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ELECTRIC VEHICLE TECHNOLO­ Unfortunately, electric vehicles have not But we do not have the luxury of waiting GY DEVELOPMENT AND DEM­ always been given the prominent role they de­ until electric vehicle battery technologies are ONSTRATION ACT OF 1990 serve in the national policy debate about alter­ perfected to move forward with a commercial­ native vehicle fuels. While there may be a ization program. If we do, electric vehicles HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR. number of reasons for this-some technologi­ simply will not be available in the mid-1990's OF CALIFORNIA cal, some economic-the real issue facing timeframe contemplated by the alternative IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress today is how to move electric vehi­ fuels programs now under consideration. The technology available today is adequate for Tuesday, January 23, 1990 cles from the drawing boards onto our Na­ tion's roads, particularly in those urban areas certain applications, primarily for fleet use in Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, I am where they can contribute significantly to air urban areas. Getting that technology on the pleased to introduce today the Electric Vehi­ quality improvement efforts. Even a combina­ road and creating niche markets for EV's cle Technology Development and Demonstra­ tion of regulatory mandates to use alternative offers us an effective means to pull private tion Act of 1990. This measure will help our fuels may not resolve the obstacles which sector research and development funds into Nation to achieve very important-and hereto­ combine to thwart the development of an battery programs at a far greater pace. fore mutually exclusive-goals: Clean air and electric vehicle market in time to make EV's a Our legislation proposes a Federal cost­ convenient transportation. Joining me today viable option by the middle of this decade. sharing program to stimulate market demand as original cosponsors are Representatives This legislation is a natural expansion of the for electric vehicles by cutting the high per ve­ VIC FAZIO, JERRY LEWIS, CARLOS MOORHEAD, effort to encourage development of electric hicle purchase cost of initial models off the TOM CAMPBELL, RON PACKARD, HENRY vehicle technologies that we called for in the production line. Our goal is twofold: To estab­ WAXMAN, and JIM BATES. electric and Hybrid Vehicle Research, Devel­ lish a domestic production capability and to The scope of the problem is clear. We opment and Demonstration Act in 1976. In drive down the cost of electric vehicles by know that over 100 urban areas do not meet 1976, we identified electric vehicles as being achieving favorable economies of scale existing Clean Air Act standards for ozone and an important means of reducing our national through greater production to the point at that more than 40 areas fail to meet stand­ which EV costs will be at least comparable, ards for carbon dioxide. We know that pro­ use of petroleum products. We recognized grams directed at reducing emissions from that our dependence on foreign petroleum on a life-cycle basis, with conventionally­ mobile source will be central to air quality res­ products was a threat to our national security fueled vehicles. toration efforts in these areas. as well as to our balance of payments. We The program will be oriented to areas not in Electric vehicles must be part of ar.y clean saw introduction of electric and hybrid vehi­ compliance with Clean Air Act standards. The air solution because they may be the single cles-particularly in urban areas-as an effec­ Federal Government's role would be limited to most effective means of reducing transporta­ tive means of reducing our use of imported competitively selecting a manufacturer or tion sector emissions in nonattainment areas. petroleum. We observed that electric vehicles manufacturers and specifying minimum per­ A recent report by the California Air Re­ "do not emit any significant pollutants or formance standards for electric vehicles along sources Board compared emissions of gaso­ noise," and for these reasons we set forth a with methods of integrating advances in bat­ line and alternately fueled vehicles, finding program aimed at facilitating the development tery technology into the initial production that even when the incremental emissions re­ of and removing barriers to the use of electric models. The private sector would be responsi­ sulting from increased electrical generation and hybrid vehicles and to promote their sub­ ble for finding purchasers for the electric vehi­ are considered, electric vehicles can reduce stitution for gasoline- and diesel-powered ve­ cles to be supported. The program will also up to 98 percent of emissions of reactive hy­ hicles in appropriate applications. generate data needed by consumers to drocarbons, 89 percent of nitrogen oxides and The ambitious objectives of the act have yet assess the usefulness of electric vehicles for 99 percent of carbon monoxide compared to to be fully realized, even though the benefits particular applications. gasoline powered vehicles. When the Air Re­ of electric vehicles from both an environmen­ Mr. Speaker, I believe this legislation is a sources Board compared other alternative tal and an energy security standpoint are un­ way to bring electric vehicle technologies to fuels with electric vehicles, such vehicles still surpassed by any other alternative vehicle their rightful place in the forefront of national came out significantly ahead. For example, in fuel. Part of the reason that we have not efforts to increase the use of alternative vehi­ carbon monoxide emissions, electric vehicles achieved the goals of the 1976 Act is due to cle fuels. It offers a means to introduce the are 124 times better than methanol, 174 times the decreased pressure for developing alter­ marketplace to the benefits of electric vehi­ better than liquefied petroleum gas and 11 natives to petroleum-based fuels resulting cles through a program that will attack directly times better than compressed natural gas. Re­ from the drop in world oil prices. Nor has consumer reluctance attributable to high initial placement of gasoline powered vehicles with technology, particularly in the area of electric vehicle costs. I hope that our colleagues will electric vehicles also offers the potential for storage batteries, proceeded at the pace we support our proposal and that we will be able actually reducing carbon dioxide emissions as expected in 1976. to move forward promptly with its consider­ well. The increasing environmental costs of con­ ation during the current session. A summary In fact one study has concluded that re­ tinued near-exclusive reliance on gasoline are of the bill is provided below: placement of just 1 percent of the vehicles exerting renewed pressure for the develop­ SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS OF THE ELEC­ registered in the United States with electrically ment of alternative fuels. We have an impor­ TRIC VEHICLE DEVELOPMENT AND DEMON­ powered vehicles could eliminate 160,000 tant opportunity today to act. STRATION ACT OF 1990 tons of pollutants emitted per year. The sponsors of this legislation are well Section 1: Short Title. Electric vehicles have another important aware that there are also real technological Section 2: Findings. benefit: energy security. More than 60 percent barriers to be overcome. Electrical drive trains The section recites the important benefits of U.S. oil consumption is attributable to the must be improved, and the range and per­ of widespread use of electric vehicles, in­ transportation sector. One successful way of formance of current generation of electric ve­ cluding improving air quality, permitting the efficient utilization of electrical generat­ reducing oil imports is to use electric vehicles. hicles must be enhanced if full consumer ac­ ing capacity, enhancing national energy se­ Substitution of 1 percent of the vehicles regis­ ceptance is to be achieved. Battery research curity and encouraging electric vehicle pro­ tered today would save over 60,000 barrels of and development efforts, both federally sup­ duction in the United States. The findings oil per day, and the U.S. balance of trade defi­ ported programs and those of private industry, also acknowledge the barrier to electric ve­ cit would be reduced by $1 billion. must continue and intensify. hicle commercialization caused by the high

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. 236 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 23, 1990 initial cost to users or owners. In view of the through to the ultimate purchaser in the Yet given their current state of develop­ benefits of electric vehicles to national form of a reduced purchase price for the ve­ ment, vehicles using these other alternate energy and environmental policy, it is in the hicle. To receive payment, manufacturers fuels may be closer to commercial availability public interest for the federal government will be required to certify to the Secretary to assist in the development, demonstration <1) that the discount will not lower the man­ than are electric vehicles. If our Nation is to and commercialization of electric vehicles. ufacturer's selling price of the electric vehi­ realize the substantial environmental benefits Section 3: Identification of Nonattainment cle below a manufacturer's suggested retail offered by EV's, we must begin efforts now Areas; Eligible Nonattainment Areas. price of a comparable vehicle; and (2) that that will assist in the accelerated commercial­ A two-step procedure is created to provide the electric vehicle will be used in the eligi­ ization of EV's. for the designation of areas in which elec­ ble nonattainment area in which the vehicle We have recognized at least since the pas­ tric vehicles should be introduced. First, is purchased. within 30 days of enactment of the legisla­ Once initiated, the commercialization pro­ sage of the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Re­ tion, the Administrator of the Environmen­ gram will be an ongoing program, with cost search, Development and Commercialization tal Protection Agency would identify those sharing to be available to the selected man­ Act in 1976 that sound national energy policy nonattainment areas with the highest ufacturer or manufacturers for five fiscal should include increased reliance on electric number of nonattainment days where years, unless the Secretary of Energy deter­ vehicles. Still there is presently no electric ve­ mobile sources are a significant cause of the mines that a manufacturer is not perform­ hicle alternative available to potential users. A nonattainment. Subsequently, within 30 ing under applicable contractual terms and myriad of problems combine to frustrate the days after being notified of the identifica­ conditions, in which case further assistance tion of these nonattainment areas by the may be withheld. widespread development of electric vehicles, EPA Administrator, the Secretary of Section 7: Definitions. including high per vehicle cost. These high Energy will designate which of these nonat­ Electric vehicles are powered by electric costs are, in part, a result of the fact that tainment areas will be eligible areas for elec­ motors drawing current from rechargeable economies of scale and facilities to produce tric vehicle sales ("eligible nonattainment storage batteries, fuel cells, or other porta­ electric vehicles are not available. This lack of areas"> under the program. ble sources of electrical current, permitting production facilities is itself the result of a lack Section 4: Application. the use of different powering technologies in consumer demand for electric vehicles. Within 120 days of the date of enactment, and not restricting the nature of the vehi­ the Secretary of Energy must implement a cles to be included in the commercialization Consumer resistance is also an outgrowth of program to request applications from manu­ program. the lack of consumer experience with electric facturers to manufacture, distribute, sell, Life cycle costs are defined as all the costs vehicle technology. We have a completed warranty and service electric vehicles in one associated with the purchase, operation circle for inaction. or more eligible nonattainment areas. If the maintenance and disposal of a vehicle. The legislation we are offering today will ad­ responses received to the initial request for Section 8: Authorization of Appropria­ dress these impediments to electric vehicles. applications are deemed inadequate, addi­ tions. tional requests for applications may be The legislation authorizes the appropria­ The Electric Vehicle Technology Commercial­ made. tion of $10,000,000.00 for each of the five ization Act calls for the Department of Energy The request for applications would re­ fiscal years following the date of enactment to issue a competitive solicitation for one or quire responding manufacturers to identify of this Act. more manufacturers to assume responsibility the sales area, quantity of vehicles pro­ for producing, delivering, servicing, and selling posed, distribution means, the type of vehi­ INTRODUCTION OF THE ELEC­ electric vehicles. Specifications for the solici­ cles to be produced, along with specifica­ tation would be prepared by the Department tions and performance characteristics, price, TRIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY life cycle cost information and such other COMMERCIALIZATION ACT of Energy, to assure that the highest technical information as the Secretary may require. It standards are met by the proposers and the is expected that requirements for minimum best available technology is produced. performance standards would be developed HON. VIC FAZIO Manufacturers responding to the DOE solic­ by the Department of Energy and included OF CALIFORNIA itation would be required to commit to distrib­ in the request for applications. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ute vehicles in the most serious nonattain­ Section 5: Selection of Manufacturers. Tuesday, January 23, 1990 Within 300 days of enactment, and in con­ ment areas, as determined by the Administra­ sultation with the Secretaries of Commerce Mr. FAZIO. Mr. Speaker, in the debate on tor of the Environmental Protection Agency and Transportation and the EPA Adminis­ ways to improve the quality of our environ­ and the Secretary of Energy. In this way, the trator, the Secretary of Energy is to select ment, much attention is now being focused on program would demonstrate the contribution one or more manufacturers to sell electric alternatives to conventional motor vehicle that electric vehicles can make to air quality vehicles. Criteria on which the Secretary's fuels. In my experience, however, inadequate restoration efforts in severely polluted, urban selection would be based are set forth, in­ areas. cluding the capability of the manufacturer attention has been paid to one important al­ to provide the vehicles, the suitability of the ternative fuel option-electricity. For this I have also introduced legislation to reform vehicles for cargo or passenger applications, reason, my colleagues, Mr. BROWN, Mr. Federal procurement policies to encourage the technical viability of the technology LEWIS, and I are introducing legislation, the the acquisition of alternately fueled vehicles. proposed, the ability of the manufacturer to Electric Vehicle Technology Commercializa­ However, the legislation we introduce today achieve life cycle cost reductions, the price tion Act of 1990, to encourage the widespread has a different goal of generating enough ex­ proposed for the vehicle, and other criteria use of electric vehicles [EV's] in this country. perience with electric vehicles and information specified by the Secretary. on the capabilities of the available technology Section 6: Discount to Purchaser. The legislation we are proposing calls for a This section sets forth the mechanism for multiyear Federal cost-sharing program that to encourage the eventual development of a federal cost-sharing for purchases of electric will demonstrate the environmental and selfsustaining electric vehicle market. vehicles. The amount of federal cost-sharing energy benefits of electric vehicles. The Our other key element of the proposal is is expressed as a "discount" that may be of­ measure will also serve to stimulate market private sector cost-sharing. Under the legisla­ fered to the ultimate purchaser and will demand for electric vehicles and encourage tion, the Federal share of the cost of any consequently be reflected in the price the technical enhancements to improve today's electric vehicle to be produced by a manufac­ ultimate purchase pays for the vehicle. The available technologies. turer is limited to 50 percent of the vehicle's discount will be equal to either <1) the amount by which the estimated life cycle Using EV's instead of gasoline-powered ve­ selling price. This limitation is designed to cost of the electric vehicle exceeds the life hicles will produce substantial reductions in assure that Federal funds are leveraged to the cycle cost of a comparable conventionally the emissions that produce urban smog. In greatest extent