May 21, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE 8549 races to be held on June 23, 2001, or on This resolution authorizes the Architect of I also would like to applaud one of my con- such date as the Speaker of the House the Capitol, The Capitol Police Board, and the stituents, George Weissgerber of Rockville, of Representatives and the Senate Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Associa- Maryland for his work again this year as the Committee on Rules and Administra- tion to negotiate the necessary arrangements Derby Director. tion jointly designate. for carrying out running of the Greater Wash- I invite the Members of the House to not The resolution also authorizes the ington Soap Box Derby in complete compli- only support this resolution today, but also Architect of the Capitol, the Capitol ance with rules and regulations governing the with your attendance at the Greater Wash- Police Board, and the Greater Wash- use of the Capitol Grounds. ington Soap Box Derby on June 23rd. ington Soap Box Derby Association, In the past, the full House has supported Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, I the sponsor of the event, to negotiate this resolution once reported favorably by the yield back the balance of my time. the necessary arrangements for car- full Transportation Committee. I ask my col- Mr. LATOURETTE. Madam Speaker, rying out the event in complete com- leagues to join with me, and the other cospon- I yield back the balance of my time. pliance with the rules and regulations sors including Representatives ALBERT WYNN, The SPEAKER pro tempore. The governing the use of the Capitol CONNIE MORELLA, JIM MORAN, FRANK WOLF, question is on the motion offered by Grounds. The event is open to the pub- and ELEANOR HOLMES-NORTON in supporting the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. lic and free of charge, and the sponsor this resolution. LATOURETTE) that the House suspend will assume responsibility for all ex- From 1992 to 2000, the Greater Washington the rules and agree to the concurrent penses and liabilities related to the Soap Box Derby welcomed over 52 contest- resolution, H. Con. Res. 79. event. ants which made the Washington, DC, race The question was taken; and (two- In addition, sales, advertisements, one of the largest in the country. Participants thirds having voted in favor thereof) and solicitations are explicitly prohib- range from ages 9 to 16 and hail from com- the rules were suspended and the con- ited on the Capitol Grounds for this munities in Maryland, the District of Columbia, current resolution was agreed to. event. The races are to take place on and Virginia. A motion to reconsider was laid on Constitution Avenue between Delaware The Winners of this local event will rep- the table. Avenue and Third Street, Northwest. resent the Washington Metropolitan Area in f Their participants are residents of the the national race, which will be held in Akron, Washington Metropolitan Area and OH, on July 28, 2001. AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITOL range in ages from 9 to 16. This event is The young people involved spend months GROUNDS FOR 2001 DISTRICT OF currently one of the largest races in preparing for this race, and the day that they COLUMBIA SPECIAL OLYMPICS the country, and the winners of these compete it makes it all the more worthwhile. LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN races will represent the Washington The soap box derby provides our young peo- Mr. LATOURETTE. Madam Speaker, metropolitan area at the national ple with an opportunity to gain valuable skills I move to suspend the rules and agree finals to be held in Akron, Ohio. I such as engineering and aerodynamics. to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. strongly support this resolution and Furthermore, the derby promotes team Res. 87) authorizing the 2001 District of urge my colleagues to do the same. work, a strong sense of accomplishment, Columbia Special Olympics Law En- Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- sportsmanship, leadership, and responsibility. forcement Torch Run to be run through ance of my time. These are positive attributes that we should the Capitol Grounds. Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, I encourage children to carry into adulthood. The Clerk read as follows: yield myself such time as I may con- I want to thank the Transportation full com- H. CON. RES. 87 sume. mittee and subcommittee chairmen and rank- Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Madam Speaker, I am delighted to ing members for their support and I urge all of Senate concurring), join the sponsor, the gentleman from the Members to support this legislation. SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF RUNNING OF Maryland (Mr. HOYER), in supporting Mrs. MORELLA. Madam Speaker, I am de- D.C. SPECIAL OLYMPICS LAW EN- H. Con. Res. 79 and acknowledge the ef- lighted to join the sponsor, Mr. HOYER, and the FORCEMENT TORCH RUN THROUGH CAPITOL GROUNDS. forts of the gentleman from Maryland other cosponsors—Mr. WOLF, Mr. WYNN, Mr. On June 1, 2001, or on such other date as (Mr. HOYER), who has been such a MORAN, and Ms. NORTON—in supporting the Speaker of the House of Representatives champion for his constituents for this House Concurrent Resolution 79 which allows and the Committee on Rules and Adminis- event. for participants in the Greater Washington tration of the Senate may jointly designate, H. Con. Res. 79 authorizes the use of Soap Box Derby to use the Capitol Grounds the 2001 District of Columbia Special Olym- the Capitol Grounds for the Greater and race