February 1, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E39 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

RECOGNIZING THE DUTY OF THE hillsides. At night they materialized to har- the present Director, who have been most MARIANAS SCOUTS ass; by day their sniper shots struck without supportive; Mr. Pete Callahan, Commander warning. Americans continued to die. of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3457, who The US Commander of the Military Gov- helped mobilize national recognition; Sen- HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD ernment decided that local men, who best ator Daniel Akaka of Hawaii, a vet himself, OF GUAM knew the local terrain and spoke Japanese, who weighed in with the Pentagon when we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES could best track down these holdouts. needed him; and the Northern Marianas Leg- Fifty Chamorros and Carolinians were se- islature, under the leadership of Speaker Monday, January 31, 2000 lected and put under the command of the 6th Diego T. Benavente and President Paul A. Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, on Janu- Provisional Military Police Battalion. They Manglona, which passed two resolutions on ary 31, 2000, a ceremony will take place in were issued Marine Corps uniforms, trained behalf of our World War II veterans, spurred the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana to use rifles and grenades, and instructed in to act by Representatives Frank G. Cepeda hand-to-hand fighting. Islands honoring and recognizing the service and David M. Apatang. Major Harry Blanco, Once on duty, platoons of these local Ma- should also be recognized; he extended PX of a small group of civilian men who, during rine Scouts, as they were known, combed Mt. privileges to the Scouts, even before they WWII on the island of Saipan, willingly put Tapotchau, the hills of Laulau and Kagman, were declared to be vets; a much appreciated themselves in harm’s way to ensure that and the ridges of Marpi, exposing and cap- act of faith. American soldiers could defeat the occupying turing Japanese. The Scouts also took part THE ROSTER OF SCOUTS Japanese military forces. Commonwealth of in the American expeditions to round up the hundreds of Japanese troops on the islands of Ignacio Reyes Ada, Antonio M. Aguon, An- the Northern Mariana Islands Resident Rep- tonio Angailen, Pedro SN. Attao, Santiago resentative, the Honorable Juan Babauta, has Pagan and Maug. The service of these men of the Marianas Miyasaki Babauta, Antonio Manahane been key in making sure the sacrifice and saved American lives. But their service was Benavente, Juan V. Benavente, Daniel T. service of these men are recognized by the never fully acknowledged. Borja, Gregorio Flores Borja, Gregorio United States. I commend Mr. Babauta for his It took six years of work, beginning with Camacho Cabrera, Juan Camacho Cabrera, persistence and wish to submit his statement exhaustive research in military archives at Albert S. Camacho, Lorenzo Tudela honoring the ‘‘Marianas Scouts’’ for the the National Archives, the Marine Corps His- Camacho, Cristino S. Dela Cruz, Joaquin Duenas Dela Cruz, Bernardo C. Deleon Guer- RECORD. torical Center, and the Naval Archives, through some 50,000 pages of war records and rero, Joaquin C. Deleon Guerrero, Jose S. AT LAST AMERICA REMEMBERS MARIANAS diaries, to uncover the few sentences attest- Deleon Guerrero, Lorenzo Diaz Deleon Guer- SCOUTS ing to the Scouts’ service. For the men rero, Serafin Borja Kaipat, Juan Limes, They helped American Marines find their themselves had no paper record, only their Rafael C. Mafnas, Jose Blas Magofna, Miguel way on unfamiliar ground during one of memories. Blaz Magofna, Pedro Mettao, Nicolas World War II’s fiercest battles. And once the Then, the materials had to be presented to Quidachai Muna, Francisco Nekai, Juan Japanese-held island of Saipan was ‘‘secure’’ the Department of Defense Civilian/Military Quitugua Norita, Isidro Limes Ogarto, Fran- they continued to help: rooting out the hun- Service Review Board for its scrutiny. On cisco C. Palacios, Joaquin B. Pangelian, dreds of enemy soldiers who remained a men- September 30, 1999, two years after the origi- Juan San Nicolas Pangelian, Edward M. ace, lurking in the dense jungle and hidden nal submission, the decision came down: Peter, Jose Roberto Quitano, Benigno A. deep in limestone caves. ‘‘In accordance with the provisions of Pub- Rabauliman, Antonio T. Rogolofoi, Isidro R. But when the fighting was finally over, the lic Law 95–202 and upon the recommendation Rogopes, Vicente T. Rosario, Ignacio fifty Chamorro and Carolinian men who had of the Department of Defense Civilian/Mili- Mangarero Sablan, Segundo Tudela Sablan, volunteered to join the US military after the tary Service Review Board, the Secretary of Herberto San Nicolas, Pedro F. Sakisat, invasion of Saipan were forgotten by the US. the Air Force, acting as the Executive Agent Felipe Agulto Salas, Gofredo Aguon Sanchez, They received no discharges, no campaign of the Secretary of Defense, determines . . . Juan A. Sanchez, Guillermo P. Saures, ribbons, none of the benefits accorded other the service of . . . three scouts/guides, Felipe Mazinnis Seman, Juan Malus US veterans. Only their families and friends Miguel Tenorio, Benedicto Taisacan, and Tagabuel, Benedicto Satur Taisacan, Anto- remembered the valor of these ‘‘Marine Cristino Dela Cruz, who assisted the U.S. nio Camacho Tenorio, Antonio P. Tenorio, Scouts.’’ Marines in the offensive operations against Vicente Olaitiman Taman, Miguel On Monday, January 31, at least America the Japanese on the Northern Mariana Is- Pangelinan Tenorio, Pedro Peter Teregeyo, will remember. lands from ‘June 19, 1994, through September and Manuel Seman Villagomez. In a ceremony to be attended by Brigadier 2, 1945,’ shall be considered ‘active duty’ for General R.E. Parker, Commanding General purposes of all laws administered by the De- f of the US Marine Corps Base in Hawaii and partment of Veterans Affairs. personal representative of Marine Corps ‘‘Additionally, the service of a group de- UNFAIRNESS IN TAX CODE: Commandant General James L. Jones, the scribed as ‘the approximately 50 Chamorro MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY twenty-one surviving Scouts and the mem- and Carolinian former, native policemen who ory of those who have already passed on will received military training in the Donnay finally receive the recognition they deserve. area of central Saipan and were placed under HON. JERRY WELLER General Parker will present the Scouts or the command of Lt. Casino of the 6th Provi- OF ILLINOIS their survivors with the ribbons and medals sional Military Police Battalion to accom- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES acknowledging service in the Asiatic-Pacific pany United States Marines on active, com- Campaign and commemorating Victory in bat-patrol activity from August 19, 1945, to Monday, January 31, 2000 the World War II. The men will also receive September 2, 1945,’ shall be considered ‘ac- Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to their official discharges at the rank of cor- tive duty’ for purposes of all laws adminis- highlight what is arguably the most unfair pro- poral. tered by the Department of Veterans Af- vision in the U.S. Tax Code: the marriage tax The Marianas Campaign of 1944 was crit- fairs.’’ ical to the outcome of World War II. The fall Now, on Janaury 31, the Scouts will re- penalty. I want to thank you for your long term of the Marianas led directly to the fall of the ceive their discharges, medals, and ribbons. interest in bringing parity to the tax burden im- government in Tokyo, because now America Among those who should be recognized for posed on working married couples compared was within bomber range of the Japanese their efforts to make this day possible are: to a couple living together outside of marriage. home islands. That strategic significance Mr. Joseph C. Reyes, President of the US This month President Clinton gave his State was reflected in the ferocity of the fighting Armed Forces Veterans Association in the of the Union Address outlining many of the here and the tenacity of the Japanese de- Northern Marianas, who was tireless in pur- things he will spend the budget surplus on. fenders. suit of this goal; former members of the Even after the battle of Saipan was official Northern Marianas Legislature Crispin I. House Republicans want to preserve 100% of over and the Japanese military command Deleon Guerrero and Vicente C. Guerrero, the Social Security surplus for Social Security had surrendered, still there were hundreds of who would not let our men be forgotten; both and Medicare and use the non-Social Security Japanese soldiers hidden in the dense jungle, Joseph Palacios, the former Director of the surplus for paying down the debt and to bring squeezed into pockets of limestone in the CNMI Veterans Office, and Jesus C. Muna, fairness to the tax code.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 16:32 Jun 22, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E01FE0.REC E01FE0 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E40 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 1, 2000 A surplus provided by the bipartisan budget poses a higher tax penalty on marriage? Do that our tax code punishes society’s most agreement which cut waste, put America’s fis- Americans feel it’s fair that the average mar- basic institution. The marriage tax penalty cal house in order, and held Washington’s feet ried working couple pays almost $1,400 more exacts a disproportionate toll on working to the fire to balance the budget. in taxes thatn a couple with almost identical women and lower income couples with chil- While President Clinton parades a long list income living together outside of marriage? Is dren. In mahy cases it is a working women’s of new spending totaling $72 billion in new it right that our tax code provides an incentive issue. programs—we believe that a top priority after to get divorced? Let me give you an example of how the saving Social Security and paying down the In fact, today the only form one can file to marriage tax panalty unfairly affects middle national debt should be returning the budget avoid the marriage tax penalty is paperwork class married working couples. surplus to America’s families as additional for divorce. And that is just wrong! middle-class tax relief. Since 1969, our tax laws have punished For example, a machinist, at a Caterpillar This Congress has given more tax relief to married couples when both spouses work. For manufacturing plant in my home district of Jo- the middle class and working poor than any no other reason than the decision to be joined liet, makes $30,500 a year in salary. His wife Congress of the last half century. in holy matrimony, more than 21 million cou- is a tenured elementary school teacher, also I think the issue of the marriage penalty can ples a years are penalized. They pay more in bringing home $30,500 a year in salary. If they best be framed by asking these questions: Do taxes than they would if they were single. Not would both file their taxes as singles, as indi- Americans feel it’s fair that our tax code im- only is the marriage penalty unfair, it’s wrong viduals, they would pay 15%. MARRIAGE PENALTY EXAMPLE

Machinist School Teacher Couple H.R. 6

Adjusted Gross Income ...... $31,500 $31,500 $63,000 $63,000 Less Personal Exemption and Standard Deduction ...... 6,950 6,950 12,500 1 13,900 Taxable Income ...... 24,550 24,550 50,500 49,100 (x .15) (x. 15) (Partial x.28) (x.15 Tax Liability ...... $3,682.5 $3,682.5 $8,635 $7,365

Marriage Penalty ...... $1,270 ...... Relief ...... $1,270 1 Singles times 2.