possible with private sector fueled vehicle, or <2> the amount by which addition, increased use of EV's offers an im­ funds. In addition, during the multiyear life of the selling price to be charged by the manu­ portant means to improve our energy security the demonstration program, economies of facturer exceeds the suggested manufactur­ by cutting our growing reliance on supplies of scale and technical advances will produce re­ er's retail price of a comparable convention­ ductions in per vehicle costs. The legislation ally fueled vehicle. e spend more, per pupil, than Policy differences-such as national programs as indicated by seniority. As the study put it: most of the other major industrialized economies." In the New York Times, Ches­ for health care and pensions and definitions of "This means that the average Japanese ter Finn, Jr .. former Assistant Secretary of who is a teacher-can make comparisons of teacher's salary buys a significantly larger Education in the Reagan Administration even basic things, such as teacher salaries­ share of the nation's goods and services than wrote "e already spend far more per one of the largest factors in cost-per-pupil does the average teacher's salary in the pupil than any other nation." ratios-tricky to compare. Wild fluctuations in United States." The second measure of spending which is . the value of the U.S. dollar, due in large part I have always said that "Education is the used to make international comparisons is to the twin deficits that emerged during. the first line of defense." As tidal waves of the share of national income devoted to Reagan administration, make currency conver­ education. In appearances on the NBC change reshape the "Soviet Block" -and as "Today Show" ... President Bush's Chief sions difficult. Despite complexities, the issue the need to improve our schools to meet do­ of Staff, John Sununu declared, "(w)e spend of how we are doing is too important to mestic and international challenges grows­ twice as much other countries. The US ties for 12th place things, there are fewer problems with data ex­ Over the past decade, Americans have among 16 industrialized nations, spending pressed relative to a nation's own currency. become increasingly concerned about the less than all but three countries. The proportion of national product going into educational and academic achievements of When expenditures for K-12 are further an activity-such as health care or defense­ US students, particularly at the primary adjusted to reflect differences in enrollment is widely used as one measure of effort. and secondary levels. Numerous high-level rates, the US falls to 14th place, spending Issues of how those resources are used­ commissions, composed of leaders from gov· less than all the other countries but two. ernment, education, and business, have ex­ When US public spending alone is com­ such as the fair chance of a local school to amined the schools, and most recently state pared to public spending abroad, we rank obtain an equitable share of those resources governors and Administration officials, in­ 14th in spending for all levels of schooling, to educate its students-are equally vital, and cluding President Bush, met at the "Educa­ 14th in spending on K-12, and 13th on K-12 an area that international comparisons could tion Summit" to discuss needed reforms. Im- spending adjusted for enrollments. January 23, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 239 If the US were to increase spending for on K-12 only is compared, in 1985 the US K-12 students at the actual per public ex­ primary and secondary school up to the av­ tied for 12th place spending less than 11 of penditure found in public schools, this erage level found in the other 15 countries, the other countries. . . . · would increase spending and raise the U.S. we would need to raise spending by over $20 But this picture of relative spending is ranking from 14 to 13. billion annually ... still incomplete. Calculations of funding INTERNATIONAL COMPARISONS: EXPENDITURES This paper is focused on education spend­ adequacy must also be related to the size of PER PUPIL ing. It is not a prescription for improving the school age population in each country. the US education system. We recognize that Among the countries studied, the US enrolls Thus far we have focused on education's money does not guarantee excellence and a relatively large percentage of the popula­ share of national income in different coun­ we suspect that other changes-in curricu­ tion in pre-primary, primary, and secondary tries. Education investment can also be ana­ lum, in the status of teachers, and in expec­ school. For example, over 19% of the US lyzed by comparing expenditures per tations about students, to name just a few, population is enrolled in K-12, but less than pupil.... However, there are two potential will also be fundamental· to any improve­ 15% of the West German population.... sources of error in the use of per pupil ex­ ment in education quality and student is amended by striking the last 2 levels of education and for K-12 alone, both been advanced in the other body by Senator items in the table and inserting the follow­ place the US in 14th place. In enrollment DANIEL PATRICK MOYNIHAN. ing: adjusted K-12 public expenditures, the US Specifically, my bill will reduce the FICA tax does slightly better, ranking number 13th. to its 1989 level of 6.06 percent from the cur­ But by all comparisons, the US devotes rent level of 6.2 percent. In 1991, the FICA fewer resources to primary and secondary "1988, 1989, or 1990 ... . 6.06 percent. education than do most industrialized na­ tax would be further reduced to 5.1 percent. "1991 or thereafter. .. 5.10 percent. " tions. This legislation would result in a $7 billion saving for Social Security taxpayers in 1990 SELF-EMPLOYMENT TAx.-Subsection (a) The claim that the US spends more than and a $55 billion saving in 1991. The FICA tax other nations on education is misleading. By of section 1401 of such Code is amended by striking share of its resources to pre-primary, pri­ recommendations of Robert J. Myers, who the last 2 items in the table and inserting mary and secondary education than do most was Social Security's chief actuary for 23 the following: industrialized countries. years, in testimony before Senator MOYNl­ The comparatively weak US investment in HAN's Social Security Subcommittee last year. K-12 is not a result of a more efficient ad­ This tax reduction will mean an additional "December 31, 1987-January 1, 1991 ...... 12.12 ministrative structure or favorable demo­ $600 per-year to a couple with combined "December 31, 1990 ...... 10.20." graphics. In fact, the US might be expected earnings at the Social Security taxable maxi­ to spend proportionally more than other mum ($54,300 in 1991). For the 74 percent of (d) TIER 1 RAILROAD RETIREMENT TAX ON countries because of the particular charac­ working Americans who pay more FICA taxes EMPLOYEES.-Subsection of section 3201 teristics of the US school system and Ameri­ than Federal income taxes, this will be real of sue tax on employees) is amended by can society. Our decentralized school system tax cut. It will produce an immediate positive striking the last 2 items in the table and in­ gives more local autonomy and local choice, serting the following: but is also more expensive than a single, impact on the overall economy and should centrally administered system. Our popula­ assist in creating new job opportunities. tion is more heterogeneous than in most My legislation will also put to an end the other countries. Some immigrants do not "great budget charade of the 1980's," "1988, 1989, or 1990 ...... 7.51. speak English. Students come from a varie­ namely: using Social Security tax receipts to "1991 or thereafter...... 6.55." ty of cultural backgrounds. The very high fund the general operations of government, a number of children living in poverty makes purpose for which they were never intended. (e) TIER 1 RAILROAD RETIREMENT TAX ON additional demands on the school system. Enactment of this legislation will finally force EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVES.-Subsection (a) Available data do not permit cross-country the President and the Congress to focus on of section 3211 of such Code is amended by striking the last detail, but other evidence suggests that the Social Security retirees. spending gap is particularly wide between 2 items in the table and inserting the follow­ I know this is a controversial and provoca­ ing: the youngest American and foreign chil­ tive proposal. However, dramatic action is dren. For example, it is generally accepted that the US Head Start Program of early necessary to force Congress and the adminis­ childhood education for disadvantaged chil­ tration to talk about how to set national prior­ ities and balance the budget. With the actual "1988, 1989, or 1990 ...... 15.02. dren age three to five is valuable and cost "1991 or thereafter ················· 13.10." effective, yet limited federal funding per­ deficit exposed we will be required to look at mits only 20% of eligible children to take a combination of specific budget cuts and/or part. Many of our competitors seem to have (f) TIER 1 RAILROAD RETIREMENT TAX ON tax increases to bring us to our goal of a bal­ EMPLOYERs.-Subsection (a) of section 3221 a stronger commitment to early childhood anced budget. Second, it will once again stim­ education, and some of them have nearly of such Code shall apply to ping behind in comparative measures of per­ Representatives of the United States of taxable years beginning after December 31, formance as well. America in Congress assembled, 1989. January 28, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 241 REMEMBERING THE BUDAPEST landscape as Central Park or the Brooklyn celebrating these historic events and in honor­ GHETTO Bridge. ing these exceptional individuals. The firm's founder Emery Roth, immigrated HON. STEPHEN J. SOLARZ to the United States in 1884 and lived the OF NEW YORK American dream, founding his own firm at the INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLA­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES age of 32. His buildings are now landmarks TION TO ADDRESS THE HOME and the firm he began one of New York's HEATING OIL CRISIS Tuesday, January 23, 1990 most respected. Mr. SOLARZ. Mr. Speaker, the bright new Michael Hont of the brokerage house of dawn rising over Europe is being felt around Asiel & Co. has been active in the effort to HON. SILVIO 0. CONTE the world. The Iron Curtain that had descend­ erect a monument to the martyrs and heroes OF MASSACHUSETTS ed over Hungary so many years ago has been of the Budapest ghetto. In recognition of his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lifted as relations between that nation and the efforts, he will receive the Humanitarian Tuesday, January 23, 1990 State of Israel have been renewed. Award. A member of the board of the Eman­ To mark the resumption of diplomatic rela­ uel Foundation, he is a fountain of energy and Mr. CONTE. Mr. Speaker, today I will intro­ tions between these two great nations, and to commitment. duce a comprehensive legislative response to celebrate the increasing liberalization of Most of all, Michael Hont has been a builder the recent crisis in home heating oil supplies human and religious rights by the Hungarian for the future of Hungary's Jewish community. and prices. Government, the Emanuel Foundation for He has worked to forge bonds of understand­ In December of last year and earlier this Hungarian Culture will sponsor a gala dinner ing between people of all faiths and nationali­ month, the Northeast and other areas of the at the Hotel Pierre on January 31, 1990. ties. Through his work he is helping to give life country experienced and felt the greed of big The proceeds of the dinner will benefit the to the words "never again!" oil first hand. In the middle of one of the cold­ new Hungarian Holocaust Victims and Heroes Erwin and Madeleine Herling will receive the est periods in history, the supply of home Memorial which is currently being erected on Memorial Builder Award for their dedicated heating oil to New England was restricted and the site of the Budapest Ghetto. It was there support of the Hungarian Holocaust Victims the price jum.ped through the roof. On Decem­ that thousands of Jews died of disease and and Heroes Memorial and for the Dohany ber 4, the average retail price per gallon was starvation, victims of the depraved Nazi Synagogue in Budapest. 90 cents. Within a week, it jumped 12 cents to slaughter that swept over Europe a half centu­ Erwin Herling helped rebuild Hungarian in­ $1.02, and the next week it jumped another 8 ry ago. Funds raised at the dinner will also dustry after the war and, as president of the cents to $1.1 O per gallon. And that was just support the renaissance of Jewish culture and Getex Corporation, is a highly successful im­ the beginning. In just 3 days, between Decem­ Jewish institutions in Hungary, including the porter of clothing from Eastern Europe. It was ber 18 and December 21, the price jumped Dohany and Kzinczy Synagogues. on one of his early trips to Hungary that he another 13 cents. For the next 13 days, the The memorial itself will represent a tree in met his wife, Madeleine, whom he married in price increased an average of over 2 cents the shape of an inverted menorah, with the the Dohany Synagogue. per day, skyrocketing from $1.23 on Decem­ names of those who perished inscribed on the Madeleine Herling is also a successful busi­ ber 21 to $1.51 on January 1. And there's no tree's leaves as a lasting memorial to the past ness person. As president of Jolie Gabor Ltd. way anyone can tell me the costs of produc­ and as a symbol of hope for the future. and the Countess Madeleine Galleries, Ltd., tion caused this unconscionable gouging of The most extraordinary part of the memorial she brings her own special talents and cre­ American consumers. will be the site itself. Located on the corner of ative instincts to the world of fine jewelry and This avaricious conduct on the part of the Rumbach and Wesselenyi Streets in down­ art. oil companies has a real and dangerous town Budapest, and adjacent to a mass grave Erwin and Madeleine Herling have never impact on the people of my region and down where thousands of Holocaust victims were forgotten the importance of repaying good for­ the eastern seaboard. In Boston, the price interred anonymously, the plaza has been do­ tune. As Mr. Herling has often said, "The rose 52 percent during December. In Philadel­ nated by the Hungarian Government. more we give, the closer we approach Godli­ phia, the people were subject to a 51-percent For the survivors of the Nazi terror, and for ness." price increase. In Baltimore, it was 45 percent, Jews around the world, this rebirth of a com­ lbi Adler will be presented with the Memori_. and in Washington, DC the increase was 49 munity once nearly obliterated by the blind al Patron Award. A native of Nyiregyhaza, percent during this short period. Overall, this brutality of fascism is indeed a miracle. Were Hungary, she has long been known for her money grab by big oil produced the greatest these extraordinary events merely a great new quiet, unassuming, yet effective assistance to monthly increase in home heating oil ever re­ day for world Jewry, it would be enough. the elderly in both Hungary and the United corded, and the impact was substantial, real, The events of the last few months are a States. Bringing food, and subsidizing medical and painful. sign of hope for all humanity: the chipping care, she has become a guardian angel for In testimony submitted earlier this month, away at the Iron Curtain, the memorialization these communities. the Governor of Massachusetts reported a of the victims of the Holocaust, the restoration With her husband, George, lbi Adler has few real life effects of this crisis. There's the of human rights are all events that have cap­ worked tirelessly on behalf of the Emanuel elderly woman, sitting huddled in her chair in tured the imagination of the world. People of Foundation as a board member and advocate her small living room, bundled up in winter all nations are rejoicing in the fresh breeze for the establishment of a monument to the coat, boots and hat. with the thermostat set at blowing across the continent. Hungarian Jews killed by the Nazis. 