21132 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 12, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SO­ cal instrument of the executive branch of Gov­ league, GEORGE M. O'BRIEN. The Members of CIETY OF AMERICAN ARCHI­ ernment. this body have lost a dedicated public servant, VISTS This is not the role which Congress has in­ a man of great honor and ability. tended for the Commission on Civil Rights, GEORGE'S public service began long before HON. SIDNEY R. YATES neither in 1957 when the Congress created he entered the U.S. Congress in 1973. In fact, OF ILLINOIS the agency, nor in 1983 when Congress made his devotion to public service began nearly 30 the Commission a permanent independent years ago when he was a member of the Will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES watchdog to monitor civil rights enforcement County Board of Supervisors. In 1970, he won Monday, August 11, 1986 and development. election to the Illinois State House. Mr. YATES. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to Because of concern over these events, the As a storyteller, GEORGE O'BRIEN knew few mark the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Appropriations Committee defunded the Civil rivals. He had an effervescent personality, the Society of American Archivists. For 50 Rights Commission effective the end of this which added zest and vitality to his tales. Per­ years, the Society of American Archivists has calendar year. This appropriations bill, includ­ haps GEORGE'S yarn-spinning ability gave the established and maintained the highest pro­ ing the defunding of the Commission, was ap­ best insight to his personality: He was not a fessional standards for the preservation of our proved by the House and now stands before vain or pompous man, but a good-natured Nation's rich and diverse documentary histori­ the Senate Appropriations Committee. public servant. cal legacy. The SAA membership serves gov­ As the defunding of the Commission be­ As a member of the Appropriations Sub­ ernment, academic institutions, businesses, comes an increasing reality, Congress must committee on Health and Human Services, religious organizations, and professional asso­ demonstrate its will to preserve the functions GEORGE was a staunch supporter of money ciations in 60 countries. The efforts of this of the Commission by establishing an alterna­ for the handicapped. GEORGE was personally professional organization have contributed sig­ tive body to carry out the Commission's man­ active in many charitable activities. GEORGE nificantly to our national and international her­ date. In addition, a sincere effort must be was my partner in the 1982 Lombardi Charity itage. During the last week in August, the So­ made to preserve the jobs of the current Golf Tournament, which, thanks to GEORGE'S ciety of American Archivists will enjoy their Commission employees by offering them job superior golfing skills, we won. golden anniversary meeting. I rise to honor opportunities in the new OCRA; which is pro­ My sympathy and prayers go out to this significant occasion and to join in celebra­ vided for in this legislation. GEORGE'S wife, Mary Lou, and to the entire tion of the fine achievements made by the So­ This new legislative bipartisan body would O'Brien family. Their loss is, indeed, great. ciety of American Archivists. continue the same functions which the current But, while sadness is present, I know how for­ Commission has abdicated. The new organi­ tunate we all have been to have known a man zation will have the same structure as two like GEORGE O'BRIEN. OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS other highly dignified congressional bodies, ASSESSMENT ACT OF 1986 the Office of Technology Assessment and the Congressional Budget Office. There will be a BERKLEY BEDELL: ONE OF OUR HON. MATTHEW G. MARTINEZ board of Members from both Houses along BEST OF CALIFORNIA with an Advisory Council including the heads IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of GAO and CRS. HON. STEPHEN L. NEAL Monday, August 11, 1986 We envision the OCRA to be less costly than the current Civil Rights Commission be­ OF NORTH CAROLINA Mr. MARTINEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I have cause it will not have the State advisory com­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES added the names of an additional 36 cospon­ mittee structure which the current Commission Thursday, August 7, 1986 sors to H.R. 5179, the "Office of Civil Right~ has and which absorbed approximately $5 mil­ Assessment Act of 1986." This legislation lion of "the Commission's $12 million budget in Mr. NEAL. Mr. Speaker, the departure of would create a bipartisan, legislative branch fiscal year 1985. In addition, it is hoped that our colleague, BERKLEY BEDELL, will deprive Office of Civil Rights Assessment [OCRA] to the funding for the new OCRA will come from this House of one of its most thoughtful, re­ perform the independent civil rights monitoring the unspent portion of the already appropri­ spected, and capable Members. BERKLEY and functions which the U.S. Commission on Civil ated $11.8 million given by the Appropriations I arrived here together in the class of 197 4, Rights no longer performs. Committee to the Commission to close out the and over the years I have been grateful for his A GAO audit released in March found that agency in this calendar year. friendship and his counsel. I will miss him. the Commission has virtually ceased perform­ This legislation is offered as a responsible The loss will be even greater for the people ing its mandated functions. Moreover, this attempt to preserve a critical function needed of the Sixth District of Iowa, whom he has rep­ Commission is no longer the independent civil in these troubled times when the civil rights resented so ably. In BERKLEY BEDELL, north­ rights agency that Congress intentionally cre­ gains of the past three decades are being western Iowa has had a vigorous and effec­ ated. An agency charged with the serious eroded, while removing the matter of serious tive Congressman, a true champion of the matter of civil rights monitoring cannot be al­ civil rights monitoring from the political arena. farmer, and the small businessman, a foe of lowed to