But if they chose to live their lives in holy It isn’t enough for President Clinton to sug- This year we ask President Clinton and matrimony, and now file jointly, their combined gest tax breaks for child care. The President’s Vice-President GORE to join with us and sign income of $61,000 pushes them into a higher child care proposal would help a working cou- into law a stand alone bill to eliminate the tax bracket of 28 percent, producing a tax ple afford, on average, three weeks of day marriage tax penalty. penalty of $1,400 in higher taxes. care. Elimination of the marriage tax penalty Of all the challenges married couples face On average, America’s married working would give the same couple the choice of pay- in providing home and hearth to America’s couples pay $1,400 more a year in taxes than ing for three months of child care—or address- children, the U.S. tax code should not be one individuals with the same incomes. That’s seri- ing other family priorities. After all, parents of them. ous money. Millions of married couples are know better than Washington what their family The greatest accomplishment of the Repub- still stinging from April 15th’s tax bite and needs. lican Congress this past year was our success more married couples are realizing that they We fondly remember the 1996 State of the in protecting the Social Security Trust Fund are suffering the marriage tax penalty. Union address when the President declared and adopting a balanced budget that did not Particularly if you think of it in terms of a emphatically that, quote ‘‘the era of big gov- spend one dime of Social Security—the first down payment on a house or a car, one years ernment is over.’’ balanced budget in over 30 years that did not tuition at a local community college, or several We must stick to our guns, and stay the raid Social Security. months worth of quality child care at a local course. Let’s eliminate the Marriage Tax Penalty day care center. There never was an American appetite for and do it now! To that end, U.S. Representative DAVID big government. f MCINTOSH (R–IN) and U.S. Representative But there certainly is for reforming the exist- PAT DANNER (D–MO) and I have authored ing way government does business. KOREAN WAR ANNIVERSARY H.R. 6, the Marriage Tax Elimination Act. And what better way to show the American H.R. 6, the Marriage Tax Elimination Act will people that our government will continue along increase the tax brackets (currently at 15% for HON. LANE EVANS the first $24,650 for singles, whereas married the path to reform and prosperity than by OF ILLINOIS couples filing jointly pay 15% on the first eliminating the marriage tax penalty. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ladies and Gentlemen, we are on the verge $41,200 of their taxable income) to twice that Tuesday, February 1, 2000 enjoyed by singles; H.R. 6 would extend a of running a surplus. It’s basic math. Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to join married couple’s 15% tax bracket to $49,300. It means Americans are already paying with TOM EWING, my colleague from Illinois, as Thus, married couples would enjoy an addi- more than is needed for government to do the an original cosponsor of this legislation recog- tional $8,100 in taxable income subject to the job we expect of it. low 15% tax rate as opposed to the current What better way to give back than to begin nizing the 50th anniversary of the Korean war. 28% tax rate and would result in up to $1,215 with mom and dad and the American family— On June 25, 1950, Communist North Korea in tax relief. the backbone of our society. initiated the conflict by invading South Korea Additionally the bill will increase the stand- We ask that President Clinton join with Con- with approximately 135,000 troops. President ard deduction for married couples (currently gress and make elimination of the marriage Harry S. Truman and the United Nations drew $6,900) to twice that of singles (currently at tax penalty . . . a bipartisan priority. a line in the sand, committing ground, air, and $4,150). Under H.R. 6 the standard deduction Speaker HASTERT and House Republicans naval forces. Approximately 5,720,000 mem- for married couples filing jointly would be in- have made eliminating the marriage tax pen- bers of the Armed Forces served during the creased to $8,300. alty a top priority. In fact, we plan to move leg- Korean war. These men and women deserve H.R. 6 enjoys the bipartisan support of 223 islation in the next few weeks. our gratitude and respect. co-sponsors along with family groups, includ- Last year, President Clinton and Vice-Presi- Unfortunately, there was a time when peo- ing: American Association of Christian dent GORE vetoed our efforts to eliminate the ple referred to the Korean war as the Forgot- Schools, American Family Association, Chris- marriage tax penalty for almost 28 million mar- ten War. The decisive struggles of this century tian Coalition, Concerned Women for America, ried working people. The Republican effort have been the wars against totalitarianism. Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of would have provided about $120 billion in The World War II generation faced the Axis the Southern Baptist Convention, Family Re- marriage tax relief. Unfortunately, President powers with honor and great courage. That search Council, Home School Legal Defense Clinton and Vice President GORE said they same honor and courage were displayed in a Association, the National Association of would rather spend the money on new govern- long series of wars and struggles that led to Evangelicals and the Traditional Values Coali- ment programs than eliminate the marriage the fall of the Soviet empire. Korea was the tion. tax penalty. initial confrontation of the nuclear age.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 16:32 Jun 22, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E01FE0.REC E01FE0 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E41 I am honored to cosponsor this bipartisan House of Representatives—the Honorable [From the Washington Times, Jan. 28, 2000] joint resolution recognizing the 50th anniver- Lloyd Duxbury. After 50 years of distinguished WHICH WAY RUSSIA? CHECHNYA IS THE TEST sary of the Korean war and honoring the sac- service to the people of Minnesota and the (By Strobe Talbott) rifice of those who served. We are introducing Nation, ‘‘Dux’’ has announced his retirement. In many ways, Russia is a self-liberated the legislation today, calling upon our fellow During World War II, Lloyd Duxbury served country, but it’s also in many ways an un- Members of Congress to support us. in the U.S. Army, and then went on to finish happy, confused and angry one. That’s partly f his undergraduate work at Harvard. After grad- because almost every good thing that has uating from Harvard Law School in 1949, he happened there over the past decade—and CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR returned to his hometown of Caledonia, MN, there are many—has had its dark underside. 100TH BIRTHDAY, ANNIE GOFFREDI to join his father’s law practice. In 1950, he For example, the implosion of the mono- was elected to the Minnesota State House of lithic police state has left a vacuum of the kind that nature—especially human nature— HON. SCOTT McINNIS Representatives, where he served as Minority abhors. In place of the old, bureaucratized OF COLORADO Leader from 1959 to 1963, and Speaker from criminality there is a new kind of lawless- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1963 to 1971. ness. It’s what my friend and colleague Tuesday, February 1, 2000 After leaving the Minnesota State House, Bronislaw Geremek has called ‘‘the privat- Dux made his way to Washington, DC to work ization of power.’’ And it has, quite literally, Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to as an advocate for Burlington Northern Rail- given a bad name to democracy, reform, the take a moment to recognize a woman who road. He went on to serve on the staff of the free market, even liberty itself. Many Rus- has recently celebrated her 100th birthday. U.S. Senate Special Aging Committee. In sians have come to associate those words with corruption and with the Russian state’s Annie Goffredi was born on January 5, 1989, Dux joined the staff of the National 1900, in Missouri. She moved to Colorado inadequacy in looking after the welfare of its Committee to Preserve Social Security and citizens. For all these reasons, Russia’s first with her husband so that he could mine for Medicare, where for the past 10 years he has decade as an electoral democracy has been a coal. served as a tireless advocate for our Nation’s smutnoye vremya, or ‘‘time of troubles.’’ Annie acknowledges that many changes seniors. That brings me to Chechnya, which is the have taken place in the last 100 years. She Although Lloyd Duxbury and I served on dif- most visible and violent of Russia’s troubles. has been witness to the first uses of many in- ferent sides of the aisle of the Minnesota State That republic is one of 89 regions of Russia— ventions including: washing machines, elec- House, I cherish the years I worked with him. it constitutes less than one-tenth of 1 per- tricity, cars and even musical instruments. His leadership in the legislature was always cent of landmass that stretches across 11 Annie’s first memories of a car involve a man time zones. But with every passing week, the marked by the finest traditions of public serv- horror unfolding there becomes increasingly that would give the children rides after school. ice. I learned a lot from Dux, who is one of the the focus of Russia’s attention—and the Annie also rode in a car to go into town to hardest working people I have known. I also world’s condemnation. In just the past few vote. remember him as the quickest gavel around— days, Russian forces have renewed their on- Annie has enjoyed being able to travel to especially during the years when he served as slaught against Grozny, where thousands of Russia and Europe. She also enjoys reading Speaker of the House and I served as Minority civilians remain trapped, unable to flee to and attributes that interest to her father. Leader. Whenever I turned around, it seemed, safety. There are reports of Chechen rebels Although she does not have an anecdote for there he was, banging his gavel yet again. using civilians as human shields, of Russian living to be 100 years old, Annie says that she military units using incendiary devices and On a more serious note, it is clear to me— fuel-air explosives. is grateful to just live. and to all of us who served with him—that What we are seeing is a gruesome reminder It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like Lloyd Duxbury always considered it a privilege of how hard it is for Russia to break free of to offer my congratulations and best wishes to serve his constituents. I consider myself its own past. Indeed, Chechnya is an em- for Annie Goffredi as she celebrates her 100th lucky to have served with him. As he retires blematic part of that past. The region has birthday.y and embarks upon a new path in his life back been a thorn in Russia’s side for about 300 f in Minnesota, I know we in Washington will years. Leo Tolstoy served in the czarist miss Dux’s advice and counsel on issues im- army there and wrote about the often-losing PERSONAL EXPLANATION struggle to make those mountain warriors portant to Minnesota and the Nation. loyal subjects of the Russian Empire. In 1944, Today, Lloyd Duxbury celebrates his 78th Josef Stalin had the perfect totalitarian so- HON. XAVIER BECERRA birthday. Mr. Speaker, in addition to offering lution to the problem: wholesale deportation OF CALIFORNIA my warmest birthday wishes to my friend Dux, of the Chechen people—or what we would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I would like to wish him the best of luck and call today ethnic cleansing. Tuesday, February 1, 2000 good health always. In this decade, Chechnya has been a recur- rent obstacle to Russia’s movement in the Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, due to a com- f direction that we, and many Russians, hope mitment in my district on Monday, January 31, will mark its course. While elsewhere across 2000, I was unable to cast my floor vote on DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE the vastness of Russia, reformers have been rollcall Nos. 2–3. The votes I missed include STROBE TALBOTT DISCUSSES experimenting with what they call new THE FUTURE OF RUSSIA thinking, the seemingly intractable conflict rollcall vote No. 2 on Suspending the Rules in the North Caucasus has brought out the and agreeing to H. Con. Res. 244, Authorizing worst of old thinking: namely, the excessive the Use of the Rotunda for Holocaust Memo- HON. TOM LANTOS reliance on force and the treatment of entire rial; and rollcall vote No. 3 on Suspending the OF CALIFORNIA categories of people as enemies. Rules and Agreeing to Senate Amendments to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And by the way: It’s not just the old-think- H.R. 2130, the Hillory J. Farias and Samantha ers who are to blame for this relapse. From Tuesday, February 1, 2000 Reid Date-Rape Prevention Drug Act of 1999. 1992 through 1993, a reform-ist government in Had I been present for the votes, I would Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Moscow left Chechnya largely to its own de- have voted ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall votes Nos. 2 and call the attention of my colleagues to an excel- vices. The combination of Moscow’s neglect lent speech given by our outstanding Deputy and miserable local conditions whetted the 3. Chechens’ appetite for total independence. f Secretary of State, Strobe Talbott. The speech Had Chechnya attained that status, it would was given at All Souls College at Oxford Uni- immediately have qualified as a failed state. IN TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE versity on January 21 of this year. The speech Kidnapping, drug trafficking and every other LLOYD DUXBURY was published in The Washington Times on form of criminality were rampant. It was an January 28. I ask that the text of Deputy Sec- anarchist’s utopia and any government’s HON. MARTIN OLAV SABO retary Talbott’s speech be placed in the nightmare. When Russia tried to reimpose control, the OF MINNESOTA RECORD. The future of Russia is a matter of great interest and great concern to the Amer- result was a bloody debacle. The first IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chechen war, from ’94 to ’96, ended, in sig- ican people. In this speech Strobe Talbott Tuesday, February 1, 2000 nificant measure, because it was so unpopu- gives us the benefit of his long experience lar. Boris Yeltsin wanted the fighting over Mr. SABO. Mr. Speaker, today it is my with Russia and his critical insight, and I urge before he faced re-election, so he ended it on pleasure to pay tribute to a great American, my colleagues to give his comments thought- terms that granted the Chechen authorities my former Speaker in the Minnesota State ful attention. even more autonomy.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 16:32 Jun 22, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\ERIC\E01FE0.REC E01FE0 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E42 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 1, 2000 But once again, Moscow, having extricated its achievement is indispensable. No country St. Joseph Hospital Foundation Board and the itself, averted its gaze. The central govern- can succeed without those ingredients. Denver Zoological Foundation Board of Trust- ment made virtually no effort to help estab- It all depends on how Russia defines ees. lish Chechnya as a secular, peaceful, pros- strength, how it defines security. Will it do perous polity within the Russian Federation. so in today’s terms, or yesterday’s—in terms The Robinson brothers have been honored The deteriorating conditions and free-for-all that are proving successful elsewhere, or in repeatedly for their involvement in the commu- atmosphere became an even stronger magnet terms that have already proved disastrous nity. Being inducted into the Colorado Busi- for secessionists, Islamic radicals and other for Russia under Soviet rule? Will Russia ness Hall of Fame is another award to add to extremists, many indigenous but some for- recognize that in an age of global—and re- the vast collection. Clearly, it is a fitting tribute eign as well. Last summer, some of these ele- gional—interdependence, the porousness of to two eminently deserving individuals. ments used Chechen territory as a base of of- borders is a necessity out of which a viable It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like fensive operations against other parts of state must make a virtue? Or will it fall to congratulate two assets of the Denver Com- Russia. back into the habit of treating this and Now, here’s where the irony is most acute: other facts of life as a vulnerability to be munity, Dick Robinson and Eddie Robinson, Unlike the one four years ago, the current neutralized, or—that most Soviet of all for being inducted into the Colorado Business war has had broad popular support. That’s verbs—to be liquidated? Will Russia under- Hall of Fame. primarily because most Russians have no stand that indiscriminate aerial attacks, f doubt that this time, rather than their army forced movement of populations and civilian being bogged down in some remote and basi- round-ups—no matter what the original IN MEMORY OF ALWINE FENTON, cally alien hinterland, this time it’s defend- provocation and ongoing threat—are the acts ORGANIZER AND FRIEND OF THE ing a heartland that is under attack from of a weak and desperate state, not a strong ARTS marauding outsiders—including outsiders and clear-headed one? within—that is, non-Russians living in Rus- This is the vexing question, not just about sia. Mr. Putin but about his country as a whole. