S5298 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE May 7, 2009 S. RES. 125 Currently, more than 900,000 men and Whereas National Police Week, observed in Whereas, in May 1869, the ‘‘golden spike’’ women work tirelessly to protect our 2009 from May 10 to May 16, is the most ap- was driven into the final tie at Promontory communities, our schools, and our chil- propriate time to honor Concerns of Police Summit, Utah to join the Central Pacific dren. They investigate and apprehend Survivors: Now, therefore, be it and the Union Pacific Railroads, ceremo- Resolved, That the Senate— the most violent criminals and do more (1) honors Concerns of Police Survivors for nially completing the first transcontinental than we know in keeping our commu- railroad and therefore connecting both 25 years of service to the family members of coasts of the United States; nities safe and secure. Since the first law enforcement officers killed in the line of Whereas, Amtrak trains and infrastructure recorded police death in 1792, the duty across the United States; carry commuters to and from work in con- names of 18,274 law enforcement offi- (2) recognizes and thanks Concerns of Po- gested metropolitan areas providing a reli- cers who have made the ultimate sac- lice Survivors for assisting in rebuilding the able rail option and reducing congestion on rifice have been added to the National shattered lives of those family members roads and in the skies; Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. through the organization’s invaluable pro- Whereas, for many rural Americans, Am- grams; I also take this opportunity to recog- (3) urges the people of the United States to trak represents the only major intercity nize that the names of 387 fallen offi- transportation link to the rest of the coun- join with the Senate in thanking Concerns of try; cers will be added to the National Law Police Survivors on behalf of the Nation; and Whereas, passenger trains provide a more Enforcement Officers Memorial on May (4) recognizes with great appreciation the fuel-efficient transportation system thereby 13 during a candlelight vigil that will sacrifices made by the families of law en- providing cleaner transportation alter- be held in their honor. These are offi- forcement officers killed in the line of duty natives and energy security; cers from the past and present whose in providing essential support to one an- Whereas, intercity passenger rail was 18 memory will be preserved for all time other. percent more energy efficient than airplanes at the memorial, ensuring that their f and 25 percent more energy efficient than bravery and sacrifice will not be for- automobiles on a per-passenger-mile basis in APPOINTMENT 2006; gotten. National Peace Officers Memorial The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Whereas, Amtrak annually provides inter- Chair announces, on behalf of the ma- city passenger rail travel to over 28 million Day provides the people of the United Americans residing in 46 states; States, in their communities, in their jority leader, pursuant to Public Law Whereas, an increasing number of people State capitals, and in the Nation’s Cap- 101–509, the appointment of Steve Zink, are using trains for travel purposes beyond ital, with the opportunity to honor and of Nevada, to the Advisory Committee commuting to and from work; and reflect on the extraordinary service on the Records of Congress. Whereas, community railroad stations are and sacrifice given year after year by f a source of civic pride, a gateway to over 500 those members of our police forces. of our Nation’s communities, and a tool for ORDERS FOR MONDAY, MAY 11, More than 20,000 peace officers are ex- economic growth: Now, therefore, be it 2009 Resolved, That the Senate supports the pected to gather in Washington in the goals and ideals of National Train Day, as days leading up to May 15, to join with Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unan- designated by Amtrak. the families of their fallen comrades. It imous consent that when the Senate f is right that the Senate show its re- completes its business today it adjourn spect on this occasion, and I am proud until 2 p.m., Monday, May 11; that fol- HONORING CONCERNS OF POLICE to honor their service and their mem- lowing the prayer and the pledge, the SURVIVORS ory. I urge all Senators to join me in Journal of proceedings be approved to Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask approving this resolution. date, the morning hour be deemed to unanimous consent that the Senate Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask have expired, the time for the two lead- proceed to the consideration of S. Res. unanimous consent that the resolution ers be reserved for their use later in 138 submitted earlier today. be agreed to, the preamble be agreed the day; that the Senate proceed to a The PRESIDING OFFICER. The to, and the motion to reconsider be laid period of morning business until 3 p.m., clerk will report the resolution by on