60°. When she was told by a visiting nurse I am proud to note the active role our The evening's speaker will be the acclaimed that she must turn up the thermostat for her Nation, and its Jewish community, has played author Leon Uris, who has traveled across the own well being, the lady told her that she was in these exciting events. The work of the United States and to Hungary to promote the unable because she couldn't afford to buy Emanuel Foundation for Hungarian Culture is work of the foundation and the memorial in food and pay the high cost of oil at the same a shining example of the activist role being Budapest. time. And there's the elderly woman on social played by these partisans of freedom. Mr. Speaker, from the ashes of a divided security who receives fuel assistance. She The foundation will honor five great Ameri­ and war-torn Europe, a new Europe is rising. called the State energy office, shaking and cans at its dinner: We must never forget the terrible events of scared, with a desperate plea for help. Her Richard Roth, of the architectural firm of the past, but we must strive to overcome the $675 fuel stipend which normally lasts the Emery Roth & Sons, is a native New Yorker burden of that bitter legacy. The opening of winter is now down to $87. She still had half and the firm's chairman since 1988. While the Europe, the establishment of relations be­ of January, February, and March to pay for, name Emery Roth & Sons may not be well tween Hungary and Isreal, the restoration of and she is keeping her thermostat at 55°. known to the man on the street, its buildings human rights in Hungary, and the construction Mr. Speaker, in my 32 years in this House, are. Its best known works are the World Trade of a Holocaust memorial on the site of the Bu­ I've rarely seen such uncontrolled greed, even Center, the Pan Am Building, and the Citicorp dapest ghetto are all signs of extraordinary during the energy crisis of the 1970's. It's un­ Building. These striking and innovative struc­ change. I am pleased and honored to join the conscionable the way these companies ex­ tures are as much a part of the New York Emanuel Foundation for Hungarian Culture in ploited the necessities of human life for profit, 242 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 23, 1990 for the bottom line. Such gluttony will not go INTRODUCTION OF THE CHAMA W. Brown, president of Blackburn Community unchecked, and to address this crisis, I am in­ RIVER GATEWAY LEGISLATION College, in Carlinville, IL. troducing a comprehensive legislative pack­ It is with great pleasure that I submit the fol­ age. It's a four-point plan designed to address HON. BILL RICHARDSON lowing remarks, which reflect President past actions, the present crisis and the future. OF NEW MEXICO Brown's attitudes about the role higher educa­ tion institutions play in preparing students for First, we must find out what happened and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a multicultural and interdependent world. get those who broke the law. I will introduce a Tuesday, January 23, 1990 joint resolution directing the Secretary of CONVOCATION REMARKS OF DAVID W. BROWN Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, the Chama ON SEPTEMBER 13, 1989 Energy, in consultation with the Attorney Gen­ River Gateway region is one of most attractive eral, the General Accounting Office, and the I accept with pleasure the office of Presi­ hidden treasures in northern New Mexico. dent which this ceremony confirms. On this Federal Trade Commission, to conduct an Hundreds of prehistoric and historic landmarks occasion, I should first acknowledge those emergency study to determine the direct and exist that are of national significance. Scenic women and men who have come before us in indirect causes of the price increases and to landscapes in the area are unmatched. the long history of Blackburn-who watch recommend measures to avoid such a disrup­ Anyone who visits the area will surely be fas­ now what we will do with their distin­ tion in the future. The resolution also directs cinated by the mystery of the past and the guished legacy. I should next acknowledge the Secretary to report any violations of the scenic beauty of the present. all of you who are here, our trustees, facul­ ty, students, staff, alumni, neighbors and law to the Attorney General for prosecution. In the past, I have worked with the Con­ friends of Blackburn who want this College Second, we must disgorge excess profits gress to successfully designate a segment of to have a distinguished future. My charge from those who abused the free market the Rio Chama River, located within the and opportunity as Blackburn's new presi­ system. I will introduce a bill imposing a retro­ Chama River Gateway region, as wild and dent is to keep the faith with those who active windfall profits tax on all those profits in scenic. Today, I am introducing legislation to have come before us and to earn your sup­ port for the hard work we share in making excess of the average company profit for No­ establish the "Chama River Gateway", a series of interpretive trails and a visitor center Blackburn an exemplary learning communi­ vember 1989. The revenues from this tax will that would allow visitors to experience the rich ty. A ceremony today can confer authority be placed in an emergency fund and will be cultural heritage of the Chama River Valley of presidential office on me but for author­ ity to have real consequence, it must be made immediately available for use by the region. Low Income Home Energy Program. earned every day. And that I will try to do. Few people realize that 12,000 years ago Alice and I have come here to serve your Third, we must respond immediately, with small bands of hunter-gatherers traveled with community-a community not of our direct Federal appropriations, to help those the seasons through the Chama area. These making but of yours and the loving ghosts most affected by the rapid and unparalleled early groups hunted and· foraged for thou­ who watch all of us now. increase in the price of home heating oil. I will sands of years before a reliance on domesti­ What then will become of Blackburn? Let introduce a dire emergency supplemental ap­ cated plants allowed for a more settled way of me begin by noting that no matter how old an institution may be, each generation who propriations bill to provide immediate relief for life. However, these early settlements were abandoned by the time the Spanish arrived. volunteer to sustain that institution's tradi­ low income energy consumers. The bill will tions and provide for its future must make appropriate $300 million for the Low Income Spanish settlement in the Chama River their own case that there is a vital connec­ Home Energy Assistance Program. Valley began in the early 1700's but was rela­ tion between what the institution offers and tively sparse. Navajo, Commanche, Utes, and what our larger society needs. Without that Fourth, we must provide as much insurance Apache also used the area for hunting, graz­ vital connection, institutions falter, fail and as possible against the likelihood of a crisis of ing, trading, and occasional raids. The combi­ finally disappear. Their history alone this type happening again. I will introduce a nation of Indian, Spanish, and more recent cannot sustain them. Like the authority bill to establish a regional petroleum products anglo heritage make the Chama River Valley conferred on me today, the authority of an reserve in New England. The reserve will be a multicultural bonanza. institution must also be earned every day by available to ease the effects of severe price what it does for what needs doing in the The legislation I am introducing today di­ larger society which it presumes to serve. increases, and it will be f1J nded through re­ rects the Forest Service and the Bureau of Part of leadership then is for me to make ceipts from the naval petroleum reserves. The Land Management, to develop a program of clear on behalf of the College that there is a bill also requires private companies to estab­ interpretation and visitor education so that the vital connection between what we offer and lish industrial petroleum reserves to ensure rich cultural heritage of the Chama River what our society needs. Let me begin to do that there is an adequate private sector supply Valley is available to all. The concept of a that now. of petroleum products. "Gateway to the Past" visitor center where During the past several years I have writ­ visitors can learn about the cultural resources ten and lectured on the need to prepare Mr. Speaker, this comprehensive legislative young women and men for a world that will and pose questions about the past is a key response is not necessarily the final solution be increasingly multicultural and interde­ component of the development program. to this particular crisis or to situations like one pendent. It will be a world in which the indi­ Visitors will also be able to enjoy interpreta­ vidual, no matter how much he has paid for that may happen in the future. Big oil and tive trails pointing out ancient Indian ruins, ar­ his educational credentials or how well those who profit from the business of selling cheological and historic sites, and scenic trained she is for performing specific skills, home heating oil, a necessity of life, should views in the area. The Forest Service and the will be relatively powerless to effect change engage in some self restraint. The American Bureau of Land Management will cooperative­ unless they have also been educated to work people are generally willing to pay the price ly manage the area providing tours, talks, and together for their common good. That is for a free market economy. After all that's why I said recently, "to empower young exhibits for the public. I urge my colleagues to women and men requires that they first what America is all about. But when that free support this legislation and provide a valuable learn how to empower each other through market turns into a price gouging binge which historic resource for our Nation. shared forms of membership and enterprise. affects the necessities of human life, the Fed­ What is at stake is an idea about the kind of education they need for the kind of world eral Government will step in with sure, swift, CONVOCATION REMARKS OF and effective justice. that is coming... " DAVID W. BROWN ON SEPTEM­ Most institutions of higher education The Congress must act now, to ease the BER 13, 1989 today only focus on individual empower­ impact on those who have suffered and to ment. They establish competitive, rather ensure that this situation will not reoccur. I than cooperative, learning environments HON. RICHARD J. DURBIN where students are tested on their individ­ urge all members to cosponsor these bills and OF ILLINOIS support this effort to address this dire emer­ ual abilities to survive alone. They are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rarely offered any learning structures of gency energy crisis. Tuesday, January 23, 1990 membership and enterprise on campus that resemble the complex organizations and di­ Mr. DURBIN. Mr. Speaker, I am submitting verse communities which await them after the following convocation remarks by David graduation. It is like teaching a public office January 23, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 243 holder how to draft a legislative bill without nity model is an alternative to the consumer tribute to my constituent and dear friend, Al any instruction on how to get elected in the model, it does not ignore the need for edu­ Teglia, on the occasion of his retirement from first place. It is like teaching a business ex­ cating the individual mind and developing the San Mateo Union High School District. It ecutive how to sell a widget without any in­ individual skills. It does these things, how­ struction on how to motivate employees to ever, within the context of an intentional is also our sincere hope, however, that Al will produce a good widget so it can be sold. community. It is the community context continue his dedicated and active involvement The consumer model, as I have called it, that approximates the organizational life in community service for the residents of our in higher education assumes a relatively un­ and collective problems that our graduates peninsula. changing society where the individual is will confront when they leave here. educated to be self-sufficient, equipped to I hope that I can help make Blackburn's succeed on his or her own. It reflects the community model more visible, something TRIBUTE TO DR. RALPH WYATT long prevailing American ethos that cele­ that is engaging for people both here and ADAMS brates individualism. But it ignores the long for those looking for such an enterprise. So prevailing American experience that we that at one place, at one time in a small col­ rarely accomplish anything of significance lege in this vast country, a vital connection HON. WILLIAM L. DICKINSON solely by ourselves. Those on the frontier is made that addresses the needs of the OF ALABAMA shared in the work of helping a neighbor larger society of which we remain inextrica­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bly a part. If the community model can be put up a needed barn; diseases were con­ Tuesday, January 23, 1990 quered by public health measures that re­ made to work here for the sake of our stu­ quired most everyone's cooperation, shoe­ dents and the kind of world that is upon us Mr. DICKINSON. Mr. Speaker, as we move makers had to come together in Massachu­ all, then we have the answer to the question into the new year, I would like to note the ac­ setts to improve their work conditions: I began with, "What will become of Black­ complishments of a special Alabamian who Texas farmers learned to form cooperative burn?" retired in 1989, Dr. Ralph Wyatt Adams of alliances to gain access to better markets; Troy, AL. black church members advanced the cause of civil rights only when they were all will­ TRIBUTE TO AL TEGLIA Born on June 4, 1915, at Samson, AL, Dr. ing to boycott the city buses in Montgom­ Ralph Adams received his A.B. degree from ery, Alabama. But more important than HON. TOM LANTOS Birmingham-Southern College, then the LLB., clarifying our history, is to take note of our OF CALIFORNIA LLD., and J.D. degrees from the University of future. The American experience of mutual IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Alabama. He is married to Dorothy Kelly dependence is bound to become even more Adams and they have three grown children. central as urban areas grow, environmental Tuesday, January 23, 1990 On September 1, 1989, Dr. Ralph Adams concerns increase and economic markets Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to retired from the duties of both president of become truly global. pay tribute to my dear friend, Al Teglia, on the Troy State University and chancellor of the The consumer model in higher education 1 offers a coveted undergraduate degree but it occasion of this retirement after 37 /2 years of Troy State University system. He had as­ is not enough. It is why so many young loyal and dedicated service to the Mateo sumed the duties of president of Troy State women and men, that I know, still feel the Union High School District. Al has been oper­ University on October 1, 1964, after complet­ ache of powerlessness despite their individ­ ations manager, and he holds the longest ing a long, honorable tour of duty with the ual accomplishment of getting ahead. The tenure in the school district. His service to the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Air Force Reserve, prevailing consumer model does not chal­ schools of San Mateo County represents the and the Alabama Air National Guard. He re­ lenge them to explore ways of coming to­ highest and finest tradition of public service. tired from the military as a major general on gether, of working together on common problems. So they find themselves ill­ Mr. Speaker, Al Teglia was born in the city June 3, 1975. equipped for influencing events or solving of Colma in San Mateo County of Genoese Dr. Adams served under President John F. collective problems in the workplace, in the immigrant parents in 1931. He grew up in Daly Kennedy as head of the Alabama Selective neighborhood, in the environment, or in City, attended Jefferson High School and then Service System, then under President Gerald international exchange. Collective problems the College of San Mateo. Upon graduation R. Ford as a member of his Presidential Clem­ require collective action. An individual's cre­ he began work with the San Mateo Union ency Board. He has also served as chairman dentials and skills are not enough. Collec­ High School District. of the council of presidents for the Alabama tive problems require a common effort mo­ Al has served the people of our peninsula in Commission on Higher Education, the Ala­ bilized by those educated to cope with the diversity of race, gender, religion and ethnic a number of key posts. He has been elected a bama State Personnel Board, and the Ala­ identity, by those who have already learned Daly City Councilman for three terms, and he bama State Insurance Board. He has also from the experience of membership in a held the office of Daly City mayor three times. served as president of the Alabama Associa­ community what it means to share a com­ Al is a member of the San Mateo Council tion of College and University Presidents. mitment, serve interests beyond their own, Transportation Authority, the SamTrans Board Indeed, a list of his positions of responsible and contribute to a common good. of Director, and numerous other boards and leadership could be continued at great length. There seem to be few colleges and univer­ commissions serving the citizens of our penin­ Through his performance as a community sities which are intent on developing the sula. He also was elected to three terms as and academic leader, Dr. Ralph Wyatt Adams habits and lessons of community life. Fur­ thermore, many young women and men who members of the board of