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK Thus, Chechnya has fanned the resurgence It’s a genuinely open question. Moreover, the OF CALIFORNIA of another ism—nationalism. That phe- answer will probably be evolutionary, not IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nomenon was the target of particular pas- revolutionary. Russia has had its revolution, sion and eloquence on the part of Sir Isaiah and its counterrevolution. The last thing its Tuesday, February 1, 2000 Berlin, the late British historian of ideas. He people want or need is another upheaval. saw nationalism as inherently conducive to Evolutions, by definition, take a long Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to intolerance and friction, both inside states time—surely a generation or more. In the take a moment to remember a dear friend of and between them. He recognized that na- final analysis, it’s the Russians themselves the Hayward, California community who has tional consciousness exists, by definition, in and no one else who will decide on the char- recently passed on. all nations; but he warned that when the na- acter of their state. Alwine Fenton was a great supporter of cul- tion in question feels afflicted by the tural awareness in the Hayward community. ‘‘wounds’’ of ‘‘collective humiliation’’ na- f tionalism becomes what he called ‘‘an in- She was very involved in many local art pro- flamed condition.’’ 2000 COLORADO BUSINESS HALL OF grams, and was dedicated to introducing chil- Russia today suffers from just such a con- FAME INDUCTEES, MR. DICK dren to the arts, especially music, in various dition. Chechnya has generated fears, ROBINSON AND MR. EDDIE ROB- ways. resentments and frustrations in its own INSON From 1949 until 1986, Mrs. Fenton taught right. But it has also come to symbolize for music in Hayward’s elementary schools. In ad- many Russians a more general sense of HON. SCOTT McINNIS dition to teaching, Mrs. Fenton was the co- grievance and vulnerability after a decade of founder, officer and director of the Southern other difficulties and setbacks, real and OF COLORADO Alameda County Youth Orchestra, introducing imagined—most conspicuously the enlarge- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment of NATO and the Kosovo war. children to orchestral and symphonic music. Tuesday, February 1, 2000 But while there are these ominous trends, She also arranged concerts with the Classical they haven’t by any means won. The polit- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Philharmonic Orchestra of San Leandro for ical environment of their ebb and flow is still take this opportunity to recognize two induct- thousands of Hayward area children. pluralistic. Atavistic voices and forces are ees for the 2000 Colorado Business Hall of Not only was Mrs. Fenton committed to pro- contending with modern ones that advocate Fame, Mr. Dick Robinson and Mr. Eddie Rob- moting musical awareness, but she also dedi- an open, inclusive society and an open, coop- cated a great deal of her time to the visual erative approach to the outside world. inson. When I was in Moscow last month, I heard Jointly produced by the Denver Metro arts in the Hayward area. She was a member the word zapadnichestvo. It might loosely be Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achieve- of the Hayward Arts Council, which arranges translated as Russia’s pursuit of its Western ment, the Colorado Business Hall of Fame art exhibits in downtown storefronts and vocation. Zapadnichestvo is not an ism: It’s recognizes outstanding Colorado businesses throughout the community. Mrs. Fenton had in some ways the opposite—an endorsement and civic leaders from the past and present, arranged art exhibits in the City Hall since of a liberal antipathy to isms. Moreover, I publicizes the contributions of business lead- June of 1998. heard this word used in a favorable and even ers to our community and promotes the impor- After her retirement, Mrs. Fenton continued optimistic context by at least one of Vladi- to remain active in the Hayward community. mir Putin’s erstwhile political allies on what tance and value of the private enterprise sys- Russians call ‘‘the right’’ of the—that is, tem. She was a member of the California Retired what we would call the liberal-democratic Best known for their leadership of Robinson Teachers Association as well as the Eden end of the political spectrum. Dairy, a major food processor and distributor Garden Club. She was also a member of the Zapadnichestvo derives from the 19th-cen- in Colorado for more than 114 years, the Rob- Friends of the Hayward Library group and the tury debate between the Westernizers and insons have left their mark beyond the day-to- Kaiser Hospital support group for heart pa- the Slavophiles. day operations of their plan. The family-run tients. There was at least an echo of the concept business is a leading role model for commu- Mrs. Fenton’s accomplishments have not of zapadnichestvo in what Mr. Putin himself gone unnoticed. During her time as an educa- told me when I saw him on that same trip: nity development and betterment programs. He said he wants to see Russia as ‘‘part of The Robinsons serve on boards and com- tor, Mrs. Fenton received several awards from the West.’’ Granted, he has sent other, quite mittees promoting economic development, the California Teachers Association. In 1998, different signals to other, quite different au- medical and health care issues and cultural the Hayward Lions Club recognized Mrs. Fen- diences. improvement in communities across Colorado. ton with the Distinguished Citizen of the Year He’s been doing so rather dramatically in Dick is currently a board member for the Co- Award. recent days. We can speculate together—and lumbia/HealthONE, Children’s Hospital, Ocean I ask my colleagues to join with me in pay- that’s all we can do at this point—on exactly Journey and the Denver Art Museum and ing tribute to this great community leader. Mrs. what he’s up to in his recent parliamentary maneuvers. But one theme that he strikes chair of the Rose Community Foundation. Fenton will truly be missed by all members of consistently, whomever he’s addressing, is a Eddie is active on the Metropolitan State Col- the Hayward community. Her dedication to desire to see Russia regain its strength, its lege of Denver Foundation and has chaired promoting cultural awareness, especially in the sense of national pride and purpose. In and of the National Jewish Center for Immunology arts, will be remembered for many years to itself, that goal is not only understandable— and Respiratory Medicine Board of Directors, come.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 16:32 Jun 22, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E01FE0.REC E01FE0 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E43 A TRIBUTE TO CORPUS CHRISTI which I represent, has a vibrant economy and Leadville, the Tabor Grand Opera House in CHURCH the area leads the United States as a haven Denver, the Bank of Leadville and the Tabor for new, innovative, cutting-edge companies. A Block, now replaced by the Tabor Center in HON. NITA M. LOWEY major contributor to this economy are the downtown Denver. OF NEW YORK many biotechnology companies that have Horace Tabor passed away on April 10, 1899, but he is remembered by friends and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been established in our State. Washington State is currently home to 116 biotechnology family as a generous, dedicated man who Tuesday, February 1, 2000 companies and the industry employs over gave immensely to the state of Colorado. Mrs. NITA LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise 7,000 people in the State. I believe these It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like today to recognize the 75th anniversary of companies do more than make our State a to honor the 2000 Colorado Business Hall of Corpus Christi Parish in Port Chester, NY. leader, but also put the United States in a po- Fame Inductee, Horace Austin Warner Tabor, Since its founding, Corpus Christi Church sition as a worldwide leader for developing a great American and humanitarian. has been a cornerstone of its community, of- products that improve lives. f fering spiritual and material support to its pa- The United States leads the world in bio- IN RECOGNITION OF THE MARTIN rishioners, while reflecting the values and technology innovations. These products ben- LUTHER KING’S DAY PROGRAM growth of Port Chester itself. efit hundreds of millions of people worldwide CAMP LEJEUNE, NC Port Chester’s large Italian-American popu- with life-threatening illnesses, such as heart lation dates to the late nineteenth century, disease, cancer, neurological diseases, infec- when immigrants flocked to the New York tious diseases, and obesity. The advances by HON. EVA M. CLAYTON area in search of a better life for themselves the biotechnology industry are revolutionizing OF NORTH CAROLINA and their families. Many settled in Port Ches- every face of medicine, from diagnosis to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ter’s Washington Park area, a welcoming treatment of all diseases, not just bacterial in- Tuesday, February 1, 2000 neighborhood, but one which lacked a Catho- fections. It is detailing life at the molecular Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Speaker, on Saturday, lic Church. level and someday will take much of the January 15, 2000, some 71 years to the date In 1912, a Salesian priest from Holy Rosary guesswork out of disease management and that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was born, a Church was appointed to offer Holy Mass on treatment. special program was held in his honor. This Sundays to the people of Washington Park. I am happy to support the biotechnology in- program deserves to be acknowledged be- Two years later a basement chapel was inau- dustry and commend the important invest- cause it reflected the true meaning of what Dr. gurated on South Regent Street. But it was ments the industry makes in research and de- King stood and fought for throughout his life. not until January 3, 1925, that Corpus Cristi velopment. I believe it is the responsibility of The Program was the 13th Annual Dr. Mar- was established as a parish in its own right by Congress to continue to spend money on tin Luther King Black and White Scholarship Patrick Cardinal Hayes. basic research, which the industry can build Ball, held at the Marine Corps Base in Camp Nothing better exemplifies the community on to develop products. I also believe it is im- LeJeune, NC. The Ball was sponsored by the spirit of Corpus Christi Church than the inspir- portant for Congress to assure the policies of Ladies Auxiliary of the Montford Point Marine ing fashion in which the new building was con- our Federal Government to encourage the Association, whose President is Mrs. Louise structed. A team effort from start to finish, the continued innovation of this ever growing in- Greggs. More than a thousand persons at- project brought together laborers from every dustry. tended this event, which included an impres- trade and families of every kind. Working day f sive blend of military and civilian citizens. The and night, contributing portions of their modest evening included dinner, speeches, top level income, and volunteering in countless ways, 2000 COLORADO BUSINESS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE, HORACE TABOR entertainment and dancing. It was, by all ac- the parishioners of Corpus Christi Church counts, a delightful evening. were able to lay the cornerstone of their new But, more importantly and of greater rel- building on September 27, 1925, and to wel- HON. SCOTT McINNIS evance, the event raised a significant amount come Cardinal Hayes to the completed struc- OF COLORADO of money to be used for scholarships for ture in October 1927. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES young people. To that end, Dr. King’s words In the time since, Corpus Christi Church has Tuesday, February 1, 2000 were given new meaning and new life. had the good fortune to be guided by a num- In order to benefit from the guidance of ber of exceptionally gifted spiritual leaders. Fa- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to those with wisdom like Dr. King, we must not ther Peter Mayerhofer, Father Alfonso Volonte, take this opportunity to recognize an inductee only hear what they say, we must also do and Father Peter Rinaldi, among others, con- for the 2000 Colorado Business Hall of Fame, what they mean for us to do. tributed mightily to Corpus Christi’s growth. Mr. Horace Tabor. History is the recording of important events, That tradition of dedication and vision is well- Jointly produced by the Denver Metro a pattern of timeless moments. History pro- served by today’s Pastor, Father Jim Marra. Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achieve- vides a looking glass to the past through Corpus Christi Church is now a center of ment, the Colorado Business Hall of Fame which we can learn and benefit. community life. It boasts a school of 500 recognizes outstanding Colorado businesses The history of Dr. King is perhaps best cap- youngsters, a youth center, and well-known and civic leaders from the past and present, tured in his own words. If we are to learn from Holy Shroud Shrine. publicizes the contributions of business lead- the history of Dr. King’s life and untimely As Corpus Christi Church observes its 75th ers to our community and promotes the impor- death, we must not only consider what he anniversary with the motto ‘‘Remembering our tance and value of the private enterprise sys- said, we must also do what he meant for us past, celebrating our present, believing in our tem. to do. future,’’ I know that I speak for all residents of Horace was born in Holland, VT in 1830. He In accepting the Nobel Peace Prize, on De- Port Chester when I express my great pride in grew up on a farm and became a school cember 11, 1964, he stated, ‘‘Man must and thanks for this remarkable center of spir- teacher. He moved to Topeka, KA, where he evolve for all human conflict a method which itual and civic progress. was appointed to the Topeka legislature. Fol- rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation.’’ f lowing rumor of gold being discovered in Colo- And, Dr. King in that same speech concluded, rado, Horace and his family moved again. ‘‘The foundation of such a method is love.’’ SUPPORT FOR WASHINGTON In 1878, Horace hired two shoemakers for a That is what he said. STATE BIOTECH INDUSTRY prospecting campaign resulting in the dis- Dr. King dreamed of an America where all covery of Little Pittsburgh, which turned out to would be judged by the content of their char- HON. ADAM SMITH be rich in silver. With his fortune, Horace acter rather than the color of their skin. That OF WASHINGTON began to give back to Colorado. is what we all want. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Horace donated to schools and churches, By holding the Black and White Scholarship placing special emphasis on Leadville and Ball, the Montford Point Marine Association Tuesday, February 1, 2000 Denver. He was honored by the state of Colo- Ladies Auxiliary did what Dr. King said to do. Mr. SMITH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express rado in many ways. He served as Leadville’s The Members of that Organization listened, my support for the biotechnology industry in first Mayor, appointed Lieutenant Governor of heard, and responded accordingly. Washington State and throughout the country. Colorado and served as a United States Sen- While such an event required the tireless ef- The Puget Sound region of Washington State, ator. He built the Tabor Opera House in forts of many, there are two who deserve our