the table. with Senators permitted to speak title. The resolution (S. Res. 138) was therein for up to 10 minutes each; that The legislative clerk read as follows: agreed to. following morning business, the Senate A resolution (S. Res. 138) honoring Con- The preamble was agreed to. proceed to the consideration of H.R. cerns of Police Survivors for 25 years of serv- The resolution, with its preamble, is 627, as previously ordered. ice to family members of law enforcement as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without officers killed in the line of duty. S. RES. 138 objection, it is so ordered. There being no objection, the Senate Whereas May 14, 2009, marks the 25th anni- f proceeded to consider the resolution. versary of the founding of Concerns of Police Mr. LEAHY. Madam President, I am Survivors; EXECUTIVE SESSION honored once again to submit this reso- Whereas, for 25 years, Concerns of Police lution to the Senate commemorating Survivors has answered one of the highest our Nation’s law enforcement officers and most noble calls to service by providing EXECUTIVE CALENDAR and National Peace Officers Memorial compassionate care and support to family Mr. REID. Madam President, I ask members of law enforcement officers killed Day. The Senate’s official recognition in the line of duty; unanimous consent that the Senate of National Peace Officers Memorial Whereas, for 25 years, Concerns of Police proceed to executive session to con- Day and Police Week is a tradition I Survivors has been a bedrock of strength for sider Calendar Nos. 1010 to and includ- am proud to carry out each year, and I those family members in helping them re- ing 128, and all nominations on the look forward to the Senate taking up build their shattered lives; Secretary’s desk in the Air Force, and passing this resolution. Whereas, for 25 years, Concerns of Police Army, Marine Corps, and Navy; that In 2008, 133 law enforcement officers Survivors has showed the highest amount of all the nominations be confirmed en died while serving in the line of duty. concern and respect for the tens of thousands bloc, and the motions to reconsider be of family members of law enforcement offi- We honor their memory. Though this is cers killed in the line of duty; laid upon the table en bloc; that no fur- a decrease from 2007, it is no less tragic Whereas those family members bear the ther motions be in order; that any a loss to our Federal and state law en- most immediate and profound burden of the statements relating to the nominations forcement community and to their absences of their loved ones; appear at the appropriate place in the families and friends. The fact that we Whereas Concerns of Police Survivors fa- RECORD; that the President be imme- commemorate the loss and bravery of cilitates healing and provides love and re- diately notified of the Senate’s action, so many in law enforcement each year newed life to those family members far from and the Senate then resume legislative should remove any doubts in Congress the eye of the media and the general public; session. Whereas it is essential that the people of that it is necessary to give our peace the Unites States are made aware of the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without officers everything they need to stay good works of Concerns of Police Survivors objection, it is so ordered. safe and to do their jobs as effectively and recognize the contributions of Concerns The nominations considered and con- as they can. of Police Survivors to so many families; and firmed are as follows:

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE To be lieutenant general NOMINATIONS PLACED ON THE SECRETARY’S Michael Nacht, of California, to be an As- Maj. Gen. Larry O. Spencer DESK sistant Secretary of Defense. IN THE NAVY IN THE AIR FORCE Elizabeth Lee King, of the District of Co- The following named officer for appoint- PN157 AIR FORCE nominations (18) begin- lumbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of De- ning MICHAEL F. ADAMES, and ending fense. ment as Vice Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy and appointment to the KATHRYN D. VANDERLINDEN, which Wallace C. Gregson, of Colorado, to be an nominations were received by the Senate and Assistant Secretary of Defense. grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title appeared in the Congressional Record of IN THE AIR FORCE 10, U.S.C., sections 601 and 5035: March 10, 2009. The following named officer for appoint- PN236 AIR FORCE nominations (4) begin- To be admiral ment in the United States Air Force to the ning PAUL L. CANNON, and ending CHERRI grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert S. WHEELER, which nominations were re- 624: The following named officer for appoint- ceived by the Senate and appeared in the To be brigadier general ment in the United States Navy to the grade Congressional Record of March 25, 2009. PN237 AIR FORCE nominations (64) begin- Col. Michael W. Miller indicated while assigned to a position of im- portance and responsibility under title 10, ning RICHARD EDWARD ALFORD, and end- The following named officer for appoint- U.S.C., section 601: ing RICHARD D. YOUNTS, which nomina- ment in the United States Air Force to the tions were received by the Senate and ap- To be admiral grade indicated while assigned to a position peared in the Congressional Record of March of importance and responsibility under title Adm. Patrick M. Walsh 25, 2009. 