining the Capital, Mr. Casey was worked as a lecturer at UCSB, teaching class- PAYING TRIBUTE TO BARBRA editor of the Daily Advance in Dover, NJ for es in political science, black studies, and con- REMMENGA six years. He began working in newspapers as stitutional law. In addition to teaching, she was a sports editor in 1957 at the Binghamton also involved in founding the Black Studies HON. SCOTT McINNIS Press in New York. He also worked as a department, as well as the Black Cultural Fes- OF COLORADO sports editor for the Endicott Bulletin in New tival which brings art, plays, and other exhibits York and managing editor of the Binghamton IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the university. Sun-Bulletin. Dr. Kennedy was a devoted political activist Wednesday, February 5, 2003 I congratulate Mr. Casey in his retirement, as well. In 1988 she ran Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great and I wish him every success in his future en- local presidential campaign, and served as a deavors. delegate to the party’s national convention. Dr. admiration that I rise today to recognize f Kennedy has also dedicated countless hours Barbra Remmenga of Montrose, Colorado. of volunteer time to numerous local, state, and Barbra is a guardian ad litem attorney who is ASYLUM: AN IDEA IN SEARCH OF federal campaigns. She was a longtime mem- appointed by the courts to represent the best A STRATEGY ber of the NAACP and created two local orga- interests of children involved in dependency nizations, Not in Our Town and the Building and neglect proceedings. Recently, Barbra HON. JAMES A. LEACH Bridges Community Coalition, both dedicated was named Guardian Ad Litem Attorney of the OF IOWA to fighting racism and building tolerance. Year by the Colorado Court Appointed Special IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 2002, through the Building Bridges Coali- Advocates. In recognition of her success, I tion, Dr. Kennedy was able to bring an exhibit would like to pay tribute to Barbra’s career Wednesday, February 5, 2003 on a slave ship, the Henrietta Marie, to a local and accomplishments before this body of Con- gress and this nation. Mr. LEACH. Mr. Speaker, below are two op- museum in Santa Barbara. This exhibit was ed articles written on the subject of possible Barbra has been serving as a guardian ad visited by hundreds of local schoolchildren and abdication and asylum for Saddam Hussein litem attorney for the Seventh Judicial District residents, and brought a new understanding of and his cohorts. of Colorado for the past 11 years. She began the slave trade to thousands of people. It was ASYLUM: AN IDEA IN SEARCH OF A STRATEGY her dedication to education and community in- her career as a social worker doing child pro- (By Representative James A. Leach) volvement that made Dr. Kennedy such a spe- tection casework when she realized the cial person and I am confident that her legacy amount of difference she could make as an at- Monday Hans Blix will present the report of the U.N. weapons inspectors in Iraq to the will live on for many years to come. torney fighting and defending those in need. Remmenga represents children of all ages in U.N. Security Council. Absent a surprise, the The Santa Barbara community suffered a report is likely to offer a mixed judgment: no great loss with Dr. Kennedy’s passing last cases that involve physical abuse, neglect, smoking gun, but no assumption that Sad- month, yet because of her activism and in- and custody disputes. She views her job as a dam Hussein has sincerely cooperated with volvement in the community Dr. Kennedy’s huge responsibility because she is rep- the inspectors or provided credible rationale spirit and teachings will remain among us for- resenting such a vulnerable and defenseless for his nuclear program or convincing evi- ever. Dr. Kennedy was a wonderful woman segment of the population. In recognition of dence of disarming once held bio-chemical and an inspiration to us all and I am fortunate her commitment to children’s well-being last weapons. Tuesday evening the President will give that this special individual touched my life in December, Barbra was honored in Denver at the Seventh Annual CASA Training Con- his annual State of the Union address in so many ways. which he will undoubtedly make his case for ference for her outstanding service. f why the U.S. military may be called upon to Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rec- intervene in Iraq—with or without further HONORING ELIZABETH HESTER ognize Barbra Remmenga before this body of U.N. approval. RIDDLE Congress and this nation. Barbra has served At this juncture there appears to be only her community with great honor and integrity. one scenario which has the potential of being HON. DANNY K. DAVIS Barbra demonstrates genuine concern