VerDate Mar 15 2010 16:32 Jun 22, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E01FE0.REC E01FE0 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E44 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 1, 2000 applause and special recognition. Mrs. Jac- of these women will die from this disease. oring Dr. Charles H. McCollum. Dr. McCollum queline Barton, the Ball Chairperson and Mrs. This cancer too has a premalignant state has been selected by the Houston Surgical Cushmeer Singleton, the Co-Chair went above which may be reversed with exposure to pro- Society to receive their ‘‘Distinguished Hous- and beyond the call of duty in planning, pre- gesterone compounds. Such trials are ongoing ton Surgeon’’ award for 2000. Dr. McCollum paring, organizing and executing the Scholar- and also represent an opportunity to prevent has a long and honorable list of achievements ship Ball. I am told it was the most successful this most common gynecologic cancer. and service to both our nation and our local ever. Ovarian cancer strikes 1 in 55 women and community. Much of our hope for the future is engen- an estimated 14,500 women die from it each Dr. McCollum was born in Fort Worth, TX in dered by Dr. King’s glorious past. Recall what year. Five to 10 percent of these cancers arise 1934. He graduated from the University of he told us. in families with mutations, and efforts under- Texas in Austin with a bachelor of arts degree When we allow freedom to ring, when we way to study these families are critical to un- in 1955. Dr. McCollum then continued his edu- let it ring from every village and every ham- derstanding how the disease arises and may cation at the University of Texas Medical let, from every state and every city, we will someday be prevented. Branch in Galveston, where he received his be able to speed up that day when all of Clinical trials are frequently the best option medical degree. Soon after completing his God’s children, black men and white men, of state-of-the-art cancer treatment. Approxi- residency at the University of Pennsylvania, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catho- lics, will be able to join hands and sing in the mately 2 to 3 percent of adults diagnosed with Dr. McCollum was promoted to captain of the words of the old Negro spiritual: ‘‘Free at cancer participate in clinical trials. The current U.S. Army Reserve, where he served until last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we trends with regard to participation in clinical re- 1969. are free at last.’’ search for adults diagnosed with cancer are In 1975, he was named president of the In these very troubling times for our youth, jeopardizing our ability to facilitate progress Texas Chapter of American College of Chest freedom is ringing for some of our young peo- against cancer in this country. Clinical trials Physicians. In 1977, he was named an officer ple because of the work of the Montford Point are the best way to translate research with the Michael E. DeBakey International Sur- Marine Association Chapter 10 and Ladies progress into effective cancer treatments and gical Society, a position he held until 1992. He Auxiliary and because of the efforts of Mrs. preventive strategies that might save the lives has also been president of the Houston Sur- Jacqueline Barton and Mrs. Cushmeer Sin- of the approximately 563,100 Americans who gical Society, Southwestern Surgical Society, gleton. will die from cancer each year. and the Texas Surgical Society. Dr. McCollum f As a strong supporter of medical research, has also held several appointments with clinical trials, and the efforts of SGO’s Presi- Baylor College of Medicine including his PERSONAL EXPLANATION dent, William J. Hoskins, M.D., at Memorial present position as professor of surgery. Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, I commend Mr. Speaker, this is only a brief glimpse of HON. TILLIE K. FOWLER the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists and its Dr. McCollum’s illustrious career in serving our OF FLORIDA members, some of who reside in my district, community, State, and country. I ask that my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for their dedication and commitment to improv- colleagues join me today in honoring Dr. ing the quality of care for our mothers, grand- Charles H. McCollum. Tuesday, February 1, 2000 mothers, and daughters in their fight to win the Mrs. FOWLER. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, battle against gynecologic cancers. f January 31, 2000, I was unavoidably absent f TRIBUTE TO JUSTICE STANLEY from this chamber due to business in my dis- MOSK trict and therefore missed rollcall vote 2 (on HONORING FRANCIS S. BRAMWELL passage of H. Con. Res. 244) and rollcall vote 3 (on passage of H.R. 2130). Had I been HON. SCOTT McINNIS HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on both roll- OF COLORADO OF CALIFORNIA call votes 2 and 3. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Tuesday, February 1, 2000 Tuesday, February 1, 2000 TRIBUTE TO THE SOCIETY OF Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGISTS take a moment to pause and remember a life- pay tribute to one of the giants of American ju- long resident of Chromo, Colorado, Mrs. risprudence, California Supreme Court Justice HON. NITA M. LOWEY Francis S. Bramwell who died on November Stanley Mosk. OF NEW YORK 17, 1999. Justice Mosk is recognized as one of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. Frances Shahan Bramwell was born on finest constitutional lawyers in the United September 3, 1911, in Chromo, Colorado. She States. He was appointed to the Supreme Tuesday, February 1, 2000 married Edwin J. Bramwell in 1941 and the Court by Governor Edmund G. ‘‘Pat’’ Brown in Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to couple ranched in Chromo for many years. 1964 and was confirmed for a new 12-year recognize the Society of Gynecologic Mrs. Bramwell was active in 4–H, serving as term in 1986. This month, he becomes the Oncologists as they gather in San Diego for an Archuleta County leader for several years. longest serving justice in the history of the their 31st Annual Meeting this week. The Soci- She was a member of the Colorado Cowbells California Supreme Court. ety of Gynecologic Oncologists is a nonprofit, and served as president of the local chapter. I am honored to ask that the United States international organization dedicated to improv- She will be remembered by all of those who House of Representatives take note of this ing the care of women with gynecologic can- knew her as a generous person who enjoyed milestone—yet another in the career of this cer, raising standards of practice in cooking and helping those in need. She was distinguished jurist. His lifetime is one marked gynecologic oncology and encouraging on- also a cherished mother and grandmother who with superlatives. going research. loved spending time with her family. Early in his career, he served four years as An estimated 12,800 cases of invasive cer- It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like executive secretary and legal advisor to vical cancer occurred in the United States in to pay tribute to Mrs. Bramwell and her efforts Culbert Levy Olson, the first Democratic Gov- 1999, which lead to 4,800 deaths. These to make her community a better place to live. ernor of California of this century. From 1943 cases occur predominantly among the eco- f to 1958, he served as a judge of the Superior nomically disadvantaged. This cancer has a Court of Los Angeles—the youngest Superior well recognized preinvasive state; and enroll- HONORING DR. CHARLES H. Court judge in history. In 1958, he was elected ing more of the cases with preinvasive dis- MCCOLLUM Attorney General of California with more than ease into ongoing vaccine trials would give us a million vote margin over his opponent, the an opportunity to prevent cervical cancer, HON. GENE GREEN largest majority of any contest in America that which would be a benefit not only to the OF TEXAS year. He was overwhelmingly re-elected in United States, but to the 400,000 women IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1962. world wide who develop cervical cancer each As Attorney General, Mosk issued about year. Tuesday, February 1, 2000 2,000 written opinions, argued before the U.S. In 1999, an estimated 37,400 women were Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise and California supreme courts and authored diagnosed with endometrial cancer and 6,400 today to ask my colleagues to join me in hon- some of California’s most innovative legislative

VerDate Mar 15 2010 16:32 Jun 22, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E01FE0.REC E01FE0 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E45 proposals in the area of crime and law en- change and growth for himself and for his par- She will be missed and I hope the Washington forcement. He was the creator of new divi- ish. For his thirty-five years of priesthood, Fa- state community will work hard to continue the sions in the Attorney General’s office to han- ther Keller has provided patience and listening efforts for the causes she fought so hard for dle anti-trust, constitutional rights, consumer to all those in need. His true depth of heart is throughout her life. fraud and investment fraud problems. apparent in his statement to his Congregation f As a justice on the California Supreme that, ‘‘I am more present to myself with you Court, he has authored many of the court’s than when I am entirely alone.’’ I urge all of 2000 COLORADO BUSINESS HALL OF most important opinions and is a distinguished my colleagues to please join me in honoring FAME INDUCTEE, ED McVANEY and sought-after author, lecturer and teacher Father Keller’s twenty-five years as Pastor of nationally and internationally. St. Adalbert Church. HON. SCOTT McINNIS Earlier this year, Justice Mosk was honored f OF COLORADO by the California State Bar with the prestigious IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO HAZEL WOLF Bernard E. Witkin Medal. This award reads as Tuesday, February 1, 2000 follows: ‘‘Unfailing in courtesy, kindness and Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to collegiality, Justice Mosk’s modest demeanor HON. ADAM SMITH take this opportunity to recognize an inductee belies the magnitude of his contributions to the OF WASHINGTON for the 2000 Colorado Business Hall of Fame, development of California law.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Ed McVaney. That ‘‘magnitude of his contributions’’ was Tuesday, February 1, 2000 Jointly produced by the Denver Metro recently described in the Albany Law Review: Mr. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achieve- ‘‘An institution, an icon, a trailblazer, a legal ment, the Colorado Business Hall of Fame scholar, a constitutional guardian, a veritable rise today to pay tribute to a true leader and pioneer who touched the hearts of the people recognizes outstanding Colorado businesses living legend of the American judiciary, Justice and civic leaders from the past and present, Mosk has courageously and wisely labored for of Washington state. Hazel Wolf, who passed away on January 20, 2000, spent her 101 publicizes the contributions of business lead- more than three decades as one of the most ers to our community and promotes the impor- influential members in the history of one of the years as a passionate environmentalist, fer- vent human rights activist, and a fighter for the tance and value of the private enterprise sys- most influential tribunals in the western world.’’ tem. I ask my colleagues now to join me in hon- underdog. She is a shining example of a per- son with passion who truly made a contribu- One of this year’s inductees, Ed McVaney, oring Justice Mosk for his extraordinary con- is the cofounder and chairman of J.D. tributions and achievements. I am extremely tion to life in the Pacific Northwest in the 20th Century. Edwards, a Denver-based software company proud to celebrate his years of service to Cali- that develops highly functional enterprise re- fornia and to the nation. Born in 1898 in British Columbia, Ms. Wolf led an extraordinary life. During the Depres- source planning software to facilitate the oper- f sion, employed by the Works Project Adminis- ation and management of complex enter- IN HONOR OF FR. GERALD KELLER tration, she set about unionizing workers. In prises. 1979, she helped to organize the Indian Con- Ed McVaney graduated from the University HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH servationist Conference. In 1990, Ms. Wolf of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1964 with a bachelor’s met a Soviet delegation and held discussions degree in mechanical engineering. Ed began OF OHIO work as an operations research engineer and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which paved the way for the founding of the Leningrad Audubon Society. Like former Presi- software specialist for Bell Systems while still Tuesday, February 1, 2000 dent Jimmy Carter and Senator Dan Evans, in college. He earned an MBA from Rutger’s Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to she was sent as an observer to the 1990 Nic- University in 1966. He worked in the software honor Father Keller’s twenty-five years as araguan elections. area of Grant Thronton & Co. and Peat, Pastor of St. Adalbert Church. Father Keller Ms. Wolf has played a prominent role in en- Marwick Mitchell. has dedicated his life to serving his church vironmental efforts in local national and inter- Mr. McVaney and his wife, Carole, have al- and community. His love and caring have national arenas. In addition to co-founding the ways been strong advocates of higher edu- touched all those who know him. Seattle Audubon Society, where she worked cation. They have given generous donations Father Keller was appointed Pastor of St. as secretary for 26 years, she set up more to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The do- Adalbert Parish on October 25, 1974. From than 20 other local chapters, like the Black nation established the J.D. Edwards Honors this date on, he employed his deep faith and Hills Audubon Society. Ms. Wolf was also the Program for Computer Science and Manage- enthusiasm to meet whatever challenges president of the Federation of Outdoor Clubs ment. Mr. McVaney’s contributions to the software awaited him. In addition to providing weekday and editor of its magazine, Outdoor West, industry as well as the Denver economy are and weekend masses, wedding and funeral member of the National Audubon Society, the unmatched. It is because of these contribu- liturgies, monthly baptisms, and annual com- Sierra Club, Greenpeace, and the Earth Island tions, his leadership and vision that Ed munal anointing of the sick, Father Keller has Institute. Her endeavors to improve environ- McVaney is so well-known and widely re- introduced the program of Christ Renews his mental safety in low income inner-city housing spected in Colorado. Parish, begun a Baptismal program for par- were through the Community Coalition for En- It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like ents, chaplained the Southwest Hospital, and vironmental Justice, which she also co-found- to congratulate Mr. Ed McVaney and thank initiated the Spiritual Life Commission. ed. him for his commitment to his field and our Through the years since 1974 the Parish has Ms. Wolf was a recipient of a number of community. also initiated Holy Hour on Saturday after- awards. These include the Washington State noons, retreats for parish youth, Vacation Department of Game’s Award for services in f Bible School, separate Men’s and Women’s protection of wildlife (1978); the State of CELEBRATING THE 20TH ANNIVER- retreats, and parish missions. Through his Washington Environmental Excellence Award SARY OF THE LATINO LEARNING selfless work and dedication, Father Keller has (1978); State University of New York’s Sol CENTER created a church abound with opportunities for Feinstein Award for her work with Seattle spiritual growth. Audubon’s Trailside Series of books on the HON. GENE GREEN Born on April 2, 1938, to John and Jose- Northwest; the National Audubon Society’s OF TEXAS phine Keller, Father Keller entered St. Greg- Conservationist of the Year Award (1978); the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ory’s Seminary in Cincinnati in September of Association of Biologists and Ecologists of 1956. On May 22, 1965 Father Keller was or- Nicaragua’s Award for nature conservation Tuesday, February 1, 2000 dained. The following day he offered his first (1988); the People’s Daily World’s Newsmaker Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mass at his home parish, Nativity of the Award; and the Washington State Legislature today to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the B.V.M. Father Keller was later assigned to St. Award for environmental work. The Women in Latino Learning Center and to express my ap- Matthew’s Parish, and then to St. Barnabas, a Communications group bestowed her with preciation to everyone associated with this larger suburban parish with greater demands, their top honor, the Matrix Award for Women wonderful organization. The Latino Learning before joining St. Adalbert Church. of Achievement. Center was founded in November 1979 to pro- Looking back at the past twenty-five years, Hazel Wolf made an indelible mark on our vide employment and educational needs in our Father Keller finds that it has been a time of community, our environment and our heart. community and is governed by a 15-member

