E2058 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 1, 2000 Tactical Team and as Commander of the Ab- PERSONAL EXPLANATION La Sonora Matancera in the early 1950s. After ington Police K9 Unit. Lt. Hasson was also in- several successful recordings, the group's strumental in starting the Abington Police HON. JERRY WELLER music was in demand beyond the borders of Community Policing Division. OF ILLINOIS Cuba. In 1960, Celia left Cuba for the United In addition to serving the people of Abing- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States, where her career blossomed and ton, Peter Hasson served his country on ac- Wednesday, November 1, 2000 where she became a household name. During tive duty in the United States Marine Corps, Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Nos. her first decade in the United States, she re- serving in Vietnam and receiving the Purple 572 and 573 I was unable to be present. Had corded several albums with the great Tito Heart. I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on Fuente, and together they captured the hearts It is a privilege to honor the contributions of both. of nontraditional fans of salsa, a phenomenon Lt. Peter Hasson to the Abington Township f known as ``the Salsa of the 70s.'' Celia has Police in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. also collaborated with other great Latin artists, A TRIBUTE TO LOS ANGELES PO- Â His dedication and service is appreciated by including Johnny Pacheco, Willy Colon, and la LICE OFFICER LOUIE all those whose lives he has touched. Fania All Stars, as well as great American art- VILLALOBOS ists, such as Dionne Warwick, Patti Labelle, f David Byrne, Gloria Estefan, and Wyclef Jean. HON. BRAD SHERMAN Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in HONORING SAINT JOSEPH’S OF CALIFORNIA honoring Celia CruzÐa great artist and enter- UNIVERSITY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tainer, and a salsa icon. Wednesday, November 1, 2000 f HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to TRIBUTE TO CHARLES E. BRYANT, pay tribute to a law enforcement officer who HI-DESERT WATER DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA has fallen in the line of duty. GENERAL MANAGER Police officers undertake a solemn oath to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES protect and serve their fellow citizens and if HON. Wednesday, November 1, 2000 necessary, sacrifice their lives to fulfill this duty. Los Angeles Police Officer Louie OF CALIFORNIA Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I honor the Villalobos has paid the ultimate price for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sesquicentennial of Saint Joseph's University, preservation of public safety and civility in the Wednesday, November 1, 2000 a liberal arts university that has been striving cities of my district. Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, in for excellence and balance in its academic When honoring the memory of Officer California's High Desert, water is one of the programs since 1851. For working within the Villalobos, I can say that he was truly a hero, most valuable commodities, and the people framework of the Jesuit tradition of service to some who was selfless and always giving to who obtain and distribute this precious liquid others for 150 years, St. Joseph's University others. Without trepidation, he confronted the are among the hardest working public serv- should be commended for its commitment and dangers inherent in his line of work and ulti- ants in the 40th Congressional District. I would dedication. mately gave his life while serving our commu- like today to offer a salute to an exemplary nity. Moreover, he carried out his duties each Originally established at Saint Joseph's public servant who had spent years ensuring day with courage and honor. His commitment water is delivered in a dry place: Charles E. Church on Willing's Alley in Philadelphia, one and courage will serve as an inspiration for all block from Independence Hall, the University Bryant, general manager of the Hi-Desert of us. Water District, which serves 25,000 people in has moved to several locations within the city Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, Yucca Valley, California. as it has grown, including 17th and Stiles please join me in honoring officer Louis Mr. Bryant came to the Hi-Desert Water Dis- Streets, where Saint Joseph's Preparatory Villalobos of the Los Angeles Police Depart- trict in 1992 after serving as city administrator School is still located. Saint Joseph's College ment. He gave his life to protect the residents for the City of Hawaiian Gardens, California moved to its present location on City Avenue of our community, doing so with extraordinary and a member of the board of directors of the in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia in courage, valor and honor. Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District for 10 1927. It was recognized as a university in f 1978. years. His extensive background prepared him IN HONOR OF CELIA CRUZ, THE to help run a far-flung but growing water dis- Saint Joseph's University is a proud mem- QUEEN OF SALSA trict, but no amount of experience could pre- ber of the Big 5 and the Atlantic 10 con- pare him for what happened within two weeks ference. Its sustained commitment to ever-ris- of his arrival. The Landers Earthquake, a mas- ing SAT test scores of incoming freshmen. HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ OF NEW JERSEY sive 7.4 on the Richter Scale, damaged 40 The University is ranked #10 among all re- percent of the district's 274 miles of pipelines. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gional colleges and universities in the north- Working around the clock, Mr. Bryant and the east quadrant of the nation by U.S. News & Wednesday, November 1, 2000 dedicated staff of the district had everything World Report. The school's academic excel- Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, today I repaired and working within two weeks. lence is reflected in the ever-growing number honor Celia Cruz, ``the queen of salsa,'' one of Under Chuck Bryant's leadership, the district of undergraduate applications received each the greatest singers of salsa music, who has has joined with the Mojave Water Agency to year. entertained audiences around the world for build and operate the Morongo Basin Pipeline More than 36,000 active alumni from all five decades. and the Hi-Desert Pipeline Extension and a 5 walks of life are proud to call Saint Joseph's Celia Cruz has mesmerized audiences for million-gallon reservoir that brings the area's University their alma mater. By providing high- five decades with her exceptional singing tal- residents water from the California Aqueduct. quality education, the University contributes to ent and her wonderful charisma. She has Working with my office, the district has joined the intellectual and economic infrastructure of been one of the single greatest influences on the Bureau of Reclamation's Title 16 Program, the city, the commonwealth, and the nation. salsa music, recording more than 70 albums, and could qualify for $12 million in grants for and receiving more than 100 awards, which wastewater treatment facilities. The district has With a 150 year tradition of academic excel- included a Grammy in 1989 following twelve also sought and received other grants for lence, the University remains dedicated to its nominations. In addition, she has been hon- wastewater facility construction and for re- founding principle: that a liberal arts based ored with stars and street sections in some of moval of nitrates from local water. education teaches disciplined reasoning, effec- the world's most visited avenues, such as the Looking ahead to the future, Mr. Bryant tive communication, and a love of learning. It Walk of Fame in Hollywood and the Calle oversaw creation of an ``in-house capital re- is this philosophy that has brought the univer- Ocho in Miami. Celia has also received hon- placement program'' to replace and modernize sity so much success and I wish to recognize orary degrees from Yale, Florida International the district's delivery system over 12 years. its commitment to society and the community. University, and the University of Miami. Other efficiency measures have improved cus- I offer my best wishes to St. Joseph's Univer- Celia began her illustrious career in Cuba in tomer service and placed the district on its sity for all its future endeavor. the late 1940s, and joined the legendary group most stable financial foundation.

VerDate 112000 02:49 Nov 02, 2000 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A01NO8.034 pfrm04 PsN: E01PT1 November 1, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2059 Mr. Speaker, Chuck Bryant has decided to TRIBUTE TO PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL IMMI- retire from the Hi-Desert Water District, and I GRANT STATUS FOR CERTAIN would ask my colleagues to join me in thank- U.S. INTERNATIONAL BROAD- ing him for his years of public service, and HON. BRAD SHERMAN CASTING EMPLOYEES wishing him well in his future endeavors. OF CALIFORNIA SPEECH OF f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE Wednesday, November 1, 2000 HONORING DR. HOWARD SILVER OF TEXAS FOR HIS SERVICE AS CHAIR OF Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I pay IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES THE COALITION FOR NATIONAL tribute to the late Steve Allen, one of the most Tuesday, October 31, 2000 SCIENCE prolific comedians, actors, and writers in our Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, country for the past 50 years. Mr. Allen, the I rise in support of this bill S. 3239 which HON. KEN BENTSEN original host of the ``Tonight Show,'' passed would amend the Immigration and Nationality away at his youngest son's home in Encino, Act to provide special immigrant status for cer- OF TEXAS California, on October 30, 2000. tain international broadcasting employees. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Allen started his show-business career S. 3239 would establish a new immigrant visa category for international broadcasting Wednesday, November 1, 2000 at a radio station in Phoenix, Arizona. He was drafted by the Army during World War II, but employees which would be subject to numer- Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, as Co-Chair of was released shortly thereafter because of his ical limitations. It would provide a maximum of the Congressional Biomedical Research Cau- asthma. He then moved to Hollywood for a job 200 visas in the first year, which would deal cus, I want to recognize the outstanding con- with a radio station. Mr. Allen transferred his with the current critical shortage of inter- tribution that Howard J. Silver, Ph.D. has radio act to television with ``The Steve Allen national broadcasters. Then it would provide a made during the past six years as the Chair Show,'' which debuted on Christmas in 1950. maximum of 100 visas annually for three suc- of the Coalition for National Science Funding Mr. Allen's greatest success came with the cessive years. Also, it would waive the labor (CNSF). As the volunteer leader of this volun- ``Tonight Show,'' which began in New York in certification requirement for the broadcasters teer organization dedicated to increasing sup- 1953. He is credited with establishing almost who receive the visas. port for investment in science, Dr. Silver has all of the conventions of late-night televisionÐ The people who work in the international worked tirelessly on behalf of researchers in the opening monologue, chatting with the broadcasting industry are highly skilled individ- all fields of science. His efforts at building and bandleader, and