for the a win/win situation for America, the Iraqi children she represents and always looks out people and the world community. That is for OF ILLINOIS Saddam Hussein, his family and cohorts to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for their best interest. Her commitment and abdicate power and accept asylum outside dedication serve as an inspiration to us all, Wednesday, February 5, 2003 Iraq. and it is an honor to represent such an out- The possibility of such an outcome was im- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise to standing Coloradan in this Congress. Keep up plicitly contemplated by Secretary Rumsfeld pay tribute to Ms. Elizabeth Hester Riddle. Ms. the good work, Barbra. last week when he said that the United

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States would not seek a trial before a war ASYLUM II: AN IDEA STILL IN SEARCH OF A tate great loss of life in Iraq and elsewhere. crimes tribunal if Saddam steps aside peace- STRATEGY A wiser approach would be to incentivize fully. (By Representative James A. Leach) Saddam to step aside. The challenge is to put as much effort into causing this to happen as There are three existing precedents for Now that Secretary Powell has laid down we have to preparing for war itself. such a course. The Ethiopian war lord convincing evidence of the Iraqi weapons Mengestu Haile Mariam agreed to asylum program and the United States and Britain f and is currently living in Zimbabwe; the no- have massed a significant force in the Middle INTRODUCTION OF THE RANCHO torious African Dictator Idi Amin is cur- East to address the threat these weapons rently living in exile in Saudi Arabia; and represent, it is apparent that the only way CORRAL DE TIERRA GOLDEN the former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude the bloodshed of war and the countervailing GATE NATIONAL RECREATION ‘‘Baby Doc’’ Duvalier is living in the south of possibility of terrorist reaction can be avoid- AREA BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT France. ed is if Saddam Hussein abdicates and ac- ACT The possibility that Saddam Hussein would cepts an offer of asylum. find attractive a life of ease in a dacha on Absent the will to use force, asylum is con- HON. TOM LANTOS the Black Sea or in a villa on the French ceptually a non-starter. With the mobiliza- OF CALIFORNIA Riviera may seem improbable. On the other tion that has occurred and the case that Sec- hand, in the face of the overwhelming force retary Powell has presented to the U.N., Sad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES being marshaled against his regime, a dam must understand that he has a narrow Wednesday, February 5, 2003 survivalist might conclude that abdication window, a week or two at most, in which to Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, today I intro- could be rationalized for the good of his peo- decide whether he would rather be a survivor ple and for the good life the resources he has or a humiliated military leader subject to a duced H.R. 532, the ‘‘Rancho Corral de Tierra absconded with would make possible. war crimes tribunal in the unlikely event he Golden Gate National Recreation Area Bound- From America’s perspective five central lives through the next month. ary Adjustment Act’’ to improve the world’s conditions for asylum would have to be met: The prospect of asylum may seem un- largest urban park. (1) That Saddam’s abdication be permanent; likely, but it nonetheless deserves pursuing. One of the nation’s most visited national (2) that his extended family and cohorts go What is needed is a precise presentation and parks, Golden Gate National GGNRA com- with him; (3) that he and they commit them- implementation strategy. Otherwise asylum prises numerous sites, including Alcatraz, selves to abstaining from complicity in fu- will remain an abstract concept, unaccepted ture anarchistic or terrorist acts in or out- Marin Headlands, Fort Funston, Fort Mason, because it has never been appropriately de- as well as Muir Woods National Monument, side Iraq; (4) that processes be established for veloped and proffered. the creation of a more benign, democratic Substantively, asylum demands a host Fort Point National Historic Site, and the Pre- government in Iraq; and (5) that, following country and a series of quid pro quos, the sidio of San Francisco. the Ferdinand Marcos asylum model, no most important being an agreement of the The Rancho Corral de Tierra addition to the commitment be made precluding a successor international community not to prosecute in GGNRA includes one of the largest undevel- Iraqi government from seeking international return for peaceful abdication and credible oped parcels on the San Mateo coast south of legal recourse to recover Saddam’s assurances of non-participation in future vi- San Francisco, and it contains rugged land kleptocratic wealth. olence in or outside Iraq. Initiative for a pro- that is unparalleled in other areas of the park. From a humanitarian perspective the posal at this time would, most appropriately, These lands consist of some of the last unde- choice would seem to be a no-brainer. While come from the Secretary General of the the motivations of individuals are always veloped acreage adjacent to existing parkland U.N., preferably with Arab League support. in the Bay Area. Permanent protection of difficult to fathom, clearly a U.S.