VerDate Mar 15 2010 16:32 Jun 22, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E01FE0.REC E01FE0 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E46 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 1, 2000 board of directors comprising of community, Republic. On January 26, 1950, India pro- Suhaila Nasser, a Palestinian born in Jeru- civic and corporate leaders. This mission of claimed itself a sovereign nation governed by salem, immigrated to the United States in the Latino Learning Center is to see that all its own Constitution. Republic Day is cele- 1961. Despite living far from her native region, low-income people in Houston, specifically the brated on the 26th of January each year. It is she has immersed herself in the task of pro- residents of near East End and near North a major national holiday in India celebrating viding medical assistance to the Palestinian Side communities, have the opportunity for the culmination of the Indian movement to- people. In 1988, after undergoing a mastec- education and human support services. ward self-government that began on August tomy, Mrs. Nasser formed the Palestinian Chil- Since its inception, the Latino Learning Cen- 15, 1947, with India’s Declaration of Independ- dren’s Relief Fund, a non-profit organization ter has dutifully provided these services and ence. FICA has celebrated this important dedicated to securing medical treatment for has positively impacted the lives of our citi- event with an annual dinner for over thirty suffering children. zens. The Latino Learning Center’s success is years. Governor Robert Taft of Ohio recog- Thanks to Mrs. Nasser’s efforts, since 1990 widely known and has resulted in more than nized the significance of this day by pro- more than 100 children have been brought to 6,000 individuals graduating from its training claiming January 26, 2000 Republic of India the United States for reconstructive surgery programs. day for Ohio. and specialized medical services. In addition, The Latino Learning Center has a very inter- India is a highly diverse country with more six teams of doctors from the United States, than fourteen major languages and at least as esting history. It was established as a Texas Italy, England, and Belgium have traveled to many distinct cultures. The Federation of India nonprofit organization. It received a donation Jerusalem and the West Bank to operate on Community Associations is an umbrella orga- of land and buildings in 1981–82 from the children. nization for various Asian Indian groups Magnolia Business Center, Inc. Since the I ask my colleagues to join me in saluting throughout Northeast Ohio. For the past thirty buildings were previously used as ware- Ilse Kahn and Suhaila Nasser, whose dedica- years it has published The Lotus, a monthly houses, significant renovation was necessary tion to the plight of children living in the Middle community newspaper, and organized celebra- in order to upgrade the facility. The Latino East inspires us all. I salute them for their tions for major Indian holidays and festivals. Learning Center’s founders embarked upon an courage and commitment to a just cause. FICA maintains the India Community Center in aggressive fundraising campaign to secure the Cleveland Heights and supports community f initial $150,000 necessary for the renovation service to the more needy in the area. The process. Asian Indian community in Greater Cleveland HONORING RAY LITTLEFIELD As the result of the boards diligence, suffi- contributes extensively to the economic, social cient charitable gifts from the private sector and cultural richness of the area. Members’ HON. SCOTT McINNIS were obtained to structurally transform the work in government, education, business, OF COLORADO building and acquire adjacent parking space. medicine, science, law and social service has Due to generous philanthropic participation of created strong and lasting relationships with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many Houstonians, private sector support and the entire community. Tuesday, February 1, 2000 some public sector funds, the Latino Learning My fellow colleagues, join with me in con- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Center became an established reality. In July gratulating this great cultural organization, take a moment to pause in remembrance of a 1984, an open house ceremony was held and along with all the people of India and Indian man that will be missed by everyone that classes and community services began within descent, on the 50th anniversary of the estab- knew him, Mr. Ray Littlefield. the year. lishment of the Republic of India. Over the past 20 years, the Latino Learning Raymond Littlefield was born in Houston, f Center has established strong ties with the Texas on March 8, 1929, and passed away on community by serving as a Multipurpose cen- TRIBUTE TO ILSE KAHN AND November 26, 1999, in Albuquerque, New ter. The Latino Learning Center is utilized by SUHAILA NASSER Mexico. many civic organizations including LULAC, the Mr. Littlefield served as a second lieutenant American GI Forum, the Mexican-American HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN in the United States Naval Reserve, past president of the North Austin Rotary Club, Sheriff’s Organization, the Union of Hispanic OF CALIFORNIA past president of Austin Woods and Water METRO employees, the Hispanic Organization IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Postal Employees—HOPE, and many oth- Club, past president of Austin Apartment As- ers. It is also used to conduct meetings, plan Tuesday, February 1, 2000 sociation, a member of the Association of events of benefit for the community, conduct Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay General Contractors and a member of the community/media press conferences, and per- tribute to Ilse Kahn and Suhaila Nasser, who American Institute of Architecture. form special events such as dispensing food this year are receiving the Lifetime Commit- Mr. Littlefield moved to Pagosa Springs, baskets for the poor during the holiday sea- ment to Peace Award from the American Colorado in 1984. He was the founder, archi- son. Friends of Neve Shalom/Wahat Al-Salam tect and developer of the Pine Ridge Ex- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to congratulate the Southern California Chapter. Ilse Kahn and tended Care Center. His experience and life- Latino Learning Center on its 20th anniver- Suhaila Nasser, who live in Southern Cali- long love of the Colorado Rockies and the sary, and I hope they remain in our community fornia, have made their own outstanding con- Pagosa Springs area placed him in the unique for many years to come. I also ask that my tribution to the cause of peace and under- position to recognize the need for a facility colleagues in the House join me in expressing standing in the Middle East. They embody the that cares for the elderly. Pine Ridge Ex- our appreciation for the services and the com- new spirit of reconciliation in the region. tended Care Center became just that. mitment of everyone associated with this won- A survivor of the Holocaust, Mrs. Kahn has It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like derful center. worked tirelessly to bring together Arab and to pay tribute to Mr. Littlefield for all that he Jewish children in an environment of peace did in order to make Pagosa Springs a better f and friendship. She was one of the founders community. of the Southern California chapter of Neve IN HONOR OF THE 50TH ANNIVER- f SARY OF THE REPUBLIC OF Shalom/Wahat Al-Salam, the joint Palestinian/ INDIA Jewish community in Israel. Mrs. Kahn has PERSONAL EXPLANATION been active in the bilingual and bicultural nurs- ery, kindergarten and primary school located HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH in the community. Her efforts have helped a HON. JOHNNY ISAKSON OF OHIO generation of Palestinian and Jewish children OF GEORGIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES build strong ties and close relationships. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As busy as she is with the Southern Cali- Tuesday, February 1, 2000 Tuesday, February 1, 2000 fornia chapter, Mrs. Kahn somehow finds the Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to time to be involved with other special causes, Mr. ISAKSON. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Nos. congratulate the Federation of India Commu- including LA’s Best, an enrichment program 2 and 3, I was unavoidably detained due to in- nity Associations of N.E. Ohio on the 50th An- for school age children in Watts. She is also clement weather. Had I been present, I would niversary of the establishment of the Indian a member of the League of Women Voters. have voted ‘‘yes’’ on both bills.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 16:32 Jun 22, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E01FE0.REC E01FE0 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E47 RESOLVING THE CONFLICT IN SRI On H. Con. Res. 244, authorizing use of the On December 31, 1999, the Houston Chron- LANKA rotunda for a Holocaust memorial introduced icle published an article written by Stuart Lutz by the gentleman from California, Mr. THOMAS, in which he makes the case that President HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Johnson should be considered the most influ- OF MASSACHUSETTS On H.R. 2130, the Hillory J. Farias Date- ential American of the past 50 years. In his ar- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rape Prevention Act introduced by the gen- ticle, Mr. Lutz writes that ‘‘the 36th president, Tuesday, February 1, 2000 tleman from Michigan, Mr. UPTON, I would in his 62-month term, radically advanced civil have voted ‘‘yea.’’ rights, initiated dozens of progressive federal Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I submit the f programs to eradicate poverty and train new following article from The Boston Globe on workers, expanded a small war in Southeast December 23, 1999 for the RECORD. The au- 2000 COLORADO BUSINESS HALL OF Asia and caused Americans to question the in- thor of this article, Shri Srithilliampalam, is FAME INDUCTEE, KATHRYN tegrity of the presidency.’’ He concludes by very active in calling for observance of human ‘‘KITTY’’ HACH-DARROW stating that ‘‘it is hard, however, to see that rights in Sri Lanka and a peaceful settlement anyone has had a greater influence on Ameri- to the 17-year conflict. We must encourage HON. SCOTT McINNIS cans’ everyday lives over the past 50 years the parties involved to stop the terror and ne- OF COLORADO than the Texas giant, Lyndon Johnson.’’ gotiate a peaceful end to this war. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I would like to conclude my re- [From The Boston Globe, Dec. 23, 1999] Tuesday, February 1, 2000 marks by including, in its entirety, this very im- PROMOTING PEACE IN SRI LANKA portant article Bosnia, Chechnya, Kosovo, East Timor— Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to THE CASE FOR A TEXAS GIANT AS MAN OF THE these are the civil and intercommunal wars take this opportunity to recognize an inductee HALF CENTURY that have aroused horror and sympathy in for the 2000 Colorado Business Hall of Fame, (By Stuart Lutz) the past few years. But in Sri Lanka there is Ms. ‘‘Kitty’’ Hach-Darrow. another internecine conflict no less tragic, a Jointly produced by the Denver Metro The Great Society, the Civil Rights Act of war that has waxed and waned intermit- 1964, the Gulf of Tonkin, Medicaid, the credi- tently since 1983, destroying more than 60,000 Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achieve- bility gap, Vietnam and the War on Poverty. lives. ment, the Colorado Business Hall of Fame These actions and events are among the Now, with the results in from Tuesday’s recognizes outstanding Colorado businesses most powerful of the second half of the 20th presidential election and Chandrika and civic leaders from the past and present, century. They also all have the indelible Kumaratunga re-elected with a dramatically publicizes the contributions of business lead- stamp of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the most reduced majority of only 51 percent, the time ers to our community and promotes the impor- influential American of the past 50 years. is ripe for an international peacemaking ini- The 36th president, in his 62-month term, tiative. All the humanitarian justifications tance and value of the private enterprise sys- tem. radically advanced civil rights, initiated doz- for saving lives in Kosovo, Bosnia, East ens of progressive federal programs to eradi- Timor, and Chechnya apply in the conflict One of the leading producers of laboratory cate poverty and train new worker, expanded between the Sinhalese majority in Sri Lanka and water monitoring equipment in the coun- a small war in Southeast Asia and caused and the Tamil minority. Civilians, try, the Hach Chemical Co., as it was known Americans to question the integrity of the conscripts, and victims of terrorist bombings originally, was started in 1948 by Kathryn and presidency. His forceful actions that greatly all deserve to be saved from a senseless rep- Clifford Hach. Kathryn was the first woman di- changed America for the better and worse etition of murder and mayhem that can be rector of the American Water Works Associa- came in four distinct areas: civil rights; ended only by a negotiated solution. Vietnam; governmental lying; and progres- Chandrika, as the president is known to her tion and has served on numerous committees. She was the first woman to serve as director sive domestic legislation. Let’s examine compatriots, was elected five years ago as them one by one: the leader who would bring peace to Sri of the First National Bank of Loveland and Civil rights. Johnson desperately wanted Lanka. But instead of trying to end the kill- currently serves on the executive committee of to be remembered as the president who did ing by granting autonomy to the Tamil Northwood University. She was named the more for African-Americans than anyone areas in the north and east of the country, 1993 Woman of the Year by the Colorado since Abraham Lincoln. Using his trademark she yielded to hard-line arguments for a de- legislative maneuvering in the wake of the cisive military solution. In turn, the Tamil Women’s Chamber of Commerce and is a Kennedy assassination, he secured passage of Tigers have shown no willingness to end founding member of the Committee of 200 Ex- the 1964 Civil Rights Act. In a few pen their campaign of murder and terror. ecutive Women. In a scorched-earth offensive this year, In addition to her professional accomplish- strokes, he outlawed segregation in employ- ment and public accommodations, thus giv- government troops occupied most of the ments, Kitty received her pilot’s license in Tamil homeland. But this fall the Liberation ing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s goal of ra- 1954 and has been flying ever since. She is cial equality a legislative framework. Tigers of Tamil Eelam overran one govern- a member of the Ninety-Nines, an international ment outpost after another. It should be To further his commitment to civil rights, clear by now that the government’s tactics organization of licensed women pilots. LBJ signed the 1965 Voting Rights Act that succeeded only in driving the moderate Kathryn’s legacy will continue to live on in banned literacy tests, encouraged minority Tamil population of the north and east into the company she built as well as her unfailing voter registration and empowered the federal the hands of the Tigers. The war is commitment to excellence in her personal and government to enforce its provisions. He also unwinnable. professional lives. appointed Thurgood Marshall as the first Af- The time has come for third-party medi- rican-American Supreme Court justice. It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like Johnson’s actions changed voting blocs and ation. Washington is unwilling to play that to congratulate ‘‘Kitty’’ on being a 2000 Colo- role, but just as Norway originally midwifed paved the way for minority Cabinet mem- the Oslo accords between Israelis and Pal- rado Business Hall of Fame Inductee. She is bers, mayors and governors. Most impor- estinians, an impartial country could medi- an inspiration to many and a great American. tantly, to America’s youth today, ‘‘Colored’’ ate peace talks. Such talks should be pre- f signs and segregated accommodations are ceded by a cease-fire, a withdrawal of gov- antiques of the foggy past. ernment troops, and the provision of food RECOGNIZING PRESIDENT LYNDON Vietnam. This was the most important and and medical aid to civilians in the north and B. JOHNSON’S ACCOMPLISH- influential American event in the second east. If the principle of an international hu- MENTS IN THE 20TH CENTURY half of the 20th century. Johnson turned a manitarian obligation is to have any mean- small conflict into a war involving over ing, it must be applied consistently. 500,000 American troops. After the manufac- HON. GENE GREEN tured Gulf of Tonkin ‘‘incident’’ in August f OF TEXAS 1964, Johnson secured the right to wage vir- PERSONAL EXPLANATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tually unlimited war on North Vietnam and knowingly lied about the war’s failing re- Tuesday, February 1, 2000 sults. Vietnam assumes such overriding im- HON. MAJOR R. OWENS Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is no portance in the second half of the century OF NEW YORK secret that I greatly admire President Lyndon because it is the defining and dividing event IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES B. Johnson. Beginning last year, I have sub- for the baby boom generation, since vir- Tuesday, February 1, 2000 tually all males needed to decide whether to mitted, for the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, sev- be drafted, evade the military either legally Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid- eral well written articles regarding the accom- or illegally, or flee to Canada. ably absent on a matter of critical importance plishments of this historic Texan. Even today, Since Lyndon Johnson’s war, the American and missed the following recorded votes: his domestic agenda still influences our lives. public has been reluctant to allow presidents