trustees of Jefferson has distinguished himself by securing many enroll are without any compensating experi­ Union High School, president of the San noteworthy honors. He was Man of the Year ence of their own. Increasingly, they may be Mateo County School Boards Association, and for Troy, AL (in both 1968 and 1975); distin­ from families which have broken up. They delegate to the assembly of the California guished alumnus of Birmingham-Southern Col­ no longer have any contact with church School Boards Association. Al T eglia has lege in 1978, and designated one of the top membership. They don't know what it served our peninsula community on the 100 Most Effective College Presidents by the means to be a member of any private asso­ boards of the San Mateo County Historical Exxon Education Foundation in 1986. For his ciation. College life may be the first and the Society, the Daly City-Colma Historical Socie­ dedication to the enhancement of the multi­ last time when there can be an intentional effort to have them be part of a community, ty, the San Mateo County Arts Council and cultural education program on his campus at to learn what it means to be a member, to many other organizations. Troy State University, Dr. Adams received the look out for more than just themselves. We In 1988, he received the Columbus Award Order of the Rising Sun from the Government can no longer take for granted that they of the San Mateo County Italian American of Japan in May 1989. will learn about such things somewhere else. Federation, and in 1985 was given the Hu­ Dr. Adams has attracted many scholars of And this is where Blackburn has so much manitarian-of-the-Year Award from the San international acclaim to address Troy State to offer as we use our work program and at­ Mateo County Easter Seal Society. He has University students, and through his close as­ tentive staff and faculty to build community been honored by the Daly City Jaycees, the sociation with the English-Speaking Union, Dr. right here during a student's important un­ Adams was named to the National Board of dergraduate years. Flawed and confused as Hispanic Concilio of San Mateo County and a any community will be, we have the condi­ number of other community groups and orga­ Directors of the English-Speaking Union in the tions necessary to provide a campus labora­ nizations. USA. Ever since 1972, Troy State University tory, so to speak, that is both multicultural Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues in the has provided a full 1-year scholarship to a stu­ and interdepe_ndent. Although the commu- Congress to join me in paying well-deserved dent from England. The criteria for receipt of 244 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 23, 1990 this scholarship has been that the person I fully agree with the President that the John Zastany is 18 years old and has been must have been accepted for entrance at Soviet actions are fully understandable. As the a Boy Scout since 1982 and joined Troop 44 either Oxford or Cambridge, al")d be identified administration stated, " It is the responsibility in 1989. He earned 22 merit badges, the as a person who could conceivably become a of any government to maintain order and pro­ Alpha Omega Religious Award, Senior Patrol Prime Minister. The Troy State University tect its citizens. " As the administration further Leader Medal, and the Stambaugh Emblem. campus has been most fortunate to have had pointed out, "the effort to establish order John is a graduate of Cambpell Memorial High some truly outstanding scholars and students should not become a cloak for the abridgment School and is presently attending Youngstown leaders among alumni of this program. of the exercise of political rights." State University. He is majoring in math and As a companion to the scholarship opportu­ Mr. Speaker, the reestablishment of stability secondary education and plans to complete nity for an English person to Troy State Uni­ in Azerbaijan and the breaking of the block­ Army Reserve Officer Training as second lieu­ versity each year, Troy State has sent two ades of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabagh, how­ tenant. students each summer to the annual English­ ever, must not be the end of Soviet efforts in I would also like to commend Ray Slaven Speaking Union summer program at Jesus the Transcaucuses. The issue of the political who has been Scoutmaster for Troop 44 for College, Oxford, entitled " Britain Today." administration of the Armenian-populated 27 years. Through his time and inspiration Mr. Dr. Adams also initiated somewhat similar region of Nagorno-Karabagh must be resolved Slaven has helped 88 Scouts achieve the programs offering scholarships to outstanding or this will constantly serve as a source of Eagle Scout Award. Japanese university students who are nomi­ trouble in the relationship between these two Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this oppor­ nated by the America-Japan Society and to Soviet Republics. tunity to congratulate Stephen E. Morris, Mi­ German university students nominated by the Under the administration of Azerbaijan, the chael E. Colyer, and John Zastany on achiev­ German-American Friendship Clubs of the people of Nagorno-Karabagh have had to ing such a prestigious award. The hard work Federal Republic of Germany. These pro­ endure second-class citizenship in their own and dedication they have shown is no doubt grams are continuing to show great rewards province. They have been subjected to cultur­ an indication of their future success. I am for the students chosen, for the students and al oppression, cut off from Armenian-language proud to represent all these outstanding indi­ faculty of the Troy State University main mass media, and forbidden to teach the Ar­ viduals. campus, and for better cultural understanding menian language in their schools. When eco­ of all societies concerned. nomic support was provided by Moscow to I take particular pride in inviting the atten­ the Azerbaijan region, Nagorno-Karabagh got MILITARY AID TO EL SALVADOR tion of the Congress to this outstanding citizen the leftovers. It is no wonder that they have of Alabama who has successfully opened the shared the dream of their cousins in Armenia HON.GLENNM.ANDERSON minds of our young people to the fresh realm of wanting to once again be under the political OF CALIFORNIA of international living and multicultural educa­ administration of Armenia, and have sought IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion. the right of self-determination within the Soviet Union. Tuesday, January 23, 1990 I would certainly hope that this bloodshed Mr. ANDERSON. Mr. Speaker, I believe BLOODSHED AND VIOLENCE IN and violence directed against the Armenians today that it is time to reevaluate our policy in AZERBAIJAN MUST BE in Azerbaijan will be brought to an end, and I El Salvador. A decade has gone by and bil­ BROUGHT TO AN END encourage President Gorbachev to go to the lions of dollars have been spent in the effort heart of the matter in helping to resolve the to establish a democracy in that war-torn HON. WM. S. BROOMFIELD issue of Nagorno-Karabagh. It is hard to see country. Once more, we are confronted with OF MICHIGAN how lasting peace can be brought to this area funding a government whose military is admit­ until this is done. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tedly involved in the murder of civilians. Once more, we must ask ourselves the tough ques­ Tuesday, January 23, 1990 TRIBUTE TO TROOP 44'S EAGLE tion of whether it is right to provide U.S. tax Mr. BROOMFIELD. Mr. Speaker, as we COURT OF HONOR dollars to a death-squad supporting military follow the Soviet Government's efforts to fighting an equally violent leftist guerrilla bring stability in Soviet Azerbaijan, and when group. We long for a democracy in El Salva­ we ·read about the deaths that occurred, the HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. dor. So, while our case is noble, the means to large anti-Soviet demonstrations by the Azeris, OF OHIO that end appear questionable. and their threat to secede from the Soviet IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We have tried to turn the Salvadoran mili­ Union, it is important to keep this event in per­ Tuesday, January 23, 1990 tary into a force capable enough to defeat the spective. Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today FMLN guerrilla movement. I will have to say It is important to remember that until the to pay tribute to Boy Scout Troop 44's Eagle that effort has not succeeded. While the Soviet troops went into the Azerbaijani capital Court of Honor of my 17th Congressional Dis­ recent FMLN offensive was a failure, it still of Baku, a brutal anti-Armenian pogrom was trict. On November 27, 1989, the Fall Court of demonstrated that the FMLN continues to taking place in that city. Some 60 people were Honor Troop 44 had three members receive grow in strength. But worse than our failure to killed and about 150 people were injured-the the highest award possible in scouting, the achieve our military goals is the fact that we majority of whom were Armenians. There Eagle Scout Award. The three young men re­ have created a monster in the process. The were reports of Armenian neighborhoods ceiving the prestigious award were Stephen E. military, supplanting the oligarchy, has being ransacked, and Armenians being at­ Morris, Michael E. Colyer, and John Zastany. become the dominant political player. Corrup­ tacked by mobs of Azeris, being burned alive Stephen E. Morris is 17 years old and has tion runs rampant, with nonexistent soldiers and hurled from balconies. been a member of Troop 44 since 1983. He receiving pay and officers running extortion In other parts of Azerbaijan, Armenian com­ has earned 21 merit badges, the 50 Miler rackets. munities were forming guerrilla units and were Award, Mile Swim, and the World Crest. Ste­ We have given the military guns and heli­ becoming armed camps with protective phen plans to attend either Miami University copters, but not taught the responsibility those trenches as they prepared to protect them­ or Ohio State University and wants to major in weapons imply. We have given bullets without selves from Azeri attack, and the term "civil systems analysis. an accompanying sense of democratic duty war" was becoming used more and more. Michael E. Colyer is 16 years old and has and values. The United States-created Salva­ Automatic rifles, machine guns, helicopters, been a member of Troop 44 since 1984. He doran military is a monster because its ends and armored personnel carriers were utilized has earned 24 merit badges, the Mile Run, are only to see itself stronger and more pow­ in battle between the communities. Since last the Mile Swim, 50 Mile Award, and the World erful. We hope for a democracy, with armed June, an Azeri blockade of rail lines and roads Conservation Award. Michael is a junior at services who will be that democracies protec­ into earthquake-damaged Armenia and the Ar­ Poland Seminary High School and is a tor. What we get is a military seeking only to menian community of Nagorno-Karabagh member of the Delta Society with a 4.0 grade protect itself. stopped needed food and supplies from point average. He plans on attending the U.S. While our intentions in El Salvador are reaching the Armenians. Naval Academy. good, the means defeat the purpose. Support January 23, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 245 for the FMLN will disappear when civilians can rick Pouzar, confront dangerous working con­ he stands before us as the superintendent of look to the military for support, not repression. ditions to complete their tasks. Their service is a new national park for our city. I hope that in the upcoming session we will integral to promoting the general welfare. Re­ There is the popular conspiracy theory­ listen to our past promises of restricting aid if gretably, it is on occasions when tragedy has that this was the plan all along. Knowing Phil the military does not reform. Or else, I fear befallen one of these individuals that we re­ Burton, it would not surprise me. that the killing of nuns and Jesuits, opposition member to thank them for their work. When you look over the achievements of candidates, and labor organizers, of peasants On behalf of all of the citizens of the 5th Bill's past, it is clear that his life's work was and merchants will continue. Our constituents District of Tennessee, I want to extend our leading him to this point. support democracy, but not the way we are deepest sympathies to Patrick's wife, Judy, From his early journalism days to his work trying to achieve it. The Salvadoran military and to his daughters, Paige, Lori, and Emily. with Phil to create the GGNRA, and then with must know that the American people and their the National Park Service, Bill was destined to elected government will not stand for the kill­ this post. ing of civilians and political opponents. TREAT ME LIKE A DOG, PLEASE! I can think of no better person to lead the maritime park. With the combination of public IN MEMORY OF PATRICK HON. FORTNEY PETE ST ARK relations skills and park knowledge, to say POUZAR OF CALIFORNIA nothing of what he might have picked up from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Phil Burton, Bill will be a great success. Tuesday, January 23, 1990 It's good to have Bill looking after the his­ HON. BOB CLEMENT toric ships. The fleet is an important resource OF TENNESSEE Mr. ST ARK. Mr. Speaker, the January 12, that deserves our attention, as community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1990 issue of the American Medical Associa­ supporters as well as national park users. Tuesday, January 23, 1990 tion's newspaper contains an article which The maritime park now has an excellent su­ starts as follows: Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I would like to perintendent and the planning process for its pay tribute to Patrick Pouzar, a gentleman When the patient began losing his eye­ future is underway. Let's all work with Bill to sight, he was taken to an ophthalmologist. from the 5th District of Tennessee who died make this a good example of what an activist He was then referred to a neurologist who community can do to preserve this national tragically earlier this month while in service to did a computed tomographic scan. The scan our country. showed a large pituitary tumor, which was treasure. Patrick Pouzar of Nashville was on a mis­ declared inoperable. But the patient started sion in the Republic of Chile in his capacity as radiation treatments, and after his 18th PROTECT CHINESE STUDENTS a senior investigator for the U.S. Food and visit, a new CT scan revealed that the tumor Drug Administration. Mr. Pouzar was traveling was gone. with another FDA official and representatives The patient, a 13-year-old pointer [dog], HON. JOE BARTON from the Chilean Government and a fruit could go back to chasing squirrels. OF TEXAS export association when the light aircraft that Mr. Speaker, I love cats and dogs. That is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ferried them to the fruit-producing region of why I am worried about the AMA's headline northern Chile disappeared. on this story, which reads, "Animal medical Tuesday, January 23, 1990 Mr. Pouzar and his party were in Chile at care now rivaling treatment level delivered to Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, recent­ the request of that government to visit several humans." ly I received a letter from Mr. Xun Ge a stu­ cities and to observe the various security I hope not. dent at Texas A&M University located in Col­ measures that have been taken to ensure the In all our congressional districts, mothers lege Station, TX, which is in my congressional safety of fresh fruit during processing for give birth without ever seeing a doctor. People district. export. who cannot raise a cash deposit are turned For the information of my colleagues, I am Many Americans recall that last spring, the away from hospital emergency rooms to die. inserting into the RECORD the following letter FDA halted the importation of Chilean-grown Nursing home costs devastate families and from Mr. Ge. This letter will show that Chinese grapes and other fruit products following the lead to suicide. students are not victims of political repression discovery of grapes which contained traces of I wouldn't want to treat a dog like that. in China-they are the target of it. cyanide. That revelation led the Chilean Gov­ In 1990, I would hope we could resolve that Hon. JOE L. BARTON' ernment to incorporate new protective and all human animals have access to quality U.S. House of Representatives, emergency measures to avoid contamination health care. Surely a society that can spend Washington, DC. of or tampering with fresh fruit. It was those over $5 billion on pet health care can find a DEAR REPRESENTATIVE BARTON: My name is actions that prompted a format invitation from way also to provide health insurance for ev­ Xun Ge, a graduate student in Physics De­ the Chilean Ambassador last November to the partment Texas A&M University. I came to eryone. Texas A&M University on Aug. 15, 1986 FDA for an inspection tour. Because of Mr. with a F-1 visa. I have been