-led inter- Given that American military leaders as- vention would imply a short life expectancy sume a short, decisive conflict, it is fair to these open spaces will protect and preserve for Saddam, as well as the potential of loss ask why a U.S. strategist should not prefer a unique coastal habitats of threatened, rare and of life for innocent civilians and military military to a diplomatic victory. The answer endangered plant and animal species, curb fu- personnel on both sides. Equally clearly, relates precisely to the case Secretary Pow- ture disruptive development along the coast, Saddam faces the possibility of an embar- ell presented to the Security Council. The and provide important scenic and recreation rassing erosion of his personal power base, assumption in Washington that I find cred- opportunities for Bay Area residents and visi- with a castle coup increasingly conceivable. ible is that Iraq is unlikely to be the kind of tors to our area. The question with which Saddam is con- conventional warfare quagmire Vietnam This important land conservation legislation fronted is whether he would rather be a sur- was. The assumption, however, that is more was near enactment in the last Congress. In vivor or a failed martyr, whether his legacy conjectural is the belief of many that Iraq in the end will include sacrificing power for will react to American intervention in 2003 fact both Houses of Congress approved this his people or sacrificing his people and na- similarly to the hapless defensive way it did legislation, but because our bill was included tional spirit on the altar of his egomania. in the 1991 Gulf War. in a package with other unrelated provisions it To increase the possibility that a rational In 1991 Saddam survived by failing to was not approved in the same form by both choice be made by an irrational leader, the mount much more than token resistance. He Houses. United States should precipitate the presen- recognized that allied goals were limited to Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join tation of an abdication option in a carefully rolling back Iraqi aggression in Kuwait. Now me in seizing this unique, exciting and signifi- modulated way. Asylum must be more than our goals are different and his non-conven- cant opportunity for a public-private-partner- an abstract concept. There must be a strat- tional war capacities enhance. When a cor- ship to preserve open space. Companion leg- egy, public and private, for its presentation nered tyrant is confronted with a ‘‘lose or islation is being introduced today in the Sen- and implementation. use’’ option with his weapons of mass de- As distrustful as this Administration is of struction, and in the Arab world is isolated ate by Senator Dianne Feinstein and Senator the U.N., there is no more appropriate figure unless he launches a ‘‘jihad’’ against Israel, Barbara Boxer. than U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan to we must assume that more than a slight pos- H.R. 532, the ‘‘Rancho Corral de Tierra speak on behalf of the world community re- sibility exists that he may consider Golden Gate Boundary Adjustment Act’’ will garding such a prospect. The Security Coun- unleashing bio-chemical weapons against add three new areas to the GGNRA. These cil should ask Annan to make a formal offer Israel or even American troops or an Amer- lands are critically situated between existing to Saddam to accept asylum with clear con- ican city. We also must assume that Moslem parkland and would connect national park- ditions and possibly alternative destinations. radicals around the world might view an lands with State parkland and San Mateo Preferably the request should be made with American-led intervention against a state County parklands. Adding these lands to park the active support of the Arab League and a that has not attacked us or a neighbor as the commitment of financial support (already opening shot of a war between the Judeo- areas in the City of Pacifica would help round hinted at) from countries like Saudi Arabia Christian and Moslem civilizations. The im- out the uneven boundary along the Pacific to fund asylum for the coterie of regime in- plications, short and long-term, for ter- coast and