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IN MEMORY OF FIREFIGHTER tion's military academies is an invaluable ex- oppressors. Many mistakes have been made LOUIS MATTHEWS, ENGINE COM- perience that offers a world-class education and we have demanded a more flexible and PANY NO. 26, NATION’S CAPITAL and demands the very best that these young inclusive approach to leadership in this crisis. men and women have to offer. Truly, it is one Minimizing ``collateral damage'' in this crusade HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON of the most challenging and rewarding under- against genocide is as important an objective OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA takings of their lives. as any other. But no concerns should fester During his time at Napoleon High School, into paralysis. Indifference is the greatest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Matthew has attained a perfect 4.0 grade point crime we might commit. Fear of taking risks Tuesday, June 8, 1999 average, which ranks him first in his class of could lead to a situation where we ``just let the Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, the brief and one-hundred ninety-seven students. Matthew refugees naturally die.'' fruitful life of Louis Matthews surely gives us is a member of the National Honor Society LET THE REFUGEES DIE an appreciation for what firefighters face and and was selected for the Who's Who Among Just let the refugees die what we have lost. Seven years in the Depart- American High School Students and an All- Don’t hear their hungry children cry ment, only 29 years old, Firefighter Matthews American Scholar by the U.S. Achievement Masked men treat families real mean spent his entire short but productive, adult life Academy. But no gas chambers on the scene serving the people of the nation's capital, and Outside the classroom, Matthew has distin- Bayonets pierce a few unruly eyes finally gave his life for them. guished himself as an outstanding student-ath- But only NATO bombs Firefighters are known to be a breed apart lete. On the fields of competition, he is a var- Force humans to flee like flies sity letter winner in soccer and football. During Just let the refugees naturally die and to have their own culture. That culture has High honors confer on them developed from the fact that they are like no his junior season of football, Matthew was se- Collect millions for a giant museum other civil servants. Not only do firefighters lected as a First Team All-District and Honor- Great poet muses will be fed work together, they live together, and they able Mention All-State place kicker. Among his By memories of these pitiful dead await the possibility of injury or death together. other activities, Matthew is an active member Editorials express awesome regret Two died in this fire, and two were seriously in the St. Paul Lutheran Church, was a dele- We pledge never ever to forget injured. One of the injured, Charles Redding, gate to Buckeye Boys State, and, in February Just let the refugees naturally die lived to attend both funerals. Joseph Morgan 1998, attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Their camps are not outrageously sad Mr. Speaker, at this point, I would ask my Surplus U.S. food tastes not too bad is very seriously injured and still in the hos- War crime standards must be high pital. Anthony Phillips was killed in the fire. colleagues to stand and join me in paying spe- Why make an international nuisance Yes, they live and die together. Firefighters cial tribute to Matthew T. Russell. Our service Until millions undeservedly die are very much like soldiers in a battalion ready academies offer the finest education and mili- Tall tales insist Hitler has returned and waiting for the next battle. tary training available anywhere in the world. But piles of bodies have not yet burned I know something of their culture. I am a I am sure that Matthew will do very well during Torched villages are carefully planned proud member of a firefighter family. My his career at the Naval Academy, and I wish But Auschwitz ovens are loudly banned grandfather, Lt. Richard Holmes, became a him the very best in all of his future endeav- Sacred sovereignty you can not deny ors. Genocide is a bloody NATO lie District of Columbia firefighter in 1902. I am Homeless helpless savage rebels still approached in the streets by people who f Don’t hear their hungry children cry remember himÐhe lived to be 96. I give some Just let the refugees naturally die. credit to the Fire Department for his physical THE TWIN DANGERS OF f and mental fitness and for the fact that he INDIFFERENCE AND PARALYSIS played a cutting game of badminton with his HOPE FOR NIGERIA grandchildren in his 80's and 90's. And, I am HON. MAJOR R. OWENS grateful to the Department for giving me a pic- OF NEW YORK HON. DAN BURTON ture of my grandfather standing in uniform as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA a part of Engine Company No. 4. As I have Tuesday, June 8, 1999 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my memories of my grandfather, Firefighter Matthews family will cherish theirs. Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, we hope and Tuesday, June 8, 1999 f pray that the war in Kosovo will end within a Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, for few days, sooner rather than later. Slobodan many years Nigeria has been a symbol in IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF MAT- Milosevic has been indicted as a war criminal international circles of mismanagement, cor- THEW T. RUSSELL ON HIS AP- and we look forward to a trial someday that ruption, drug trafficking, and dictatorship. It POINTMENT TO ATTEND THE will send a clear message to other similar sov- stood as one of the world's pariah nations. Ni- UNITED STATES NAVAL ACAD- ereign predators throughout the world that geria is a country of more than 100 million EMY genocide under any name will no longer be people and abundant natural resources, which tolerated by the civilized world. Unfortunately should make it leader on the African continent HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR there are many honorable Americans who do and the world stage. It has been prevented OF OHIO not see the actions of the Yugoslav regime as from taking its rightful role because of poor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES genocidal. They quibble about the numbers political leadership. In 1993, a democratic and imply that there are not enough victims. election was annulled and once again military Tuesday, June 8, 1999 Certainly ``ethnic cleansing'' is not the same dictatorship prevailed. Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to as Hitler's massive marches of victims into the Now, however, it appears the tide may have pay special tribute to an outstanding young gas chambers and the ovens. However, it is turned. On May 29th of this year, President man from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. I clear that only the intervention of the inter- Olusegun Obasanjo was inaugurated after his am happy to announce that Matthew T. Rus- national community has saved thousands of victory in democratically-held national elec- sell, of Napoleon, Ohio, has been offered an humans driven from their homes from starva- tions. This is a moment of truth for Nigeria. appointment to attend the United States Naval tion and death by fatigue and cold. What if the Obasanjo faces several tremendous chal- Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. refugees had all been left to survive on their lenges. He must build up democratic institu- Mr. Speaker, Matthew has accepted his own? What then would be the death count? In tions in a country that has had precious little offer of appointment and will be attending the this year 1999 we have been presented with experience with them. He must overcome seri- Naval Academy this fall with the incoming a clear challenge. Instead of waiting to mourn ous economic problems. And, he must repair cadet class of 2003. Attending one of our na- for the corpses, we have fought the savage Nigeria's negative international image. Nigeria

∑ 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. E1172 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 1999 may finally be on the path to prosperity and nic and South African President Nelson Delta states, most of WRP land is planted in democracy, and the entire African continent Mandela to visit Oakland. high-quality hardwood trees that flood in the could reap the benefits. He has made a positive and profound im- winter and provide critical habitat for waterfowl f pact on the lives of many individuals and orga- and other wildlife. In fact, WRP has become nizations. His leadership skills and dedication one of the largest wetland restoration pro- PERSONAL EXPLANATION will be sorely missed. I proudly join his many grams ever attempted on private lands. friends and colleagues in thanking and salut- WRP is restoring waterfowl breeding habitat HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS ing him on receiving this prestigious award in states like South Dakota, Minnesota and OF NEW JERSEY and extending my best wishes on his upcom- Wisconsin. It is restoring migration habitat in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing retirement. Illinois, Iowa, Ohio and New York. Most of all, Marron will be honored as the Unionist of WRP is restoring waterfowl wintering habitat in Tuesday, June 8, 1999 the Year in Oakland, California, on June 17, such diverse states as California, Texas and Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall 1999. Louisiana. No.'s 167, 168, and 169, I was unavoidably f Where there are ducks, there are duck hunt- detained and unable to cast my vote. Had I ers. Many waterfowlers have discovered that been present, I would have voted ``aye'' on all WETLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM private land enrolled in WRP makes for excel- three of these votes. ENHANCEMENT ACT lent hunting. In places like Mississippi that f have a proud waterfowling tradition, access to HON. CHARLES W. ‘‘CHIP’’ PICKERING quality hunting sites is in high demand. In A SALUTE TO OWEN MARRON, many cases, WRP is creating new opportuni- CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL OF OF MISSISSIPPI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ties for sportsmen to participate in this time- ALAMEDA COUNTY’S UNIONIST honored tradition. OF THE YEAR, 1999 Tuesday, June 8, 1999 My legislation seeks to encourage more of Mr. PICKERING. Mr. Speaker, today I am these kinds of partnerships and to ensure that HON. BARBARA LEE proud to introduce alongside my colleagues, WRP takes every advantage of opportunities OF CALIFORNIA Mr. THOMPSON of California and Mr. to restore and enhance wetland habitat for wa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CHAMBLISS of Georgia, the Wetlands Reserve terfowl. Program Enhancement Act to extend authority In summary, this legislation represents a Tuesday, June 8, 1999 for the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) to win-win opportunity for farmers, conservation- Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor today help family farmers stay on their land, and to ists, sportsmen, and wildlife. This is a com- to salute Owen A. Marron on his achievement benefit waterfowl and sportsmen at the same monsense proposal which I believe my col- of being named the Unionist of the Year, time. leagues in the House will find good reason to 1999, by the Central Labor Council of Ala- Across the country, thousands of private support. The WRP is the kind of non-regu- meda County and acknowledge his accom- landowners have discovered the WRP is an latory, incentive based conservation program plishments as he completes his career as the attractive alternative to farming high-risk and that landowners want and wildlife need as we Central Labor Council's Executive Secretary- high-cost cropland that is frequently flooded. enter the next century. Treasurer. Mr. Marron has been a longtime WRP provides these landowners with a vol- f leader in the U.S. labor movement, particularly untary, financial incentive to restore such CONGRATULATIONS TO MAJOR in California. areas to wetlands. The landowner in turn is GENERAL DAVID W. GAY ON THE Mr. Marron was born in Buffalo, New York free to use his or her WRP incentive payment OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT and grew up in Southern California. Upon to refinance debt, upgrade machinery or to completion of high school, he worked in the buy additional land to make their farming oper- Kaiser steel mills in Fontana, California. When ation more profitable. HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO he joined the United Steel Workers Union, he In my hope state of Mississippi, WRP has OF CONNECTICUT became the fourth generation in his family to been a very popular program with private IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES join. landowners, and for good reason. With today's Tuesday, June 8, 1999 Following his discharge from the U.S. Army farm crisis, WRP is helping Mississippi farm- Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it gives me in Korea, Mr. Marron returned to the steel ers who could not otherwise afford to stay on great pleasure to rise today to honor one of plant, soon becoming a grievance committee- their land or to pass it on to future genera- Connecticut's finest military officers. Major man for his local. He later served his local as tions. To give you a better idea of how popular General David W. Gay is the Adjunct General the recording secretary and Chairman of the WRP has been with farmers, let me share with of the Connecticut National Guard and today Incentive Committee. you some statistics. friends and family will gather to wish him well In 1964, Marron left the steel mills to pursue Since 1992, nearly 4,000 landowners from on his retirement. a career in the labor movement in California 47 states have enrolled 655,000 acres in WRP Beginning his military career with the Marine by working as a representative for SEIU nationwide. My home state of Mississippi has Corps in 1953, General Gay has dedicated his Locals 660, 616, and 700. benefited through the WRP by enrolling more life to serving and protecting our great nation. In 1976, Marron became a delegate to the than 74,000 acres for the purpose of wetland Throughout his distinguished career, General Central Labor Council of Alameda County and conservation. However, due to limited funding, Gay has received numerous meritorious a labor representative of the State Council on only about one-third of all eligible Mississippi awards and decorations from the Marine Developmental Disabilities. landowners could be accepted into the pro- Corps, Army National Guard and State of In 1982, Marron was appointed to the Ala- gram. In some states, landowner demand for Connecticut for outstanding conduct. Among meda County Central Labor Council's staff. WRP exceeds available funding 5 to 1. Mr. his many accolades, he has been honored During his career with the Labor Council, he Speaker, many more wetland acres could be with the Connecticut Longevity Service Medal, served as Assistant to the Secretary and Ex- preserved nationwide through the provisions of the Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the ecutive Secretary-Treasurer. In addition, he this bill. Legion of Merit Award, and the National Guard was elected as Vice President of the California The purpose of the Wetlands Reserve En- Bureau's Eagle AwardÐthe most prestigious Labor Federation. hancement Act is to extend WRP authority to award issued by the National Guard Bureau. Throughout his more than forty-year career help more landowners in the future. Specifi- These signs of recognition are testament to a in the labor movement, Marron has displayed cally, my legislation extends WRP authority for prominent and honorable career. strong and passionate leadership. His high- enrolling new lands by three years to 2005, His commitment and dedication to service lights include organizing over 150,000 trade and replaces the current WRP acreage cap culminated in his appointment as Adjunct Gen- unionists and their families in labor marches in with a new 250,000-acre annual enrollment eral of the Connecticut National Guard, serv- 1982 and 1984; leading the historic Alameda limit. This will allow 4,000 to 5,000 additional ing as the ranking member of the Governor's County employees strike of 1976; mobilizing landowners to enroll in WRP over the next five Military Staff and commissioner of the State the entire Alameda County labor movement in years. Military Department since 1992. General Gay a strike against Summit Hospital in 1992; and This additional land enrolled in WRP will has been an invaluable resource to me in my playing a pivotal role in bringing President Bill benefit not only farmers, but also waterfowl capacity as a Member of Congress. His pro- Clinton to the Alameda County Labor Day Pic- and other wetland wildlife. In the Mississippi fessionalism and unparalleled skill in his field CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1173 have helped to address the concerns of my liamsburg, Greenpoint and other areas around They were among about 5,500 students from constituents quickly and effectively. I appre- Brooklyn. The large area they now help is re- the United States and 28 countries who par- ciate all that he has been able to provide for flective of the deep concern they have shown ticipated, all winners of their local or re- gional Odyssey competitions. Connecticut's Third Congressional District. for everyone in our neighborhoods. More than 800 student teams tested their In addition to his illustrious military career As we look to the future, and they prepare wits in several categories, including devising General Gay has demonstrated an extraor- to celebrate their 100th anniversary, on behalf a species-survival plan, putting a contem- dinary commitment to his community. As well of the 12th Congressional District, I want to porary spin on Shakespeare and calculating as being a member of several local organiza- thank them for all they have done. They have how much weight a self-built balsa-wood tions, General Gay chairs the State Manage- helped keep the fabric of our communities structure can hold. ment Board of the Community Learning and strong, and our future bright. I ask my col- The finals started Thursday and concluded Saturday. Information Network (CLIN), a pioneer project leagues to join me in congratulating the Other Twin Cities-area finalists included: in distance learning education technology. He School Settlement Association. May their next Cedar Ridge Elementary, Eden Prairie: has also served as President of the Nutmeg 100 years be better than the last. fourth place, ‘‘Customer Service,’’ Div. L. Games, a state-wide multi-sport festival for f Inver Grove Heights Middle, Inver Grove Connecticut amateur athletes. His innumerable Heights: ninth place, ‘‘Customer Service,’’ THE WHITE BEAR LAKE’S CEN- contributions to the community and the State Div. II. TRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL ODYSSEY Hopkins Community Education Program of Connecticut will not be forgotten. OF THE MIND TEAM Gold, Hopkins: 11th place, ‘‘Over the Moun- I am honored to stand today to join his wife, tain,’’ Div. II; 13th place, ‘‘O, My Faire Nancy, children, David, Jennifer, and Steven, Shakespeare,’’ Div. III. and the many other voices of family and HON. BRUCE F. VENTO St. Louis Park School District’s Gifted/ friends in congratulating General Gay on his OF MINNESOTA Talented Program, St. Louis Park: 14th retirement. His service to our country and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES place, ‘‘Ratiometric Structure,’’ Div. L. community will not be forgotten and we wish Tuesday, June 8, 1999 Greenleaf Elementary, Apple Valley: 19th place, ‘‘Environmental Challenge,’’ Div. I. him much health and happiness in the coming Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ac- Coon Rapids High, Coon Rapids: 23rd place, years. knowledge a local middle school's achieve- ‘‘Over the Mountain,’’ Div. III. f ment at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals Other Minnesota finalists included: and the achievement of other Minnesota Fergus Falls Middle, Fergus Falls, Minn.: HONORING THE BROOKLYN Third place, ‘‘Environmental Challenge,’’ SCHOOL SETTLEMENT ASSOCIA- schools at this special competition in Knox- Div. III. TION ville, TN. College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, Minn./ Odyssey of the Mind is an activity designed St. John’s University, Collegeville, Minn.: ´ to engage childrens' minds and helps them Fourth place, ‘‘Radiometric Structure,’’ Div. HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ develop their creativity. Through exercises that IV; 14th place ‘‘O, My Faire Shakespeare,’’ OF NEW YORK require impromptu and creative responses, the Div. IV. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES team works together to create a solution. Hermantown Middle, Hermantown, Minn.: White Bear Lake's Central Middle School re- 12th place, ‘‘O, My Faire Shakespeare,’’ Div. Tuesday, June 8, 1999 II. ceived one of five special awards during this Ms. VELAÂ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Queen of Peace Middle, Cloquet, Minn.: unique competition. The team was recognized to honor the leaders and members of the 16th place, ‘‘Radiometric Structure,’’ Div. I. for its outstanding creativity in its solution to Robert Asp School, Moorhead, Minn.: 24th School Settlement Association for ninety-eight the ``Environmental Challenge'' Division II cat- place, ‘‘O, My Faire Shakepeare,’’ Div. I. years of service to the Brooklyn community. egory. The team competed with more than Karbo said Minnesota has the ninth-largest The work they have done over the years has 800 teams representing 28 countries. Success Odyssey student participation in the world. had an impact on thousands and thousands of More than 1,000 students participated this against tough competition such as this is truly lives. They have seen the critical needs that year in 10 regional Odyssey competitions an outstanding achievement. Its encouraging exist in our communities and addressed them. throughout the state. as an educator and member of Congress to They have stepped in and filled gaps where ‘‘They truly represent the finest students see the emphasis upon academic achieve- we have in this state,’’ Karbo said. ‘‘To even children and older people in our communities ment and excellence. get to this level of competition is extraor- are at risk. Mr. Speaker, I submit for the RECORD an ar- dinary.’’ Unlike so many others who have tried and ticle from the May 31, 1999 Star Tribune de- failed, the School Settlement Association here f tailing the accomplishments of White Bear in Brooklyn has succeeded. As the only re- Lake's Central Middle Schools Odyssey of the HONORING NANCY EMERSON maining School Settlement Association in Mind team as well as the achievements and Brooklyn, their longevity is a testament to the recognition accorded additional Minnesota HON. LOIS CAPPS strength of their vision, the importance of their schools. OF CALIFORNIA mission, and the quality of their teachers, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service providers and leaders. WHITE BEAR GETS A TOP ODYSSEY AWARD Not only have they remained strong for CENTRAL MIDDLE HONORED FOR CREATIVITY; Tuesday, June 8, 1999 these ninety-eight years, but they have grown ANOKA HIGH AMONG TOP STATE FINISHERS Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and expanded. Their initial objective of helping (By Terry Collins) Nancy Emerson of Santa Barbara, California strengthen the attendance and performance of White Bear Lake’s Central Middle School who retires this year from the Santa Barbara young students in school has broadened. was one of five teams internationally to re- ceive a special award during this weekend’s County Education Office after fifteen years of Now, they successfully work to enhance chil- 20th Annual Odyssey of the Mind World service. dren's health and nutritional needs. They have Finals competition in Knoxville, Tenn. Nancy Emerson's educational distinctions implemented summer and after-school pro- The students received the ‘‘Ranata Fusca’’ include a B.S. from the University of Wash- grams, literacy programs, as well as college award for outstanding creativity for the so- ington and a M.A. from Cornell University. She and career seminars that help students pre- lution of a problem in the ‘‘Environmental has served in college admissions and coun- pare for a successful future. Challenge’’ Division II category. seling positions at Cornell and the University In addition to this, their outreach now in- The students were nominated by a panel of Miami, she has worked with severely devel- judging their problem. cludes the needs of many of our community's ‘‘It’s outstanding,’’ said Karen Karbo, di- opmentally challenged children, young adults, older adults. Many of our seniors who might rector of the Minnesota state Odyssey of the and their families; and she has been a teacher otherwise go without the proper medical as- Mind. ‘‘They took a great risk that involved and coordinator of adult education courses sistance and healthcare services can safely great skill. It’s quite an award. I couldn’t be and conferences on local government issues rely on the School Settlement Home Attendant more proud.’’ in Santa Barbara. Service Corporation and home Health Care Anoka High School had one of the highest Most recently, Nancy has been a Specialist Service. finishes of any Minnesota school. Students for Teacher Programs in the Santa Barbara placed second in the ‘‘Radiometric Struc- Finally, as the scope of their mission has ture’’ Division III problem-solving category. County Education Office. She has directed expended, so have the number of neighbor- ‘‘They were exceptional,’’ Karbo said. ‘‘To teacher support and recognition activities, in- hoods in which they operate. Originally found- finish that high out of several hundred teams cluding the nationally recognized program, IM- ed in Ridgewood, they now reach out to Wil- in their division is remarkable.’’ PACT II The Teachers Network. Nancy has E1174 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 1999 been instrumental in the local and national de- Chief, he established within his department He is also a fellow of the Society of Critical velopment of this Network, working hard to new hiring procedures, promotional processes, Care Medicine and serves on the government further the teaching profession an ultimately, and upgraded the physical fitness of officers, liaison committee of the American College of the success of thousands of children on Cen- as well as providing them with necessary Chest Physicians. tral Coast. training in officer safety. Over the years, Dr. Prabhu has also proven Nancy has volunteered her time generously, He has been actively involved with numer- a tireless advocate of the sick and leader in serving in many leadership capacities such as ous professional and community organizations the community by offering free health clinics in voter service, adult education and political ac- dedicated to serving the residents of the City various parts of Southern Nevada. He is truly tion for the League of Women Voters since of Kirkwood. He has initiated many police a hero to many in my district. 1971. She has been a classroom volunteer, community partnership programs, including I am pleased to report that on April 16, PTA president and member of District Budget Neighborhood Watch, Community Oriented 1999, the honor of knighthood was bestowed Advisory Committees in Denver, Colorado and Neighborhood Policing, the DARE program, on Dr. Prabhu by Prince Henri Constantine Goleta, California. and Graffiti Paint Out Day, Chief Linza has Paleologo of Cannes, France, the Imperial and Mr. Speaker, I commend Nancy Emerson held leadership positions in several law en- Royal Highness of the Order. The ceremony for her lifelong work as an educator and for forcement organizations. He has distinguished took place at the order's annual Imperial Byz- the dedication she has shown to the children himself while serving as president of the Mis- antine Ball in the Montego Room of the Mi- of Santa Barbara County and to our nation. souri Peace Officers Association, the Law En- rage Hotel in Las Vegas. f forcement Officials of St. Louis County, the At this time, I ask my colleagues to join me FBI National Academy Associates (Graduates) in honoring this extraordinary American who IN HONOR OF TEAM SURFSIDE Eastern District of Missouri as well as the Na- sets the standard for civic virtue, not only in EFFORTS FOR DISASTER VICTIMS tional association. He has also served as Las Vegas, Nevada but throughout our Nation. Chairman of the Board of Governors for Law f HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN enforcement of St. Louis, and is a past mem- A TRIBUTE TO TOM PARKER, MIL- OF FLORIDA ber of the Executive Committee of the Inter- WAUKEE COUNTY LABOR COUN- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES national Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief CIL Tuesday, June 8, 1999 Linza currently serves as a member of the Board of Managers St. Louis County and Mu- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I want to HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA nicipal Police Academy, and serves on the OF WISCONSIN honor and commend Mayor Paul Novack of Board of the Missouri Police Chiefs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Surfside, FL, who has presided over Team Not only has he distinguished himself with Surfside, a group of townspeople who have an impressive career in law enforcement, Tuesday, June 8, 1999 united and devoted themselves to helping vic- Chief Linza has been a leader in his commu- Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tims of disasters, including, most recently, nity as well. As part of his outreach to his recognize Mr. Tom Parker, who is retiring after those of Hurricanes Georges and Mitch. community he has worked as a member and serving as president of the Milwaukee County The volunteers of Team Surfside have president of a variety of community groups in- Labor Council for over 20 years. made the difference between life and death to cluding Kirkwood Rotary Club, Kirkwood Area Tom has spent his career fighting for the the survivors of these natural disasters in Haiti Chamber of Commerce, the Pioneer Boosters, rights of working people, first as secretary- and Honduras by providing desperately need- and is a graduate and member of the Leader- treasurer of Machinists Lodge 66 and then as ed supplies. ship St. Louis Program. president of the Labor Council. He has long Their efforts have been recognized nation- Chief Linza has been a life long resident of been a strong and effective voice on behalf of ally and internationally by National Public St. Louis and a devout member of the Church Milwaukee's working men and women. Tom's Radio and Voice of America. of the Nazarene. He and his wife, Sharon, leadership and dedication to the labor move- Mayor Novack has been the unsung hero have five children and they are also blessed ment will be sorely missed by all who have behind Team Surfside, spearheading all of the with five grandsons. had the pleasure of working with him. outstanding work that they have accom- Mr. Speaker, I hope you will join me in con- But Tom's service to the community has ex- plished. gratulating and thanking Chief Linza for his tended well beyond his position at the Labor He twice flew to Haiti to personally delivery service to his fellow officers, his community, Council. Through the years, he has diligently supplies into the hands of the victims ensuring and his family. He is truly a great leader, men- given of his time and talents to a wide variety that the people who needed it received the hu- tor, and citizen. of boards and commissions in our city, county manitarian aid and cutting through red tape f and in our state. and delays. Even as he retires, Tom continues to work All the volunteers in this effort should be HONORING DR. RACHAKONDA D. to make the community he loves an even bet- commended for their dedication and selfless PRABHU ter place to live and work. He has asked that commitment to helping others. any contributions to a recognition dinner in his f HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY honor be given to fund an industrial machine shop at the new Lynde and Harry Bradley OF NEVADA TRIBUTE TO CHIEF DANIEL B. Technology and Trade School in Milwaukee. LINZA UPON HIS RETIREMENT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES These contributions will help ensure that our Tuesday, June 8, 1999 community will have the skilled labor force it HON. JAMES M. TALENT Ms. BERKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to needs for generations to come. And so it is my great pleasure to join with OF MISSOURI honor one of Las Vegas' most outstanding Tom's family, co-workers and friends in wish- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES physicians and community leaders, Dr. Rachakonda D. Prabhu, on the occasion of his ing him a long and happy retirement. Con- Tuesday, June 8, 1999 knighthood by the Order of St. John, a leading gratulations, Tom! Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ecumenical organization that provides charity f pay tribute to Chief Daniel B. Linza, who will worldwide and whose members are descend- TRIBUTE TO THREE MISSOURI be retiring on July 2, 1999, from the City of ants of royalty and nobility. Born in Andhra PHYSICIANS: DR. GREGORY Kirkwood Police Department after 44 years of Pradesh, Dr. Prabhu is the first Asian Amer- GUNN, DR. RAY LYLE, AND DR. service. I hope you will join me in honoring his ican to receive this prestigious honor. RUTH KAUFFMAN fine career and in wishing him a happy and Dr. Prabhu earned this high honor because healthy retirement. of his dedication to the field of medicine. Chief Linza began his career as a patrol of- Among his numerous contributions, Dr. HON. IKE SKELTON OF MISSOURI ficer for the City of Kirkwood Police Depart- Prabhu is, most notably, the founder of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment April 23, 1955, upon his graduation from Lung Institute of Nevada. In addition, Dr. the Criminal Justice Program of Saint Louis Prabhu has operated a successful private Tuesday, June 8, 1999 Community College. After several promotions, practice for the past twenty years and has Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take he was selected Chief of Police December 1, served as assistant professor of medicine at this opportunity to pay tribute to three excel- 1969. During the 291¤2 years he served as the University of Nevada School of Medicine. lent physicians who have devoted most of CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1175 their lives to healing. These dedicated doctors Down Syndrome, and has grown into a large, cause illness in up to 33 million. And the prob- practiced together at the Gunn Clinic in non-profit organization, which serves the fam- lem is getting worse. Versailles, Missouri for over forty years. ily members of children with special needs. HHS officials project that the reported Dr. Jack Gunn is a fourth generation physi- Marion states, ``When there is a child with dis- incidences of foodborne disease will increase cian extremely passionate about his work. He abilities it affects the whole family. Our ap- 10-5 percent during the next decade at a cost was a true pioneer in his field, in a time when proach is to help the whole family.'' of up to $35 billion a year in health-care costs there were few medical specialists. Dr. Gunn The heart of the organization's program is and losses in productivity. made house calls around the state and per- providing support, education and advocacy as- In 1998, a GAO study confirmed that, under formed difficult surgeries when internal medi- sistance to families of disabled children, in- the current food safety system, the Federal cine was still a largely unexplored territory. cluding siblings and grandparents. An early- Government can't ensure that imported foods This exemplary citizen thrived on working long intervention program targets families with chil- are safe for consumption. While the volume of hours, and his shifts often lasted 36 hours, dren