in Texas A&M Pouzar's involvement with the fruit-tampering WILLIAM G. THOMAS, NEW MAR­ for three years, current GPA is 3.9. I was incident last year, he volunteered to undertake born in Beijing, China on July 12, 1959 and this mission. ITIME PARK SUPERINTENDENT grew up in Beijing. My mother, my sister Patrick Pouzar's career with the FDA and a little nephew are still in Beijing now. spanned more than 26 years. His profession­ HON. NANCY PELOSI I'd like to tell you some stories I have expe­ alism and special dedication to his work OF CALIFORNIA rienced. Before I came to Texas A&M University, I earned him tremendous respect from his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES peers and subordinates and a succession of worked in the Institute of Atomic Energy, Tuesday, January 23, 1990 At that time told me I was secure, but when it came read a lot now, probably too much because "He's good," said Kevin Sullivan, the ship­ down to it, I wasn't." we've stopped communicating," Trejo said, builder's union West Coast representative. The episode marked a change in philoso­ flashing a toothy grin at his wife. "That's "He always represented his men well and phy for him. From that point on, Trejo said, how I've educated myself, picking up law fairly. "He's had to make some tough deci­ he wouldn't really trust anyone except him­ books, case histories, books on negotiating sions and has done well." self. tactics, psychology, comprehension, reading In the days when young Billy Trejo at­ "I've paid a price for it, but I've also paid facial expressions-anything that would be tended Todd Christmas parties at the a price when I did trust people," Trejo said. advantageous for the labor movement. Warner Grand Theater in San Pedro, he From shop steward, Trejo became trustee "One wrong move can cost me and this never planned to follow in his father's foot­ of the local and then moved on to treasurer local our survival," Trejo said. steps, but after graduating from high school and was labeled "The Watchdog" because of But dedication has its price. Just as the in 1974, the former athlete found that, his tenacious control over the books. Sulli­ synchro-lift and treasurer episodes cost him, thanks to a serious knee injury. he had no van said he was one of the most outstanding so has the fight to save Todd. This time, way to attend college. treasurers the local ever had. however, his private life paid the bill. So he picked up odd jobs as a bouncer in a "These guys had their own way of doing "Since Chapter 11 there hasn't been a Hollywood nightclub, in a surf shop looking things and people let things go as they whole lot of fun," Trejo said as he opened for shoplifters and finally at Todd, where would," Trejo said, recalling Local 9's fiscal the door to a garage filled with barbells, he obtained off-and-on work as a shipfitter's health when he came in. scuba diving gear, fishing poles and other helper. "But I was doing things, making the com­ toys he hasn't used in a long time. Working in the same department as his pany justify what it was doing and so some "You get so deep into a certain issue that father did for more than 20 years, the of that rubbed off with the union hall," sometimes you lose sight of everything else, younger Trejo learned the craft of piecing Trejo said, admitting his actions cost him including your family. That's when you together giant sections of sea-going vessels some popularity. "But I never challenged have to take a step back." as his father had been taught-from the anything unless I thought I was right." While Trejo said his family understands, veterans. Despite his fiscal acuity, Trejo found his he admits he felt "a little guilty about not In 1977, when Todd began work on the real calling in 1986 on the panel negotiating being home for dinner when I should have. mammoth 18-ship Navy frigate program, Local 9's new contract with Todd. Even "It took some time for me to learn to say, Trejo moved to the dry dock. As the young­ then, company officials said the firm was in 'Adios, I'm out of here,' then lock the door est man in the department, he got the dirti- trouble and that the union had to take cuts of the hall and go home." January 23, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 253 Trejo gives his wife a lot of credit for also president of the Wisconsin Veterans A recess in the proceedings for the smok­ keeping him sane. "She's been great," he Council in 1946. ers was then called, Corbin said as he pro­ said, noting that he is finding more time for Before and after Corbin's military service, claimed another personal victory over estab­ his family. Christina, 7, and he are part of he worked as a labor organizer and that ac­ lished authority. the YMCA's Indian Princess program for fa­ tivity eventually resulted in a 1962 appear­ A Corbin story did not have to be believed, thers and daughters and Trejo loves to play ance before the House Un-American Activi­ only enjoyed. with 4-year-old Michael. ties Committee. "The world of politics has lost one of its "I've been blessed," he said. "I never asked He bluntly told the congressmen on the most colorful characters and I have lost a to be in this position and I've felt good committee that reports of his having ties to close, personal friend," said John Seigen­ when I was able to be successful and felt the Communist Party were false. Corbin thaler, chairman, publisher and chief execu­ bad when I lost. But I owe the union for ev­ was represented before the committee by tive officer of The Tennessean. erything that I have." Nashville attorney John J. Hooker Jr. Robert and Ethel Kennedy were Corbin's In 1960, Corbin met John F. Kennedy, godparents when Corbin and his wife, Ger­ who was seeking the Democratic presiden­ trude, converted to Catholicism. PAUL CORBIN: THE tial nomination, and Corbin worked for him After Robert Kennedy's assassination, COMMANDER in the Wisconsin and West Virginia primar­ ies. Corbin moved to Nashville where he was cu­ During the 1960 general election, Corbin rator of the Country Music Wax Museum. HON. BOB CLEMENT worked for John Kennedy in New York He then moved to Washington, DC., where he worked as a political consultant. OF TENNESSEE state. From 1961-64, Corbin was a staff member Corbin was founder of the American Insti­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the Democratic National Committee. He tute for Public Service and served on its Tuesday, January 23, 1990 left that position after President Lyndon board to select recipients of the Jefferson Johnson pointedly excluded Robert F. Ken­ awards. He was also a founder of the Feder­ Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I want to pay nedy from consideration as his running mate al City Club in Washington and a member tribute today to a man who was once one of in 1964 of the Mt. Kenya Safari Club. the most colorful political figures of this centu­ Corbin then worked for Robert Kennedy Mr. Corbin is survived by his wife, Ger­ ry, Mr. Paul Corbin. in his 1964 election to the U.S. Senate from trude; two sisters, Irene Culter of Winnipeg The Commander, as he described himself, New York. He also worked in the Demo­ and Freida Shankman of Suissan, Calif.; died following a bout with cancer on Tuesday, crat's 1968 presidential campaign during the and a daughter, Darlene Corbin of Marina January 2, 1990, at the age of 75. Today in California primary. Del Rey, Calif. For Corbin, politics was founded on per­ The family asks that donations be made Nashville a group of Corbin's friends and ac­ sonal loyalty and friendships. to the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial, 1031 quaintances will pay tribute to this man, and He was fond of telling friends that while 31st Street NW., Washington, DC., 2007. I'd like to honor his memory myself as we most people lived their lives like funny begin the second session of the 101 st Con­ paper characters in the daily newspapers, Following Mr. Corbin's death, the Nashville gress. Considering the political legacy Paul he intended to live his like the Sunday Banner reported that Mr. Corbin was very Corbin left, I think this is most fitting. comics-in full color. proud of the friendships he formed with Ken­ Following his death various political colum­ There was no doubt that Corbin was color­ nedy insiders, including John Seigenthaler, ful. He favored long overcoats with fur col­ now chairman, publisher and chief executive nists described Paul Corbin as "a national po­ lars and broad-brimmed black fedoras. litical operative, a most unforgettable charac­ officer of the Tennessean, describing the rela­ Corbin was also controversial-and some­ tionships as "a band of brotherhood that was ter, brash, energetic, controversial, a prank­ times seemed to enjoy that role. ster and a confidante." Paul Corbin was many Even Corbin's closest friends were never never broken." things, including a very savvy and experienced certain when to separate the fiction from Seigenthaler used to joke that "Corbin is adviser to some of the leading political figures the fact surrounding his activities. Conse­ our cross to bear." of the past three decades. Paul Corbin was quently, they were almost never surprised Other Kennedy pals claimed that they drew by a Corbin story although they were often straws after Robert Kennedy's death to see one of the most respected political minds of left shaking their heads in wonder. our time. who got Corbin, "and Seigenthaler lost." That was the case in 1983 when reports Robert Kennedy's biographer, Arthur I borrow excerpts from newspaper articles surfaced in the media that Corbin was in­ written for the Nashville Banner and Tennes­ volved in obtaining briefing papers for a Schlesinger, described Mr. Corbin as a "natu­ sean newspapers in my hometown, Nashville, debate from the campaign of President ral born con man" who took "cheerful delight TN, and from the Janesville, WI, Gazette, to Carter and turning them over to Ronald in causing trouble and reorganizing the truth." paint a picture of this unique individual. Reagan's campaign manager, William J. In 1961, Republican U.S. Representative I would like to submit for the RECORD an ar­ Casey. Melvin Laird accused Mr. Corbin of having And Corbin left it a mystery. Communist ties. John Jay Hooker, who also ticle by reporter Jim O'Hara which appeared "The Commander." "The Colonel." Those on Wednesday, January 3, 1990 in the Ten­ were just two of the sobriquets by which worked in the Kennedy campaign, served as nessean. Corbin would conspiratorially identify him­ Mr. Corbin's attorney at hearings before the PAUL CORBIN, POLITICAL FIGURE, DIES self to strangers. House Un-American Activities Committee. But there was no mistaking the gravelly The hearings never produced proof that Mr. voice that invited reporters and politicians Corbin had Communist links. Paul Corbin, confidante of the late Robert into Corbin's world where legend and fact F. Kennedy and a national political opera­ But Mr. Corbin had a lot of laughs in later were gleefully mixed-and usually to Cor­ years recounting how he broke the tension tive for more than two decades, died yester­ bin's advantage. day of cancer at his home in Alexandria, Va. Corbin's political ties in Tennessee includ­ during the hearings by announcing in a very He had both political and business ties to ed working for Republican Lamar Alexan­ loud voice, "Nothing doing, John Jay. I'm Nashville, dating back to the late 1960s. der in the 1982 governor's race and drum­ going to tell the truth." Services for Mr. Corbin, 75, will be at 11 ming up support for Democrat Ned Columnist Mitch Bliss in Corbin's hometown a.m. Friday at the De Maine Funeral Home McWherter in the 1986 gubernatorial con­ paper, the Janesville Gazette, described Mr. in Alexandria. Burial will be in St. Mary's test. Corbin as "an ex-Marine with a gravelly voice Cemetery in Alexandria. In May 1989, Corbin was called to testify Mr. Corbin was born in Winnipeg, Manito­ before a federal grand jury here investigat­ and rapid fire delivery. Corbin was not big ba, in 1914 and moved to Janesville, Wis., in ing Sheriff Fate Thomas and was asked by a physically, but gave you the feeling you would 1935. female reporter to discuss his testimony. sure want him on your side in a war or any He became a U.S. citizen in 1943 and "I don't kiss and tell, do you?" he respond­ other kind of fight." joined the U.S. Marine Corps during World ed. Fascinating, engaging, savvy and tough as War II. When he was honorably discharged That did not stop him from then privately a bantam rooster, Paul Corbin was the kind of in 1945, Corbin had attained the rank of regaling friends with a story of his wanting man whose exploits became political legends. · master sergeant. to smoke while in the grand jury room. Returning to Wisconsin after service in When told he couldn't, Corbin said he Perhaps the highest tribute I can pay Paul the South Pacific, he became active in the turned to the grand jury and asked the Corbin today is to say that I admired and re­ Marine Corps League, eventually becoming smokers on the panel if they didn't want to spected him and the advice he gave. When the league's national chief of staff. He was light up. Paul Corbin talked, I wanted to listen. 254 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 23, 1990 Like hundreds of his family members and central role in the 26 most costly thrift fail­ FATHER DRINAN ON SOVIET friends, I will miss Paul Corbin. But I also un­ ures. Of the 11,319 S & L bankruptcies re­ JEWS derstand that legends grow and live on for­ ferred to the Justice Department for possi­ ever. ble prosecution, criminal behavior is be­ lieved to have played a significant role in 80 HON. BARNEY FRANK percent of them. OF MASSACHUSETTS BANK ROBBERY ON A GRAND The illegal strategies and criminal tech­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SCALE niques employed are much too complex to describe in detail here. Essentially they in­ Tuesday, January 23, 1990 HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK volved siphoning funds, illegal risk taking, Mr. FRANK. Mr. Speaker, my predecessor OF CALIFORNIA and covering up. Siphoning, or bleeding-dry, in the House, Father Robert Drinan, was one was the most common and lucrative method IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the first Members of Congress to recognize employed. Top management paid them­ the importance of human rights across the Tuesday, January 23, 1990 selves exorbitant salaries in violation of fed­ world as an issue which demanded the atten­ Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, the Christian Sci­ eral regulations, purchased luxury homes, tion of Americans. Among the areas where he ence Monitor contains a recent editorial by boats, and cars, and arranged sweetheart provided moral leadership was that of the deals for friends and relatives. In short, question of Jews in the Soviet Union who Richard Morin and Joseph Ellis, titled "Bank they robbed their own banks. Robbery on a Grand Scale." Morin and Ellis were facing severe persecution. Although he have eloquently described the S&L mess, In defense of federal laws and regulations, is no longer in Congress, Father Drinan con­ saving-and-loan managers made illegal high­ tinues to be an extremely dedicated advocate caused by an era of deregulation coupled by a risk acquisition, development, and construc­ of human rights and he continues to apply his lack of needed oversight and Federal Govern­ tion loans, often requiring no down pay­ ment administration. The costs of the resulting ment and relieving the developer of liability expertise to these questions. Earlier this waste, fraud, and abuse will be felt by every if the project went broke. If successful the month he published an article in the Boston taxpayer for years to come. bank would receive high profits. If unsuc­ Globe giving an up-to-date review of the situa­ The second session of the 101 st Congress cessful, the taxpayers would foot the bill, tion of Jews in the Soviet Union, and discuss­ will provide an opportunity to resolve potential since all deposits up to $100,000 are insured ing some of the important policy questions disasters in the pension guarantee, home by the federal government. It's a "heads I that arise out of the changes that have oc­ mortgage, farm mortgage, and banking indus­ win, tails you lose" investment strategy. curred there. Because of his acknowledged tries. I fear, however, that too many special in­ And, finally, the executives and managers status of one of the experts in this area, and terest groups will bury their heads in the sand covered up. They inflated their net worth because the issues he raises are so timely, I and deny that potential problems exist. The by financing the purchase of their own ask that that article be printed here so that time to act is now, and we ought to be willing stock. They sold land back and forth to each our colleagues may get the benefit once again to make the difficult decisions before the next other at inflated prices, thereby creating of Father Drinan's analysis. crisis' financial costs have mushroomed false increases in total assets. They [From the Boston Globe, Jan. l, 1990) "cooked" the books, hiding theft, fraud, and beyond comprehension. To EMIGRATE-OR STAY? I recommend the following article to my col­ insolvency. leagues: If you are having trouble seeing these