create a logical and appropriate en- siders, some of whom might find attractive rorism against American interests could be trance to the GGNRA for visitors from the different destinations than Saddam. large. south. The lands will also provide important Such as approach may be the only way to Precision of strategy is in order. What is at regional trail links between the existing park- avoid a potentially catastrophic conflict issue are four goals: (1) The removal of Sad- lands, and would link the congressionally man- while bringing about progressive change in dam Hussein and his cohorts; (2) the elimi- dated Bay Area Ridge Trail with the California Iraq and the region. It is the only strategy in nation of weapons of mass destruction in Coastal Trail. The lands would also provide a which the world community and the Amer- Iraq; (3) the building of a stable Iraqi govern- ican government may at this time find com- ment capable of being a model civil society wildlife corridor for the diverse array of wildlife mon ground. While the chance of Saddam’s in the region; and (4) the continuing effort to that inhabit Montara Mountain. acquiescence to the asylum concept may be thwart terrorism around the globe. Mr. Speaker, the largest parcel of land in- limited (perhaps 10 to 20 percent), failure to While military intervention may accom- cluded in this bill is comprised of 4,262 acres, press the offer would unconscionable. plish these purposes, it might also precipi- and is known as the Rancho Corral de Tierra.

VerDate Jan 31 2003 02:12 Feb 07, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A05FE8.116 E06PT1 February 6, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E169 This parcel shares three miles of boundary Caltrans will purchase these properties from and local public agencies. The Advisory Com- with the GGNRA as well as with a California their current owners. It is my understanding mission aids in strengthening the spirit of co- state park and a San Mateo County park. Its that Caltrans will donate these properties to a operation between the National Park Service relatively untouched upper elevations preserve state park agency for open space use. and the public, encourages private coopera- habitat for several threatened and endangered Caltrans will also relinquish the abandoned tion with other public agencies, and assists in plant and animal species. This property also Highway 1 alignment to San Mateo County, developing and ensuring that the park’s gen- contains four important coastal watersheds, which will transfer these properties to a park eral management plan is implemented. As part which provide riparian corridors for steel head agency after the tunnel is completed. I want to of its regular monthly hearing process, the Ad- trout, coho salmon and other aquatic species. make something particularly clear, Mr. Speak- visory Commission held public hearings on When the owner of Rancho Corral de Tierra er. It is not the intention of this legislation to this legislation in Half Moon Bay, California. recently put this property on the market the give the federal government any responsibility Advisory Commission members heard over- Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) nego- for the acquisition of land or the construction whelming public support for the boundary tiated to purchase the property. POST ac- or completion of the Devil’s Slide tunnel. This study for ‘‘Rancho Corral de Tierra GGNRA quired the site for $29.75 million to save the legislation has nothing to do with the matter of Boundary Adjustment Act’’ that was produced site from development, to preserve this impor- the highway and tunnel construction. This leg- by Peninsula Open Space Trust in consulta- tant natural area, and to donate, through pri- islation will simply make it possible for tion with the National Park Service. All Advi- vate contributions, a substantial amount for Caltrans to donate these properties to the Na- the federal acquisition of Rancho Corral de tional Park Service when the Devil’s Slide tun- sory Commission meetings are open to the Tierra. nel is completed and when the National Park public and an official transcript of each meet- Mr. Speaker, POST is a local land conser- Service has determined the acquisition of ing is on record and available to the public. vancy trust in the San Francisco Bay Area. It these lands is appropriate. Mr. Speaker, H.R. The activities and contributions of the Advisory has a remarkable track record in working with 532 also includes within the GGNRA boundary Commission are critical to the efficient oper- and assisting the federal government with the the Caltrans-owned Martini Creek-Devil’s Slide ation and management of the two adjoining protection of other important open space in Bypass right-of-way, which was originally pur- national park units of