become a political instrument of the wasteful Government spending. executive branch of Government which this Of the many issues on which he has provid­ Commission has become. TRIBUTE TO THE LATE GEORGE ed insight and leadership, one that stands out As concerned Members of Congress who O'BRIEN in my memory is his concern about the nucle- · have a strong interest in civil rights, we are ar arms race and his determination that we disappointed with the failure of the Commis­ HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY should, with prudence, do everything in our sion to be an effective civil rights monitoring OF OHIO power to end it. agency. We are also troubled by the increas­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Like the people of Iowa, we have been for­ ing loss of independence of the agency, cre­ tunate to have this good, decent, deeply con­ ated to be responsible to both Congress and Thursday, July 31, 1986 cerned man in the House. We wish him good the President. Notwithstanding ideological and Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I was deeply sad­ times, good fortune, and good fishing as he partisan considerations, this Commission, cre­ dened to learn of the death of my Sigma Chi leaves the political life. We trust that he will ated by Congress, has clearly become a politi- Fraternity brother, friend, and former col- stay in touch and will visit us occasionally so

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. August 12, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21133 that we may continue to have his good coun­ Ed Overton also served his country during Today I am introducing House Joint Resolu­ sel. World War II as a sergeant in the 510th Bom­ tion 700 which will officially recognize the on­ bardment Squadron during the air offensive in going national campaign designed to educate INTRODUCTION TO WITHDRAW Europe and at Normandy. Awards and decora­ and motivate all Americans-especially the el­ CERTAIN PUBLIC LANDS IN tions which he received include the EAMET derly-to protect themselves through immuni­ THE STATE OF ALASKA FOR Campaign Medal with Six Bronze Service zation. This resolution designates the week of MILITARY PURPOSES Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Dis­ October 26, 1986, as "National Adult Immuni­ tinguished Unit Badge. zation Awareness Week." A similar bill is After the war, Ed returned home to Virginia, being introduced today by Senator ORRIN G. HON. DON YOUNG where his relatives have been born and raised HATCH, chairman of the Senate Labor and OF ALASKA for over 1 O generations. He is a direct de­ Human Resources Committee. The bipartisan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES scendant of settlers who arrived at James­ Monday, August 11, 1986 town in 1641 . · support for this resolution is evidence of the recognition that it is time for national leader­ Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I am Edward Taylor Overton, Sr. is a special citi­ zen who has served his country faithfully and ship to help eradicate these deadly and crip­ today introducing legislation which would with­ pling infectious diseases by supporting the draw some 870,000 acres in my State of well for more than four decades. In recogni­ tion of this outstanding service, I personally "National Adult Immunization Awareness Alaska to support the mission of the Defense Week." Department in Alaska. The bill would maintain salute him and extend best wishes to him and House Joint Resolution 700 will put Con­ the status quo in Alaska as it relates to mili­ to his wife, Elizabeth, and their sons, Ed and gress on record behind the campaign. It calls tary withdrawals, and is required in light of the John, and their daughter Ramah, and wish expiration of a previous withdrawal. them all the best in the many years to come. on the President to proclaim the week of Oc­ This bill takes on special significance when tober 26 for observance by all Americans of the need to inoculate against flu, pneumonia, viewed in light of the increasing role Alaska is HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 700: playing in defense of America's precious free­ TO DESIGNATE THE WEEK OF tetanus, diphtheria, and other diseases for doms and our way of life. Alaskans look eye­ OCTOBER 26, 1986, THROUGH which adults are at risk. ball to eyeball with the Soviet Union, and in­ NOVEMBER 1, 1986 AS "NATION­ I urge my colleagues to sign up early as co­ creasing Soviet activity in the Pacific has AL ADULT IMMUNIZATION sponsors of House Joint Resolution 700 and meant greater vigilance and attention to Alas­ AWARENESS WEEK" to work for the quick passage of this bill. Our ka's pivotal role in world geopolitics. The loca­ goal is to motivate the elderly to take their tion of the Sixth Light Infantry Division in Fair­ HON. EDWARD R. ROYBAL shots before this flu season to help prevent banks is an acknowledgement of the crucial the loss of so many precious Americans. OF CALIFORNIA location of Alaska and the demonstrated need Thank you. to respond and rapidly deploy force if neces­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sary in areas of the region threatened with ag­ Monday, August 11, 1986 gression. Mr. ROYBAL. Mr. Speaker, I am today intro­ TRIBUTE TO THE U.S. SUBMA­ The withdrawals are required in Alaska be­ ducing House Joint Resolution 700, to desig­ RINE VETERANS OF WORLD cause of its climatic conditions, unique in the nate the week of October 26, 1986, through WAR II United States. The training needs of Ameri­ November 1, 1986, as "National Adult Immu­ cans in uniform are met through these with­ nization Awareness Week." HON. VIC FAZIO drawals, and Alaskans-proud of their State As you know, Mr. Speaker, influenza and and proud of their Nation-are willing to re­ pneumonia are among the top killers of Ameri­ OF CALIFORNIA spond by granting a warm welcome to these can adults-especially the elderly. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES patriotic Americans in service of their country. Despite dramatic declines in the incidence Monday, August 11, 1986 My bill allows the military to continue its mis­ of preventable diseases among children, more sion defending America and preserving peace than 80 percent of the U.S. adult population Mr. FAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay throughout the world. I urge its rapid adoption remains vulnerable not only to flu and pneu­ special tribute to the many achievements of by the Interior and Armed Services Commit­ monia, but also to hepatitis B, measles, submariners who bravely served our country tees and the House of Representatives. German measles, diphtheria, and tetanus. beneath the sea in World War II. Thousands Most of these deaths and this sickness can of World War II submarine veterans will gather TRIBUTE TO EDWARD TAYLOR be prevented. during the week of August 24, in Baltimore, OVERTON, SR. But too many elderly Americans will fall prey MD, for a 32d National Convention. to these preventable diseases simply because These fine men played a significant role in HON. DAN DANIEL they were unaware that an inoculation-a defending our Nation, but not without sacrific­ OF VIRGINIA simple shot-could save their lives. es. Of the 288 American submarines, 52 of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The fact is that fewer than one out of every them-almost 1 in 5-were lost in the war and eight adults is protected against any one of Monday, August 11, 1986 fatalities totaled over 3,500 men. In proportion these infections. to the other armed forces, the United States Mr. DANIEL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Pneumococcal pneumonia is the sixth lead­ submarine fleet lost six times more men in take this occasion to call the attention of my ing cause of death in the United States. This battle related deaths than any of the other fellow Members to the 43 years of dedicated microorganism attacks more than a half-mil­ services. service of Edward Taylor Overton, Sr. to the lion Americans each year and is responsible On behalf of my fellow colleagues in the Nation and county of Halifax, VA. Edward for 25,000 to 30,000 deaths. And it is the Na­ House of Representatives, I would like to say Taylor Overton, Sr. has retired from over four tion's elderly and chronically ill who are most that we have not forgotten your dedication, decades of devoted service as a rural carrier at risk. For those over 60, the incidence of of the Federal Postal Service. pneumonia increases significantly. For the and bravery, and the valor you displayed fight­ Ed has served his rural mail delivery route fragile old, those over 75, the death rate is 1O ing on the behalf of the United States. I salute with dedication and devotion over these years, times greater. you all. throughout the entire time exemplifying courte­ Influenza is another great threat to our Na­ sy, efficiency, and caring. Respected and ad­ tion's elderly. Since the mid 1950's we have mired by his patrons, coworkers, and fellow seen 16 influenza epidemics that have taken citizens, Ed lives by the highest standards of 10,000 or more Americans in each epidemic. loyalty and honesty-qualities which he car­ Again this year, elderly Americans will be chal­ ried with him throughout his long career with lenged by this bug. But they can be protected the Federal Government. with a safe and effective vaccination. 21134 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 12, 1986 COMMUNITY CHILD WATCH TRIBUTE TO HON. BERKLEY Joliet Boys Club, which presented him its WEEK BEDELL AND HON. COOPER award for distinguished service. EVANS ON THEIR RETIREMENT Mr. Speaker, I extend my deepest sympathy to GEORGE'S wife, Mary Lou, and to their chil­ HON. PAUL 8. HENRY HON. MORRIS K. UDALL dren. Although we are saddened by GEORGE'S OF MICHIGAN OF ARIZONA passing, we are comforted by the knowledge IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that his contributions to his district and the Nation will be remembered for many years to Monday, August 11, 1986 Thursday, August 7, 1986 come. Mr. HENRY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Mr. UDALL. Mr. Speaker, I join my col­ pride that I recognize the week of September leagues in saying farewell to two Members 22-29 as "Community Child Watch Week" in who are retiring from this House, BERKLEY BERKLEY BEDELL Michigan, and the many volunteer efforts that BEDELL and COOPER EVANS. Both served their make this program so effective in protecting State of Iowa, and their country, with distinc­ HON. MARY ROSE OAKAR tion. It is with regret that I say goodbye. Michigan children. OF OHIO Community Child Watch has been working I've known BERKLEY as a fiercely independ­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to ensure the safety of the children in Michi­ ent Congressman, whose outspokenness gan now for 7 years. Founded by the Grand brought us the viewpoint of a compassionate Thursday, August 7, 1986 businessman. BERKLEY has been one of the Rapids Police Crime Prevention Unit in 1979, important voices in the call for arms control Ms. OAKAR. Mr. Speaker, at the end of this the program continues to spread throughout and I hope he will continue to contribute to Congress one of our Democratic colleagues the State, operating in over 60 communities in that debate when he can. will retire to devote time and attention to the Michigan, and coordinating the volunteer ef­ I had the privilege of serving with COOPER private side of his life. forts of over 10,000 individuals. EVANS on the board of the Office of Technol­ Congressman BERKLEY BEDELL has repre­ The focus of the program is on prevention, ogy Assessment. COOPER is one of those sented the Sixth District of Iowa since 1974 as opposed to the many organizations aimed conscientious people who also has a passion with uncommon dedication. Iowa is certainly at locating children who are already missing, for fairness and a real eye for detail. He losing one of the finest gentlemen to ever rep­ and was designed to be centrally administered always contributed to our deliberations in a resent it in the U.S. Congress. Mr. BEDELL has with input from all areas of the community. sound, positive and helpful way. enjoyed the widespread and popular support Administrative committees composed of repre­ I'm going to miss both of these good decent of his constituents and easily won reelection sentatives from neighborhood associations, men. I wish both of them and their families all in a traditionally Republican district-testa­ both public and