39- 059 0-91- 9 (Pt. 1) 256 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 23, 1990 a straight shooter, and he earned a reputa­ We appreciate your assistance on this. Mr. Speaker, we should be especially grate­ tion as one. In addition, we will be sending all Honor­ ful to those voices who struggled for what was He also will be remembered for his con­ ary Pallbearers and other close associates of right. We must recognize their cries for justice, cern for agriculture, the arts and Indians. Ben a compilation of news articles, edito­ He was known as Wiyaka Wanjila, Lone rials, etc. on his passing. If there are any re­ cries unclouded by fear, or anger, or ambition. Feather, among his Indian family. marks included in the Congressional Record It has taken many years for this Nation to Funeral services for the 83-year-old Lake or if you note any stories in the Washington face up to a shameful wrong. But only by ad­ Poinsett resident will begin at 1O a.m. today papers, we would certainly like to include mitting this wrong can we begin to hope that in Calvary Episcopal Cathedral in Sioux them. such a tragedy never again occurs. Falls. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in Erwin Thank you for your help. On March 9, George Knox Roth will be 83 Cemetery. Sincerely yours, years old. I ask my colleagues to join me in a Reifel was born in 1906 near Parmalee on ROLL YN H. SAMP. the Rosebud Reservation. He was the son of salute to George and to his leadership. His a German rancher and a Sioux mother. He stand caused him to suffer many sacrifices learned to speak both English and Lakota. SALUTING GEORGE KNOX ROTH over the years. We cannot rectify those and hungered for more education. losses, but we can thank him for his unwaver­ He earned a bachelor's degree from what HON. NORMAN Y. MINETA in·g vision. Without the efforts of men like him, is now South Dakota State University and a OF CALIFORNIA the tragedy of the evacuation and internment master's and doctorate from Harvard Uni­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would never have been redressed. versity. Thank you. Before serving in Congress, he taught ag­ Tuesday, January 23, 19.90 riculture at the Pine Ridge Reservation, served in the Army for four years during Mr. MINETA. Mr. Speaker, this past decade World War II, was superintendent of the has seen a desire to review and reconsider NEW YEAR ADDRESS OF CZECH­ Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota some momentous events which occurred 48 OSLOVAK PRESIDENT VACLAV and the Pine Ridge Reservation, and was years ago. Given this Nation's common thirst HAVEL Aberdeen area director for the Bureau of for the future and disinterest in the past, such Indian Affairs. a reconsideration is as unique as it is fruitful. South Dakotans elected him to Congress These events of a previous generation were HON. TOM LANTOS in 1960, and he was re-elected four times. At OF CALIFORNIA the time, the state had two seats in the U.S. powerful enough to pull the attention of House, not just one. Reifel represented the today's historians, lawmakers, civil libertarians, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eastern portion of the state. and artists. As a result, we are now taking He often has been credited with helping steps to redress some wrongs committed long Tuesday, January 23, 1990 to bring the Earth Resources Observation ago and thus to reaffirm our great Constitution Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, the highlight of System data center to rural Sioux Falls and and the freedoms guaranteed therein. my recent visit to Europe with members of the for helping to keep open Ellsworth Air Our reflections on the past must include ac­ U.S. congressional delegation to the European Force Base near Rapid City. knowledgement of those few who had the After retiring from Congress, Reifel Parliament was our meeting with the new served briefly under President Ford as inter­ vision and strength, when these wrongs were President of Czechoslovakia, Vaclav Havel. im commissioner of Indian affairs and on executed, to stand up in protest. George Knox As my colleagues know Vaclav Havel has various boards. Roth was one of this small group. He, and a been a beacon for human rights in Czechoslo­ He was not loud or flashy, but former col­ few others, spoke out and fallowed their vakia since the Charter 77 human rights orga­ leagues say he was effective. He made few hearts and their principles, rather than the nization was first organized in January 1977. enemies. winds of popularity. They suffered for their This year, Havel was one of the key individ­ Even in the last years of his life, he kept stand. trying to bring Indians and non-Indians uals who led Czechoslovakia from totalitarian closer together. On February 19, 1942, President Roosevelt dictatorship toward democracy. Thanks to his "We DANA ROHRABACHER become accustomed to the totalitarian suffering affects every human being. But OF CALIFORNIA system, accepted it as an inalterable fact more than that, they must not be forgotten IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and thereby kept it running. In other words, because it was these great sacrifices which all of us are responsible, each to a different weaved the tragic backdrop for today's free­ Tuesday, January 23, 1990 degree, for keeping the totalitarian machine dom or gradual liberation of the nations of running. None of us is merely a victim of it, the Soviet bloc, and the backdrop of our Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Speaker, my because all of us helped to create it togeth­ newly charged freedom too. good friend and colleague, DICK ARMEY of er. Without the changes in the Soviet Union, Texas, has written an excellent article on the Why do I mention this? It would be very Poland, Hungary and the GDR, the devel­ problem of continued subsidization and price unwise to see the sad legacy of the past 40 opments in our country could hardly have control of the farm industry. This is a problem years as something alien to us, handed down happened, and if they had happened, they that we need to address and I hope that my to us by some distant relatives. On the con­ surely would not have had such a wonderful trary, we must accept this legacy as some­ peaceful character. The fact that we had fa­ colleagues take time to read Congressman thing which we have brought upon our­ vorable international conditions, of course, ARMEY's article and take his suggestions to selves. If we can accept this, then we will does not mean that anyone was helping us heart. 258 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 23, 1990 Moscow ON THE MISSISSIPPI: AMERICA'S were completely reorganized, and even farm spending is thus only a partial reduc­ SOVIET-STYLE FARM POLICY Social Security benefits were trimmed in tion of a spectacular cost overrun-a cost Jimmy Carter was president. be an uprising." Even the eyes of otherwise Fifty years ago, when the Roosevelt ad­ Today, farm programs are so generous well-informed policymakers glaze over at ministration announced certain "temporary and distort markets so severely that even terms like "nonrecourse loans," base acre­ emergency measures," farm programs were the most self-reliant farmer has little choice age," and "deficiency payments." They tend highly controversial. Something about but to sign up. In 1982, when farm programs to leave farm policy to the farm lobby and paying farmers not to farm, as many of the were mushrooming, only one in five Indiana legislators from farm states. While the programs did, struck the public as ludicrous. corn farmers signed up for federal benefits. Armed Services Committee has its Pat Even Henry Wallace, the Agriculture Secre­ David Rapp of Congressional Quarterly ex­ Schroeder and Ron Dellums, there are no tary who conceived the idea remarked, "I plains, "In Indiana, taking money from the fundamental critics of farm subsidies on the hope we shall never have to resort to it federal government was a sign of poor farm Agricultural Committees. again. To destroy a standing crop goes management or, worse, socialistic political This is unfortunate. For all their apparent against the soundest instincts of human tendencies." By 1987, however, half the corn complexity, the general idea behind the big­ nature." The USDA has been resorting to it farmers in the state had joined the pro­ gest of the farm programs is simple. Basical­ ever since. grams. Nationally, the amount of corn-grow­ ly, they work like this: Under the current farm law, passed in ing land covered by federal programs First, the government spends hundreds of 1985, the Department of Agriculture has jumped from 30 to 90 percent between 1982 millions of dollars to raise farm incomes by paid dairy farmers to kill 1.6 million cows and 1987. "It's almost to a point where it's raising the prices of certain farm commod­ and take five-year vacations from farming. mandatory for a farmer to be in the pro­ ities. This has the effect of encouraging It has enforced regulations that have led to gram," an Indiana banker says. farmers to produce those commodities in the squandering of 3 billion oranges, 2 bil­ The Reagan administration's repeated un­ large amounts, while encouraging customers lion lemons, and hundreds of millions of willingness to make even minor agriculture incubators of democracy in the deal farm state legislators had cut with the former Eastern bloc. While engaging and maritime unions. In return for congressmen witty, Kirkland is an unswerving champion from farm states supporting "cargo prefer­ HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE of democracy and human rights. Unlike ence requirements" Harriet Tubman, called Moses to other ground Railroad Historic Trail. The Under­ blacks, who was born a slave in Maryland HON. MARY ROSE OAKAR ground Railroad was a secret avenue from and fled north to freedom in 1849, to the OF OHIO Philadelphia area, where she joined and in­ slavery to freedom in the Northern States and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Canada for somewhere between 30,000 and spired the Underground Railroad. At least 19 times, Tubman returned south to con­ Tuesday, January 23, 1990 100,000 slaves from approximately 1815 duct more than 300 fugitives, including her through the 1860's. Slaves were hidden in own family, northward. He learned about Ms. OAKAR. Mr. Speaker, today I have in­ stables, attics, and secret passages in homes William Still, of whom it was said that 19 of troduced a sense-of-the-House resolution across the country. Many of these sites are every 20 fugitives passing through Philadel­ urging the House to resist and defeat recent still standing today. This legislation would help phia stopped at his home on Lombard efforts to privatize the Social Security Pro­ preserve these way stations for our descend­ Street in Society Hill. gram. My resolution is designed to galvanize ants. Preceding the establishment of the trail Blockson said he was elated at the idea of congressional support to resolve the true con­ a historic trail. cerns of the American people regarding the would be a study and evaluation of the loca­ "I think it would help foster better inter­ tions, their historic significance, architectural racial understanding and give the present Social Security trust fund reserves. integrity, and physical condition. generation a sense of the past and the tribu­ I think the Congress should recognize the I would also like to take the opportunity to lations of people of all races and creeds who proposal to privatize the Social Security insert portions of an article by Lacy Mccrary came together for a just cause," said Block­ System for what it is: an effort to take advan­ entitled "Liberty Train, Lingering Tracks" that son, now curator of the Afro-American Col­ tage of the current debate regarding the appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Janu­ lection named after him at Temple. misuse of Social Security trust fund reserves ary 16. "In my 19 years of research on the subject in order to ultimately serve the most important I have discovered we are losing quite a few social contract ever devised. The Social Secu­ LIBERTY TRAIN, LINGERING TRACKS of these historic sites because of urban re­ The underground Railroad [was] a train newal," Blockson said. rity System has been the most important, pop­ that had no tracks, no stations, no timeta­ "This church is like many throughout the ular, and intelligent Government program for bles. Instead, it was a network of paths United States which harbored fugitive the last 50 years. Its social contract with the through the woods and fields, river cross­ slaves escaping from the South through American people continues to form the bed­ ings, boats and ships and wagons. Its sta­ Pennsylvania to Canada and freedom," rock of American social policy. To privatize tions were churches, homes, farmhouses, Kostmayer said. the system would alter a successful and popu­ barns and cellars of white and black people Blockson in an earlier interview said lar program and would be tantamount to con­ who opposed slavery and risked their lives Pennsylvania was the key state in the Un­ gressional abdication of the most important in many cases to help the slaves escape derground Railroad and that there was their Southern masters .... overwhelming evidence that free blacks of Government-citizen agreement of all time. U.S. Rep. Peter H. Kostmayer breast cancer patients, and to increase fund­ manitarian, and whom I am proud to call my political apathy into a wave of active and in­ ing for breast cancer research at the National close and dear friend. formed participating. I am pleased to express Institutes of Health. Rose was a compassion­ Harold Rupp of Bay City, Ml, is an individual my admiration and appreciation to Nancy ate, tireless, and extremely effective advocate who has selflessly dedicated his time through­ Blaugrund for her impressive contributions to for her cause, and she will be missed. out his life so that others in his community the development of competent and responsi­ I know many of my colleagues join me in may have a chance for a happier and better ble citizenship. conveying my sympathies to her husband life. He is being honored on Februa,.Y 21 by Harvey and the other members of her family. the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bay County at a "Night to Remember" in appreciation for his TRIBUTE TO ROSE KUSHNER Certainly, there is some comfort in knowing that Rose's memory will live on to inspire 25 years of invaluable service to the clubs. I future strides in breast cancer research and am very pleased to be joining in this special HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA the rights of the women who suffer from this celebration. OF MARYLAND disease. The program for the celebration of Harold's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES generosity quotes his philosophy which is Tuesday, January 23, 1990 such an important hallmark for the question of how we can help the youth of today: "Give a Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, Montgomery kid a place to go, something to do, some County, the State of Maryland, and the entire guidance, lots of love, the kid will beat the country suffered a tragic loss with the death streets." If only more of us could adopt his of Rose Kushner, a psychologist, journalist, THE GOLDEN BUFFALOES­ and advocate for breast cancer patients. WHAT A SEASON philosophy as our own, the news would be Rose Kushner was internationally known for filled with many more stories of accomplish­ her advocacy of the rights of breast cancer ment, and fewer of frustration. patients, writing a number of books and arti­ HON. JOEL HEFLEY Over Harold's many years of civic involve­ cles on the subject, and lobbying State and OF COLORADO ment, he has served as a president of the Bay County Baseball Federation. He has been the Federal officials on these issues for many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years. First diagnosed with breast cancer 16 president and a board member of the Bay years ago, Rose worked to ensure the rights Tuesday, January 23, 1990 County Recreation Commission. He has been of women to participate in the decisions sur­ Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Speaker, I am honored a member of the Lions Club, the Elks Club, the American Legion, and the Disabled Ameri­ rounding the diagnosis and treatment of their today to recognize the University of Colorado can Veterans. He has supported the business breast cancer. The current procedure, known Buffalo football team as they are the consen­ community, of which he is a vital part, through as the two-step procedure, in which the sus No. 1 team in the Nation for the first time woman is first told of the results of her biopsy the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. in their history. He has held many other positions of public before any decisions are made about the From my home State of Colorado, the treatment, is now the norm throughout the responsibility, including an appointment by Golden Buffaloes will go head-to-head against world. Rose has received much