10, U.S.C., section 601: The following named officer for appoint- PN335 AIR FORCE nomination of George To be lieutenant general ment in the United States Navy to the grade E. Loughran, was received by the Senate and Maj. Gen. Marc E. Rogers indicated while assigned to a position of im- appeared in the Congressional Record of portance and responsibility under title 10, April 21, 2009. The following named officer for appoint- U.S.C., section 601: PN336 AIR FORCE nomination of Raymond ment in the United States Air Force to the B. Abarca, which was received by the Senate To be admiral grade indicated while assigned to a position and appeared in the Congressional Record of of importance and responsibility under title Vice Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr. April 21, 2009. 10, U.S.C., section 601: The following named officer for appoint- PN337 AIR FORCE nomination of Ian C. B. To be lieutenant general ment in the United States Navy to the grade Diaz, which was received by the Senate and Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Owen indicated while assigned to a position of im- appeared in the Congressional Record of The following named officer for appoint- portance and responsibility under title 10, April 21, 2009. PN338 AIR FORCE nominations (3) begin- ment in the United States Air Force to the U.S.C., section 601: ning WILLIAM T. HOUSTON, and ending grade indicated while assigned to a position To be vice admiral DAVID L. WELLS II, which nominations of importance and responsibility under title Vice Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III were received by the Senate and appeared in 10, U.S.C., section 601: The following named officer for appoint- the Congressional Record of April 21, 2009. To be lieutenant general ment in the United States Navy to the grade IN THE ARMY indicated while assigned to a position of im- Maj. Gen. Robert R. Allardice PN339 ARMY nomination of Elizabeth M. portance and responsibility under title 10, The following named officer for appoint- Sherr, which was received by the Senate and U.S.C., section 601: ment in the United States Air Force to the appeared in the Congressional Record of grade indicated while assigned to a position To be vice admiral April 21, 2009. of importance and responsibility under title Rear Adm. Richard W. Hunt PN340 ARMY nomination of Erin T. Doyle, 10, U.S.C., section 601: The following named officer for appoint- which was received by the Senate and ap- To be lieutenant general ment in the United States Navy to the grade peared in the Congressional Record of April Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz indicated while assigned to a position of im- 21, 2009. PN341 ARMY nomination of Scott A. Bier, The following named officers for appoint- portance and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601: which was received by the Senate and ap- ment in the United States Air Force to the peared in the Congressional Record of April grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section To be vice admiral 21, 2009. 624: Rear Adm. Mark D. Harnitchek PN342 ARMY nomination of Robert G. To be major general The following named officer for appoint- Young, which was received by the Senate Brigadier General Thomas K. Andersen ment in the United States Navy to the grade and appeared in the Congressional Record of Brigadier General Salvatore A. Angelella indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 624: April 21, 2009. PN343 ARMY nominations (3) beginning Brigadier General Gregory A. Biscone To be rear admiral (lower half) Brigadier General Andrew E. Busch GEORGE R. BERRY, and ending PERRY W. Capt. Mark L. Tidd Brigadier General Timothy A. Byers SARVER JR., which nominations were re- Brigadier General Susan Y. Desjardins IN THE MARINE CORPS ceived by the Senate and appeared in the Brigadier General Judith A. Fedder The following named officers for appoint- Congressional Record of April 21, 2009. Brigadier General Eric E. Fiel ment in the United States Marine Corps to PN344 ARMY nominations (9) beginning Brigadier General Craig A. Franklin the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., MICHAEL G. AMUNDSON, and ending PAUL Brigadier General David L. Goldfein section 624: THORN, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congres- Brigadier General Blair E. Hansen To be major general Brigadier General Susan J. Helms sional Record of April 21, 2009. Brigadier General George J. Allen Brigadier General Mary K. Hertog PN345 ARMY nominations (79) beginning Brigadier General Raymond C. Fox Brigadier General John