along Constitution Avenue on June pics Law Enforcement Torch Run (in this Washington Soap Box Derby. Youth 23rd. For the past nine years, I have cospon- resolution referred to as the ‘‘event’’) may be ranging in age from 9 to 16 construct sored this resolution along with the rest of the run through the Capitol Grounds as part of and operate their own soap box vehi- Greater Washington Metropolitan delegation in the journey of the Special Olympics torch to cles. On June 23, 2001, children from the order to promote this annual community the District of Columbia Special Olympics summer games at Gallaudet University in Greater Washington area will race event—which is now in its 60th year of run- the District of Columbia. down Constitution Avenue to test the ning. SEC. 2. RESPONSIBILITY OF CAPITOL POLICE principles of aerodynamics. Hundreds The Greater Washington Soap Box Derby BOARD. of volunteers donate considerable time has been considered one of the largest races The Capitol Police Board shall take such supporting the event and providing in the nation—averaging over 40 contestants actions as may be necessary to carry out the families with a fun-filled day. The each year. Participants in the Derby, ranging event. event has grown in popularity, and in age from 9 to 16, live in communities in the SEC. 3. CONDITIONS RELATING TO PHYSICAL Washington now is known as one of the great State of Maryland, the District of Colum- PREPARATIONS. outstanding race cities. bia, and Virginia. The winners of the local The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe Madam Speaker, I support H. Con. event in June will have the honor of rep- conditions for physical preparations for the event. Res. 79 and urge my colleagues to sup- resenting the Washington Metro area at the port it as well. National Derby Race in Akron, Ohio on July SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. The Capitol Police Board shall provide for Mr. HOYER. Madam Speaker, for the last 9 28th. enforcement of the restrictions contained in years, I have sponsored a resolution for the The Derby truly is a community event with section 4 of the Act of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. Greater Washington Soap Box Derby to hold scores of children, parents, and volunteers 193d; 60 Stat. 718), concerning sales, adver- its race along Constitution Avenue. working tirelessly to construct and operate the tisements, displays, and solicitations on the This year, I am once again proud to have soap boxes. The region’s youth have the op- Capitol Grounds, as well as other restric- introduced H. Con. Res. 79 to permit the 64th portunity to learn the lessons of team work, tions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, with running of the Greater Washington Soap Box competition, and sportsmanship—as well as respect to the event. Derby, which is to take place on the Capitol the physics and mechanics involved in build- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Grounds on June 23, 2001. ing an aerodynamically shaped soap box car. ant to the rule, the gentleman from

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Ohio (Mr. LATOURETTE) and the gen- Special Olympic programs worldwide. priate to recognize the service of the mer- tleman from Illinois (Mr. COSTELLO) The event is supported by thousands of chant marine; and each will control 20 minutes. volunteers. The goal of the games is to Whereas the merchant marine continues to The Chair recognizes the gentleman serve and protect the United States: Now, help bring developmentally disabled in- therefore, be it from Ohio (Mr. LATOURETTE). dividuals into the larger society under Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Mr. LaTOURETTE. Madam Speaker, conditions where they are accepted and Senate concurring), That the Congress— I yield myself such time as I may con- respected. Confidence and self-esteem (1) honors the service and sacrifice of mem- sume. are the building blocks for these Olym- bers of the United States merchant marine; Madam Speaker, House Concurrent pic games. (2) recognizes the critical role played by Resolution 87 authorizes the 2001 Dis- I enthusiastically support this reso- vessels of the United States merchant ma- trict of Columbia Special Olympics rine fleet in transporting equipment, sup- lution. I thank the subcommittee plies, and personnel in support of the Na- Law Enforcement Torch Run to be con- chairman for his support. I urge pas- tion’s defense; ducted through the Grounds of the Cap- sage of this legislation. (3) recognizes the historical significance of itol on June 1, 2001 or on such date as Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- May 22 as National Maritime Day, so des- the Speaker of the House and the Sen- ance of my time. ignated in 1933 to commemorate the anniver- ate Committee on Rules and Adminis- Mr. LATOURETTE. Madam Speaker, sary of the first transoceanic voyage under tration jointly designate. I yield back the balance of my time. steam propulsion, and finds it fitting and The resolution also authorizes the proper on this day of paying tribute to our The SPEAKER pro tempore. The maritime history to pay special honor to the Architect of the Capitol, the Capitol question is on the motion offered by merchant marine; Police Board, and the D.C. Special the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. (4) encourages the American people and ap- Olympics, the sponsor of the event, to LATOURETTE) that the House suspend propriate government agencies, through ap- negotiate the necessary arrangements the rules and agree to the concurrent propriate ceremonies and activities, to rec- for