of the credit President Jimmy Carter to the President's Notre Dame in the 1990 Orange Bowl. This for the use of this procedure. Council on Small Business, an appointment by She worked tirelessly for progress in the will be CU's fourth journey to Miami, the first Michigan's Gov. Jim Blanchard to the Gover­ treatment of breast cancer, a disease which time since 1977. nor's Council on Small Business, and a she believed was ignored. Rose played an in­ Celebrating its 1OOth season of intercolle­ number of additional years of service to the tegral role in the organization of the National giate football, Colorado is enjoying their fourth Michigan Department of Social Services, Bay Institutes of Health Consensus Conference on longest winning streak in the school's history. County, and the Bay County Medical Care Fa­ Breast Cancer and promoted the use of hor­ Head Coach Bill McCartney is in his eighth cility. monal therapy, rather then chemotherapy. season at the helm of the Buffaloes, compil­ Harold's crowning glory has been his serv­ Sacrificing her own privacy, she used her own ing a 46-44-1 record. McCartney's careful ice to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bay County. personal case in order to advance her cause. guidance and inspiration have led Colorado to As a charter member of the clubs foundation, She offered counsel, support, and advice to the most successful season of their history. he has been responsible for several very suc­ countless breast cancer patients, even open­ Although preseason publications had not cessful fund raising efforts. His work on both ing a hotline from her own home. projected the Buffaloes as conference the first and second capital campaigns has Rose wrote many books and articles on champs, they have proven themselves worthy helped to raise nearly $1 million, while addi­ breast cancer, and founded the National of challenging the Fighting Irish for the nation­ tional efforts have enabled him to raise over Breast Cancer Advisory Center and, most re­ al championship. Their successes have $5,000 each year for the past 1O years for the operations of the clubs. cently, organized Breastpac, a political advo­ brought them much well-deserved acclaim. cacy and lobbying organization. In 1980, she Mr. Speaker, some people say "why Quarterback Darian Hagan was selected the was appointed by President Carter to the Na­ doesn't somebody do something to help Sporting News' "Player-of-the-Year" in college tional Cancer Advisory Committee, on which create more opportunities for our youth". she served for 6 years. Rose was a member football for 1989. Plus the Colorado Heisman Harold Rupp is one of those "somebodies" of the Montgomery County Commission on Trophy candidate was the first CU quarterback who does do something. His enthusiasm and Health and was appointed last year to the since 1975 to complete over 50 percent of his his devotion have encouraged many others to American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Task passes. share their time and resources for the boys Force. She received many awards for her I see a bright future for the Golden Buffs. I and girls of Bay County so that his grandchil­ work, . including the layman's award from the wish them the very best of luck in Miami and dren Jennifer and Patrick can be very proud to Society of Surgical Oncology for "outstanding hope that this is the first step in a long line of say that Harold Rupp is their grandfather. His contributions to the fight against cancer" national championships that will come their wife Norine, while sacrificing time with Harold, which she was to have accepted in May. way. can be very proud to be associated with a January 23, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 265 man who cares so much about others around Ducks, Unlimited, has enjoyed Mimi's daunt­ others. Indeed, Mr. Speaker, these outstand­ him. less commitment through her service as a co­ ing citizens have made a difference and they Mr. Speaker, Harold Rupp is an outstanding founder of Ruffled Feathers, the ladies' auxil­ are to be commended for making the lives of individual who has made the time to give back iary which has raised $90,000 in just 4 years others better and brighter. Thus, it is with to his community to help make it a better to help maintain and develop breeding habitat great pleasure that I take this opportunity to place. We truly do need more men like him. for waterfowl. congratulate all the members of the Berks The Haggin Museum Junior Women's County Federation of Women's Clubs on their Group, a valuable and effective fundraising 65th anniversary and to thank them for their MIMI EBERHARDT, arm for the musem, has benefited from Mimi's continuing commitment to improving our com­ STOCKTONIAN OF THE YEAR founding membership. She is also a former di­ munity. rector of the Alan Short Gallery. HON. NORMAN D. SHUMWAY The Easter Seal Society, the Rape Crisis OF CALIFORNIA Center, the Gemini Sickle Cell Anemia Pro­ CONGRATULATIONS TO KATH­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gram, the Hanot Foundation, the Asparagus LEEN BRAUN FOR HER EF­ FORTS TO INCREASE CIVIC Tuesday, January 23, 1990 Festival, the Neighborhood Watch Program­ these are but a few more of the many worthy AWARENESS Mr. SHUMWAY. Mr. Speaker, at this time I causes to which Mimi Eberhardt has donated ask that my colleagues join with me in paying time, attention, and expertise. She is commit­ HON. JIM MOODY tribute to an outstanding woman who is not ted to Stockton and all of its residents, and OF WISCONSIN only my constituent, but also a very close has greatly improved the quality of life for so IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friend of mine: Mrs. Mimi Eberhardt, of Stock­ many Stocktonians. Tuesday, January 23, 1990 ton, CA. Mimi has just been selected "Stock­ Mimi Eberhardt embodies all the qualities tonian of the Year." and traditional values that we treasure as Mr. MOODY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to With Mimi Eberhardt's selection as the 36th Americans. She symbolizes neighbor helping salute Kathleen Braun for her dedication to Stocktonian of the Year, Stockton can boast neighbor, the generous, caring, voluntary spirit education and civic awareness in the Milwau­ the first-ever husband and wife team to be so which is so capable of accomplishing so kee community. Ms. Braun coordinates the honored: her husband received the award in much. Stockton is fortunate to have Mimi, and "We the People" bicentennial programs on 1975. Appropriately enough, Mimi was sur­ all of us owe her not only our admiration, but the Constitution and Bill of Rights for Wiscon­ prised with the news of her selection by being also our gratitude. sin's Fifth Congressional District which I am presented with a UOP-promoting teddy bear. Speaking personally, I have always been proud to represent. Mimi's leadership as a founding director of very pleased to count Mimi among my person­ In the United States, one of the world's "Hug-Me-Bears" to help abused children, as al friends. To Mimi, as well as her husband oldest democracies, voter participation has well as her founding membership in "Orange­ and daughters, I am pleased to say thank you reached a new low. For younger voters the Aid," which promotes UOP's community rela­ from the bottom of my heart for duty above statistics are even more troubling: only one in tions, are both well known in our community. and beyond the call, and every best wish for five eligible voters under the age of 30 goes In praising Mimi Eberhardt for her full-time continued success and fulfillment. to the polls. Surveys of geographical knowl­ job of being a volunteer, the Stockton Board edge among high school students reveal a of Realtors could not have chosen a more apt distressing lack of education; some students description! In fact, I find it difficult to pinpoint BERKS COUNTY FEDERATION are unable to pick out the United States itself an area of community involvement which has OF WOMEN'S CLUBS CELE­ on an unmarked world map. not benefited from Mimi's leadership, commit­ BRATES 65TH ANNIVERSARY The "We the People" programs seek to ad­ ment and compassion. That she has done so dress these disturbing trends by educating while raising four daughters and being a de­ HON. GUS YATRON young people about the Constitution, the three voted and supportive wife is even more indica­ OF PENNSYLVANIA branches of Government, and the Nation's ge­ tive of Mimi's caring and competence. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ography. Ms. Braun has volunteered her time Mimi's dedication to our youth is embodied and efforts to bring these valuable programs Tuesday, January 23, 1990 in so many of her undertakings. Not only has to thousands of upper-elementary, middle and she worked on behalf of abused children and Mr. YA TRON. Mr. Speaker, this year, the high school students in Milwaukee. Through welcomed college students-she has also Berks County Federation of Women's Clubs promotion and administration of the "We the served as a founding member of the Stockton will celebrate its 65th anniversary and, there­ People" national bicentennial competition, Police Youth Activities, raising funds for athlet­ fore, I would like to take a moment to recog­ Congress and the Constitution program and ic activities for young Stocktonians, many of nize this truly outstanding organization which the National Historical Pictorial Map Contest, whom are underprivileged. She is also a char­ has contributed so much to the communities Ms. Braun has helped to teach students about ter member of former Police Chief Julio Cec­ of the Sixth District of Pennsylvania. how the Government is structured, how it pro­ chetti's Blue Ribbon Task Force Committee Made up of 36 women's clubs with a mem­ tects the rights and liberties of all its citizens which raised funds for underprivileged youth. bership of over 2,400 women, the Berks and about the civic responsibilities which ac­ Special Olympics has benefited from Mimi's County Federation of Women's Clubs has had company the rights of citizenship in a democ­ efforts since the group was founded; she con­ an extraordinary and profound impact on the racy. tinues to serve as food cochairman. Women's lives of many people. Through the hard work Mr. Speaker, I am proud today to salute athletic programs at UOP also receive Mimi's and dedication of its membership, the federa­ Kathleen Braun for her leadership and dedica­ help through her active support and fundrais­ tion has helped improve community services tion in educating students in Milwaukee about ing efforts. in our area and has made these services government and responsible citizenship. Mimi contributed 13 years to the board of more accessible to those in need. directors of the Bacon Bash, and she has Established on March 6, 1925, the Berks served as cochair of the pregame fundraising County Federation of Women's Clubs will cel­ LIGHTHOUSE CELEBRATION luncheon. ebrate 65 years of outstanding service on She is a founding member of the Friends of April 24, 1990. In addition, February 24, 1990 HON. CHARLES E. BENNETT the Blind Center, as well as a 10-year member will mark the 25th annual Federation Day, a OF FLORIDA of the board of directors of the Community day set aside specifically to recognize the or­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Blind Center. Mimi also has worked on behalf ganizations such as the Berks County Federa­ of San Joaquin County Parents of Deaf Chil­ tion of Women's Clubs. Tuesday, January 23, 1990 dren. Committed to making a difference through Mr. BENNETT. Mr. Speaker, on November Goodwill Industries has benefited from service, the members of the Berks County 12, Jacksonville celebrated "Lighthouse Cele­ Mimi's service as a past director, and as an Federation of Women's Clubs have devoted bration Day," and I include Mayor Hazouri's executive committee member. their time, talents and energy to helping proclamation to that effect. I also include re- 266 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 23, 1990 marks made by Adm. James Libscomb at the perhaps even in the Nation, to promote TRIBUTE TO MAJ. GEN. celebration which included a tour· of the public interest in and love for our light­ RAYMOND A. MATERA modern lighthouse facilities at Jacksonville houses and the celebration of the Light­ and of the 1859 predecessor, now on the Na­ house Bicentennial. They are remarkably tional Historic Register .. talented individuals, who have successfully HON. LES ASPIN Admiral Lil;>scomb admits to me that his led us in a great cause. We are fortunate in OF WISCONSIN this community to have them with us. story of the lighthouse is apocryphal: but I IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES think it is worth repeating. Sarah Van Cleve, president of the Jack­ Tuesday, January 23, 1990 The proclamation and remarks follow: sonville Historical Society and chairman of PROCLAMATION the Jacksonville Lighthouse Bicentennial Mr. ASPIN. Mr. Speaker, when the people Whereas: The first lighthouse at the Committee, a most delightful lady to know of Wisconsin speak of the Wisconsin National mouth of the St. Johns River was erected in and with whom to work. Guard, they do so with great pride. And they 1830, followed by a replacement lighthouse have good reason to. The Wisconsin National in 1834; but both were abandoned because Joe Caldwell, president of the Beaches Guard has become the recognized leader in of heavy seas and drifting sand; and Area Historical Society. readiness and professionalism. More than Whereas: A brick lighthouse, first lit in Sandra Tuttle, secretary of the Mayport anyone else, we owe this great distinction to 1859, had its light shot out by the keeper to Preservation Society. one man-Maj. Gen. Raymond A. Matera. prevent Union forces from entering the St. While serving as the adjutant general of the Johns River; and Commander Tim Taylor, USN, who heads Whereas: The Lightship St. Johns, up the Public Affairs Office of Naval Sta­ Wisconsin National Guard, General Matera's manned by the Coast Guard, guided ships tion Mayport and has worked tirelessly to dedication and leadership resulted in an un­ past the shifting sand bars beginning in promote this event and keep the members precedented growth in responsibilities and ac­ 1929, replacing the 1859 brick tower which of the local committee on a true course complishments. He increased the strength of is on the National Historic Register; and without deviation or variation. the Army National Guard by over 20 percent, Whereas: Today a modern automated he increased combat capabilities by restruc­ lighthouse, first lit in 1954, stands on a dune Julian Barrs of Naval Station Mayport, turing and upgrading obsolete battalions, and at the eastern edge of Mayport Naval Sta­ who has coordinated all the physical prep­ tion; and arations for today's event. he created a highly successful armory rebuild­ Whereas: A "Bicentennial Lighthouse ing program. Most importantly, his guidance Celebration," commemorating 200 years of Although Congressman Bennett will be was responsible for the tremendous expan­ lighthouses in the United States, will be our principal speaker, we are also pleased to sion of training programs for both officer and held on November 12, with tours of the St. have several other distinguished individuals enlisted personnel. This foresight and leader­ Johns Lighthouse, but tours of the old on the stage, whom I shall call upon to ship have resulted in the superb combat readi­ lighthouse as well as live entertainment; make a few brief remarks. and ness and mobility of Wisconsin's National Whereas: This celebration is being spon­ Captain Peter A.C. Long, Commanding Of­ Guard. sored by the American Lighthouse Histori­ ficer, U.S. Naval Station Mayport. Because of General Matera's efforts, the cal Society, the Jacksonville Historical Soci­ LCDR Douglas P. Rudolph, Commander, Wisconsin National Guard has made an in­ ety, the Beaches Historical Society, the Coast Guard Group Mayport. creasingly important contribution to the nation­ Mayport Preservation Society and the Mari­ al defense. The 32nd Infantry Brigade was se­ time Museum. Becky Jarboe, aide to Jacksonville Mayor lected to participate in the 1986 REFORGER Now, therefore, I, Thomas L. Hazouri, by Tommy Hazouri, who will present the exercise. The 128th Tactical Fighter Wing ful­ virtue of the authority vested in me as mayor's proclamation. Mayor of Jacksonville, Florida, do hereby filled regular USAF combat readiness stand­ proclaim Sunday, November 12, 1989, as Jim Jarboe, member of the Jacksonville ards and was assigned responsibilities in Lighthouse Celebration Day and urge all City Council, representing the Jacksonville Europe and Panama. The 128th Air Refueling citizens to visit these monuments to ship­ Beaches. Group has become a necessary asset for the ping safety on this special occasion, and to Last, but certainly not least, I want to in­ Strategic Air Command. These three exam­ learn about their historic significance. troduce Master Chief Paul Leone, USCG ples are but a small list of the contributions REMARKS OF ADMIRAL LIBSCOMB USCG MEL LEVINE In 1982, Mr. Partington returned to Cumber­ versary is being recognized at the Urban Mis­ OF CALIFORNIA land to serve as chief of police. During his sion's annual dinner on January 27, 1990. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service in Cumberland, Mr. Partington strived The Urban Mission can trace its beginnings Tuesday, January 23, 1990 to open communications between the commu­ to the Millmen's Hostel and its only Director, Mr. LEVINE of California. Mr. Speaker, I nity and the police force. Mr. Partington has Rev. Robert Henthorn (Rev. "Bob"). This or­ created many programs for the youth, the el­ ganization served as an outreach to workers would like to recognize Mr. Louis C. Hoyt who will be honored by the law firm of Katz, Hoyt, derly, and the entire community of Cumber­ of the Steubenville plant of the Wheeling-Pitts­ land which have helped make Cumberland a burgh Steel Co. From 1959 to 1973 the Mill­ Seigel & Kapor upon his retirement from the practice of law. At age 84, Mr. Hoyt's retire­ safer place to live. Mr. Partington has also men's Hostel offered a four-fold ministry con­ been recognized for his outstanding public sisting of religious services, pastoral counsel­ ment comes after a long and exemplary legal career which began in New York, 1931. safety record by being named public safety ing to workers and their families, recreation, commissioner in Providence. and refreshments. Reverend Henthorn trav­ Louis is a senior member of the firm and has been a partner in its predecessor firms. I would like to thank Mr. Partington for his eled throughout the Ohio area lecturing on years of service to the town of Cumberland. subjects concerning industrial relations in the He received his LLB degree, cum laude, from St. John's University in 1930 and was admit­ His dedication and excellence are a tribute to context of the Christian gospel. his concern for others. I hope that others will The Millmen's Hostel had to be closed ted to the Bar of the State of New York in 1~31. Of the six thousand applicants to the follow Mr. Partington's example and always when Wheeling-Pitt decided to expand their ask what they can do to help protect others. parking facilities and to raze the Hostel build­ New York Bar in 1930, Louis scored among ing. In order to continue such a ministry in the the top 8 candidates on the bar examination. area of labor-management relations, Rever­ In 1939, Louis joined the claims department TEENAGERS, CARS, AND DRUG end Henthorn was appointed to the staff of of the Prudential Insurance Co. at its original ABUSE Boardman United Methodist Church. home office in Newark, NJ and when it The Urban Mission Ministry, created from opened its western head office in Los Ange­ HON. RICHARD K. ARMEY the philosophy of the hostel, was the result of les, CA, he transferred to that location. Louis was admitted to the California Bar in OF TEXAS a study conducted by an Urban Strategy Com­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mittee appointed by Rev. Avery Bulter. Rev. 1959 and returned to private practice at that Fred Gaston was made Urban Minister in time. In his many years of practice, he has re­ Tuesday, January 23, 1990 1973 with the mandate to explore places and ceived substantial recognition and numerous Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, every day there situations where a Christian presence and accolades as a California trial and appellate are new statistics graphically showing the toll ministry seemed viable. In 1973, the board of attorney. that drugs are taking on this society. In terms directors approved the following areas of min­ Louis is admitted to the U.S. district courts of human life, lost productivity, growing vio­ istry: The Street Ministry, Lincoln Ave., Youth within the States of California and New York, lence, and the sheer numbers of people in­ Center, Jail Ministry, Emergency Aid to Fami­ the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and volved, no one can deny that we have a na­ lies, and a Christian Nursery School. The first the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a member of tional crisis on our hands. This crisis will only nursery school class was held on December the Los Angeles County Bar Association as be solved if the demand for drugs can be re­ 3, 1973, and has operated there ever since. well the bars of the States of New York and duced. The Youth Center was dedicated in June California. Although presently semiretired, Interdiction, education, and treatment are all 197 4, and shortly thereafter, the day and resi­ Louis continues to devote the majority of his effective tools in stemming the flow of drugs, dent camping program began. A Market Place working days to complex civil litigation and ap­ but we also have to focus on prevention and Ministry was started at the Fort Steuben Mall pellate matters. His background and experi­ deterrence. America's jails are overflowing in December. In 1979, a Tri-County Criminal ence include expertise in matters related to all and the court system is struggling to keep up Seminar became the starting point for a wider areas of insurance and commercial arbitration with the constant influx of new cases. Jail is volunteer criminal justice ministry. proceedings. He is an associate of the Life not always the answer, particularly in the case Rev. Robert Hutton succeeded Rev. Gaston Office Management Associates, having re­ of young and first-time offenders. We need upon his retirement in 1981. Rev. Hutton ceived the third highest mark in the United new and innovative solutions-we need to served until his death in 1987. Under his di­ States and Canada in that association's exam­ make a strong impact on the youth of this rectorship, The Aid to Families and the Home­ ination regarding insurance mathematics. Nation. less was expanded and a Vietnam Veterans Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me That is why I am offering this resolution Outreach started. in paying tribute to Louis Hoyt for his out­ today urging the States to adopt laws which On December 7, 1986, Bishop James standing contributions to the legal profession. would take away the drivers license of any Thomas hosted the dedication ceremony of minor convicted of a drug-related offense. We the newly acquired headquarters of the Urban TRIBUTE TO JOHN J. all know how anxious our teenagers are to get Mission Ministry. The expanded facility al­ PARTINGTON their hands on the car keys-taking away that lowed the staff to more completely fulfill its privilege may provide that extra incentive to motto. "To listen with compassion and serve HON. RONALD K. MACHTLEY stay away from drugs. This is one solution with love." The present director, Rev. Roger OF RHODE ISLAND that can be tailored to fit the needs of each Skelly-Watts was appointed in April 1988. He State, and it is one idea that may make a dif­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and his staff have enlarged the Ministry to the ference. It is the individual steps and small Homeless through a new project called the Tuesday, January 23, 1990 victories that will ultimately tip the balance Hutton House, which provides temporary shel­ Mr. MACHTLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today against drugs. This resolution may make a dif­ ter for families until a permanent residence to pay tribute to John J. Partington for his 8 ference in one teenager's life, and I would can be located. The contemporary Urban Mis- years of service as chief of police in the town consider that a victory. 272 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS January 23, 1990 COUNTDOWN TO EARTH DAY Prior to beginning his career in education, Among Earl's many positions in the town­ Mike served two tours of duty in the U.S. Ma­ ship, his tenure as treasurer of the district HON. MORRIS K. UDALL rines, first in the South Pacific, and then in stands as one of the best examples of his OF ARIZONA Korea. A widower, he is the proud father of a abilities and dedication. Through his leader­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES son, John, and a daughter, Michelle. ship, the district has developed a highly effi­ His professional and community service ac­ cient electronic accounting system, a continu­ Tuesday, January 23, 1990 complishments are numerous. Such service ing 5-year capital planning program and as­ Mr. UDALL. Mr. Speaker, the story is told of has included the United Fund, Rotary Club, sisted in setting up the funding program for the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball team in a par­ YMCA, and many professional associations the recently incorporated emergency medical ticularly bad slump. Each year, at the end of and boards. services division. another losing season, the fellow who kept I salute Dr. John M. Hoben on his memora­ Earl Siegman's civic responsibilities extend the scoreboard in the outfield would put up a ble career, and congratulate him on becoming beyond his time spent with the emergency large banner that read, "Wait till next year!" Michigan's Superintendent of the Year for services. He also serves full time on a local After a few bad years, the Dodgers won the 1990. school board and is active with the South pennant and the fellow in the outfield put up a Jersey Development Council. banner that read, "This is next year." Well, THE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSA­ Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join with I'm here to tell you that for the environmental me and the rest of the citizens of the great movement, this is next year. RY OF MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH MATULA State of New Jersey in recognizing Earl Sieg­ Well, it's been 20 years since Earth Day man and thanking him for his many years of and we are starting the 2d session of the service. 101 st Congress. We have a healthy agenda, HON. WILLIAM 0. LIPINSKI and there aren't going to be a whole lot of OF ILLINOIS surprises on the environmental front and we'll IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO VELMA M. SLACK probably have to make some compromises. Tuesday, January 23, 1990 Mr. Speaker, Earth Day 1990 is being orga­ Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great HON. DAN SCHAEFER nized to celebrate past environmental victories OF COLORADO and to show renewed commitment to finding pleasure to bring to the attention of my col­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES solutions to the environmental problems we leagues an exemplary couple from the Fifth face today. Congressional District of Illinois, Joseph and Tuesday, January 23, 1990 Theresa Matula, on the occasion of their 50th We have a great need to educate our citi­ Mr. SCHAEFER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to wedding anniversary back in August 1989. zens about growing environmental problems. pay tribute to a dedicated public servant who They were married at St. Richard's Church by Depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer; is retiring after 35 years with the Federal Gov­ Father Quinn on August 27, 1939, and are a erosion of rain for~sts, wetlands, and other ernment; 33 of them with the Social Security role model of the family strength and solidity wildlife habitats; air and water pollution and Administration. which has made America great. the storage of radioactive and other hazard­ Velma, who began her career as a claims They are both active members of the ous wastes are problems which require solu­ development clerk in San Antonio, TX, contin­ A.A.R.P. and have lived on the southwest side tions. ued her advancement as a claims representa­ of Chicago their whole lives. In addition to Mr. Speaker, the most effective environ­ tive; then becoming an operations supervisor. their 6 children, they are proud of their 12 mental policies come from an educated Velma's dedication to the Social Security wonderful grandchildren. public. Earth Day is an important part of any Administration led to the formation of the first Their commitment to each other and their educational effort. We must become environ­ data review unit and training the first data family is impressive and deserving of special mentally responsible consumers who con­ review technicians in the San Francisco recognition and honor. I am sure that my col­ serve energy, increase recycling efforts, and region. As a senior staff officer in the Denver leagues join me in congratulating Mr. Joseph promote environmental responsibility in our Regional Office, she succeeded in getting the Matula and his bride of 50 years, Theresa, on communities. offices upgraded. In 1981 Velma was promot­ their many years of love and commitment. ed to executive analyst and in 1984 she May their life together continue to be an ad­ became the District Manager. In 1986 Velma JOHN M. HOBEN NAMED venture and offer them many more pleasant received the Regional Director's Citation for SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR memories. her excellent work with the Social Security Ad­ HON. CARL D. PURSELL ministration and in 1989, Velma received the OF MICHIGAN TRIBUTE TO EARL SIEGMAN Innovative Manager of the Year Award for ad­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vancement in automation, productivity, and service to the public. Tuesday, January 23, 1990 HON. JIM SAXTON OF NEW JERSEY I would like to commend Velma M. Slack for Mr. PURSELL. Mr. Speaker, it is indeed a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the years of dedication and hard work in her pleasure that I bring to your attention today an quest for innovations and improvements in the Tuesday, January 23, 1990 honor bestowed upon my friend and constitu­ Social Security Administration. She exempli­ ent, Dr. John Michael Hoben, superintendent Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, my colleagues fies what a dedicated public servant can be of schools in Plymouth, Ml. Dr. Hoben has and I often take this time to pay tribute to and I applaud her and thank her for the 35 been named the 1990 Superintendent of the some of the great citizens of this country who years she has given to our Federal Govern­ Year by the Michigan Association of School have served their communities in extraordi­ ment. Administrators. nary ways. Today, I rise once again to ask my For the past 34 years, Dr. Hoben has exhib­ colleagues to join me in paying tribute to Mr. ited how he truly believes in public education, Earl Siegman, a constituent of mine who is KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL and has actively worked to meet educational being honored for over 30 years of service to ANNIVERSARY challenges and to maximize educational op­ the great State of New Jersey. portunities. Earl Siegman has held many important posi­ HON. C. THOMAS McMILLEN Born in Adrian, Ml, Mike began his career tions in the State and local fire service. During OF MARYLAND as a teacher in Cheboygan, Ml, in 1949. In the past 15 years, Earl has served in almost IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1955, he moved to our community of Plym­ every line officer capacity, including fire chief. outh and has progressively worked his way He has been an active force as a member of Tuesday, January 23, 1990 through the ranks from teacher to counselor the Evesham Board of Fire Commissioners in Mr. MCMILLEN of Maryland. Mr. Speaker, I to principal to assistant superintendent to su­ Evesham, NJ. This board is the guiding force rise today to commend Kiwanis International perintendent of schools. He has held that post for all of the fire and emergency medical serv­ on its 75th anniversary and to congratulate for 19 years. ices within Evesham Township. the local clubs of Anne Arundel and Prince January 23, 1990 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 273 Georges Counties on years of outstanding cohol abuse among our young people. Yester­ ful improvisational theater performances about community service. day, Kiwanis International launched Operation adolescent problems to school assemblies, Seventy-five years ago this month Kiwanis KNOW in a dozen cities nationwide to edu­ civic and community service organizations, was established in Detroit, Ml, and a rich tradi­ cate the children of America to the dangers of and others. tion of compassion and generosity began. substance abuse. Operation KNOW includes Mr. Speaker, people have said the spirit of Over the years the organization has grown to · sing-alongs, informational games, skits, and voluntarism is dying in America, but I know a 320,000 members in more than 8,500 clubs in special events to get children involved. place in every community where it is alive and 74 nations. Its name has been associated with Locally, Maryland Kiwanis clubs have used well: it is in the local chapter of the Kiwanis everything from promoting democracy world­ their own funds and a grant from the State of International, and I'm proud to come before wide to fighting the drug problem here in Maryland to sponsor a number of innovative you today to salute this fine organization and America's schools. And I'm proud to say I'm a programs aimed at the drug problem. Among its members. member of the Kiwanis Club of Crofton, MD. them have been several "Just Say No" days In recent years, the organization has em­ and "Positive Peer Scene Theatre," a group phasized the serious problem of drug and al- of high school youngsters who present power-