private schools, the police de­ the best of what they seek in the years ahead. ment to his effective representation. partment, senior citizens, and other interested In the area where he grew up and started parties are responsible for the promotion of his family fishing tackle business, this quiet TRIBUTE TO HON. GEORGE and determined man earned the support of the program, and adjust it to fit the needs of O'BRIEN farmers and small business owners alike. And, the individual communities. as a member of the Agriculture Committee As for the actual "watching" of our children, HON. PETER W. RODINO, JR. and the Small Business Committee, he was however, the program would not function with­ able to represent their interests with diligence out the efforts of the thousands of volunteers OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and insight. who are active in Community Child Watch. Congressman BEDELL's career of public After being screened by the police department August 11, 1986 service has been marked by a deep commit­ for possible incidents that might present a Mr. RODINO. Mr. Speaker, I join my col­ ment to and empathy for his fellow citizens. danger to the children, volunteers are required leagues in paying tribute to the Honorable During his tenure in Congress, he distin­ to attend a 1-hour training session to familiar­ GEORGE M. O'BRIEN, who passed away last guished himself as a champion of farmers' ize them with the Child Watch procedures. month after a long battle with cancer. · rights as well as the rights of small business The training session is composed of a slide First elected to the House of Representa­ owners. Having been both a farmer and an presentation, and a lecture including a ques­ tives in 1972, GEORGE served the people of Il­ owner of a small business, he knew all too tion and answer time for volunteers. During linois and the Nation for 14 years. He served well their special needs and problems. the session, volunteers are instructed in the for many years on the House Appropriations As we remember, in 1981, Congressman most important elements of how to observe, Committee, and was the ranking minority BEDELL was responsible for crafting the com­ recognize, record and report suspicious, pos­ member of the Subcommittee on Commerce, promise that led to the passage of the 4-year sibly child-threatening activities and persons. Justice, State, and the Judiciary. farm bill. He not only brought the bill under Upon completion of the training session, the Born in Chicago on June 17, 1917, GEORGE budget but also united the divergent interests volunteer is issued reference handbooks with was graduated from Loyola Academy in Chi­ of the dairy industry and other commodity emergency information, and posters to be dis­ cago in 1935 and received his B.A. degree markets. played in their homes to alert children to pos­ from Northwestern University, where he was As a small business owner, Congressman elected to Phi Beta Kappa, in 1939. During his BEDELL was concerned about the inability of sible help if the need should arise. 4 years of military service in World War II, we small businesses to become qualified bidders The Community Child Watch Program is an served overseas in the 8th Air Force and the of Pentagon contracts. More recently, he was extremely valuable tool for protecting children 12th Air Force, achieving the rank of lieuten­ instrumental in opening up the military's spare and for providing authorities with the extra ant colonel. After the war, he entered the Yale parts bidding system to small businesses who eyes and ears they need to monitor potentially University Law School, and received his law obviously need the contracts. dangerous situations. Mr. Speaker, I would degree in 1947. In closing, Congressman BEDELL, when ask you and my fellow colleagues to join with In 1970 GEORGE was elected to the Illinois asked why he wanted to run for Congress me today in thanking the people who have General Assembly where he served as a said, "We should concern ourselves with our given their time to Community Child Watch, member of the Executive and Judiciary Com­ fellow men and put away worship of material and to promote "Community Child Watch mittees of the House of Representatives. goods." Week," beginning September 22, 1986 in A member of the Illinois and Will County As a public servant he is to be admired and Michigan. Bar Associations and of the Trial Lawyers As- emulated. As a private citizen, he is a man sociation of Illinois, he has also found time for who follows his convictions always with the civic affairs. He has served as chapter chair­ thought that the true meaning of life is found man of the Will County Red Cross, as presi­ in helping others. dent of the Joliet-Will County Community The Members of this body will surely miss Chest Program, and as an organizer of the Congressman BEDELL's energy, enthusiasm, August 12, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21135 and gentle spirit. We wish him and his family Credit for the incredible act of Christian rest," said Lawson, 56, who has been "witch­ the best of health and happiness. charity goes not only to our farmers, but ing" for 25 years. also to former Somerset County resident He claims he can predict how deep the Chuck Deeter. It was trucker Deeter, visit­ water is, what direction it is flowing and DOROTHY ELDRIDGE: A ing relatives after several hauls in the how many gallons per minute the well will TRIBUTE northeast, who made the important transi­ produce. tion from wanting to help, to actually doing Others, such as Nashville well driller something about the plight of his fellow Gene Purdue, say dowsing is hogwash. HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI man. "I drill more wells dry behind a water OF NEW JERSEY It was a logical action. Chuck Deeter witch than I do anything," said Purdue. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES planned to drive his rig back to his new Scientists also argue dowsing is a hoax. home in Florida. He probably could have Monday, August 11, 1986 "There's little to disguise the fact that it's found a paying load, but he read about the hocus-pocus," said Don Rima. Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to southeastern farmers' plight, and knew that honor the memory of Dorothy Eldridge, who Somerset County has the hay they so des­ [From the Somerset Nicaragua. we could," said Jim Leazier, one of eight jures visions of heroes riding off into the local farmers providing the hay for the I and many of my New Jersey colleagues in sunset. It implies a type chivalry many convoy. "I had some extra hay, so I was glad Congress profited from her sound advice and thought dead in America. to help." the example of her unflagging spirit. We heard Chuck Deeter brought it back to life, and Hay was loaded Tuesday afternoon onto from her frequently on the critical issues of he taught us that one man can make a dif­ one of Gribble's rigs at Leazier's Green arms control and U.S. military policies. Hers ference. Valley Farm where the family raises beef was always the voice of conscience. I pay [From the Somerset Daily American, cattle and horses along Blackburn Road off tribute to one of New Jersey's outstanding citi­ July 28, 19861 Route 281 north of Somerset. zens who devoted her life to the betterment of Alexis Grew, customer coordinator for the COUNTY'S HAY HEADED TO DROUGHT­ trucking firm, said the rigs will hit the road her country and a more peaceful world. We STRICKEN LAND between noon and 2 p.m. from the central will miss her. NASHVILLE, TENN.-With some 1,200 bales dispatch terminal located along Route 601 of Somerset County hay on the way, the north of Somerset. Southeast remains in the grip of the worst " It was the president of the company's SOMERSET COUNTY FARMERS drought in a century. idea to take the trucks free of charge to HELP DROUGHT-STRICKEN Even skeptics have been calling on help out the farmers in drought-stricken SOUTHEAST modern-day dowsers to witch up a well with areas" she said, referring to Kenneth Grib­ their Y-shaped branches. ble whose company is supplying the man­ HON. JOHN P. MURTHA "People who don't normally believe in power in addition to the equipment. OF PENNSYLVANIA dowsing are resorting to it," said George Gribble's people on Tuesday loaded five Glenn, 55, president of the Georgia chapter tractor-trailers with 500 to 600 bales each in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the American Society of Dowsers. "I'd the Somerset area. Leazier is one of six Monday, August 11, 1986 say dowsers around here are working about farmers donating a truckload each. Others 10 times more than normal." are Harold Hay of Berlin and Somerset area Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, I was extremely Chuck Deeter, an independent trucker farmers Harold Miller, Sydney Riggs and proud of the volunteer effort put forth recently and former Somerset County resident, Bill Osselburn. Providing hay together for a by farmers and truckers in the area I repre­ headed south last week after local farmers load are Donald Snyder and Jay Shaffer. sent to help the citizens in the drought­ donated more hay than his rig could carry. Hay will be loaded at the Shaffer, Snyder plagued Southeast. The Rev. Jay Christner, of Rockwood, is co­ and Ringer farms Wednesday morning, said Truly, the problems being experienced in ordinating the effort to provide more Grew. the Southeast are the problems that are trucks. The trucks will make non-stop trips to shared by all Americans who care about Dowsers across the Southeast are report­ Seneca, S.C., expected to arrive Thursday ing an increase in calls for help, said Paul morning. Having contacted U.S. Depart­ America's farms, about the strength of our Sevigny, 66, former national president of ment of Agriculture officials there, Grew farm communities, and about the future of the the Danville, Vt.-based dowsers society, said the hay will be unloaded at a central American values that have always been the which claims 3,500 members nationwide. distribution point. hallmarks of these farms. "Oh man, it's driving me nuts. I'm getting "They say within an hour they'll get the The pulling together of farmers and truckers more business than I can handle," said hay to the animals," she said. Each truck­ from throughout other parts of the country to dowser Les Tenold, 66, of Atlanta, a retired load is expected to feed 100 head of cattle help was another example of Americans pull­ Air Force colonel who says he gets up to for eight days. ing together. It truly showed America at its five calls a day and claims a 95 percent suc­ The local effort is being coordinated by cess rate. the Rev. Jay Christner, pastor of the Rock­ finest. It truly showed that the greatest Garry and Wanda Denton of Hohenwald wood Church of the Brethren, for Church strength of America continues to reside in the said they contacted dowser Leon Lawson be­ World Services of New Windsor, Md. The hearts, commitments, and principles of our cause they did not want to waste time and minister became involved in the local effort citizens. money poking holes in their land in search to help farmers in the South after a former I am pleased to enclose in the RECORD of water. resident and truck driver, Chuck Deeter, local news stories on the effort in Somerset "My husband was afraid of drilling at this volunteered to take a load south on his way County. time, especially as dry as it's been, so we home from Berlin to Florida. called Mr. Lawson," said Mrs. Denton, 32. Deeter's truck was quickly loaded with [From the Somerset Tribune­ and grew from the conditions she witnessed. Family. Democrat, July 29, 19861 The road from a large farm in Kansas, Marriage and the family is an appropriate FARMERS HERE SENDING HAY where her family had lived for 150 years, to theme, since friends at CBS arranged cre­ a degree from Howard University in 1950, a dentials for her along the route of the pro­ Farmers from Somerset and Cambria marriage and family of four children has cession carrying Prince Andrew and Sarah counties have joined in an effort to provide been paved with service. After living on the Ferguson to their royal wedding. hay to drought-plagued farmers in the East Coast, in Germany and then in Wash­ There are several professional consulting southeastern portion of the United States. ington, where she was a reseacher in the Li­ opportunities in the future, but Mrs. Lloyd The Rev. Jay Christner of Somerset and brary of Congress, the family moved to Indi­ contemplates several