up to three years of age. It offers devel- imported food has doubled over the last five with only 12 hours off. Additionally, Dr. Gunn opmental assessments and assistance includ- years, the number of FDA inspections has de- served as the coroner of Morgan County for ing occupational therapy, physical therapy and creased during the same time period. The re- 16 years. He continues to be fascinated by the speech therapy. It enhances the development sult is that the FDA is able to inspect less than world of medicine and loves the daily chal- of infants and toddlers with disabling condi- 2 percent of all imported food. We're losing lenges it presents him. Dr. Gunn and his wife tions and minimizes their potential for develop- the battle against foodborne illness. The Im- Glenda married eight years ago. He has five ment, delays. There is also a Family Resource ported Food Safety Improvement Act gives the children. Network which provides multicultural parent FDA the authority to ban food from countries Dr. Ray Lyle served at the Gunn Clinic from training and information, a Safe and Healthy or importers that have a history of importing August, 1952 until his retirement on August Family program and Child Abuse Prevention contaminated food. 31, 1995. As a family physician, Dr. Lyle treat- services which is one in seven in the state, The Act establishes an equivalency author- ed patients of all ages with consistent kind- funded by the Department of Social Services. ity which requires that food offered for import ness and compassion. His exceptional accom- All of these services are free to the public. to the U.S. be produced, prepared, packed, or plishments are publically recognized by the ``We can give out lots of technical informa- held under systems that provide the same medical community, and Dr. Lyle has served tion, and we do,'' says Marion, ``but what par- level of protection as the United States. This as a member and fellow of the American ents can do for other parents is empowering. bill lays out the criteria for when the FDA can Academy of Family Physicians, as a Diplomat When a new parent gets together with an ex- deny a food import and makes clear that de- of the American Board of Family Physicians, perienced parent and finds out he is not in iso- nial cannot violate any current trade laws. By and as President of the Missouri Academy of lation, not alone, they connect. We strengthen establishing this health-based standard, we Family Physicians. As well as a competent families and enable them to handle their own can both ensure the safety of imported foods physician, Dr. Lyle has been an active partici- situations, that is the thread of who and what and make certain that producers and import- pant in the affairs of his community, contrib- we are.'' ers from foreign nations receive fair treatment uting to such organizations as the Boy Scouts, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ex- for their product. the Morgan County School Board, and the ceptional Parents Unlimited for receiving the Passage of the Imported Food Safety Im- medical corps of the United States Naval Re- Daily Points of Light Award. The service of provement Act will give FDA the ability to pre- serves. Dr. Lyle is a formidable citizen who emotional and educational empowerment is in- vent illness, inform health officials and the has well served the city of Versailles and the valuable to families of disabled children. I urge public, and enforce food-safety laws so that Morgan County Community. my colleagues to join me in wishing this orga- the American people can be confident that Dr. Ruth Kauffman contributed overwhelm- nization many years of continued success and what they put on their kitchen tables won't ingly to to Gunn Clinic for over forty years. service to their community. make them sick. f f f PERSONAL EXPLANATION THE IMPORTANCE OF FOOD IN HONOR OF THE LATE ARNOLD SAFETY LLOYD GLADSON HON. WILLIAM M. THOMAS OF CALIFORNIA HON. ANNA G. ESHOO HON. SCOTT McINNIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA OF COLORADO Tuesday, June 8, 1999 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, June 8, 1999 Tuesday, June 8, 1999 Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I was not present for the vote on final passage of H.R. Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I'm proud to rise Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great 435, Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Cor- today in support of improving the safety of sadness that I now take this moment to recog- rections Act. If I had been present I would foods which are imported into our country by nize the remarkable life and significant have voted ``aye''. introducing the Imported Food Safety Improve- achievements of one of Colorado's great war f ment Act of 1999. It's vital that we pass this heroes, Arnold Lloyd Gladson. Tragically, bill into law this year, and I'm proud to lead Lloyd Gladson died of emphysema on May 3, CONGRATULATING EXCEPTIONAL the effort in the House of Representatives. 1999. While family, friends, and colleagues re- PARENTS UNLIMITED OF FRESNO We must act now to improve our food safety member the truly exceptional life of Lloyd system so we don't face the health problems Gladson, I, too, would like to pay tribute to this HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH we've seen over the past several years remarkable man. OF CALIFORNIA caused by unsafe imported food. In 1987, the Arnold Lloyd Gladson was a forty-four year IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FDA recalled soft cheese from France after a resident of Durango, Colorado, and a twenty- pathogen was found that could cause mis- six year retiree of The Durango Herald, Tuesday, June 8, 1999 carriages and sometimes death. In 19989, Gladson was a respected citizen of Colorado. Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise canned mushrooms from China caused four He was a participant in his community as today to congratulate Exceptional Parents Un- outbreaks of a form of food poisoning that can president of the Rotary Club in 1960, and he limited of Fresno for receiving the Daily Points be fatal. In 1996, Guatemalan raspberries in- also served on the city of Durango's city char- of Light Award from the Points of Light Foun- fected 7,000 people with an intestinal parasite ter commission. Lloyd was the president of the dation in Washington, D.C. The Points of Light that caused sickness. In 1997, 180 school Junior Chamber of Commerce, and com- Foundation, established by President George children were infected with Hepatitis ``A'' in mander of the Trujillo-Sheets Post 28 of the Bush, recognizes individuals and groups that 1997, after eating strawberries imported from American Legion of Durango. give service to their communities. Mexico. Aside from all of his accomplishments in Exceptional Parents was founded 22 years According to the FDA, all these incidents Durango, Lloyd's most accredited accomplish- ago by registered nurse Marion Karian, who could have been prevented had the Imported ments came earlier in life, when he enlisted at still runs the organization today. It began as a Food Safety Improvement Act been law. Pub- age twenty with the Marine Corps. A corporal support group at University Medical Center of lic health experts estimate that foodborne in the Marine Corps during World War II, Fresno, California, for parents of children with pathogens kill 9,000 people every year and Gladson fought bravely and was part of the E1176 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 1999 first assault wave on Red Beach in Tarawa. Mr. Speaker, ADL could not have selected Again and again, we are told that Firefighter Surviving one of the bloodiest battles in Ma- a more worthy recipient of this award. I would Phillips loved his work. We are indebted to rine Corps history, Lloyd Gladson earned the like to personally commend Louis ``Bob'' brave young firefighters, like Firefighter Phil- Purple Heart, and many other medals too nu- Trinchero on his dedication and meritorious lips, who love their work and who, unlike us, merous to mention. service to our community and our nation. I neither fear nor shun danger, but rush to con- Although his professional accomplishments congratulate him on being presented the quer it. We give thanks for the young, loving will long be remembered and admired, most ADL's 1999 Wine and Restaurant Industry life of Anthony Phillips and we honor him for who knew him well will remember Lloyd Achievement Award. his courage and his sacrifice. Gladson, above all else, as a friend. It is clear f In remembering Firefighter Phillips, we are the multitude of those who have come to know especially mindful of the men and women of Lloyd as friend, will mourn his absence. How- HONORING THE MEMORY OF the Department he has left behind to carry on ever, Mr. Speaker, I am confident that, in spite WALTER B. STOVALL his work of confronting danger whenever and of this profound loss, the family and friends of wherever it appears. To properly remember Arnold Lloyd Gladson can take solace in the HON. GENE GREEN Firefighter Anthony Phillips is to remember the knowledge that each is a better person for OF TEXAS members of the District of Columbia Fire De- having known him. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES partment and their indispensable mission, the debt we owe him, and the debt we owe them. f Tuesday, June 8, 1999 f IN RECOGNITION OF LOUIS ‘‘BOB’’ Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise TRINCHERO today to pay tribute to Walter R. Stovall, who SUGAR FARMERS DESERVE A passed away on May 31, 1999. I ask all of my HAND—NOT A SLAP IN THE FACE HON. MIKE THOMPSON colleagues in Congress to join me in paying OF CALIFORNIA tribute to an outstanding individual. Walter HON. DAVID E. BONIOR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Stovall was born on May 28, 1910, and was OF MICHIGAN Tuesday, June 8, 1999 married for 64 years to Inez Kessler Stovall. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He is preceeded in death by his son, Walter Tuesday, June 8, 1999 Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, Stovall, Jr. and is survived by a sister, Viona Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, every morning I am pleased today to recognize Louis ``Bob'' Kirby of Normangee, numerous nieces, neph- when we wake up each of us have certain Trinchero, of St. Helena, California, who on ews and devoted friends. Walter will be June 9th will be presented the Anti-Defama- routines; we have our coffee with sugar and missed by many people. cream; we eat a bowl of cereal; or perhaps a tion League's (ADL) 1999 Wine and Res- In 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy as one piece of toast with jam; things we enjoy, but taurant Industry Achievement Award in San of the 1,000 Houston volunteers who replaced Francisco. put little thought into from where the food the crew of the sunken U.S.S. Houston. After came. For many years, Bob Trinchero has been a his distinguished career in the U.S. Navy, Wal- respected leader, both in the Napa Valley However, one thing is clearÐwithout sugar ter went to work for the FMC Corporation. He farmers that coffee would be a little bitter and community as well as in our nation's wine in- retired after 42 years of committed service. dustry. As a native St. Helenan, I am ex- that cereal and toast would be a little bland. As a dedicated Christian layman, Walter American sugar farmers are among the tremely proud of my good friend's outstanding Stovall participated actively in the life of Me- most efficient in the worldÐand with a level accomplishments. morial Baptist Church. He was a member of playing field in the global market would easily Bob Trinchero, chairman and chief operating this church for 51 years, serving as its treas- officer of Sutter Home Winery, started as a provide the best value. urer for 39 years. His devotion and morals are Foreign governments, however, heavily sub- teenager at the family business washing wine an inspiration to us all. sidize their sugar industry to the point where barrels and shoveling grape pomace. After re- Walter was also an energetic and vital our farmers need stability to compete. turning from service in the Air Force in 1958, member of the Aldine community, where he But what do some of our colleagues try to he built the winery up from a ``real mom and served on the Board of Trustees of the Aldine do year after year? There seems to be an an- pop operation'' to America's leading varietal Independent School District for 22 years. He nual attempt to knock out the modest safety wine producer. Today, he supervises all as- was also active in the Boys Scouts of America net we put into place in the 1996 farm bill to pects of Sutter Home's operations, with par- and the Aldine Civic Club. ensure our sugar growers have a chance. ticular emphasis on vineyard development and For years, the Aldine community benefited In fact, it's hard to believe that the modest wine production. from the wisdom and dedication of Walter Sto- loan program we put into place would face A past president of the Napa Valley Vintners vall. I am certain that the strength of the com- such repeated attacks. Association and member of the Wine Institute munity would not be what it is without Mr. The loan program operates at no net cost to board of directors, Bob is active in industry af- Stovall's years of service, and I am confident the government. fairs and is often consulted by other vintners that his legacy will continue for years to come. It simply gives some assurance to our sugar and the media for his commonsense analysis We will miss him, but we feel fortunate for growers and their families that they will have of important industry issues. He has made sig- having known him. some stability and be able to meet their finan- nificant contributions in many areas of our f cial commitments. community, including but certainly not limited At a time when the U.S. farm economy is in to his efforts to improve health care services IN MEMORY OF FIREFIGHTER AN- its worst shape in decades, the least we can and affordable housing for farm workers. THONY PHILLIPS, ENGINE COM- do is honor the commitments we've already Mr. Speaker, I believe it is fitting and appro- PANY NO. 10, NATION’S CAPITAL made to our farm families. priate to honor the lifetime of service Bob In the 1996 farm bill, we made a seven-year Trinchero has given to his community, his HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON obligation to our sugar farmers. We need to state and his nation. Undoubtedly, there are keep that promise. OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA That is why I oppose efforts to weaken the many families in Napa County who are thank- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ful each day for his tremendous work and gen- sugar loan program, and I urge my colleagues erosity. Napa County is a prosperous commu- Tuesday, June 8, 1999 to do so as well. nity and its residents can point to Bob Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, in my con- f Trinchero's service as one reason for this versation with Lysa Phillips, the very young INTRODUCTION OF THE STOP TAK- prosperity. widow of Firefighter Anthony Phillips, I have ING AIM AT OUR KIDS STUDY The ADL is a leading civil rights and human been struck by her personal strength and her BILL relations organization dedicated to combating inner peace. I have deeply admired how she prejudice, bigotry and discrimination, defend- has drawn on the strong bond and deep love ing democratic ideals and safeguarding human she and Firefighter Phillips shared and the ex- HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY OF MASSACHUSETTS rights. The ADL's 1999 Wine and Restaurant traordinary devotion that Firefighter Phillips IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Industry Achievement Award is presented to had for his children, his family, and his work. individuals who have distinguished themselves So strong was his love for his family, his God, Tuesday, June 8, 1999 by demonstrating the highest values of cor- and his work that his love has made Lysa and Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to porate, civic and communal leadership. his family especially strong. introduce legislation which would require a CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1177 federal investigation of the marketing practices Throughout Ortonville, as well as Oakland nonprofit organization in Arizona that has long of the firearms industry. Specifically, my legis- County, the members of VFW Post #582 are advocated for the Latino community. Frank lation, the Stop Taking Aim at Our Kids Study known as staunch community leaders. Year was recently presented with CPLC's Lifetime Bill, would require the Department of Justice after year they provide a tremendous public Achievement Award for his lifelong dedication and the Federal Trade Commission to work to- service by organizing community blood drives, to promoting higher education in the Hispanic gether to fully examine gun manufacturers' as well as food drives for the homeless and and Chicano community. marketing efforts towards children. underprivileged. Post members have fre- The 1999 Lifetime Achievement Award was As evidenced by the recent school shoot- quently contributed their time at various area established to honor an extraordinary indi- ings in Littleton, Jonesboro, and Springfield, hospitals, and have also provided a support vidual who has dedicated his/her life to serv- children and firearms can produce a deadly network for each other, relying on each other ing the Latino community. This award not only combination. Gunshot wounds are the second as friends, colleagues, and fellow soldiers for recognizes the personal and professional ac- leading cause of death among youngsters na- support and advice. complishments of the individual, but also their tionwideÐsecond only to automobile acci- Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I altruistic contributions to the advancement of dents. Every year 4600 children are killed by stand before you today, asking you and my the Hispanic and Chicano community. gun fire, and each day 13 children are gunned colleagues in the 106th Congress to honor the Frank, a native Arizonan, began his career as a junior high school teacher, and later down in America. That is the equivalent of one Veterans of Foreign Wars, and VFW Post served as the Director of the Phoenix Job Columbine High School tragedy every day. #582. For an entire century, they have stood Corps. In 1984, Frank was hired by Arizona Sadly, these numbers are rising. firmly to their commitment to this nation. Their State University (ASU) to serve as Director of To effectively combat this dramatic and dis- dedication to protecting and promoting the en- Community Relations. Under his direction, turbing rise in gun violence among our chil- hancement of human dignity of all Americans Frank has been responsible for coordinating dren, we must first understand the factors con- serves as inspiration to the entire country. the ASU Hispanic Convocation, an inspira- tributing to our culture of violence. We must f tional graduation ceremony for Hispanics. examine the role the media and the entertain- Each year an estimated 300 graduates take ment industry play in glamorizing gun vio- HONORING CONCHA HERNANDEZ GREENE part in each Spring and Fall ceremony and lence, we must analyze the availability of guns over 3,000 proud family members and friends to children, we must evaluate the role parents are in attendance. This year marked the 16th play in teaching their children about gun safe- HON. RON PACKARD anniversary of the ASU Hispanic Convocation. ty, and we must investigate the firearms indus- OF CALIFORNIA It has become one of the Valley's most signifi- try's targeting of children. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cant and motivating ceremonies involving My legislation would take the important first Tuesday, June 8, 1999 Latinos, recognizing both individual scholastic step of combating youth violence by directing achievement and the collective progress of the the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Latino community in higher education. The tel- Commissioner to look at the marketing prac- pay tribute to one of my constituents, Concha evision broadcast of the ceremony on the local tices of gun manufacturers towards children. Hernandez Greene, who recently received the Univision and PBS stations has become a tra- While some firearms manufacturers have Public Health Champion award. Ms. Greene is ditional viewing event for Latino families hop- worked responsibly with their customers to one of 13 Californians honored for spear- ing to encourage young people to pursue educate them about the importance of using heading local efforts to improve population higher education. guns safely when near young children, others health. Frank also administers the ASU Cesar E. have unscrupulously identified young children Ms. Greene has been extremely active in Chavez Leadership Institute. This program as an important consumer group and targeted the Oceanside community. She has acted as brings Arizona Hispanic high school students them with little thought to the social con- a liaison to the Oceanside police department to the ASU campus for a week of intensive sequences of their actions. Advertisements for as well as implementing a community policing leadership training by respected community children's guns which herald the importance of service that encourages residents to make and university leaders. The program teaches ``Starting 'em young'' and encourage kids to their neighborhoods safer. Furthermore, Ms. valuable leadership skills that students can buy guns that ``will make them stand out in a Greene serves as the chairperson of Eastside use to improve their communities, as well as crowd'' need to be closely examined. United Community Action. This community gives them the opportunity to learn about the This legislation is not a panacea. I do not group is a grassroots organization that pro- importance of higher education. Since 1995, pretend that this bill will solve our nation's vides a variety of language classes and health more than 200 students have participated in problems of youth gun violence. It will, how- services such as nutrition, tuberculosis, and this exceptional leadership program. ever, begin an important dialogue about fire- diabetes checks. In addition to the tremendous work Frank arms manufacturers' and marketers' contribu- Ms. Greene has dedicated her life to the does for youth, he serves on a number of tion to the high incidence of gun violence and health and improvement of our community and boards and committees such as the Rio Sa- gun death among our nation's children. By her tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed. lado Committee, CPLC Board of Directors, the identifying those who carelessly target our Her work epitomizes the values of good citi- City of Phoenix Police Department Advisory children for profit, my bill will hold the firearms zenship and her accomplishments are re- Board Committee, the KPNX Channel 12 Mi- industry responsible for its actions. I hope that flected in the enhanced quality of life in nority Advisory Committee, the National Com- the House will act swiftly to adopt this impor- Oceanside, California. munity for Latino Leadership and the Boy tant bill. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Scouts of America. Mr. Speaker, Frank Hidalgo is an exemplary f Ms. Greene on receiving the Public Health Champion award, and thank her for her self- leader and a profoundly committed individual HONORING VFW POST #582 less efforts. who is a true role model for the nation. He has f dedicated more than forty years to the ad- HON. DALE E. KILDEE vancement of higher education for Hispanic A LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT youth. I sincerely appreciate this opportunity to OF MICHIGAN TRIBUTE TO FRANK HIDALGO honor Frank Hidalgo and his four decades of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES contributions to Arizona. Tuesday, June 8, 1999 HON. ED PASTOR f Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for OF ARIZONA TOM AND IRENE WOOD CELE- me to rise before you today to pay tribute to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BRATE THEIR 68TH WEDDING AN- the Veterans of Foreign Wars. One hundred NIVERSARY years ago, when the United States Army came Tuesday, June 8, 1999 back from the war in the Philippines, the sur- Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you vivors formed the Veterans of Foreign Wars. today to proudly bring tribute to a fellow Arizo- HON. BOB BARR OF GEORGIA On June 12, VFW Post #582, located in nan and someone I am proud to call my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ortonville, Michigan, will join the celebration of friend, Mr. Frank Hidalgo. I am calling your at- preserving democracy by dedicating a stone tention to Frank's accomplishments in light of Tuesday, June 8, 1999 monument to honor the many men and an award he recently received from Chicanos Mr. BARR of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, it is my women who gave much to protect freedom. Por La Causa, Inc., (CPLC), a well-respected distinct honor today to recognize two citizens E1178 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 1999 in my district who have made their lives a ing, feeling and thinking, no one better than INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘NUCLEAR model of commitment for all of us. Those peo- another. Be proud of who you are, where you DECOMMISSIONING FUNDS CLAR- ple are Tom and Irene Ward of Winston, come from, and what you believe, but grant IFICATION ACT’’ Georgia, who celebrated their 68th wedding others that same pride. Also remember that equality is not a reality. There are millions anniversary on Sunday, May 30th, 1999. of people who suffer daily, millions who need HON. JERRY WELLER In a time when traditional family values are our help. Go through life with an open mind OF ILLINOIS under attack across our culture, Tom and and outstretched arms. Learn how to tol- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Irene's example of steadfast devotion is an in- erate and how to heal. Tuesday, June 8, 1999 spiration. I wish them all the best on the Next, our responsibility towards the world; ocassion of their anniversary, and I hope they Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to will enjoy many more years of happiness to- Today when we are handed our diplomas, join with my colleague, BEN CARDIN, to intro- we are also being handed the responsibility duce ``The Nuclear Decommissioning Funds gether. of the world. The burden and the glory of fu- f Clarification Act.'' The need for this legislation ture events lie upon us. It is up to us to lead results from the emergence of a competitive GRADUATION SPEECH OF LAUREN civilization forward. It is up to us to raise electricity market out of a regulated environ- loving human beings. It is up to us to im- SECATOVE ON RESPONSIBILITY prove the lives of others on this earth. It is ment. Because of this structural change, the up to us to create our own individual happi- tax treatment of nuclear decommissioning HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER ness. It is up to us to encourage peace. It is funds is not clear under current law. Understanding that decommissioning a nu- OF NEW YORK up to us to prevent the students from Colo- clear power plant represents a uniquely large IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rado from becoming the most infamous members of the class of 99. We can do better and signficant financial undertaking for a util- Tuesday, June 8, 1999 by doing good. ity, in 1984 Congress enacted ``Code section Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, all Ameri- Each generation has had their own prob- 468A'' which was designed to have public cans, including members of Congress have lems to solve and overcome. We are charged service commissions authorize that certain been saddened and frightened by the violence with carrying the world into the next millen- costs could be charged by an electric utility occurring in our schools. Just yesterday, a nium. Perhaps the coming millennium has company to its customers to dedicate to a nu- bomb was found in a school in rural upstate given everyone an apocalyptic spirit, for clear decommissioning fund (Fund). New York. many people do not believe that we are a ca- In 1986, the Code was further amended to On June 6, I had the marvelous experience pable or qualified generation. We are inun- allow an electric utility company with a direct dated with stories everyday covering the ownership interest in a nuclear power plant to of hearing a graduation speech given at ‘‘troubled youth of America’’, a generation Apponequet Regional High School in Free- elect to deduct contributions made to a nu- that is portrayed to be aimless and unpro- clear decommissioning fund, subject to certain town, MA, by Lauren Secatove, my grand- ductive. daughter. limitations. The Fund must be a segregated Her thoughts on responsibility were so mov- PROVE THEM WRONG trust used exclusively for the payment of de- ing that I should like to share them. Every single one of us sitting here today commissioning (shutting down) costs of nu- clear power plants. Decommissioning the na- SPEECH BY LAUREN SECATOVE, JUNE 6, 1999, has the ability to improve the world. Your tion's 110 nuclear power plants represents a APPONEQUET, MAINE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL diploma is your ticket, and your personal in- large financial commitmentÐso large that nu- Good afternoon, friends, family, teachers, tegrity your tool. Use them wisely and for and members of the class of 1999. Welcome to benevolent purposes. clear plant owners accumulate the necessary the last day of our childhood and the first Face the challenge, accept it and exceed it. funding over the plant's 40-year operating life. As a result of Federal and state laws en- day of the rest of our lives. Needless to say, Finally, regarding ourselves; June 6th, 1999 will forever be a turning point acted since 1992, 21 states have approved for each of us. It seems trite to refer to a day Although many people have aided us on plans to introduce competition, and all states as a point of turning, and the mere concept our journeys, it is due to our self-determina- are considering deregulation. Fifty-four nuclear evokes confusion. To where, to whom, into tion that we are here today. It was of our power plants are located in 15 of the states what do we turn? We have come to an inter- own volition that we woke ourselves up each that have undergone restructuring, more than section with no signs, our pasts beeping morning, excruciatingly early, to go to half the nation's 103 operating plants. Under school. It was our personal fortitude that loudly at us, and a foggy road ahead. Some current law, deductible contributions made to a of us are struggling wildly to go into reverse, kept us up late at night to finish our English which in life is utterly impossible. We are paper or to comfort our crying friend, both nuclear decommissioning fund (Fund) are hesitantly facing our future, an unnerving equally important duties. It was our own based on limitations reflected in cost-of-serv- task for we know not what the future holds. kindness that earned us the friendships that ice ratemaking. In a competitive market, com- But take comfort; the beauty of the future we made, and our own faults for letting go of panies will no longer operate in a regulated, lies not in its planning, but in its sponta- the friendships we lost. It was our own cour- cost-of-service environment and will not be neous creation. age that moved us to try out for the team, able to deduct contributions to decommis- Do not look feverishly ahead, as if you audition for a part, and to say those three sioning funds. Therefore, it is appropriate to were trying to turn to the last page of a words; I love you. clarify the deductibility of nuclear decommis- book, for each one of us has the same ending, While many of our high school days seemed the same last sentence. And actually our be- sioning costs under market-based rates and to focused on mere survival, our goal for the fu- ginnings are quite similar. Today we find codify the definition of ``nuclear decommis- ture is now much higher; success. Potential ourselves all at the same point, in the same sioning costs'' that limit contributions to a means nothing in the real world. History place, even wearing the same thing. Fund. books are not filled with people who had po- So if our endings are the same, and our be- In addition, restructuring has brought regu- tential. Only the driven and determined peo- ginnings similar, it must be somewhere in latory and market forces to bear upon contin- ple are remembered, only those who never the middle where we form ourselves. It must compromised themselves, and those who ued ownership of nuclear power plants. As be this time where we define who we truly more companies move away from the nuclear are, and what we are going to accomplish. stood up to opposition have changed the world. generationÐeither by chioce or state man- This is no easy task. It is also a task that we dateÐcompanies such as illinois Power in my must perform alone. As we work to complete Please be careful to not equate success to this goal, we must always be conscious of a paycheck. Success is not professional ad- home state are planning transfers and sales of three things; the responsibilities we hold to vancement, or the price of your car. Success nuclear power plants. These new business ac- each other, to the world and to ourselves. is going to bed content and waking up happy. tivities have triggered unforeseen tax con- First; our responsibility to each other— Success is living with your soul mate. Suc- sequences that, if not corrected, could force To live solely for oneself is not truly liv- cess is looking into the eyes of your child. the early shutdown of nuclear units that can- ing. We must each make a commitment to do Success is accepting yourself uncondition- not be sold. Hence, a number of nuclear for others. We have lead a somewhat shel- ally. Success is having an ambition to be- power plants may be forced to shut down be- tered life up to this point. The world is very come something great. fore their licenses expire, resulting in the loss different from our small towns. Our dif- In closing, I would like to extend my con- ferences are minute compared to the diver- of jobs and a reduction of energy supply. sity we will soon encounter. While our small gratulations to each member of the class of Decommissioning nuclear power plants is community gives us the opportunity to form 1999, and wish you luck as you work to an important health and safety issue. it is es- close bonds, it also secludes us from the achieve success, and define yourselves. sential that monies are available to safely de- world. There are many different ways of liv- May we all sleep contently. Sweet Dreams. commission the plant when it is retired. It is CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1179 also necessary, in many cases because of re- IN HONOR OF VANCE C. SMITH, SR. motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. structuring laws passed by states, to clarify 1915, to provide grants to the States to im- the tax treatment for nuclear power plants that HON. MAC COLLINS prove the reporting of unidentified and missing transfer ownership. I urge my colleagues to OF GEORGIA persons. Had I been present for the votes, I would join with me in supporting this important bill. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have voted ``aye'' on rollcall votes 167, 168, Tuesday, June 8, 1999 f and 169. Mr. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor f a Georgia legend whose eighty year life en- COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT TEMPLETON ELEMENTARY compassed all that it means to live the Amer- SCHOOL—A NATIONAL BLUE RIB- ican dream. Vance C. Smith, Sr., born Decem- BON SCHOOL HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE ber 31, 1918, in Harris County, Georgia, to the late Shurley Sivell and Sallie Irvin Smith, will OF NEW YORK long be remembered for his devotion to family, HON. ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN OF MARYLAND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community, and country. On June 20, 1940, Mr. Smith married Reba IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, June 8, 1999 Gray Simmons. In September 1943, he en- Tuesday, June 8, 1999 listed in the U.S. Navy and served with distinc- Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, the Community tion until December 1945. During eighteen Reinvestment Act was created by the Con- commend Templeton Elementary School, lo- months on a Land Carrier Infantry boat in the cated in my Congressional District in River- gress in 1977 to combat discrimination by en- Pacific, Mr. Smith was one of a handful to sur- side, Maryland, for being named a National couraging federally insured financial institu- vive a Japanese suicide boat attack. Blue Ribbon School. Templeton Elementary tions to help meet the credit needs of the After World War II, Mr. Smith worked in the has a diverse enrollment of approximately 750 communities they serve. I am here today to grocery business for four years, but then fo- students with just over 70% coming from low report that the Community Reinvestment Act, cused on his favorite businessÐthe construc- income households. or CRA, has been a tremendous success. tion business. In 1951, Mr. Smith borrowed This Blue Ribbon Award bestowed upon CRA's success results from the effective money to purchase a bulldozer, and the Templeton Elementary School by the U.S. De- Vance Smith Construction Company was born. partnerships of municipal leaders, local devel- partment of Education is a tribute to the Over forty years later, the next generation of opment advocacy organizations, and commu- school's academic accomplishments. Working Smiths is still leading the family business. within the tenants that ``learning is valuable, nity-minded financial institutions. Working to- Beyond the energy that went into maintain- respect is essential, communication is vital, gether, the CRA has proven that local invest- ing a thriving business, Mr. Smith devoted consistent attendance is necessary, and ment is not only good for business, but critical much of his time to the community and help- teachers and parents must form a partnership to improving the quality of life for low and ing others. He was a member and deacon of to ensure student success,'' the students, par- moderate income residents in the communities Pine Mountain First Baptist Church, a member ents and dedicated staff have demonstrated financial institutions serve. of the Pine Mountain Chamber of Commerce, what is possible through their collective efforts. You will be hearing about other CRA suc- and a member of the Harris County Lion's Despite having a high percentage of chil- cess stories in the next few weeks. I want to Club. At one time he had not missed a Lion's dren from low income homes and being within applaud the financial services industry for their Club meeting for a 25 year stretch. Mr. Smith a school system with severe financial con- extraordinary record of meeting their CRA obli- was also a member of Chipley Lodge #40 straints, this school has excelled. Templeton F&AM, a past master, and a member of the gationsÐat present it is estimated that almost serves as a model of the odds that can be Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. overcome through both commitment and dedi- 98 percent of all financial institutions have Mr. Smith's community service also ex- cation. achieved a satisfactory or better CRA compli- tended to political service. He served as a f ance rating. In my own district, however, there Harris County Commissioner from 1963 until are many instances of leadership. Today I 1966, at one time serving as chairman. In WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE ON focus on one of the CRA lending practices of 1962, Mr. Smith was elected to the Pine MENTAL HEALTH KeyBank. KeyBank loans have led to the de- Mountain Town Council, and served there for velopment of 138 units of low income senior 33 years until his 1995 retirement. HON. JIM McDERMOTT housing, as well as permanent financing for a Survived by his wife; daughter and son-in- OF WASHINGTON group home for the developmentally disabled. law; son and daughter-in-law; five grand- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES KeyBank participants in the Buffalo Neighbor- children; three sisters; and one brother, Vance Tuesday, June 8, 1999 hood Housing Services Revolving Loan Fund, Smith, Sr. fulfilled the life we all strive to live. Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, the fol- which enabled local Neighborhood Housing Mr. Smith was successful in business, but his lowing speech delivered at the White House Service agencies to acquire and rehabilitate most meaningful contributions were those to Conference on Mental Health by the President numerous vacant properties, and resell them his family and community. Mr. Smith's passing of the Special Olympics, Mrs. Shriver, does an to low and moderate income constituents in is a great loss to all, but his accomplishments excellent job in describing the challenges my district. CRA lending by KeyBank has also and contributions will continue to be a blessing faced by individuals that suffer from both psy- to those fortunate enough to have been led to job growth. For example, KeyBank has chiatric disorders and mental retardation. touched by his life. worked with the Minority and Women owned I urge my colleagues to take the time to f loan program of Western New York to create read this particularly informative speech. pro-bono counseling and monitoring services PERSONAL EXPLANATION MRS. SHRIVER’S STATEMENT FOR THE WHITE to minority and women loan applicants during HOUSE CONFERENCE ON MENTAL HEALTH the pre-application and post-loan periods of a It has been known for at least the last 25 HON. XAVIER BECERRA years that individuals with mental retarda- new business. In addition, CRA lending by OF CALIFORNIA tion suffer from the full spectrum of psy- KeyBank resulted in the construction and fi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chiatric disorders—depression, schizo- nancing for a manufacturing facility which re- Tuesday, June 8, 1999 phrenia, anxiety states and more. In fact, it sulted in the retention of 50 jobs and the cre- is now estimated that as many as 30% of the ation of an additional 50 jobs in Niagara Coun- Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, due to a com- individuals with mental retardation also ty. mitment in my district on Monday, June 7, have a coexisting mental illness, yet they re- 1999, I was unable to cast my floor vote on main one of the most underserved popu- Mr. Speaker, I strongly support the Commu- rollcall numbers 167±169. The votes I missed lations in the United States. These nity Reinvestment Act and the success it has include rollcall vote 167 on approving the undiagnosed and untreated disorders prevent achieved in combating discrimination. I ap- millions of people with mental retardation Journal; rollcall vote 168 to suspend the rules from leading productive lives. plaud our financial institutions for their strong and agree to the Senate amendment on H.R. Clinicians tell me that often emotional or compliance record and welcome their contin- 435, the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical aggressive outbursts are labeled normal be- ued success. Corrections Act; and rollcall vote 169 on the haviors for those with mental retardation E1180 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 1999 when serious depression or other psychiatric 435); and 169 (H.R. 1915). Had I been FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, disorders may be present. Too often in these present I would have voted ``aye'' on each of NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM, situations psychotropic medicines in large the three votes. Washington, DC, 27 May 1999 doses may be administered with unnecessary Hon. TOM UDALL, toxic side affects. U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. f Let me tell one short story that exempli- Dear CONGRESSMAN UDALL, I am writing on fies this unfortunate situation. A forty-year- PERSONAL EXPLANATION behalf of the 277,000 members of the National old woman with moderate mental retarda- Fraternal Order of Police to advise you of tion in an institution in a state not far from our strong support of legislation you intend here was very heavily sedated because of se- HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY to introduce in the House of Representatives vere aggressive behavior. Because of one OF OHIO today. well-trained clinician this woman’s life was The bill provides for an additional pros- completely turned around. he diagnosed her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ecutor in each U.S. Attorney’s office who as having a bi-polar affective disorder and Tuesday, June 8, 1999 will devote his or her time exclusively to the treated here with Lithium. Shortly there- prosecution of firearms crimes. Your legisla- after, she returned to here community, ob- Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably tion addresses a key component of crime tained a job and is now a productive member absent from the House Chamber for rollcall control which has been overlooked in much of society in contact with family and friends. votes held the evening of Monday, June 7th. of the debate about new firearms law—the Another unfortunate example is when a Had I been present I would have voted ``yea'' need to provide the resources to prosecute non-retarded child is hyperactive he is often on rollcall votes 167, 168, and 169. offenders. We believe that a more vigorous diagnosed as having an attention deficit dis- prosecution of the laws already on the books order and treated properly. but when a child f will dramatically impact violent crime in with mental retardation is hyperactive that our nation, and we further believe that this behavior is typically attributed to his men- GUN CRIME PROSECUTION ACT OF legislation will put our most dangerous tal retardation and not adequately diagnosed 1999 criminals—those who use guns—behind bars. or treated. We do know that children with I salute your leadership on this issue and attention deficit were very very rarely in- want to thank you for reaching out to the cluded into ‘‘Federal studies’’ on attention HON. TOM UDALL Fraternal Order of Police on this issue. If deficit disorder. OF NEW MEXICO there is anything we can do to help move this legislation, please do not hesitate to What can we do to improve these dreadful IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES situation? contact me or Executive Director Jim Pasco First, all psychiatric training should in- Tuesday, June 8, 1999 through my Washington office. clude exposure to children and adults with Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, Sincerely, mental retardation and the American Board GILBERT G. GALLEGOS, of Psychiatry and Neurology should require today, I along with Congresswoman MCCAR- National President. THY and Congressman MOORE and other co- such experiences for certification. f Secondly, most of us agree that the earlier sponsors introduce a bill that will put at least treatment is started, the more effective it is. one Federal prosecutor in every State to focus SHELLEY KENNEDY: A POSITIVE Therefore, when a young child with mental upon prosecuting gun crimes. INFLUENCE retardation attends primary grades and acts There is no question that our nation is fac- up that shouldn’t be automatically attrib- ing a growing scourge of gun violence that is HON. JAMES A. BARCIA uted to his mental retardation. The child holding an increasing number of our commu- should be referred to the school psychologist OF MICHIGAN nities under siege. Crimes committed with fire- for proper diagnosis and treatment. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To accomplish all these goals, basic and arms are among the most heinous, and should clinical research that can benefit people be prosecuted as quickly and forcefully as Tuesday, June 8, 1999 with mental retardation and mental illness possible. Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, our communities should be a priority at the National Institute While the federal government has, in the grow and succeed when there are strong lead- of Mental Health working cooperatively with past, approached the problem of gun violence ers who have a sense of loyalty to the com- the National Institute of Child Health and by passing new federal laws and putting more munity. I rise today to pay tribute to one such Human Development and mentally retarded cops on the beat, there is nothing that can be must be included in new research. person who made it her life's work to provide Finally, we must remember that persons done to attack the problem if our prosecutors her students, who needed a helping hand with with mental retardation are finding their do not have the resources they need to en- the tumultuousness of growing up, the extra own voice, telling their own stories, remind- force these existing laws. attention and support to be able to succeed. I ing the world that they are not to be pitied Simply put, we must give them the re- would like to commend Shelley Kennedy for nor neglected, but rather individuals with sources they need to fully enforce existing gun her years of dedication and service to the ideas and feelings and dreams for their fu- laws. That is why we have introduced the Gun thousands of young adults whose lives she ture. They stand with us today announcing Crime Prosecution Act of 1999. their abilities and proclaiming that their has profoundly touched. time has come. From the Special Olympics This legislation will give every United States Shelley, a native of Pennsylvania, moved to Movement I have seen over and over again Attorney for each judicial district an additional Michigan to pursue a teaching degree at their promise, their potential and their un- Assistant US Attorney position whose sole Michigan State University. She epitomizes the bridled human spirit. purpose would be the prosecution of crimes soul of caring and giving for youngsters and I am confident that this conference and committed with a firearm. Specifically, each began her lifelong career of teaching children Mrs. Gore’s leadership will forcefully move new prosecutor position would give priority to with special needs in the Detroit public us into the next millennium where the men- violent crimes and crimes committed by fel- schools. She moved to my hometown of Bay tal health needs of those with mental retar- ons. By committing a full-time position within dation will be fully studied and addressed. I City, Michigan, in 1975 and continued her look forward to hearing others’ thoughts and each US Attorney's office to prosecuting gun work of making a positive and tremendous im- comments on this critical issue. crimes, we will be giving our prosecutors the pact on her students. I thank you for this opportunity to talk on tools they need to enforce the laws that al- While teaching students at the Bay County behalf of these wonderful human beings. ready exist in statute. Juvenile Home, she realized that many of her f We hope you will join us in this effort by students returned to the home because they signing on to the Gun Crime Prosecution Act continuously engaged in the same troubling PERSONAL EXPLANATION of 1999, and giving our prosecutors the help acts. In response, she and a colleague estab- they need to make our communities safer. lished Bay County's only charter school in HON. ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR. The National Fraternal Order of Police en- 1986 to provide more individual attention to OF MARYLAND dorses this bill. The National President, Mr. the students who needed extra guidance and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gilbert Gallegos, states that this bill ``address- encouragement to keep them focused on the es a key component of crime control which importance of good education. Tuesday, June 8, 1999 has been overlooked in much of the debate By lending a helping hand to the entire Mr. EHRLICH. Mr. Speaker, I missed 3 re- about new firearms lawÐthe need to provide spectrum of students, from teenaged parents corded votes because I was unavoidably de- the resources to prosecute offenders.'' to juvenile offenders, Shelley Kennedy has layed on June 7. I missed rollcall vote num- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to support given many students a new beginning and a bers: 167 on approving the Journal; 168 (H.R. this bill. new outlook on life. By teaching them these CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1181 important life skills necessary to succeed, she My friend Jim Ed Wampler said it best and A BILL TO PERMANENTLY EX- has provided a tremendous service to society it is the way we describe our very best in the TEND THE WORK OPPORTUNITY as a whole. Her legacy is written in the stu- wonderful place we call home, ``he was a TAX CREDIT AND MAKE CER- dents she supported and provided for, and good man.'' TAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PROGRAM that legacy is immeasurable. I think that says it all. She could not have made such a tremen- dous impact and achieved her great accom- f plishments without the support of her family in- HON. AMO HOUGHTON cluding her loving husband, Brian, and her HONORING MADELEINE APPEL OF NEW YORK daughter Shannon. While Shelley has retired IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from teaching, she continues her steadfast mission to improve her community by remain- HON. KEN BENTSEN Wednesday, June 9, 1999 ing active with Hospice, the Literacy Council Mr. HOUGHTON. Mr. Speaker, today I am OF TEXAS and numerous other nonprofit organizations. joined by my colleague from New York, Mr. Mr. Speaker, Shelley Kennedy has reached IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES RANGEL, together with a number of other col- out to students with unique challenges and leagues, in introducing our bill, The Work Op- has motivated countless individuals to pursue Tuesday, June 8, 1999 portunity Tax Credit Reform and Improvement a better and brighter future. We wish her all Act of 1999. The bill would permanently ex- the best, and give her a heartfelt thank