W. Hesterman, III BUSTER D. AKERS JR., and ending MI- Brigadier General Charles M. Gurganus Brigadier General Darrell D. Jones CHAEL T. ZELL, which nominations were Brigadier General David R. Heinz Brigadier General Jan Marc Jouas received by the Senate and appeared in the Brigadier General Steven A. Hummer Brigadier General Robert C. Kane Congressional Record of April 21, 2009. Brigadier General David G. Reist Brigadier General James M. Kowalski IN THE MARINE CORPS Brigadier General John A. Toolan, Jr. Brigadier General Stanley T. Kresge PN346 MARINE CORPS nominations (2) be- Brigadier General John E. Wissler Brigadier General Susan K. Mashiko ginning JOHN W. HAHN IV, and ending Brigadier General Michael R. Moeller The following named officers for appoint- STEPHANIE L. MALMANGER, which nomi- Brigadier General Clyde D. Moore, II ment in the United States Marine Corps to nations were received by the Senate and ap- Brigadier General Douglas H. Owens the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., peared in the Congressional Record of April Brigadier General James O. Poss section 624: 21, 2009. Brigadier General Mark F. Ramsay To be brigadier general IN THE NAVY Brigadier General Robin Rand Colonel John J. Broadmeadow PN347 NAVY nomination of Michael T. Brigadier General Joseph Reynes, Jr. Colonel John W. Bullard, Jr. Echols, which was received by the Senate Brigadier General Suzanne M. Vautrinot Colonel Steven W. Busby and appeared in the Congressional Record of Brigadier General Lawrence L. Wells Colonel Herman S. Clardy, III April 21, 2009. Brigadier General Janet C. Wolfenbarger Colonel Lewis A. Craparotta PN348 NAVY nomination of Gregory J. The following named officer for appoint- Colonel Robert F. Hedelund Hazlett, which was received by the Senate ment in the United States Air Force to the Colonel Frederick M. Padilla and appeared in the Congressional Record of grade indicated while assigned to a position Colonel Michael A. Rocco April 21, 2009. of importance and responsibility under title Colonel Richard L. Simcock, II PN349 NAVY nomination of Brian J. Ellis 10, U.S.C., section 601: Colonel Vincent R. Stewart Jr., which was received by the Senate and

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Good enough to captain, Charlie McNeil, was not there. and appeared in the Congressional Record of He later found out that Mr. McNeil had April 21, 2009. get drafted by the Lions but not quite PN351 NAVY nomination of Colleen L. good enough to make the team, Jack been forced to sit in a section of the Jackson, which was received by the Senate dug in, passing briefly through a few end zone that was roped off for Blacks. and appeared in the Congressional Record of football teams before being sidelined It was one of many terrible indignities April 21, 2009. by an injury and ending up with the that would make Jack a restless pro- PN352 NAVY nomination of Gregory P. Buffalo Bills, where he became one of moter of equality throughout his life. Mitchell, which was received by the Senate the great quarterbacks of all time. A self-described bleeding heart con- and appeared in the Congressional Record of Jack showed his skills early on with servative, Jack’s childlike love for April 21, 2009. America and all it promised was evi- PN353 NAVY nominations (40) beginning the Bills. In his very first game, he completed 21 of 35 passes, including 2 dent until the end. In a letter to his JONATHAN V. AHLSTROM, and ending grandchildren just this past November, JOEL E. YODER, which nominations were touchdowns for 230 yards. By the time Jack said his first thought upon learn- received by the Senate and appeared in the he retired in 1969, he would rank first Congressional Record of April 21, 2009. in passes, completions, and passing ing that an African American had won yardage among all American Football the Presidency was: ‘‘Is this a great f country or not?’’ ‘‘Just think,’’ he League quarterbacks. LEGISLATIVE SESSION But Jack’s restless mind was stirring wrote, ‘‘a little over 40 years ago, Blacks in America had trouble even The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- even before he left the field. Team- voting in our country, much less think- ate will now return to legislative ses- mates would later recall that on long ing about running for the highest office sion. plane rides, while they would be read- ing playbooks, Jack would be reading in the land.’’ f Jack was not your average politician, economic theory or the latest ‘‘Na- but he was a necessary one, constantly PROGRAM tional Review.’’ During the off season, challenging the establishment. He was Mr. REID. Madam President, there Jack volunteered on political cam- a political entrepreneur, restless to get will be no rollcall votes on Monday. paigns, including the gubernatorial things done. Colleagues remember how The next vote is expected to occur on campaign of Ronald Reagan. It was all Cabinet meetings were always livelier Tuesday, May 12. The managers of the the training he would need. with Jack there—whether he was roll- After retiring from pro football, his bill on credit cards will be here Monday ing his eyes in disagreement or squirm- path to politics was as sure as his 10- afternoon to start the opening state- ing in his chair. No room ever seemed yard pass. And so was his path to suc- ments on this matter. Anybody who big enough to contain him. Sometimes cess. Armed with a kinetic personality, wishes to speak on the credit card leg- when congressional leadership would islation would be advised to come and a sharp mind, and a passion for ideas meet over in the White House, Jack’s do that sometime Monday night. and for people, Jack set about with the former colleague and ours, Trent Lott, As we get into the legislation itself, zeal of a preacher to spread his convic- would have to kick him under the table the time for opening statements may tions about the economic benefits of to keep him from saying something he not be appropriate or timely. So I hope sharp tax cuts. He was so convincing might regret later on. Convention just some will consider doing that on Mon- that tax cuts became the centerpiece of never suited him, and the Nation and day to get it out of the way. his party’s platform in 1980, the basis our party was always a lot better be- of its revival and, most importantly, f cause of it. the cause of the unprecedented pros- We will miss Jack’s insistence, his ORDER TO ADJOURN perity of the next two decades. passion, his energy, and we will miss Growing up, Jack was the captain of Mr. REID. Madam President, if there seeing him, the broad smile, the snow- every team for which he ever played. white hair, plowing into a crowd, is no further business to come before That didn’t change when he came to the Senate, I ask unanimous consent bounding up on a stage, and hurling an Washington. He was calling the plays imaginary football off into the dis- that the Senate adjourn under the pre- here now, and people were eager to fol- vious order following the remarks of tance. low. He was as likable as he was per- Jack was a happy, raspy-voiced evan- the distinguished Republican leader. suasive, all the more so because he The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without gelist for the ideas that shaped a gen- didn’t seek out popularity. eration and revived a political party. objection, it is so ordered. He was always driven by something He believed, rightly, that conservative Mr. REID. Madam President, I sug- else. At his core, Jack was motivated ideas were universal—that if they ap- gest the absence of a quorum. by nothing more than a deep desire to plied to one group, they applied to all The PRESIDING OFFICER. The see America live up to its founding groups. And he rolled up his sleeves to clerk will call the roll. promise of equality for everyone, re- prove it, whether as a candidate for The assistant bill clerk proceeded to gardless of color, religion, or back- Vice President, a Cabinet Secretary call the roll. ground. The fight for equality was spending a night in a Philadelphia Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, Jack’s consuming passion. housing project, or in these last years I ask unanimous consent that the order Like everyone who grew up playing as an advocate for many of the causes for the quorum call be rescinded. sports, he knew firsthand that winning he believed in, a speaker, a wise party The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ball games had nothing to do with elder and, above all, a devoted husband objection, it is so ordered. color. But as a quarterback, he appre- to his beloved Joanne, father, and f ciated this more than most. The grandfather. crowds may have cheered for Jack, but It is hard to imagine someone of TRIBUTE TO JACK KEMP he knew that every time he threw a Jack’s energy and enthusiasm suc- Mr. MCCONNELL. Madam President, pass or ran for a touchdown, an offen- cumbing to anything; he was always so the Nation says its last farewell to sive line stood guard, many of them Af- full of life, the vital center of every Jack Kemp tomorrow afternoon. But rican American. These were his team- room he entered and every debate. We Americans will long remember the tre- mates, his friends, and he witnessed will miss his passion. We are all grate- mendous impact he has had on our the discrimination they encountered ful for his goodness. And as we say our lives and on our politics. So today I many times. But there was one mo- final goodbye to Jack French Kemp, we would like to add my voice to the ment from those days that always lived are consoled by the thought that after many others who have spoken well of in Jack’s memory. It was in 1960. Jack a painful illness, he has broken away this good man. was playing for the Chargers at the now like a wide receiver from the pack, The arc of Jack’s life is well known: time. They were in Houston for the into the welcoming embrace of a loving middle-class son of a small business- AFL Championship, and during the God.

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