months off before Blaine Leverknight of 105 Packer St. are co­ ana in the early '50s. joining the community forum again. ordinating the donations. The public spotlight first hit Mrs. Lloyd In the meantime, she is "momma" to her FOUR RIG LOADS TO CAROLINA in 1965 when she was the first black woman four children-two sons who are physicians According to Mr. Christner, four tractor­ elected to the Indiana House of Representa­ and two daughters, one an attorney and the trailer loads of hay will leave the Somerset tives. other with a Ph.D. in instructional systems area by caravan today destined for South There she served on the Public Affairs technology-and three grandchildren. Carolina. Committee, Committee on Affairs of Marion "They are many best friends," she said, and "Drops will be made at points along Inter­ County and as a member of the Governor's they know whom to call when seeking a state 95," he said. "This is just the first Committee on Legislative Reform. She was little help in moving or decorating their shipment of many we intend to send. We a commissioner for the Indianapolis Public homes. expect this to be a continuing project for Housing Authority and on the board of di­ A recent appointment to the Indiana His­ approximately nine months." rectors of the Greater Indianapolis Housing torical Society coincided with completed Mr. Leverknight is handling donations Authority. work for the Commission on the Future of from Cambria and northern Somerset coun­ Mrs. Lloyd was drawn into real estate Butler University. In the past, she has ties. Mr. Christner is responsible for the re­ when she saw people being displaced by served on the advisory board to the vice mainder of Somerset County. interstate highway construction and seg­ president of Indiana University-Purdue Uni­ The project is an interdenominational ments of the city where blacks were being versity at Indianapolis. effort by Church World Services, which has denied purchase of homes. She set about to Mrs. Lloyd is a member of St. Thomas its headquarters in New York City. change policies so "blacks would get a fair Aquinas Catholic Church, a life member of share of homes in nontraditional areas." the Purdue Alumni Association and the Na­ Northside Realty Inc., which she formed tional Association for the Advancement of GOOD NEWS and was president of, was a result of this Colored People and a devoted supporter of crusade. the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the HON. ANDREW JACOBS, JR. Television cameras turned on Mrs. Lloyd Indianapolis Museum of Art, Children's when she was interviewed live in her hospi­ Museum and numberous other civic efforts. OF INDIANA tal room. Jokingly, she said it was to let IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fellow legislators know why she missed roll call. Monday, August 11, 1986 In reality, as a member of the board of di­ PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, the following is rectors of the American Cancer Society and the answer to the question, "Why don't we a private citizen, she was giving encourage­ HON. MICHAEL D. BARNES ever read good news?" ment to others who had cancer. Twenty The good news in Indianapolis is Daisy years later she is a picture of good healt h . OF MARYLAND Her career in real estate sparked her in­ Lloyd and the Indianapolis News which on terest in counseling. Clients who came to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 8 published this fine tribute. her were seeking her advice. They had had Monday, August 11, 1986 The article follows: a death in the family or were getting a di­ [From the Indianapolis News, Aug. 8, 19861 vorce. Should they sell or buy? They wanted Mr. BARNES. Mr. Speaker, I was unable to be present for a number of votes in the House DAISY LLOYD HONORED BY PuRDUE FOR A LIFE to talk. "I discovered I was advising them OF SERVICE personally as much as I was selling real of Representatives last week, and wanted to estate." take this opportunity to indicate my position. Thus she sought and earned a master's Rollcall 281, the Nichols amendment to the "Any place I sit as a woman, a Catholic degree in religion and psychology from and a black, I hope to encourage others." DOD authorization, "aye." Christian Theological Seminary in associa­ Rollcall 282, the Courter amendment to the And Daisy Riley Lloyd wonders why tion with Butler University and a doctorate anyone would consider her newsworthy. from Perdue in child development and Mavroules amendment, "no." One of Purdue University's 1986 Alumni family studies. Rollcall 283, the Traficant amendment to Association Citizenship Award winners, her As a founding member and organizer of the Mavroules amendment, "aye." credits are impressive. the Butler Tarkington Neighborhood Asso­ Rollcall 284, the Courter substitute for the Perhaps it's the underlying grace that ciation, she's often deep in restoration plans Mavroules amendment, "no." marks her as a caring and sensitive person for older homes. Rollcall 285, the Mavroules amendment, that sets her apart. Or the wonderful laugh Several houses in the Lockerble neighbor­ that punctuates her conversation. hood have succumbed to her creative touch "aye." In his statement recommending her for and been the better for it. Working with in­ Rollcall 301, the Shuster substitute to the the Purdue honor, Richard K. Kerckhoff, dividual craftsmen, she seeks out those who Shaw amendment to H.R. 3129, the Surface professor of family studies, called her diffi­ excel in their work until the entire picture Transportation Act, "no." cult to describe. falls into place. Rollcall 302, the Shaw amendment as "She doesn't fit the customary catego­ Dressed in the palest of pastels of amended, "aye." ries," he wrote. "She is a highly successful summer, she relaxed, a perfect foil to her Rollcall 304, the Waxman amendment, businesswoman, an outstanding community home, which is undergoing a change of face. The frills and gingerbread of Victorian "no." activist and a Ph.D. with expertise in child Rollcall 305, the rule for consideration of development and family studies. darkness have given way to an all-white "Citizenship, however, is what brings the decor. H.R. 5081, supplemental assistance for the various parts of Mrs. Lloyd's life together. It "Would