carrying out the event in complete resolution, H. Con. Res. 87. ognize the services and sacrifices of the compliance with the rules and regula- The question was taken; and (two- United States merchant marine, and to ob- tions governing the use of the Capitol thirds having voted in favor thereof) serve this day by displaying the flag of the Grounds. United States at their homes and other suit- the rules were suspended and the con- able places; and The sponsor of the event will assume current resolution was passed. (5) requests that all ships sailing under the all expenses and liabilities in connec- A motion to reconsider was laid on United States flag prominently display the tion with the event, and all sales, ad- the table. flag on this day. vertisements, and solicitations are pro- f The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs. hibited. BIGGERT). Pursuant to the rule, the b 1500 The Capitol Police will host the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. opening ceremonies for the run start- HONORING SERVICES AND SAC- LATOURETTE) and the gentleman from ing on Capitol Hill, and the event will RIFICES OF THE UNITED STATES Illinois (Mr. COSTELLO) each will con- be free of charge and open to the pub- MERCHANT MARINE trol 20 minutes. lic. Mr. LATOURETTE. Madam Speaker, I The Chair recognizes the gentleman Over 2,000 law enforcement represent- move to suspend the rules and agree to from Ohio (Mr. LATOURETTE). Mr. LATOURETTE. Madam Speaker, atives from local and Federal law en- the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. I yield myself such time as I may con- forcement agencies in Washington will 109) honoring the services and sac- sume. carry the Special Olympics torch in rifices of the United States merchant honor of the 2,500 Special Olympians First of all, as May 22 is the day na- marine. tionally designated as the commemora- who participate in this annual event to The Clerk read as follows: show their support of the Special tion for the efforts of merchant mari- Olympics. H. CON. RES. 109 ners across the country, I want to spe- For over a decade, Madam Speaker, Whereas throughout our history, the cifically thank the gentleman from the Congress has supported this worthy United States merchant marine has served Alaska (Mr. YOUNG), the chairman of the Nation during times of war; our full committee; the gentleman endeavor by enacting resolutions for Whereas the merchant marine served as the use of the grounds. I am proud to from Minnesota (Mr. OBERSTAR), the the Nation’s first navy, and defeated the ranking member of the full committee; have sponsored, along with the ranking British Navy to help gain the Nation’s inde- member of our subcommittee, the gen- pendence; the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. tleman from Illinois (Mr. COSTELLO), Whereas during World War II more than LOBIONDO), the chairman of the Sub- this resolution and urge my colleagues 250,000 men and women served in the mer- committee on the Coast Guard; and the to support it. chant marine, and faced dangers from the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- elements, and from mines, submarines, other BROWN), the ranking member, for armed enemy vessels, and aircraft; ance of my time. agreeing to discharge this particular Whereas during World War II vessels of the resolution from the committee’s con- Mr. COSTELLO. Madam Speaker, I merchant marine fleet, such as the S.S. Lane yield myself such time as I may con- sideration. Victory, provided critical logistical support Madam Speaker, H. Con. Res. 109 sume. to the Armed Forces by carrying equipment, honors the services and sacrifices of Madam Speaker, this event needs lit- supplies, and personnel necessary to the war effort; the United States Merchant Marine. tle introduction. The year 2001 marks Today, we are here to pay tribute to a the 33rd anniversary of the D.C. Special Whereas President Franklin D. Roosevelt and many military leaders praised the role of group of American heroes who, in my Olympics. The torch relay event is a estimation, have never gotten their traditional part of the opening cere- the merchant marine as the ‘‘Fourth Arm of Defense’’ during World War II; just due for all they have done to serve monies for the Special Olympics, which Whereas during World War II more than our country; that is, the Merchant Ma- take place at Gallaudet University in 6,800 members of the merchant marine were rines. the District of Columbia. In the mid- killed at sea, more than 11,000 were wounded, The Merchant Marines certainly are 1960s, Eunice Kennedy Shriver started and more than 600 were taken prisoner; aware of their proud history, but I will a summer camp for handicapped chil- Whereas 1 out of every 32 members of the bet that there are millions of Ameri- dren in her backyard. Since that mod- merchant marine serving during World War cans out there, especially our school- II died in the line of duty, a higher percent- est beginning, this event has grown to children, who probably did not hear involve approximately 2,500 Special age of war related deaths than in any of the armed services; much about the tremendous role of the Olympians competing in over a dozen Whereas, at a time when the people of the Merchant Marine when they were events. United States are recognizing the contribu- learning about the Second World War. More than 1 million children and tions of the Armed Forces and civilian per- The United States Merchant Marine adults with special needs participate in sonnel to the national security, it is appro- has served the people of the United

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