relying on a regular lineup of uals. They must have journalistic skills. They mobilizing a coalition of diverse organizations characters. His successors, , Johnny must be fluent in a number of languages. And has been a model of effective advocacy. Carson and on ``Tonight,'' and David they must have an in-depth knowledge of the Under his direction, the scientific community Letterman on `` with David people, history, and cultures of other nations. has brought the accomplishments of the Na- Letterman,'' followed suit. Historically, it has not been possible to find a tional Science Foundation (NSF) to a broad sufficient number of people in the American Mr. Allen's show involved madcap antics audience, explaining the many ways in which workforce who have this combination of skills. and was wholly unpredictable. For example, NSF-funded research has improved our under- The availability of these visas would help to Mr. Allen, who was 6-feet 3-inches tall, standing of the world and increased our stand- provide needed broadcasters for the Voice of plunged into a huge bowl of salad for a wres- ard of living. These achievements and their America (``VOA''), Radio Free Asia, Inc. tling match on the show. He once peddled hot clear benefit to all Americans are why I have (``RFA''), and Radio Free Europe/Radio Lib- dogs on the street, dressed as a vendor. He been, and will remain, a staunch supporter of erty, Inc. also featured actors , Louie Nye, increased funding for NSF. This bill would provide the assistance that and for a scripted the international broadcasting industry needs Dr. Silver has been with the Consortium of version of ``Man on the Street'' interviews. Mr. Social Science Association (COSSA since to continue to provide essential news cov- Allen also did these for real. Another recurring erage around the world. I urge Members to 1983. He has been COSSA's Director since routine involved Mr. Allen reading actual angry 1988 and is responsible for planning and di- support it. letters to the New York Daily News with all the f recting all of the consortium's programs and artificial righteous indignation they indicated. initiatives. Dr. Silver previously was a consult- The skits were hilarious. Mr. Allen left ``To- REPRESENTATIVE SIDNEY YATES: ant for legislative and political research, a po- night'' at the end of the 1956 season. From A GENTLEMAN, A STATESMAN litical manager, and a legislative analyst in the 1956 through 1961, Mr. Allen hosted a reprise AND A HERO Department of Education. He earned his Ph.D. of ``The Steve Allen Show,'' which was in the in political science from Ohio State University, time slot against ``.'' and he has taught political science and public HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY policy at several colleges and universities. Throughout his television career, Mr. Allen OF ILLINOIS showcased improv actors, and on-the-edge In recent budgets and appropriations bills, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bookings for the era, including Wednesday, November 1, 2000 the Administration and Congress have recog- and Bob Dylan. He also invited jazz musicians nized the value of the NSF and the research to his shows. Mr. Allen showcased soloists Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, to all that it supports. These actions will result in with the ``Tonight'' band and interviewed leg- those who love the arts, cherish the environ- continued progress in science and technology endary musicians for a television program ment, or are part of the ongoing struggle for that will benefit Americans now and in the fu- called ``Jazz Scene U.S.A.'' human rights, Sidney Yates was a hero. He ture. The contributions of Dr. Silver and CNSF will be remembered for his tireless support of Mr. Allen appeared on other television to the heightened appreciation of NSF have the National Endowments for the Arts and Hu- shows. He created ``Meeting of Minds,'' which been substantial. Through his advocacy, I am manities, his advocacy for Native Americans, won an Emmy in 1981 for best informational pleased that this year the NSF will receive his work to protect treasures of nature from series. The show presented imaginary debates $4.4 billion an increase of $514 million than the Sequoias to Chicago's lakefront. He was between historical figures such as Charles last year and a 13 percent increase above this elected in 1948, the year the state of Israel Darwin, Attila the Hun and Marie Antoinette. year's NSF budget. This increase will help to was born and he worked throughout his career Mr. Allen also appeared in several movies, ensure that move merit-based, peer-reviewed to foster U.S.-Israel friendship. Millions of peo- wrote over 8,000 songs, and wrote numerous grants will be funded. Today, one in three ple can thank Sid Yates for the Holocaust Mu- books on a variety of topics. grants is not funded because there is insuffi- seum for which he was largely responsible. cient funding for them. Mr. Allen is survived by his wife, the actress For the occasion of his 90th birthday last Samuel E. Rankin, III of the American Math- Jayne Meadows, four sons, 11 grandchildren summer, Congressman BARNEY FRANK and I ematical Association will have the honor of and three great-grandchildren. circulated a huge card for Sid Yates, and succeeding Dr. Silver. He should have the sci- Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, members were literally lined up waiting for entific community's continued support as he please join me in paying tribute to Mr. Steve their chance to sign. I was pulled into the Re- endeavors to continue the course that Howard Allen for his contribution to the entertainment publican cloakroom so that more of his former J. Silver charted so ably for the past six years. world and for helping each of us laugh. colleagues could wish him well. The words

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