you believe where I got my Philippines, "aye." is difficult to imagine her community with­ ideas?" She said the interior is modeled Rollcall 306, the Solomon amendment to out Daisy's impact." from that of CTS. "I fell in love with these­ the Leach amendment, "no." When Mrs. Lloyd's major professor asked renity, beauty and clean lines of the Rollcall 307, the Leach amendment, "no." how she planned to use the knowledge school." Rollcall 308, final passage of the bill, "aye." Contemporary artists' paintings come and gained from her doctoral program, she said Rollcall No. 309, on the question of whether she would respond to whatever needs of go on the walls for a change of accent. A children and families were presented to her. particular favorite highlighting the living to consider H. Res. 531, the rule providing for "A specific career is not as important as room is a painting of ruins by Marty Slay­ further consideration of the DOD authorization are the needs of human beings," she said. maker. bill, "aye." August 12, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21137 Rollcall No. 310, adoption of the rule, This bill will become a title of the larger om­ Veva Jo, from Perryton, had gone to Ama­ "aye." nibus bill to combat drugs initiated by Speaker rillo as a contestant in the preliminaries for Rollcall 311, approval of the Journal, "aye." O'NEILL and Majority Leader WRIGHT. I com­ the Miss Texas beauty pageant and met Rollcall 312, the Spratt amendment. I was mend it to my colleagues and urge their sup­ Wilson through a mutual friend who had paired in favor of the amendment and would port for it. formerly served with him in the Air Force. have voted "aye." They were married on Dec. 23, 1949, and Wilson subsequently went back on active Rollcall 313, the Dickinson amendment. I COL. GEORGE T. WILSON duty with the Air Force in 1950. He was as­ was paired against the amendment and would signed to Korea in 1952. have voted "no." "He held down a desk job and flew a Rollcall 314, the Aspin amendment on the HON. HENRY B. GONZALEZ combat tour as a jet fighter pilot and re­ nuclear testing moratorium. I was paired in OF TEXAS ceived another award for valor for a low­ favor of the amendment and would have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES level attack on a truck convoy,'' she said. voted "aye." After returning home, he had a variety of Monday, August 11, 1986 peacetime assignments, including England Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, Col. George and Randolph AFB, before assignment to DRUG ABUSE EDUCATION AND T. Wilson symbolizes the heroic mettle that Japan in 1960. During his tour there he also PREVENTION ACT OF 1986 fought and won wars and in peace, toiled and had four temporary duty assignments in raised families, paid their taxes and added to South Vietnam reopening former airstrips our common wealth. for use by modern aircraft. HON. AUGUSTUS F. HAWKINS He retired in 1968. He was an avid golfer OF CALIFORNIA Colonel Wilson was a fighter pilot distin­ and was proud of a hole-in-one he had IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guished for valor in two wars: World War II achieved. and Korea. Monday, August 11, 1986 Other survivors include a daughter, He died last Thursday at Brooke Army Med­ Ramona B. Mullen, of Germany; a son, Mr. HAWKINS. Mr. Speaker, I am today in­ ical Center in San Antonio in the 20th Con­ Robert M. Wilson, of San Antonio; a broth­ troducing H.R. 5378, the Drug Abuse Educa­ gressional District. er, William F. Wilson, of Quinlan; and a tion and Prevention Act of 1986. This bill is in­ I was highly honored and privileged to have granddaughter. tended to help attack the Nation's growing known Colonel Wilson and his wonderful Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tues­ drug epidemic by reducing demand. While I family. day at Fort Sam Houston Main Post Chapel, with interment at 2:45 p.m. at Fort Sam support aggressive policies to limit the supply I submit for the RECORD at this point the Houston National Cemetery. of drugs, focusing on the supply side, alone, tribute to Colonel Wilson appearing in Sun­ will not work. day's San Antonio Express-News. In a recent interview, President Reagan I offer my deepest condolences to Mrs. HANDS OFF THE D-5 noted that, "It is not only necessary to step Veva Jo Wilson, their daughter, Ramona B. up our efforts to make it difficult to get drugs, Mullen, and their son, Robert M. Wilson, as but the main thrust has got to be to get the well as Colonel Wilson's brother, William F. HON. ROBERT K. DORNAN people themselves to turn off on it." The bill I Wilson. OF CALIFORNIA am introducing today emphasizes efforts to [From the Sunday Express-News, San IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES get students to turn off drugs. One sign of Antonio, Aug. 10 19861 Monday, August 11, 1986 how deep the problem is and how much must WILSON PILOTED FIGHTER IN WWII be done in fighting drug addiction is that this Retired Air Force Lt. Col. George T. Mr. DORNAN of California. Mr. Speaker, op­ bill stresses the development of drug abuse Wilson was a fighter pilot who received ponents of President Reagan's defense mod­ education programs in the early grades. awards for valor in two wars. ernization programs are again mobilizing to This bill would require the Department of He met his wife in 1949 while she was a attack his defense budget. Education to create a national clearinghouse contestant in a Miss Texas preliminary The first salvo has already been fired. The to collect and disseminate information about beauty pageant and they married after a House Budget Committee slashed more than brief romance. drug-abuse education and prevention pro­ $35 billion from the President's proposed "After we met he put me on a bus that budget. President Reagan's budget already re­ grams, to stimulate the development of model evening to go home and he said 'I made up curricular materials, to evaluate these pro­ my mind, all I have to do is make up flected significant restraint and cutbacks in grams and report to Congress and the Nation yours,' " recalled his wife, Veva Jo, of San spending. about their effectiveness, and to begin a Antonio. The liberal strategy is to force the House public information campaign