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When Johnson was in- OF ALASKA augurated at Dallas’ Love Field following the National Association, and the Ohio Tooling John Kennedy’s assassination, Americans re- and Machining Association, which he co- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spected and generally believed their presi- founded in 1990, show his commitment to the Tuesday, February 1, 2000 dents. By early 1968, LBJ’s self-created industry. ‘‘credibility gap’’ forced him to give speeches only at military bases, and he chose not to Mr. Sustar is also an active member of the Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I rise run for re-election. Johnson’s falsehoods local community serving on many business today in regards to yesterday’s crash of Alas- about Vietnam led Sen. Robert Kennedy of advisory councils for educational facilities such ka Airlines Flight 261. In all, an estimated 88 New York, his challenger for the Democratic as Cuyahoga Community College and Mentor people lost their lives off the southern coast of nomination, to state that Johnson ‘‘tells so Public Schools. He is also a member of the California at 4:36 p.m. Unfortunately, it is too many lies that he convinces himself he’s Board of Trustees for Lakeland Community early to know the cause of this devastating telling the truth.’’ College for 11 years where he established a crash. Our prayers go out to all the family and Although Richard Nixon was the only Machine Trades Apprenticeship Program. president to resign, LBJ’s administration set friends of those who lost their loved ones in the stage. Since Johnson’s term in office, the Roger J. Sustar has been featured in many the crash. American public has never fully believed the publications and has been a guest speaker at Among Alaska Airlines Flight 261 were an statements of succeeding presidents, whether many business and education lectures where it was Ronald Reagan’s poor recollection of he continues to promote the industry. He has estimated five Alaskans. Included were Mal- the Iran-contra scandal or Bill Clinton’s ‘‘I also received many awards and honors for his colm Branson and his fiance, Janice Stokes, didn’t inhale’’ statement. work in the machine trades industry. both of Ketchikan. Also onboard the airplane Progressive legislation. Lyndon Johnson was Morris Thompson, age 61, his wife Thel- wanted to be best remembered as ‘‘the presi- My fellow colleagues, join me in congratu- lating Roger J. Sustar for his achievements ma and daughter Sheryl. The Thompson’s dent who educated young children . . . were returning to Alaska after a family vaca- helped to feed the hungry . . . and helped the and for assuming the position of Chairman of poor to find their own way.’’ Johnson’s pro- the Board for the National Tooling and Ma- tion in Mexico. gressive domestic legislation, popularly chining Association. Morris Thompson, Thelma, Lu and I have known as the Great Society, included Medi- been friends for more than 40 years. Thelma, care and Medicaid, the Job Corps, Head f an experienced dog musher and Morris were Start, the Water Quality Act, the Clean Air married a year after Lu and I were married. Act, the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act PERSONAL EXPLANATION and the Highway Safety Act. These laws not Morris and I followed each other on similar only increased the power of the federal gov- paths to public office. Oftentimes we spent ernment and made it a watchdog for citizens, HON. HERBERT H. BATEMAN time together in Juneau, Alaska, when I they provided a safety net for all, particu- OF VIRGINIA served in the State Legislature and later in larly the poor, elderly and disadvantaged. Washington, DC where I served as Congress- With the exception of Franklin Roosevelt, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES man and Morris served as commissioner of no other 20th-century president has passed so Tuesday, February 1, 2000 much influential domestic legislation. the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Today, Johnson’s three-decade-old vision is Mr. BATEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I missed two After his public service, Morris became hotly debated on Capitol Hill as Congress votes on January 31, 2000. Had I been president and chief executive officer of Doyon, tries to decentralize welfare and keep Medi- present, I would have voted as follows: Roll- Ltd., a Native Corporation formed in 1971 as care afloat. call vote No. 2, H. Con. Res. 244, ‘‘aye’’. Roll- Many Americans have had a profound ef- part of the Alaskan Native Claims Settlement fect over the past half century. It is hard, call vote No. 3, H.R. 2130, ‘‘aye’’. Act. At Doyon, Morris turned an operating loss however, to see that anyone has had a great- of $28 million into $70.9 million in revenues er influence on Americans’ everyday lives f and the largest private landowning corporation over the past 50 yeas than the Texas giant, in America. Morris Thompson retired in Janu- Lyndon Johnson. HONORING BESSIE CROUSE BOREN MILLER ary and was considered a great Native leader, f businessman, and friend. I had a conversation IN HONOR OF ROGER J. SUSTAR with Morris just last month and he was de- HON. SCOTT McINNIS scribing to me the cabin he planned to build HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF COLORADO on the Yukon River and his optimism for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES future. OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, February 1, 2000 Morris Thompson, his wife Thelma and daughter Sheryl spent a great deal of time Tuesday, February 1, 2000 Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to with me and my family. In fact, we rang in the Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to take a moment to pause and remember the New Millennium with Sheryl. Sheryl Thompson honor Mr. Roger J. Sustar who has assumed life of a woman that always had an open heart grew up with our daughters and became so the role of Chairman of the Board of the Na- and hand to all, Mrs. Bessie Crouse Boren close to our family that we considered her part tional Tooling and Machining Association Miller. of the family. Morris is survived by two young (NMTA). Mrs. Miller was born on February 4, 1920, daughters named Nicole and Allison and two Roger J. Sustar’s choice for the year 2000 in Montezuma, Kansas, to Joseph Oliver grandsons Christopher and Warren. theme, ‘‘Training Today for Tomorrow’s Work- Crouse and Edith Angelique Fincher Crouse. I will always have fond memories of the force,’’ demonstrates his dedication to edu- She moved with her family to the Eastern Thompson family. Such as Morris and I duck cation and to the skill trades workforce. Mr. slope of Colorado in a covered wagon. There, hunting on the Yukon River, Thelma mushing Sustar, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, has been in Villgreen, Colorado, she attended school. involved in the Machine Trades Industry since She was known as a very athletic person and her dog’s, and Sheryl managing the extreme his first job with Non Ferrous Metals Fabri- loved to run track. skiing association in Valdez. God Bless the cating in 1965. He has been with Fredon Cor- Mrs. Miller was known for her cooking in all memories we have. poration since 1969 (celebrating its 31st anni- of the local cafes. She was also known for Morris was a good father, leader and friend, versary this year) and in 1985 became the welcoming anyone and doing anything she as well as being one of the great leaders sole owner and President of Fredon. Fredon could to help. Mrs. Miller loved to read and among the Native community. Lu, and I are in Corporation became the area’s first Boy sing old hymns. shock over this tragic loss. Our prayers go out Scout’s of America Explorer Post 2600 to offer It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like to the Alaska Airlines employees and their an opportunity for students to explore the Ma- to pay tribute to the life of Mrs. Miller, a families, and the families and relatives of the chine Trades Industry. woman with a heart of gold. 88 passengers that were lost.

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Had I been present, I ordinated the rescue and helicopter feeding about an issue that is involving my home would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on H. Con. Res. 244, operations for stranded livestock during the State of South Carolina in a national discus- Permitting the Use of the Capitol Rotunda to 1997 blizzard. When floods threatened the Ar- sion. In recent weeks, the discussion over the Commemorate Victims of the Holocaust; and kansas Valley in 1999, his experience and confederate flag flying atop the Statehouse in ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 2130, the Hillory J. Farias Date- knowledge was important to the area’s ranch- Columbia, South Carolina, has moved from a Rape Prevention Drug Act of 1999. ing businesses. State issue to a national debate. Of all of the f It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I would like opinions that have been shared throughout to congratulate Sheriff John Eberly and also this debate, I find the following letter the most RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL thank him for his tireless commitment to mak- cogent and concise on this very emotional BIOTECHNOLOGY MONTH ing his community a better place. issue. Mr. Speaker, I submit for the RECORD f the following letter written by Michael A. Allen HON. PATRICK J. TOOMEY TRIBUTE TO THE SOUTHWEST which appeared in the Post and Courier of OF PENNSYLVANIA TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY ALL- Charleston, South Carolina, on Tuesday, Jan- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GIRL CHEERLEADING SQUAD uary 25, 2000. Tuesday, February 1, 2000 [From the Post and Courier, Jan. 25, 2000] Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. RON PAUL TAKE DOWN THE FLAG commend workers in the biotechnology indus- OF TEXAS As a promoter and preserver of cultural try for their progress in improving the lives of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES heritage, the South Carolina African Amer- all Americans. We just concluded National Tuesday, February 1, 2000 ican Heritage Council has a keen apprecia- Biotechnology Month, and I would like to take tion and understanding of those who defend a brief moment to highlight the potential that Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- the flying of the Confederate battle flag on biotechnology has for us in 21st century. gratulate the members of the 1999–2000 that basis. The flag in and of itself is indeed Biotechnology companies are developing Southwest Texas State University All-Girl a part of South Carolina’s heritage. Let’s in- treatments and vaccines for devastating dis- Cheerleading Squad. They recently won first deed preserve the flag and its legacy, even place in the All-Girl Cheer Division at the Uni- though that legacy means different things to eases—such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, can- different people. cer, and AIDS—that will improve the lives of versal Cheerleading Association’s 2000 Col- lege Cheerleading and Dance Team National Also in our position as preservers of cul- millions of Americans afflicted with these ail- tural heritage, the council board of directors ments. They are also responsible for devel- Championship. The competition was held dur- recognizes the fact that there are places in- oping treatments for smaller diseases harming ing the Universal Cheerleading Association’s appropriate for the conspicuous display of perhaps just a few hundred people, but none- 2000 Championship at Walt Disney World in historic relics. We defend the right of flag theless just as debilitating. In addition, bio- Orlando, Florida, on January 7, 2000. supporters to defend the banner as a relic of technology is about more than just medical re- Located in the Texas Hill Country city of cultural integrity. search. Scientists are beginning to use bio- San Marcos, Southwest Texas State Univer- However, we contend that it is indeed a technology for other uses, such as environ- sity is justifiably proud of their award winning historic relic and that its position above the Statehouse and in the House and Senate mental remediation. All-Girl Cheerleading Squad; Karla Brown, Charissa Canuelle, Lexi Chaleff, Alexandrea chambers is indefensible. The Confederate Furthermore, the biotechnology industry has battle flag in question never truly held a also had a significant positive impact on our Collie, Krystal Davis, Patricia Goolsby, Ashley place of sovereignty even in the days of the nation’s economy. A recent report by the Joint Harmon, Robyn Kyrish, Sara Martinez, Confederacy in the 19th century, but was Economic Committee stated that the bio- Shavaun Moynahan, Aimee Moyers, Nicki carried by troops in battle. This makes it technology industry spent $10 billion on re- O’Riley, Kristi Oberpriller, April Rheinlaender, reprehensible and even baffling to the impar- search and development in 1998, while em- Jennifer Rogers, and Brandi Wilkie. These tal- tial and reasoning mind that such a relic ploying 150,000 workers nationwide. My home ented young women received outstanding would occupy such a position of sovereignty state of Pennsylvania has helped lead the way leadership and support from their coach, in 21st-century South Carolina. in biotechnology, ranking second in the nation Jason Anderson, and the team’s trainer, Scott Not every South Carolinian is a native Southerner. Not every South Carolinian had in the number of jobs based on biotechnology. Chambers. On January 25, 2000, a ceremony was held ancestors who fought, or fought willingly, Congress needs to continue to work with for the Confederacy in the Civil War. Not all the biotechnology industry for an equitable at the Texas State Capitol Building in Austin, South Carolinians, even native white South public-private sector partnership, and make Texas, in honor of the squad. At one o’clock, Carolinians, believe in the ideas of the Con- sure new technologies are not unnecessarily in the historic chambers of the Texas House federacy fought to uphold. And not every slowed by over-burdensome regulations. I of Representatives, State Representative Rick South Carolinian feels good about a flag congratulate the biotechnology industry on its Green presented each of the young cham- flown by the Ku Klux Klan, neo-Nazis and accomplishments and its bright future. pions a copy of a resolution congratulating other racial and ethnic hate groups also hanging in and flying over the halls of gov- f them on their achievement. A Texas flag flown at the request of Representative Green and a ernment of their state, as if to give the im- LAW OFFICER OF THE YEAR, pression, though the impression may be flag of the United States flown at my request false, that this flag is who we all are and SHERIFF JOHN EBERLY were presented to the team. These flags, what we all stand for. flown in recognition of their victory, now frame Therefore, the South Carolina African HON. SCOTT McINNIS the young women’s trophy proudly displayed American Heritage Council now adds its OF COLORADO at their university. voice to the evergrowing chorus of those calling for the removal of the Confederate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The squad’s hard work and dedication to purpose reflects the will that built the great flags from atop the South Carolina State- Tuesday, February 1, 2000 State of Texas and our nation. By continuing house, from the Senate and House chambers, from the front ground foyer of the State- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to this same dedication and work ethic through- house, and for them to be put in a place more take a moment to recognize the Law Officer of out their lives, these young women will suc- fitting for the preservation of cultural herit- the Year recipient, Otero County Sheriff John ceed in all of their future endeavors. It is my age. Eberly of La Junta, Colorado. pleasure to be able to congratulate and recog- MICHAEL A. ALLEN, This award was presented by the Colorado nize these fine young Texans in their achieve- Former Chairman, Cattlemen’s Association and the Colorado ment. S.C. African American Heritage Council.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 16:32 Jun 22, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\ERIC\E01FE0.REC E01FE0 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E50 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 1, 2000 TRUTH IN BUDGETING ACTS nificant reforms in our current transportation dia’s hand may have been behind the recent infrastructure financing policy. Let me assure Air India hijacking. HON. BUD SHUSTER my colleagues, however, this bill is not meant In November 1994, the Hitavada, a well re- OF PENNSYLVANIA as the single solution or response to the many spected newspaper in India, reported that the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES issues surrounding the Supreme Court’s Indian government paid Surendra Nath, the March 1998 ruling in U.S. v. U.S. Shoe Cor- late governor of Punjab, one and a half billion Tuesday, February 1, 2000 poration, which invalidated the Harbor Mainte- dollars to foment terrorism in Punjab, Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, with several of nance Tax as applied to exports. That issue Khalistan and in Kashmir. Can anyone deny my colleagues from the Transportation and In- has prompted significant debate and con- that a country which would do this is a terrorist frastructure Committee, today I’m introducing troversy, particularly the Administration’s pro- nation? the third in a series of ‘‘Truth in Budgeting posed harbor services user fee and harbor The Indian government intelligence wing, Acts.’’ This bill focuses solely on water trans- services fund. There are other proposals as RAW, supported the militant Liberation Tigers portation—specifically the Harbor Maintenance well that deserve our serious consideration. I of Tamil Eelam to gain control of the port of Trust Fund (HMTF) and the Inland Waterways am also aware that final changes to the budg- Trincomelli. India Today magazine reported Trust Fund (IWTF). As you know, the previous eting process involving the IWTF will need to that the leader of the LTTE was entertained by bills also included the Highway Trust Fund be discussed with Members and the various the Indian government in one of Delhi’s best and the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. constituencies involved in inland waterways hotels. Later, India turned against the LTTE All of the bills have a common theme: taking transportation. and invaded Sri Lanka to crush the LTTE free- transportation trust funds ‘‘off budget’’ to help I look forward to working with my col- dom movement. The Indian government has meet our Nation’s critical infrastructure needs leagues, including the Ranking Member of the blood on its hands. The Indian government has murdered mi- and to inject some truth serum into the budg- Committee (JIM OBERSTAR), the Chairman of eting process. If we take the HMTF and the the Water Resources and Environment Sub- norities in massive numbers. Over 250,000 Sikhs since 1984, over 200,000 Christians in IWTF off budget, we not only restore the trust committee (SHERRY BOEHLERT), the Ranking Nagaland since 1947, more than 65,000 Kash- of those who pay into the funds, we remove Member of the Subcommittee (BOB BORSKI), miri Muslims since 1988, and tens of thou- the budget-driven incentive to build a surplus the Administration, and others. Water trans- sands of Assamese, Manipuris, Tamils, Dalits, to mask potential deficits and justify other portation infrastructure will be a priority for the and others have been murdered by the gov- types of spending. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee ernment of India. The State Department re- No one should question the wisdom of in- throughout the Second Session, particularly as ported in 1994 that the government of India vesting in our Nation’s water transportation in- we press for truth in water transportation paid more than 41,000 cash bounties to police frastructure. Our coastal ports and inland wa- budgeting and for enactment of a Water Re- terways have shaped the country’s commer- officers for murdering Sikhs. sources Development Act of 2000. Hindu militants allied with the government cial and cultural history and, if properly devel- f oped and adequately maintained, will be crit- have burned down Christian churches and ical to our country’s leadership in the global INDIA SHOULD BE DECLARED A prayers halls, murdered priests, and raped economy of the 21st century. For example, the TERRORIST STATE nuns. Hindus affiliated with the Vishwa Hindu tugboat, towboat, and barge industry, which Parishad surrounded the jeep of missionary has operations along the Nation’s 25,194 HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Graham Staines and his two sons, ages 8 and miles of inland and intracoastal waterways, 10, and burned them to death. The VHP is OF NEW YORK part of the same umbrella organization as the contributes $5 billion a year to the Nation’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ruling BJP. In 1997, police broke up a Chris- economy and moves 15 percent of the Na- Tuesday, February 1, 2000 tian religious festival with gunfire. tion’s freight for less than 2 percent of the Na- Last year, Indian Defense Minister George Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, the time has tion’s total freight bill. Ports generate signifi- Fernandes organized and led a meeting with come to declare India a terrorist state. India is cant local and regional economic growth, as the Ambassadors from Cuba, Red China, Rus- one of the leading practitioners of terrorism in well, and move nearly 93 percent of all U.S. sia, Iraq, and Libya aimed at creating a secu- the world, but they get away with it by cloak- waterborne commerce in a given year. With rity alliance ‘‘to stop the U.S.’’ India supported ing it under a mask of democracy. India prac- the volume of imported cargo moving through the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and votes U.S. ports expected to triple by the year 2020, tices terrorism internally against its minorities against American interests consistently. The investment in our Nation’s port infrastructure is and externally against its neighbors. time has come to take strong measures The Coordination Committee on Disappear- all the more critical. against India’s brutality and terrorism by de- ances in Punjab identified 838 victims of In- The infrastructure needs continue to grow. claring India a terrorist nation. The Nation’s locks and dams are aging. Many dia’s mass cremation policy in a preliminary Mr. Speaker, recently the Council of are more than 50 years old. Long delays at in- report last year. It published their names and Khalistan issued a news release on Indian land locks add to the cost of transporting addresses. These young Sikhs were abducted state terrorism. I would like to place it into the goods from our farms, mines, and mills to our by the police, tortured, and murdered, then the RECORD for the information of my colleagues. coastal ports. The Nation’s harbors and sea- police disposed of their bodies. This policy ports need continued maintenance and im- amounts to nothing less than terrorism against [From the Council of Khalistan, Washington, DC, Jan. 13, 2000] provement as well. Dredging channels, like the Sikhs of Punjab, Khalistan. U.S. SHOULD DECLARE INDIA A TERRORIST Tens of thousands of Sikh political prisoners clearing snow from highways, is a necessary STATE fact of life—particularly in an age when do- continue to rot in Indian jails without trial. They WASHINGTON, D.C., JANUARY 13, 2000.—Dr. mestic and international trading depends on are not the only ones. After an Indian airliner Gurmit Singh Aulakh, President of the adequate intermodal connections. The size was hijacked in November, India agreed to re- Council of Khalistan, called on the United and number of vessels in the world’s fleet con- lease several prisoners. According to the Los States government to declare India a ter- tinue to increase; America’s ports need to ac- Angeles Times, India violated international law rorist state. ‘‘India is one of the leading commodate these changes to ensure a posi- by holding these prisoners without charge or sponsors of terrorism in the world,’’ he said. tion of leadership in the global economy. trial. Earlier this week, Mandeep Singh Sodhi, a While current and future needs continue to On December 20, according to Reuters 27-year-old Sikh in Uttar Pradesh burned himself to death to protest police abuses grow, unfortunately the trust funds continue to News Service (as reported in India West), against his family. The Los Angeles Times accumulate surpluses. The current balance of Pakistani police arrested a man who con- reported that India violated international the HMTF is approximately $1.9 billion and is fessed that he was an Indian agent and that law by holding the prisoners who were re- expected to rise to $2.5 billion by FY 04. The he planted bombs that killed 9 people. Clearly, leased without charge or trial. There are IWTF current balance is approximately $370 this is a terrorist act sponsored by the Indian tens of thousands of Sikh political prisoners million, and we are told the Corps has the ca- government. rotting in Indian jails without trial. On De- pability of spending $300 million annually by The book Soft Target, written by two Cana- cember 20, according to Reuters News Serv- 2004. Something is wrong when the needs in- dian journalists, proved that India blew up its ice and India West, Pakistani police arrested a man who confessed to being an Indian crease, the funds are available, and the mon- own airliner in 1985, killing 329 people. In agent and to planting bombs that killed 9 eys remain ‘‘locked up’’ in the trust funds. 1991, the Indian intelligence service, RAW, people. Mr. Speaker, this is important legislation masterminded a hijacking of an Indian plane. Responding to some recent reports, Dr. that, if properly implemented, would make sig- These acts give us reason to suspect that In- Aulakh said that he ‘‘would not put it past’’

VerDate Mar 15 2010 16:32 Jun 22, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\ERIC\E01FE0.REC E01FE0 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E51 the Indian government to organize the hi- Ambassador Julius L. Katz, who died last U.S.S.R. trade agreement, chaired the Trade jacking themselves to justify a new wave of Thursday, January 27, at the age of 74, was Policy Review Group sub-cabinet interagency terror in Kashmir. ‘‘They have created inci- a man of extraordinary intelligence, integrity committee that coordinates U.S. trade policy, dents to promote terror in Punjab, Khalistan, Assam, Nagaland, Tamil Nadu, and courage, who devoted more than 30 and provided senior management coordination and other places within their artificial bor- years to the service of his country. for the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations, ders.’’ he said. Ambassador Katz first demonstrated his particularly in areas such as agriculture. The book Soft Target, written by two Ca- courage and devotion to service when, at 18, Mr. Speaker, Ambassador Katz’s career nadian journalists, proved that India blew up he enlisted in the U.S. Army and joined the reads like an encyclopedia of the accomplish- its own airliner in 1985, killing 329 people, to 90th Infantry Division during World War II, ments of U.S. international trade policy since blame the Sikhs. In 1994, the Hitavada, a leading at Normandy and fighting in the Battle World War II. That, in and of itself, would be well respected Indian newspaper, reported that the Indian government paid the late of the Bulge. His experience during the war a fitting tribute to this man, born in New York governor of Punjab, Surendra Nath, $1.5 bil- helped to shape his goals and ambitions for City to a family of modest means. In the post- lion to organize and support covert state ter- the rest of his life, as he fought to build and war era, it is difficult to think of any person rorism in Punjab, Khalistan and in Kashmir. strengthen an international trading system not who was more involved in more aspects of The Indian government intelligence wing, only for its substantial economic benefits, but formulating U.S. international trade policy. RAW, infiltrated the militant Liberation Ti- as a bulwark against political conflicts among Certainly, no one was more knowledgeable or gers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and supported nations, misunderstanding, isolationism and, the LTTE to gain control of the port of committed to advancing the goals of that pol- Trincomelli. When the Sri Lankan govern- ultimately, war. icy. ment agreed to give India control of the Upon his return from Europe, Ambassador What is particularly remarkable about Am- port, India turned against the LTTE and in- Katz attended the George Washington Univer- bassador Katz, however, cannot be gleaned vaded Sri Lanka to crush the LTTE freedom sity, and graduated with a degree in inter- only from his long and impressive list of ac- movement. The Indian army suffered heavy national relations and economics. In 1950, he complishments. Rather, it was his personal losses at the hands of the LTTE freedom joined the Department of State, working on qualities that we in Congress who worked with fighters and withdrew from Sri Lanka. Rajiv various assignments, including supervision of him and knew him will miss so greatly. Jules Gandhi, the ex-Prime Minister of India under U.S. aid programs in Yugoslavia and Poland, whose government this took place, was Katz was a person of unimpeachable integ- blown up by a female Tamil freedom fighter. and negotiation of financial and property rity—who spoke his mind clearly and elo- The Indian government has murdered over claims agreements in the U.S.S.R. Poland, quently. He was a teacher—to Cabinet offi- 250,000 Sikhs since 1984. They have also Czechoslovakia and Romania. cials and Presidents, as well as to younger killed over 200,000 Christians in Nagaland Ambassador Katz contributions to the field trade policy officials who served under him. since 1947, more than 65,000 Kashmiri Mus- of international trade accelerated in the mid- And, if his patience with himself, with events, lims since 1988, and tens of thousands of As- 1960’s as he assumed the position of Director and even with colleagues, on occasion de- samese, Manipuris, Tamils, Dalits, and oth- of the Office of International Trade. There, he ers. ‘‘Only a terrorist state could commit serted him, his restlessness helped to inspire atrocities of this magnitude,’’ said Dr. led U.S. delegations to meetings at the Gen- and motivate those around him to come up Aulakh. eral Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) with better analyses and more creative solu- The U.S. State Department reported that and participated in the Kennedy Round of tions. And, he more than made up for it with the Indian government paid more than 41,000 trade negotiations. a sense of fairness that never left him, a cash bounties to police to murder Sikhs. One In 1968, Ambassador Katz was named Dep- warmth that led dozens to regard him as their of these bounties was collected by police offi- uty Assistant Secretary for International Re- mentor, and a sense of humor that disarmed cers who killed a three-year-old boy, his fa- sources and Food Policy, a position in which ther, and his uncle ‘‘Would you call this de- adversaries and reenergized colleagues even mocracy or terrorism?,’’ Dr. Aulakh asked. he was responsible for formulating U.S. inter- at the most grueling moments of a negotiation. Government-allied Hindu militants have national commodity policies. In 1974, he was Mr. Speaker, Ambassador Julius L. Katz burned down Christian churches and prayer appointed Senior Deputy Assistant Secretary, epitomized the finest in public service to our halls, murdered priests, and raped nuns. The in which capacity he led various U.S. delega- nation. We owe this man a great debt of grati- Vishwa Hindu Parishad, which is affiliated tions on international trade issues, including tude. Let his example inspire others who seek with the parent organization of the ruling the establishment of the International Energy BJP, described the rapists as ‘‘patriotic to contribute to this vital area of U.S. public youth’’ and called the nuns ‘‘antinational Agency. policy. His legacy will live on in the many elements.’’ Hindus affiliated with the VHP In 1976, Ambassador Katz was appointed agreements that bear his imprint and the surrounded the jeep of missionary Graham Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and many people he worked with who carry inside Staines and his two sons, ages 8 and 10, Business Affairs. As Assistant Secretary, he of them a part of the flame that was his cour- poured gasoline on it, set it on fire, and sur- participated in a large number of trade nego- age, integrity, ability and passion. rounded it, chanting ‘‘Victory to Lord Ram.’’ tiations, from the Tokyo Round of GATT nego- f In 1997, police broke up a Christian religious tiations, to civil aviation agreements with festival with gunfire. ‘‘Only a terrorist gov- Japan, to various international trade matters GREAT PROGRAM NATIONAL PRIN- ernment could allow these kinds of atroc- CIPAL OF THE YEAR, DENNIS ities,’’ Dr. Aulakh pointed out. with Canada and a natural gas supply agree- Last year, Indian Defense Minister George ment with Mexico. Ambassador Katz was one DEARDEN Fernandes led a meeting with the Ambas- of only a few senior State Department officials sadors from Cuba, Red China, Russia, Iraq, asked to remain on in the Carter Administra- HON. SCOTT McINNIS and Libya aimed at constructing a security tion, where he continued to serve until 1980. OF COLORADO alliance ‘‘to stop the U.S.’’ ‘‘How could India Among the honors and awards he received IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES form an alliance against the world’s oldest during his career in the State Department democracy and then ask for help?,’’ Dr. Tuesday, February 1, 2000 Aulakh asked. ‘‘Based on these and other were the Wilbur J. Carr Award and the Distin- pieces of India’s pattern of terrorism, the guished Honor Award from the State Depart- Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to time has come for Indian to be declared a ment and the Distinguished Service Medal take a moment to recognize Principal Dennis terrorist state,’’ Dr. Aulakh said. from the Department of Energy, the highest Dearden. He is a man that has worked very f awards conferred by those agencies. hard to reduce the numbers of gangs and vio- In 1980, Ambassador Katz left government lence in schools across the State of Colorado. TRIBUTE TO AMBASSADOR JULIUS service to work in the private sector, also pro- Recently, his work was rewarded when he L. KATZ moting international trade. In 1989, U.S. Trade was named the National Principal of the Year. Representative Carla A. Hills, on the rec- Gang Resistance Education and Training HON. BILL ARCHER ommendation of all of her immediate prede- (GREAT) program, backed by the United OF TEXAS cessors, former USTRs Yeutter and Brock and States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Fire- former Special Trade Representative Strauss, arms, teaches students how to resolve con- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL asked Ambassador Katz to return to public flicts, avoid peer pressure and set personal OF NEW YORK service as Deputy U.S. Trade Representative. goals. It also helps the students to understand IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ambassador Katz agreed. Once again serving cultural differences and how gangs negatively Tuesday, February 1, 2000 with distinction, Ambassador Katz was the impact the quality of life. Mr. ARCHER. Mr. Speaker, we rise today to Chief Negotiator for the North American Trade As a result of the program implemented by pay tribute to an exceptional human being. Agreement, led negotiations on the 1990 U.S.- Dennis, violence declined tremendously at