Point Reyes National the Bay Area. In 1994, POST negotiated ac- chased by Caltrans for the purpose of building Seashore and the GGNRA. Mr. Speaker, pre- quisition of the Phleger Estate in Woodside a highway across Montara Mountain. When serving our country’s unique natural areas and its inclusion in the GGNRA. This provided San Mateo County voters overwhelmingly de- must be one of our highest national priorities, local residents some 1,300 acres of pristine cided in a local referendum in favor of the and it is one of my highest priorities as a second-growth redwood forest, and the area Devil’s Slide tunnel rather than the Martini Member of Congress. We must preserve and has become a primary hiking destination in the Creek Bypass in 1996, this right-of-way be- protect these areas for our children and grand- mid-Peninsula area. I introduced the legisla- came obsolete. This property, which covers children today or they will be lost forever. Add- tion that added this important parcel to the approximately 300 acres, bisects the proposed ing these new lands in San Mateo County to GGNRA, and I worked closely with my neigh- additions to the GGNRA and will provide im- the GGNRA will allow us to protect these frag- bor and colleague, Congresswoman Anna portant recreation access to the surrounding ile areas from development or other inappro- Eshoo, who took the lead in securing the fed- parklands. It is my understanding that once priate use that would destroy the scenic beau- eral funding of one-half of the purchase price. the GGNRA boundary is adjusted to include ty and natural character of this key part of the In this case, POST also provided one half of this right-of-way, Caltrans will be able to do- Bay Area. the purchase price through private donations. nate this property to the National Park Serv- Mr. Speaker, this bill was agreed to by both POST also assisted the federal government ice. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 532 will also reauthor- with the protection and acquisition of Bair Is- ize the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Houses in the 107th Congress and should land, an important wildlife refuge in San Fran- and Point Reyes National Seashore Advisory have been enacted, but issues unrelated to cisco Bay, which is now managed by the U.S. Commission for 10 years. The GGNRA and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area Fish and Wildlife Service. Congresswoman Point Reyes Advisory Commission was estab- precluded its final passage. I am hopeful that Eshoo played a key role in the Bair Island ac- lished by Congress in 1972 to provide for the the House will take up this bill where we left quisition. H.R. 532 also authorizes the Na- free exchange of ideas between the National off last year, complete legislative action, and tional Park Service to include within its bound- Park Service and the public and to facilitate enact H.R. 532 expeditiously. The Rancho aries an additional 525 acres of land in the the solicitation of advice from members of the Corral de Tierra Golden Gate National Recre- Devil’s Slide section of Coastal Highway 1, public on problems pertinent to the National ation Area Boundary Adjustment Act has the which is the scenic highway that winds its way Park Service Parks or sites in Marin, San support of the Bay Area Congressional Dele- along the entire California coast. The Devil’s Francisco, and San Mateo Counties. The Ad- gation. Joining me as co-sponsors are my dis- Slide properties are also adjacent to the Ran- visory Commission holds open and accessible tinguished colleagues, NANCY PELOSI, GEORGE cho Corral de Tierra property. It is my under- public meetings monthly at which the public MILLER, ANNA ESHOO, BARBARA LEE, ELLEN standing that the California Department of has an opportunity to comment on park-re- TAUSCHER, MIKE HONDA, MIKE THOMPSON, Transportation (Caltrans) will acquire these lated issues. The Advisory Commission is an PETE STARK, and ZOE LOFGREN. I urge my col- lands when it builds the Devil’s Slide tunnel. invaluable resource for park management. It leagues to take advantage of this unique op- This legislation includes the five properties provides an important forum for the gathering portunity to preserve these important lands for that border the highway alignment and will be and receipt of public input, public opinion and addition to our national parks and support pas- abandoned when the tunnel is completed. public comment and allows the park to main- sage of H.R. 532, the Rancho Corral de Tierra Since these properties will have no access tain constructive and informal contacts with Golden Gate National Recreation Area Bound- once the Devil’s Slide road is abandoned, both the private sector and other federal, state ary Adjustment Act.

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