making use of Wilson, 72, died Thursday at Brooke Army Armed Services Committee to further limit or athletes, rock musicians, and other teenage Medical Center. cut strategic programs that the President has role models. He was born Jan. 15, 1914, in Birmingham, stated is in our national interest to develop This bill authorizes grants to State educa­ Ala., where his father worked as a superin­ and deploy. But the Budget Committee's rec­ tendent in a steel mill. ommendations are only guidelines and do not tion agencies [SEA's] which, in turn, make He enlisted is the Army Air Forces during grants to local education agencies [LEA's] to World War II and was serving as a flight en­ contain specific recommendations. For pro­ help them create, maintain, or enhance drug gineer on a bomber based out of North grams that the House Armed Services strong­ abuse education programs from early elemen­ Africa when the plane was severely hit on a ly support, such as the Trident II submarine tary school through high school. mission. launched ballistic missile [SLBM], the liberals The SEA's should recognize the degree of "The plane was shot up badly and every­ must attempt to cut funds on the House floor parental involvement, the participation of local body was either dead or wounded and he during open debate. Although the missile was law enforcement personnel, community lead­ flew the plane back to base and landed it. authorized during the Carter administration, ers and others with an interest or expertise in He received a battlefield commission as well the liberal disarmament-minded Members of as an award for valor," she said. this area. The SEA's should also be support­ He was assigned to Lackland AFB in 1944 the House only last year became actively in­ ive of peer and other forms of counseling and and later served two combat tours as a volved in seeking to eliminate this important parent education programs. fighter pilot in Italy. strategic program. The bill also provides for grants to be made "He was seriously injured in the second The goal of the arms control lobby is bla­ by the Secretary of Education to institutions of tour when flak came up through the bottom tantly apparent. This group of mad capped in­ higher education to train teachers on of the plane,'' his wife said. dividuals that motivates and sometimes preservice and inservice bases to conduct At the end of the war he left active duty pushes liberal House Members, is purposely drug abuse education classes. Institutions and entered business with a soft drink bot­ distorting the capabilities of Trident II in order may conduct summer institutes and work­ tling company in Mansfield, Ohio. However, he retained his commission in to conjure up the image of an aggressive first shops to train teachers and other personnel. the Air National Guard and it was on an as­ strike posture. Every President from Harry S. The bill also provides funds for institutions to signment ferrying an aircraft to California Truman to Ronald W. Reagan has deliberately create, expand, or enhance their own drug that bad weather forced him to land in not created the forces necessary, in number abuse education programs for their students. Amarillo and he met his future wife. and accuracy, to conduct a credible first 21138 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 12, 1986 strike. This intentional restraint clearly illus­ more ocean to hide in and they are further these simple points, First a first strike, in order trates the U.S. nuclear strategy of deterrence away from the Soviet land mass. Second, by to be effective has to be well coordinated. and the maintenance only of an effective re­ improving the accuracy the D-5. missiles will Communications with submarines on patrol taliatory capability. have a greater range of militarily related tar­ are incompatible with the command and con­ After the eighth Trident submarine is gets to reach, and result in less targeting of trol requirements that a first strike posture launched, all the follow on submarines are de­ "soft" targets such as cities. This equates to would demand. Second, there are 24 missiles signed to carry the D-5 SLBM. The old Tri­ enhanced deterrence. A more credible deter­ on a Trident submarine. It takes some minutes dent I (C-4) SLBM is no longer in production rant. between the launching of each of those mis­ and the line is closed. We are already building Because the D-5 will have greater accura­ siles. The idea of a first strike would take the the last five Trident boats. The first seven cy, it is assumed by the MAD capped disarma­ better part of an hour to execute. were designed to carry the C-4, the ninth and ment group that it will be a countersilo Under original plans the United States was follow-on submarines will not be able to weapon. Having the capacity to destroy a to deploy 200 peacekeepers in addition to the accommodate the C-4's even if they were hard target, such as a silo, does not make it a D-5. The D-5/Trident submarine was to re­ available without major retrofit at an extremely "first strike weapon." In order to qualify as place a significant number of the Poseidon high cost to the taxpayer. We would waste bil­ such, a nation needs the capability and the submarines. Under current plans the D-5 has lions of dollars. appropriate number of weapons to conduct a to pick up the target sets of the older subma­ There arf! two distinct advantages associat­ first strike. No combination of "peacekeepers" rines it replaces, but will also have to pick up ed with the D-5. First, it will carry its payload and Trident II D-5's would give the Untied those additional targets that the House indi­ a greater distance which means that it and States a credible first strike posture and still cated would not be picked up by the unde­ the launching sub would have a better chance allow us a reasonable retaliatory force. ployed peacekeepers. Additionally the D-5 will of survival. By extending the normal operating Further, the physics alone of SLBM weap­ target the difficult, time-sensitive hard targets range of the submarines we give them better ons mitigate against this. The opponents like and this will discourage Soviet premptive security from Soviet ASW because they have to argue the case in a vacuum forgetting strikes.