VerDate Mar 15 2010 16:32 Jun 22, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\ERIC\E01FE0.REC E01FE0 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS E52 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 1, 2000 Mount Garfield and drug-related calls to law rorism, violent crimes, organized crime/drug ciples that have made our Nation great, and of enforcement dropped from 34 to zero. These and other FBI investigative programs. the personal spirit that must dominate our Na- astounding figures appeared in a report pre- Because of Mr. Clark’s diligence, he ob- tion not only during the Holidays but through- sented to Congress in support of the GREAT tained far greater responsibilities, and as an out the year. program. African-American, I proudly watched as he I commend Bill Polacek, and I’m glad to en- Dennis was nominated for the award by rocketed through the ranks. And his brilliance close this article on his efforts. Colorado State Trooper and Western Slope was clearly evident during several high profile AREA MAN MAKES SURE NEEDY HAVE Coordinator of GREAT, Don Moseman. His FBI investigations. In 1979, during the Iranian CHRISTMAS nomination was chosen out of more than Hostage Crisis, Mr. Clark supervised the Ira- (By Tom Lavis) 3,000 principals across the nation. nian terrorism investigation and handled the Bill Polacek of Richland Township learned It is with this, Mr. Speaker, that I say thank movement of the Shah of Iran from New York the true meaning of Christmas when he was you to Principal Dennis Dearden for his dedi- City to San Antonio, Texas. Moreover, in only 6. cation to our youth and the fight he has waged 1985, Mr. Clark played a key role in the super- That’s the reason that for the last three against gangs and violence. In addition, to our vision of the terrorist attack aboard the Achille years, Polacek, 38, has donated a Christmas thanks, Dennis deserves our congratulations Lauro ship which claimed the life of passenger present to each man, woman and child who comes to Christmas Eve dinner at St. Vin- on being named Principal of the Year. Clearly, Leon Klinghoffer. cent de Paul Family Kitchen at 231 Bedford Dennis is eminently deserving of this high Mr. Clark’s work with high profile cases con- St., Johnstown. honor. tinued into the 1990s. In February, 1993, Mr. Polacek owns Johnstown Welding and Fab- f Clark was assigned to manage the World rication Industries, 1363 Broad St. Trade Center Bombing investigation. On April A tall dark-haired man who towers over CONTINUING REMARKS HONORING 1, 1996, while serving as the Special Agent in most people, Polacek is one of nine children DON K. CLARK, DIRECTOR OF in a family where money was always tight. Charge in San Antonio, Mr. Clark was detailed ‘‘When I was 6, my father shattered his THE HOUSTON DIVISION OF THE to serve as one of the Special Agents in FBI ankle right before Christmas and the only Charge of the Freemen crisis in Jordan, Mon- money coming in was 50 percent of his sup- tana. plemental pay from Bethlehem Steel,’’ HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE On July 2, 1996, Texas history was forever Polacek said, as he and his family distrib- OF TEXAS altered when Director Freeh appointed Mr. uted gifts to the needy as they left the pan- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Clark as the Special Agent in Charge of the try. Houston Division, one of the FBI’s Top Ten ‘‘We weren’t going to have much of a Tuesday, February 1, 2000 Christmas that year,’’ he said. Field Divisions. He has been a model govern- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, ‘‘To this day, we don’t know who it was, ment official and a model citizen for the Hous- but someone left bags of groceries, presents I rise this evening to commend a true Texas ton community. He is living proof that commit- and a small amount of money on our porch and American hero, Don Clark. Mr. Clark ment brings one’s aspirations into vivid reality. so that our parents could give us a nice strode stoically into Houston like the lone Mr. Clark maintained numerous responsibil- Christmas. That’s why I do this. I’ll never sheriffs of lore. Standing alone, he quickly ities while working for the FBI. He is a mem- forget what that gesture meant. My mother took matters into his own hands. Not only did ber of the International Association of Chiefs cried,’’ he said. Joe Bartko, director of the kitchen, said he he face down the criminal elements that of Police and the National Organization of plagued our fine city, but he also pierced that admires Polacek because he and his family Black Law Enforcement Executives. He has give without expecting any fanfare. He said invisible wall that separated minorities from attended the FBI’s Executive Development In- it is heart-warming to have people like the high ranking, law enforcement posts. Mr. Clark stitute, is a trained SWAT member, bombing Polaceks who think of the less fortunate. leaves his impressive imprint upon the city of instructor, and police training instructor. ‘‘The people’s faces say it all when they Houston, and I congratulate him on his well- Mr. Clark’s dedication is not only evident in get a gift in addition to a meal,’’ Bartko deserved retirement. He will be missed, but he his own work, it is also manifest in his numer- said. ‘‘It has gotten to a point that many of these people look forward to this because will never be forgotten. ous achievements, including high school class Given his vast accomplishments, it should this is the only Christmas they will have. valedictorian, Who’s Who in America’s Col- They have nothing.’’ not surprise anyone that Mr. Clark is a native leges and Universities, Distinguished Military After enjoying a traditional Christmas din- Texan. Like a true Texas hero, he forged a Graduate receiving a regular Army commis- ner that included turkey with stuffing, ham legacy upon hard work and dedication. He sion, and many awards and recognitions from steak, mashed potatoes, corn, salad and built this foundation upon his commitment to both the U.S. Army and the FBI. pears and poppy-seed rolls for desert, people academia and military training. He received a I am most proud of the fact that Mr. Clark were treated to a gift when they left. George Karadeanes, 61 who lives in the Sol- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering earned two Bronze Stars for Bravery while and a regular Army commission as a 2nd omon Homes, said everyone appreciates what serving in Vietnam and the FBI Medal for Mer- the Polaceks are doing. Lieutenant from Prairie View A&M University itorious Achievement during law enforcement ‘‘Last year, I got a sweatshirt and some in 1967. As a long-time supporter of this His- action. These awards clearly reveal Mr. gloves,’’ Karadeanes said, as he was sweeping torically Black University, I take pride in the Clark’s strength of character and dedication to his plate with a dinner roll to finish a last fact that Mr. Clark achieved such high excel- our country. bit of turkey gravy. ‘‘I still have the gloves lence at this institution. He also attended Long Again, I wish Mr. Clark well as he embarks and they keep me warm. I have no family Island University and completed course work and this is my celebration.’’ on his retirement. His exploits paint a vivid pic- Twelve-year-old Mikey Wiesinger of for a Master of Science degree in Public Ad- ture across the canvas that weaves among ministration and graduated from Harvard Uni- Kernville squealed with glee as he was hand- the United States, and for his work, he truly ed a stuffed Barney doll. He was at the din- versity’s John F. Kennedy School of Govern- has earned his days of rest. I thank him for his ner with his parents, Brian and Diane ment Program for Senior Managers in Govern- efforts. Wiesinger, and his 13-year-old brother, Brian. ment. f If any of the 25 volunteers who prepared Mr. Clark served in the U.S. Army from and served the dinner or members of the May, 1967, to November, 1976, attaining the RECOGNIZING MR. BILL POLACEK Polacek family wanted to know if their ef- rank of Captain in the Infantry. In 1973, I am forts were appreciated, they only had to look proud to say that he was selected by the Chief at Mikey’s face while he clutched the purple HON. JOHN P. MURTHA dinosaur to know that they brought joy to of Staff of the Army to command an Airborne OF PENNSYLVANIA the boy’s Christmas. Ranger Company in a newly created ranger IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ada Szewczyk, 62, of Johnstown, was chat- battalion. ting with friends at one of the long tables, Because of his outstanding academic and Tuesday, February 1, 2000 and I noticed that her gift was on the table military achievements, Mr. Clark earned his Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, I enclose in the unopened. I asked her why. position as a Special Agent of the FBI on No- RECORD, an article from the December 27, ‘‘I’m saving it so I have something to open vember 7, 1976. His impressive service in- 1999 ‘‘Tribune-Democrat’’, of Johnstown, PA, Christmas morning,’’ she said. This was the first year that Szewczyk at- cluded assignments in Miami, New York, Los concerning the community involvement and ef- tended the dinner when presents were given. Angeles, Newark, San Antonio, and Wash- forts of Mr. Bill Polacek. ‘‘I was surprised, but that man (Polacek) ington, D.C. His extraordinary experience in- It’s these kinds of selfless acts helping indi- knows that Christ was born on Christmas cluded foreign counterintelligence, counterter- viduals that are such a hallmark of the prin- and I hope God blesses him,’’ she said.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 16:32 Jun 22, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\ERIC\E01FE0.REC E01FE0 gechino on DSK3YST671PROD with REMARKS CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E53 A mountain of presents was stacked near day of ‘‘Black History Month’’ to record yet an- lengthy. After approaching John with this prob- the door of the pantry and Polacek; his wife, other first for African-Americans in my home lem and expressing the frustration of my con- Shari; and their four children were busy dis- state of Mississippi. On November 2, 1999, tributing gifts to people who waited in an or- stituents, he agreed to look into the problem. derly fashion. Mrs. Annie Jean Campbell became the first John then implemented a new processing pol- Mrs. Polacek said she is pleased that the African-American woman to be elected to icy for I–130 and I–485 petitions filed by citi- family could bring some joy to people, and serve on the Board of Supervisors in Mont- zens on behalf of their spouses. He clearly she wanted her children to learn that it is gomery County, MI. empathized with the stress they were feeling better to give than receive and that some Mrs. Campbell, the daughter of Joe and due to being separated from their spouses. people are struggling. The children are Bill Annie Roby not only became the first African- Jr., 10; Blake 7; Madison, 4; and Carter, 10 American woman to be elected to the position, John allowed the Hartford INS office to begin months. accepting I–130 petitions from citizens for their ‘‘Last year, we lost track of Blake and but she is the first woman ever. Mrs. Campbell couldn’t find him anywhere until we looked has lived in Montgomery County all of her life spouses. This accelerated the processing time back at the tables where people were eat- and is dedicated to the service of the people. tremendously. He truly made a positive dif- ing,’’ Mrs. Polacek said. As wife and mother of three, Ms. Campbell ference in the lives of thousands of people. ‘‘There he was eating a turkey dinner and has already exemplified the patience and un- Families were able to reunite much sooner joining right in with some of the folks. We try to teach the kids that in terms of values, derstanding needed to be an effective rep- than they had originally expected. you get what you give.’’ resentative to the public. I have remarked many times throughout the Mr. Speaker, as I stand here and think of Also on hand were Mr. Polacek’s mother, years that Connecticut is indeed very lucky to Sarah, and stepfather, George Mihalaki of the accomplishment Mrs. Campbell has made, Windber. Polacek’s father, John is deceased. I become re-energized in the fact that there is have such a compassionate and caring indi- Mrs. Mihalaki said that one act of kind- always a possibility to change and that Mis- vidual such as John Weiss running the INS of- ness many years ago has left an impression fice. John’s career is quite distinguished. One on the entire family. sissippi continues to progress and create a ‘‘We created the Polacek Family Human new legacy. of his most remarkable assignments began in Needs Fund, where we all initially donated f 1973 when he was assigned to investigate money to give to a charity,’’ she said. Nazi war criminals. John spent a great deal of ‘‘Now we have fund-raisers during the year MARKING THE RETIREMENT OF time interviewing Holocaust victims and chron- to raise a little more. We usually earmark JOHN P. WEISS the money to one charity a year.’’ icling the atrocities that occurred during the But the St. Vincent de Paul effort is sepa- Second World War and tracking war criminals rate from the family’s donation. HON. SAM GEJDENSON who might have attempted to fraudulently Mr. Polacek said he usually gives up to OF CONNECTICUT enter the United States. I know this was an $2,500 for the gifts. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘I buy from Boscov’s and they generously experience that deeply affected John’s life and give a discount on each item,’’ he said. Tuesday, February 1, 2000 perspective on the world. ‘‘That way we can give more gifts and the Mr. GEJDENSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Whenever John Weiss learned about a store even gift wraps each present.’’ to commend John P. Weiss for nearly thirty The dinner also marked the first time that problem or an individual with extenuating cir- years of service to the U.S. Immigration and someone spent the afternoon singing carols cumstances, he took steps to address it. It Naturalization Service. John is more than an for the people. never mattered how busy he was with his du- Shawn McConville of Geistown entertained extraordinary public servant, he is a humani- ties, he always made time to address the to the delight of every one on hand. tarian and a great advocate on behalf of the It was a wonderful Christmas celebration. American people. needs of every constituent. In this respect, he There was good food, good music, laughter On January 3, 2000, John Weiss officially is a model for all of us in public service. and fun. Most of all, there was love. retired as Officer in Charge of the Hartford, Mr. Speaker, John Weiss is a public servant f Connecticut INS Office. John’s leadership and in the very best tradition of our country. He TRIBUTE TO MRS. ANNIE JEAN commitment to excellence has ensured high has worked tirelessly on behalf of the citizens CAMPBELL quality and efficient service for immigrants and of Connecticut and provided the highest qual- their families living in Connecticut. John set a ity service. He has also brought a sense of HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON standard that all of us in public service should compassion to his work. work to emulate. OF MISSISSIPPI In 1988, my office was inundated with calls I am proud to be able to join his former col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from U.S. citizens who were filing their I–130 leagues and members of the community in Tuesday, February 1, 2000 petitions for their foreign born spouses at the thanking John for his service and commitment Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, it gives me INS Service Center in Vermont. Unfortunately, to bettering the lives of immigrants and their great pleasure to stand here today on the first the processing time in Vermont was quite families.

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