you. I Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Madeleine Appel, who is this year's recipient tend the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and ask you, and all of my colleagues, to join me make other changes discussed below. in commending her outstanding accomplish- of the Houston Chapter of The American Jew- ments and wishing her all the best in the ish Committee's Helene Susman Woman of After a number of improvements over the years ahead. Prominence Award. Helene Susman was a past few years, the program is being well re- f widowed mother of two who became the first ceived in providing employment, with training, woman from Texas admitted to the bar of the for our disadvantaged. We believe the WOTC TRIBUTE TO JERRY DYER Supreme Court of the United States. When and Welfare to Work Credit (WTWC) pro- she died in 1978, she left a legacy of a com- grams have been very important in helping in- HON. MARION BERRY mitment of Judaism, a belief in the importance dividuals become employed and make the transition from welfare to work. Such training OF ARKANSAS of contributing to the community, and the need can be costly and the credits provide an in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for individuals to act responsibly and with in- tegrity at all times. centive to employers to hire the disadvantaged Tuesday, June 8, 1999 and provide the needed training while offset- Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Madeleine Appel has demonstrated her ting costs associated with the latter effort. pay tribute to a man who was a dear friend of commitment to her profession, community, Of course, many believe that the program mine, Jerry Dyer. and family in such a manner as to distinguish would be even more successful if it could be Jerry was a devoted and loving husband, fa- herself as a role model for other women to fol- extended indefinitely. Employers, both large ther, son, brother and friend. His love was un- low. and small, could depend on the program and conditional, just because you were there. He Madeleine Appel presently serves as Divi- would be more likely to seek out potentially had his priorities in order. He was a good sion Manager Administration in the City Con- qualified employees. That change would ben- businessman but he knew that was not at the troller's Office for the City of Houston. Her efit everyone. top of the list. work experience with the City of Houston has We have proposed several other changes in He always greeted life and business with included a number of positions: Administrator/ the bill which would streamline and simplify great good humor. He enriched every life he Senior Council Aide, Mayor Pro-Tem Office the program. First, the Welfare to Work Credit touched, especially children. Jerry was a good Houston City Council from 1996±1997; Senior program would be merged into WOTC, by es- citizen, and it is appropriate that he was hon- Council Aide, Houston City Council Member tablishing an additional category for WTWC. ored as ``Citizen of the Year'' by his commu- Eleanor Tinsley 1980±1995; and Adminis- The separate Section 51A for WTWC would nity. It is the highest honor to be recognized trator, Election Central, ICSA, Rice University. be repealed. by your friends and neighbors. I will always remember two stories Jerry She began her career as a journalist work- The bill would also standardize the definition loved to tell on himself. One about a man in ing as an Assistant Women's Editor and Re- of wages based on the current law WTWC Gillett that he loaned some money to buy porter at The Corpus Christi Caller and Times. definition. This change broadens the definition some cows. The man bought the cows and Additionally, she worked as the Women's Edi- by including benefits paid to the employee. they got out of the pasture one night, onto the tor and Assistant Editor for The Insider's The bill would also apply the same 40% credit highway and were destroyed by a truck. The Newsletter and as a reporter for The Houston rate for both the WOTC categories (first year man come in the bank the next morning and Chronicle where she won the ``Headliners wages of $6,000) and for the WTWC category walked into Jerry's office and said ``banker Award.'' She received her B.A. from Smith (first and second year wages of $10,000) in they done run over our collateral.'' Jerry just College in political science and graduated the interests of simplification. laughed his special chuckle and said ``well Magna Cum Laude. Lastly, the bill would add ``Section let's see what we can do.'' Madeleine Appel's community involvement 501(c)(3)'' organizations as a qualifying em- Jerry always worked hard to make his com- includes Scenic America, League of Women ployer. The credit would be treated as an off- munity a better place to live, work, and raise Voters of Texas and the United States, Hous- set against employment tax liabilities other- a family. We had been working together to im- ton Achievement Place, Jewish Family Serv- wise due. It is believed that these organiza- prove main street in Gillett and one of the ice, League of Women Voters of Houston, tions could hire and train many of the dis- towns ``characters'' named ``Doc'' purchased a Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism, advantaged, and the credit would provide an vacant lot right in the middle of the business Houston Architecture Foundation, American incentive for such organizations to seek out section of the street and put a rather dilapi- Jewish Committee, City of Houston Affirmative these individuals. This provision would add a dated trailer there. Then he took the bath tub Action Commission, and Leadership Houston new avenue for moving individuals from wel- out of the trailer and set it in the front yard. Class XII. fare to work. Because this is a new change to Every one that drove by saw this. Doc was in the program, even though included in pro- Madeleine Appel has been married for 36 the bank one day and Jerry, in his diplomatic posed legislation in the past, it is being pro- way said to Doc (part of Doc's charm was lack years to Dr. Michael F. Appel and she is the posed as a three year pilot project. This period of personal hygiene) ;``Doc what are you going proud mother of two sons and two daughters- will allow a period of time to determine if this to do with your bath tub?'' Doc says, ``I need in-law. feature of the overall WOTC program is effec- that space to store my spare tires in, but if I Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Madeleine tive and produces the desired result. was going to take a bath, I would want a big- Appel for her service to her community and to We urge our colleagues to join us in co- ger tub than that.'' Houston. She is the best of public servants sponsoring this important legislation to extend Again Jerry just laughed and started trying and an inspiration to others who want to en- and improve the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to improve things in another way. gage in public service. program. E1182 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 1999 PERSONAL EXPLANATION The NJTO was founded 30 years ago dur- the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, or ing an extreme housing shortage. Tenants in the ``AO.'' The AO is concerned over a Su- HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER New Jersey faced unconscionable rent in- preme Court opinion, the so-called Lexecon OF NEW YORK creases and had little protection from landlord case, pertaining to Section 1407 of Title 28 of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES abuse. Landlord-tenant laws at that time were the U.S. Code. This statute governs federal very primitive and gave practically no protec- multidistrict litigation. Wednesday, June 9, 1999 tion to tenants. In fact, the only right afforded Under Section 1407, a Multidistrict Litigation Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. to tenants was the right of pay. PanelÐa select group of seven federal judges 167, had I been present, I would have voted This situation compelled a group of con- picked by the Chief JusticeÐhelps to consoli- ``yea.'' cerned citizens to come together to form the date lawsuits which share common questions f NJTO to combat these conditions. Using strat- of fact filed in more than one judicial district egies ranging from rent strikes to legal battles, nationwide. Typically, these suits involve mass RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF the NJTO succeeded in getting the State of tortsÐa plane crash, for exampleÐin which THE EMPLOYEES OF ROCKLAND New Jersey to enact the State Retaliatory the plaintiffs are from many different states. All COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL MAN- Eviction Law in its first year of existence. This things considered, the panel attempts to iden- AGEMENT COUNCIL crucial triumph was responsible for paving the tify the one district court nationwide which is way for a massive wave of state-wide tenant best adept at adjudicating pretrial matters. The HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN mobilization. panel then remands individual cases back to OF NEW YORK Over the past 30 years, the NJTO has the district where they were originally filed for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grown into the oldest statewide tenants organi- trial unless they have been previously termi- zation in the United States and can boast of nated. Wednesday, June 9, 1999 being the driving force behind 18 major land- For approximately 30 years, however, the Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to lord-tenant laws. During this time, the NJTO's district court selected by the panel to hear pre- take this opportunity to recognize the efforts of advocacy on behalf of New Jerseyans has re- trial matters (the ``transferee court'') often in- the employees of the Rockland County Envi- sulted in the strongest legal protections for voked Section 1404(a) of Title 28 to retain ju- ronmental Management Council for their work tenants throughout the entire country. risdiction for trial over all of the suits. This is and dedication in serving the people and com- This year, the NJTO is counting among its a general venue statute that allows a district munities of Rockland County. honorees Arlene Glassman, a neighbor of court to transfer a civil action to any other dis- In this spirit, the employees of the Rockland mine from Fair Lawn, New Jersey and Bob trict or division where it may have been County Environmental Management Council Ryley of Jackson Township, New Jersey. Ar- brought; in effect, the court selected by the will be celebrating their 25th anniversary on lene has been a committed member of the panel simply transferred all of the cases to June 16, 1999. Over the past 25 years, they NJTO for the past 20 years and has served on itself. have received 16 awards, including 12 from the Board of Directors since 1995. In Fair According to the AO, this process has the New York State Association of Environ- Lawn, she made a name for herself by suc- worked well, since the transferee court was mental Management Councils, and 4 from the cessfully leading the effort to reduce the allow- versed in the facts and law of the consolidated National Association of Counties. In 1997, the able rent and revise the rent ordinance. litigation. This is also the one court which Council won the first place New York State Thanks to her leadership, Fair Lawn's leaders could compel all parties to settle when appro- Project/Plan Award for ``outstanding accom- and elected officials have a greater apprecia- priate. plishments in enhancing the quality of the en- tion of the needs of the tenants in the town. The Lexecon decision alters the Section vironment in their community.'' Bob Ryley will also be recognized for his 1407 landscape. This was a 1998 defamation For the past 25 years, the employees of the work with the Mobil Home Owners Association case brought by a consulting entity (Lexecon) Rockland County Environmental Management of New Jersey (MHOA). Since joining the against a law firm that had represented a Council have achieved many goals, ranging group in 1984, Bob obtained mobile home ten- plaintiff class in the Lincoln Savings and Loan from sponsoring a public forum on water con- ants the right of first refusal should the land- litigation in Arizona. Lexecon had been joined servation to collaborating with the Rockland lord decide to sell their park. In this era of po- as a defendant to the class action, which the County Health Department on implementing a litical apathy, Bob has succeeded in his efforts Multidistrict Litigation Panel transferred to the county noise ordinance. Their efforts to protect to keep the MHOA's members actively in- District of Arizona. Before the pretrial pro- and preserve the environment include spon- volved on issues of concern to them. ceedings were concluded, Lexecon reached a soring a ``Sun Day'' (a regional conference on Both Arlene and Bob will receive the ``resolution'' with the plaintiffs, and the claims solar energy), coordinating the household haz- NJTO's Ronald B. Atlas Award on June 27 for against the consulting entity were dismissed. ardous waste collection project, serving on a their years of service on behalf of New Jersey Lexecon then brought a defamation suit county legislative subcommittee on recycling, tenants. This prestigious award is the NJTO's against the law firm in the Northern District for and helping to prepare Rockland County's way of articulating the organization's gratitude Illinois. The law firm moved under Section solid waste management plan. for all of the time and energy that Arlene and 1407 that the Multidistrict Litigation Panel em- The employees of the Rockland County Bob have given to the group and I am proud power the Arizona court which adjudicated the Management Environmental Council have to extend my congratulations to them today on original S&L litigation to preside over the defa- dedicated their lives to improving life within the the floor of the U.S. House of Representa- mation suit. The panel agreed, and the Ari- Hudson Valley, and are to be commended for tives. zona transferee court subsequently invoked its their outstanding efforts. f jurisdiction pursuant to Section 104 to preside Accordingly, I invite my colleagues to join over a trial that the law firm eventually won. with me in thanking the employees of the THE MULTIDISTRICT, Lexecon appealed, but the Ninth Circuit af- Rockland County Environmental Management MULTIPARTY, MULTIFORUM JU- firmed the lower court decision. Council for their hard work and continued RISDICTION ACT OF 1999 The Supreme Court reversed, however, dedication to improving our quality of life. holding that Section 1407 explicitly requires a f HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. transferee court to remand all cases for trial OF WISCONSIN back to the respective jurisdictions from which COMMEMORATING THE 30TH ANNI- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they were originally referred. In his opinion, VERSARY OF THE NEW JERSEY Justice Souter observed that ``the floor of Con- TENANTS ORGANIZATION Wednesday, June 9, 1999 gress'' was the proper venue to determine Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise whether the practice of self-assignment under HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN to introduce the ``Multidistrict, Multiparty, these conditions should continue. OF NEW JERSEY Multiforum Jurisdiction Act of 1999.'' The bill Mr. Speaker, Section 2 of this legislation re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES synthesizes the contents of two other meas- sponds to Justice Souter's admonition. It ures I have authored, H.R. 1852 and H.R. would simply amend Section 1407 by explicitly Wednesday, June 9, 1999 967. allowing a transferee court to retain jurisdiction Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Section 2 of my bill is identical to H.R. 1852, over referred cases for trial, or refer them to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the New Jer- the ``Multidistrict Trial Jurisdiction Act of 1999,'' other districts, as it sees fit. This change sey Tenants Organization (NJTO). which I introduced on May 18 at the behest of makes sense in light of past judicial practice CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1183 under the Multidistrict Litigation statute. It obvi- March 1966 as a Distinguished Military Grad- 150 years of existence, the church has been ously promotes judicial administrative effi- uate, he was commissioned as a second lieu- home to a tightly-woven community whose ciency. tenant in Field Artillery. He has served in a faith and fellowship are a source of inspiration Section 3 of the bill consists of the text of wide variety of Field Artillery and Aviation as- in the area. H.R. 967, the ``Multiparty, Multiforum Jurisdic- signments in Infantry, Air Cavalry, Mecha- I send my sincere best wishes as the tion Act of 1999,'' which I introduced on March nized, and Armored Divisions. He has com- Slateville Presbyterian Church celebrates this 3rd. This is a bill that the House of Represent- manded at battery, battalion, and brigade lev- milestone in its history, and hope that the new atives passed during the 101st and 102nd els and served as Deputy Commander, V millennium will see this community prosper Congresses with Democratic majorities. The Corps Artillery, Frankfurt, Germany, and as and be strengthened in its faith. Committee on the Judiciary favorably reported Assistant Division Commander of the 1st In- this bill during the 103rd Congress, also under fantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas. Staff as- f a Democratic majority, and just last term the signments have been at battalion through De- House approved the legislation as Section 10 partment of the Army. His most recent staff CONGRATULATING EXCEPTIONAL of H.R. 1252, the ``Judicial Reform Act.'' The tours include an assignment as Deputy Chief PARENTS UNLIMITED OF FRESNO Judicial Conference and the Department of of Staff for Doctrine (Headquarters, U.S. Army Justice have supported this measure in the Training and Doctrine Command), followed by past. assignment to Washington, DC, as the Army's HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH Section 3 of the bill would bestow original Chief of Legislative Liaison. Major General OF CALIFORNIA jurisdiction on federal district courts in civil ac- Boyd's overseas tours include Greece and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions involving minimal diversity jurisdiction Germany; two combat tours in Vietnam, one among adverse parties based on a single ac- as a field artilleryman, the other as an aviator; Wednesday, June 9, 1999 cidentÐlike a plane or train crashÐwhere at and one in Southwest Asia, where he com- least 25 persons have either died or sustained manded the 42nd Field Artillery Brigade as Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise injuries exceeding $50,000 per person. The part of VII Corps, during Operation Desert today to congratulate Exceptional Parents Un- transferee court would retain those cases for Storm. General Boyd served a tour of duty at limited of Fresno for receiving the Daily Points determination of liability and punitive dam- Fort Hood during 1971±1972 with 1st Bat- of Light Award from the Points of Light Foun- ages, and would also determine the sub- talion, 14th Field Artillery, 2d Armored Divi- dation in Washington, D.C. The Points of Light stantive law that would apply for liability and sion, as Battalion S±3 and Battery Com- Foundation, established by President George punitive damages. If liability is established, the mander. Bush, recognizes individuals and groups that transferee court would then remand the appro- Major General Boyd holds Bachelor of Arts give service to their communities. priate cases back to the federal and state and Masters degrees in Business Administra- Exceptional Parents was founded 22 years courts from which they were referred for a de- tion. He is a graduate of the Field Artillery Offi- ago by a registered nurse Marion Karian, who termination of compensatory and actual dam- cer Advanced Course, the Fixed Wing Aviator still runs the organization today. It began as a ages. Course, the U.S. Army Command and General support group at University Medical Center of Mr. Speaker, Section 3 will help to reduce Staff College, and the U.S. Army War College. Fresno, California, for parents of children with litigation costs as well as the likelihood of His awards include the Distinguished Service Down Syndrome, and has grown into a large, forum shopping in mass tort cases. An effec- Medal, Legion of Merit with 3 Oak Leaf Clus- non-profit organization, which serves the fam- tive one-time determination of punitive dam- ters, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star ily members of children with special needs. ages would eliminate multiple or inconsistent Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Marion states, ``When there is a child with dis- awards arising from multiforum litigation. At Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Air abilities it affects the whole family. Our ap- the same time, however, trial attorneys will Medal (12th Award), Army Commendation proach is to help the whole family.'' have the opportunity to go before juries in Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army The heart of the organization's program is their home states for compensatory and actual Achievement Medal, and the Vietnam Cross of providing support, education and advocacy as- damages. Gallantry with Silver Star. He has also earned sistance to families of disabled children, in- Mr. Speaker, I look forward to a hearing on the Parachutist Badge, Senior Aviator Wings, cluding siblings and grandparents. An early- this measure which will take place before the and Army Staff Identification Badge. intervention program targets families with chil- Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Prop- Major General Boyd and his wife Maddie dren up to three years of age. It offers devel- erty. live at Fort Hood, Texas. They have one son, opmental assessment and assistance includ- The legislation speaks to process, fairness, Ray, who resides in Phoenix, Arizona. ing occupational therapy, physical therapy and and judicial efficiency. It will not interfere with Mr. Speaker, General Boyd has devoted his speech therapy. It enhances the development jury verdicts or compensation rates for litiga- life to preserve the peace that we enjoy. He is of infants and toddlers with disabling condi- tors. I therefore urge my colleagues to support truly a great American and has served his tions and minimizes their potential for develop- the Multidistrict, Mulitparty, Multiforum Jurisdic- country with honor and distinction. I wish him mental delays. There is also a Family Re- tion Act of 1999 when it is reported to the well in the days ahead and am proud to rec- source Network which provides multicultural House of Representatives for consideration. ognize his achievements today. parent training and information, a Safe and f f Healthy Families program and Child Abuse TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL HONORING THE SLATEVILLE Prevention services which is one in seven in MORRIS JAMES BOYD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ON ITS the state, funded by the Department of Social 150TH ANNIVERSARY Services. All of these services are free to the public. HON. IKE SKELTON ``We can give out lots of technical informa- OF MISSOURI HON. WILLIAM F. GOODLING tion, and we do,'' says Marion, ``but what par- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PENNSYLVANIA ents can do for other parents is empowering. Wednesday, June 9, 1999 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES When a new parent gets together with an ex- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, I wish to rec- Wednesday, June 9, 1999 perienced parent and finds out he is not in iso- ognize the accomplishments of a truly out- Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today lation, not alone, they connect. We strengthen standing individual, Major General Morris J. to pay tribute to the Slateville Presbyterian families and enables them to handle their own Boyd, U.S. Army. General Boyd will soon be Church on the occasion of its 150th Anniver- situations, that is the thread of who and what completing his assignment as the Deputy sary Celebration. I am pleased and proud to we are.'' Commanding General of III Corps and Fort bring the history of this church to the attention Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ex- Hood, which will bring to a close a long and of my colleagues. ceptional Parents Unlimited for receiving the distinguished career in the U.S. Army. It is a The church, located in Delta, Pennsylvania, Daily Points of Light Award. The service of pleasure for me to recognize just a few of his was founded in the summer of 1849. It was emotional and educational empowerment is in- many outstanding achievements. one of six churches that stemmed from the valuable to families of disabled children. I urge General Boyd, a native of Oakland, Cali- first Presbyterian Church west of the Susque- my colleagues to join me in wishing this orga- fornia, entered the Army in April 1965. Upon hanna River in the southern region of York nization many years of continued success and graduation from Officer Candidate School in County, the Log Church in the Barrens. In its service to their community. E1184 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 1999 THE HONORABLE BOB BADHAM’S resent Mayor Rendell on the Mayor's Tele- Medicare program. In doing so, we must also 70TH BIRTHDAY communications Advisory Commission and be certain that we do not unfairly penalize pro- also on the Airport Advisory Board. viders in this process. My bill would allow pro- HON. RON PACKARD In conclusion, it is with great pride that I rise viders ample time to get up to speed with the OF CALIFORNIA to announce the presentation of the Unico process prior to the imposition of administra- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Gold Medal of Achievement Award to John tion fees for non-compliance. Dougherty, a man who exemplifies the Unico The Paperless Claims Promotion Act of Wednesday, June 9, 1999 Motto ``Service Above All.'' 1999 is the 10th in my series of Medicare Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to f modernizations. It is a sensible change to cur- pay tribute to a remarkable man who is cele- rent law to move us an electronic filing sys- INTRODUCTION OF MEDICARE brating his 70th birthday today. The Honorable tem. MODERNIZATION NO. 10: THE Bob Badham is a former colleague, a leader, f PAPERLESS CLAIMS PROMOTION and a friend. ACT OF 1999 Congressman Badham served 12 years in AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOP- the U.S. House of Representatives before he MENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMIN- retired in 1988. During my freshman term Bob HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK ISTRATION, AND RELATED helped me immensely through his advice and OF CALIFORNIA AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS friendship. Today, I am honored to serve IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ACT, 2000 many of the constituents that live in parts of Wednesday, June 9, 1999 SPEECH OF his former district. Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to Congressman Badham has an astute mind introduce the Medicare Paperless Claims Pro- HON. ZACH WAMP and was one of the most knowledgeable motion Act of 1999, the 10th in a series of OF TENNESSEE members the House Armed Services Com- Medicare modernization bills designed to im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mittee has known. He was a senior member of prove program administration and the quality Tuesday, June 8, 1999 the North Atlantic Assembly, which is the leg- of the health care for Medicare beneficiaries. islative arm of NATO, during some of the most The Health Insurance Portability and Ac- The House in Committee of the Whole crucial times since they were formed. countability Act of 1996 (HIPPA), included a House on the State of the Union had under During Mr. Badham's tenure on the Armed number of administrative reforms for Medicare. consideration the bill (H.R. 1906) making ap- Services Committee he was known on both propriations for Agriculture, Rural Develop- The submission of electronic claims to Medi- ment, Food and Drug Administration, and sides of the aisle as an expert on military mat- care instead of traditional paper claims is one ters. He spent many hours evaluating weap- Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending of the main aspects of those administrative September 30, 2000, and for other purposes: ons and systems for the benefit of his com- simplication efforts. Mr. WAMP. Mr. Chairman, I rise today out mittee colleagues. Bob has been a valuable Currently, a large majority of providers sub- of concern regarding funding for the Food service to the defense of this great nation. mit their claims utilizing an electronic system. Contact Notification (FCN) program in H.R. I would like to congratulate Bob on his 70th In fact, as of January 1998, about 96 percent 1906, the FY 2000 Agricultural, FDA and Re- birthday. He has served this country with dis- of all Medicare Part A claims were submitted lated Agencies Appropriations bill. This pro- tinction. I wish him and his family all the best electronically while 80 percent of all Medicare gram is new and provides for the expeditious for the future. Part B claims were submitted in electronic for- review of new food contact substances. Food f mats. These numbers have continued to in- contact substances are products like plastic, A TRIBUTE TO JOHN DOUGHERTY crease in the past year. While these numbers are commendable, the paper, and aluminum wraps that are used as RECIPIENT OF THE UNICO GOLD providers who have not yet begun to submit containers for food products. MEDAL claims electronically are a real concern. Allow- It is not commonly known that these mate- ing paper claims to be submitted indefinitely rials must be reviewed for their safety before HON. ROBERT A. BRADY will require duplicative systems that will create being marketed, because they touch food products. As a result, the Food and Drug Ad- OF PENNSYLVANIA additional costs and inefficiencies for the ministration Modernization Act of 1997 in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Medicare system. cluded FCN to reduce the time and cost in- Wednesday, June 9, 1999 The Administration has responded to this situation by proposing that by the beginning of volved in marketing a new food packaging ma- Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I fiscal year 2000 (October 1, 1999), any claims terial. Although FDA began the initial phase of rise today to honor the recipient of the 1999 not submitted electronically will be subject to setting up this program, with $500,000 des- Unico Gold Medal of Achievement, John an administrative fee of $1. Since that an- ignated for the program in FY 1999, the pro- Dougherty. Unico is continuing its tradition of nouncement, they have assumed an additional gram cannot continue unless the Congress honoring outstanding Union Leaders with the 6 month delay in implementation due to Y2K provides $3 million for FY 2000. prestigious Unico Gold Medal of Achievement activities. Mr. Chairman, this program is a terrific ex- Award. This year the Greater Philadelphia Unfortunately, however, such action is likely ample of real regulatory reformÐit reduces the Chapter Unico has selected John Dougherty, to have a disproportionate effect on smaller agency's workload by streamlining regulation, Business Manager of Local 98, International and rural providers that have been less ag- reduces regulatory burdens on the plastics, Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. gressive in developing electronic information paper, and aluminum industries, increases the John began his apprenticeship with Local systems in their offices. potential for new and improved products to Union 98, IBEW, in 1981. Active in many posi- I understand that developing such systems reach consumers, and does all these things tions in the union, he was elected to the Elec- is labor intensive and expensive. Therefore to without compromising public safety. tric Machinists Association in 1987 and in accommodate those providers who have not As you well know, the Congress is not able 1998 was unanimously elected to the local yet developed the capability to submit to fund every program and we have to make Union's Executive Board. In 1993, at the age paperless claims, my bill proposes that the ad- some very difficult choices. However, I believe of 33, John became the youngest Business ministrative fees charged for claims submitted it would unfortunate to let this good idea lan- Manager in the history of Local Union 98. in paper format would become effective as of guish. While the Administration and the Appro- Since becoming Business Manager, John January 1, 2003. priations Committee may prefer funding this has given of himself tirelessly. Currently he is In addition my bill would also grant the Sec- program with user fees, discussion of such a President of the Philadelphia Mechanical retary the power to waive the imposition of this proposal has not even begun. Even if agree- Trades Council, Vice President of the Philadel- administrative fee under certain cir- ment was near, it will be difficult to enact the phia Building Trade Council, and Vice Presi- cumstances, as she deems appropriate. authorization this year. As we move to Con- dent of the Philadelphia AFL±CIO. John has To facilitate the implementation of electronic ference, I urge the Chairman and Ranking been noted by the Philadelphia Business Jour- submission, my bill would also require the Member of the House Agricultural Appropria- nal as one of the ``Forty under Forty''. He sits Secretary to make public domain software tions Committee to seriously consider funding on both the board of the Philadelphia Inter- readily available at no charge. this program at the authorized level in the Land Commission and the Penns Landing Converting to an all electronic claims sys- event that a fee system is not enacted in time Corporation, and has been chosen to rep- tem is a critical aspects of modernizing the for FY 2000. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1185 WEAPONS LABORATORY SECURITY the suspected mole at Los Alamos. When will CONGRATULATIONS TO THE JEW- the president offer an explanation to rebut ISH COMMUNITY HOUSE OF the evidence that something caused his ad- BENSONHURST HON. DOUG BEREUTER ministration to go out of its way to accom- OF NEBRASKA modate China? IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER Bring out the political guillotine. Wednesday, June 9, 1999 OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member f Wednesday, June 9, 1999 would ask his colleagues to consider carefully the following editorial from the June 2, 1999, TRIBUTE TO IVORY BROWN Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to edition of the Omaha World-Herald, entitled ``A invite my colleagues to pay tribute to the Jew- Price For Lost Secrets.'' It speaks to the need ish Community House of Bensonhurst on the to establish accountability for the intolerable HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY occasion of its 72nd Anniversary Celebration. security which has prevailed at Department of The members of the Jewish Community OF INDIANA Energy weapons laboratory facilities. House of Bensonhurst have long been known for their commitment to community service [From Omaha World-Herald, June 2, 1999] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and to enhancing the quality of life for all New A PRICE FOR LOST SECRETS Wednesday, June 9, 1999 York City residents. Clinton administration official Bill Rich- This year's gathering is not only a festive ardson said recently it was time to stop Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with the happening, it is a chance for all of us to cele- ‘‘looking for heads to roll’’ in response to the greatest pleasure that I pay tribute to an ex- administration’s failure to combat Chinese brate and pay tribute to a group of individuals ceptionally dedicated, compassionate, and dis- who have dedicated their lives to helping oth- spying at U.S. nuclear facilities. He is wrong. tinguished member of Indiana's First Congres- For too long, the administration has been ers. This year's honorees truly represent the hiding behind the bromide that it’s petty, sional District, Mr. Ivory Brown, of Gary, Indi- best of what our community has to offer. mean-spirited and counterproductive to as- ana. After teaching and coaching in the Gary Vic Damone, America's legendary vocalist sess blame for the illegal distribution of FBI Public School System for 41 years, Coach and entertainer, is a Bensonhurst native and files, the reception of illegal foreign cam- Ivory ``Ike'' Brown will retire on June 12, 1999. graduate of Lafayette High School. This year's paign donations, and other mess-ups in this Upon completion of his last day, Mr. Brown recipient of the Coach Gold Alumni Achieve- administration. will be honored at the Genesis Convention Richardson is secretary of the Energy De- ment Award, Vic Damone has entertained au- Center in Gary, Indiana, with a final, formal diences throughout the world and was recently partment which supervises nuclear research salute from his friends and colleagues for his laboratories. Several years ago a career En- presented with the prestigious Sammy Cahn ergy intelligence officer began warning his service, effort, and dedication. Award by the Songwriters Hall of Fame. A Clinton-appointed supervisors that tax secu- In 1954 Coach Brown graduated from Roo- JCH alumnus, Vic Damone remains friends rity, especially at the Los Alamos National sevelt High School in Gary, Indiana, and en- with many JCH alumni including Larry King Laboratory in New Mexico, was allowing rolled as an undergraduate at Wiley College. and Herb Cohen. China to steal nuclear secrets. The warning, He began his graduate work at Indiana Uni- Gerry Farber, this year's recipient of the Jo- initially dismissed by the Clintonites as seph W. Press Humanitarian Award, has long alarmist nonsense, eventually was conveyed versity, where he earned his Master's degree. up the chain of command to key Cabinet Mr. Brown continued his education at Texas been known as a supporter of early childhood members and the president. Still there was Southern University where he took advance education at the JCH. When the JCH needed no meaningful response. courses. support to renovate its nursery school in 1992, The Justice Department rejected the FBI’s Gerry and his wife, Gail, were as there to help An educator and coach for more than four request for permission to conduct electronic see it through. Recently, the Farbers created decades in the Gary Community School Cor- surveillance of a scientist who now stands an endowment for the benefit of the JCH's poration, Ivory Brown's accomplishments in accused of transferring to China more than early childhood programs. Gerry is a the classroom and on the court are shining ex- 1,000 classified files of nuclear secrets. Attor- Bensonhurst native and an alumnus of the ney General Janet Reno now is pointing fin- amples of the pride and dedication he exhib- JCH and maintains close contact with fellow gers at subordinates, saying she was given ited in his work. Mr. Brown began his teaching alums throughout the country. In 1975, Gerry bad advice. career with the Gary Community School Cor- joined the investment firm of Weiss, Peck & It’s good to see that pressure is building to poration in 1958 where he served as an ele- the point that the attorney general is com- Greer and currently serves as the manager of mentary, middle, and high school teacher until pelled to do the sort of scapegoating that its Farber-Weber Fund. Richardson wants to squelch. Reno ought to 1968. From 1969±1972, he was a driver edu- Each of this evening's honorees has long feel severe heat. If deputies did blow it and cation specialist and in 1972 until his retire- been known as innovators and beacons of made Reno look bad, then they, too, ought to ment, he served as a physical education in- good will to all those with whom they come be seared in the crucible of public scrutiny. structor and head basketball coach at West into contact. Through their dedicated efforts, The campaign for accountability ought to Side High School. be applied across party lines. The current in- they have each helped to improve my con- telligence director at Energy said recently From the beginning of his coaching career, stituents' quality of life. In recognition of their that Republican Richard Shelby, chairman Ivory Brown has served as an inspiration to many accomplishments on behalf of my con- of the Senate Intelligence Committee, never thousands of students, fans, and players at stituents, I offer my congratulations on their responded to the FBI’s 1997 proposal for $12.5 West Side High School and throughout North- being honored by the Jewish Community Hour billion worth of changes to fight nuclear spy- west Indiana. Through his tireless efforts, he of Bensonhurst on the occasion of its 72nd ing. Shelby said that the committee already has assisted more than one hundred fifty high anniversary celebration. had begun working on counterintelligence measures in 1996 but that Energy ignored the school athletes in their pursuit of higher edu- f cation by helping them obtain college scholar- Committee’s recommendations. HONORING RUSSELL MAJOR Let debate continue on that and all other ships in basketball and track. arguments about Chinese nuclear spying on Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other American soil. This administration has bun- distinguished colleagues join me in com- HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN gled the most important duty of govern- mending Ivory ``Ike'' Brown for his lifetime of OF NEW JERSEY ment—safeguarding the security of the na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion. The people responsible ought to be ex- dedication, service, and leadership to the stu- posed. dents and faculty of the Gary Community Wednesday, June 9, 1999 The Clinton administration, through the School Corporation, as well as the people of Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Democratic National Committee, received Northwest Indiana. Coach Brown's efforts as honor the memory of Russell Major. millions of illegal campaign dollars from an educator and a basketball coach blended Russell Major devoted every single waking Chinese sources while refusing to act on in- together to help kids make the most of their moment to making Englewood, New Jersey a formation that China was raiding the nu- clear store. Corporations, that were major potential and earn their success in the world. city that could boast of being a haven for all donors to the DNC were allowed to share pro- Northwest Indiana's community has certainly people, regardless of their race, color or ethnic hibited technology with Chinese businesses been rewarded by the true service and un- background. as part of lucrative deals. And then there compromising dedication displayed by Mr. The countless hours that Russell spent or- was Reno’s thwarting of the FBI’s pursuit of Ivory Brown. ganizing sit-ins and circulating petitions to E1186 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 1999 achieve this end were oriented particularly to- sectors of the U.S. economy, growing at an Requires all grants to be peer reviewed by wards providing the children of Englewood annual rate of 12 percent between 1993 and panels that include private sector representa- with the opportunity to realize the American 1997. Since 1992, businesses producing com- tives. Dream. He rightly recognized that to deny a puters, semiconductors, software, and commu- Establishes 20 large grants of up to $1 mil- child an opportunity for a quality education is nications equipment have accounted for one- lion in FY 2000±2001; 30 large grants in FY to deny that child a lifetime of opportunities. third of the economic growth in the U.S. 2002±2004. Russell Major believed that every child Fundamental information-technology re- Makes $40 million available for grants of up should be educated in schools that are safe search has played an essential role in fueling to $5 million for IT Centers (6 or more re- and well-maintained, schools that have access the Information Revolution and creating new searchers collaborating on cross-disciplinary to advanced educational technology, and industries and millions of new, high-paying research issues) in FY 2000±2001; $45 million schools with classes that are small enough to jobs. But maintaining the Nation's global lead- in FY 2002±2003; $50 million in FY 2004. facilitate the best teaching and learning. ership in information technology will require Provides $95 million to create for-credit pri- On June 12, 1999, the Englewood Board of keeping open the pipeline of new ideas, tech- vate sector internship programs at two and Education will be renaming the Liberty School nologies, and innovations that flow from funda- four-year colleges and universities for IT stu- after Russell Major. From now on, when the mental research. Although the private sector dents. To participate in the program, a com- students walk into the Russell Major Liberty provides the lion's share of the research fund- pany must commit to provide 50 percent of the School on Tenafly Road, they will be walking ing, its spending tends to focus on short-term, cost of the internship program. into a school whose namesake embodies the applied work. The Federal Government, there- Authorizes a total of $385 million for new values that they are being taught: tolerance, fore, has a critical role to play in supporting computer hardware for terascale computing, patience, fairness, vigilance, and excellence. the long-term, basic research the private sec- which will be allocated in an open competition These are the values that will help these tor requires but is ill-suited to pursue. by NSF. Awardees must agree to integrate young people realize the vision that Russell However, as the Congressionally-chartered with the existing Advanced Partnership for Ad- had for them and for all Americans, a vision President's Information Technology Advisory vanced Computational Infrastructure program that was grounded in family, community and Committee (PITAC) noted in its recent report, and give access to Networking and Informa- education. the emphasis of Federal information tech- tion Technology Research and Development It was also a vision that enabled Russell nology research programs in recent years has Act research grant recipients. Major to give of his heart, as much as he gave shifted from long-term, high-risk research to In addition, the bill authorizes $111 million of his mind. And it was a vision that gained short-term, mission oriented research. This is through fiscal year 2002 for the completion of him the respect of every person who ever a trend that began in 1986 but has acceler- the Next Generation Internet program. came into contact with him. ated over the last six years. Another of the bill's provisions requires NSF Russell Major fought to make the America PITAC warned that current Federal support to report to Congress on the availability of he envisioned a reality for the people of En- for fundamental research in information tech- encryption technologies in foreign countries glewood and beyond. By renaming the Liberty nology is inadequate to maintain the Nation's and how they compare with similar tech- School in Russell's memory, we are honoring global leadership in this area, and it advocated nologies subject to export restrictions in the his legacy and challenging future generations a five-year initiative that would significantly in- United States. I believe that export controls on to continue his important work. crease basic-research funding. The Adminis- encryption are stifling development in this crit- f tration's response to the PITAC report is its In- ical area, and I think this study will dem- onstrate that the current policy on encryption INTRODUCTION OF NETWORKING formation Technology for the 21st Century proposalÐIT 2. I believe this proposal, how- is self-defeating. AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY I also have included language in the bill to ever well-intentioned, falls short of what RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT make the research tax credit permanent. For PITAC envisioned. It does not, for example, ACT too long, businesses have been unable to plan commit the Administration to any funding in- for long-term research projects because of the creases beyond fiscal year 2000. In fact, ac- annual guessing game surrounding the exten- HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. cording to the non-partisan Congressional OF WISCONSIN sion of the credit. To encourage capital forma- Budget Office, the Administration's own figures tion, the credit must be a fixture in law instead IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES show flat or declining budgets beyond next of a perennial budget battle. As you know, Wednesday, June 9, 1999 year for the IT 2 agencies, so any increasess there are a number of bills that expand the in information technology research would have Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise R&D tax credit, but I believe extending it per- to come out of other important science pro- today to introduce H.R. 2086 the Networking manently is a good start. Once that hurdle is grams, an untenable situation. and Information Technology Research and cleared, we can then examine ways to im- To address the issues raised in the PITAC Development Act of 1999. And I recommend prove it. that all my colleagues join with Science Com- report, I am introducing the Networking and In- The Networking and Information Technology mittee Ranking Member GEORGE BROWN, formation Technology Research and Develop- Research and Development Act of 1999 has Congressman TOM DAVIS and 23 other Repub- ment Act today. This is a five-year bill that been endorsed by both the Technology Net- lican and Democrat Members of the Science provides justifiable, sustainable, and realistic work, a coalition of leading technology execu- Committee in cosponsoring this important bi- increase in information technology research. It tives, and Ken Kennedy, the academic co- partisan research initiative. authorizes for fiscal years 2000 through 2004 chair of the PITAC. It is a strong bipartisan Two decades ago, the changes wrought by nearly $4.8 billion, almost doubling IT research bill, and I encourage all my House colleagues information technology were unimaginable. funding from current level, at the six agencies to support the measure. under the Science Committee's jurisdiction: The scope and scale of the changes produced f by the explosion in information technology are the National Science Foundation, the National comparable to those created during the Indus- Aeronautics and Space Administration, the TRIBUTE TO WHITEMAN AIR trial Revolution of the 17th and 18th centuries. Department of Energy, the National Institute of FORCE BASE But whereas the Industrial Revolution ushered Standards and Technology, the National in the era of the machineÐsymbolized by the Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administra- HON. IKE SKELTON tion, and the Environmental Protection Agen- steam engine, the factory, and the captain of OF MISSOURI cy. industryÐthe Information Revolution promises IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to create the era of the mindÐsymbolized by This bill will fundamentally alter the way in- the silicon chip, the microprocessor, and the formation technology research is supported Wednesday, June 9, 1999 high-tech entrepreneur. and conducted. Its centerpiece is the Net- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take Today, the United States is the undisputed working and Information Technology Research this means to pay tribute to the men and global leader in computing and communica- and Development program, which: women at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, tions, and a healthy information-technology in- Limits grants to long-term basic research for their outstanding performance in Operation dustry is a critical component of U.S. eco- with priority given to research which helps ad- Allied Force. nomic and National security. The impact of in- dress issues related to high-end computing, Whiteman Air Force Base is the home of formation technology on the economy is tell- and software and network stability, fragility, the 509th Bomb Wing, led by Brigadier Gen- ing. It represents one of the fastest growing security (including privacy) and scalability. eral Leroy Barnidge, Jr. The men and women CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1187 of the 509th Bomb Wing flew their B±2 Stealth Michelle is a senior at Bullard High School tant educational value with respect to the his- Bombers into harm's way for the first time dur- where she maintains a 3.8 grade point aver- tory of the Jewish people, but also because it ing Operation Allied Force. The air crews, age and is a lifetime member of the California has highlighted the freedoms that are all too maintenance crews, and the bombers per- Scholarship Federation. She is an Algebra Lab often overlooked in everyday life. This institu- formed magnificently. The B±2 bomber dem- Assistant and is currently a member of the tion has brought to the forefront all that makes onstrated unparalleled strike capability, drop- Math Club and the Junior Larks. Upon gradua- America great, the freedoms which have made ping nearly 20 percent of the precision ord- tion, she plans to attend the California State it possible for Jewish-AmericansÐand all nance while flying less than 3 percent of the University Fresno, where she will major in ac- AmericansÐto succeed. attack sorties. They flew some of the longest counting. f Tamara Karakashian, age 19, of Visalia, is combat missions in the history of the Air INTRODUCTION OF MEDICARE an active member of the St. Mary Armenian Force, a non-stop 31-hour sortie from White- MODERNIZATION NO. 9: MEDI- Apostolic Church in Yettem, where she was a man Air Force Base in Missouri to directly CARE FLEXIBLE PURCHASING choir member and served as the Easter over the skies of Yugoslavia and back. AUTHORITY The B±2 bomber not only proved itself in Luncheon Committee Chair for four years. She combat operations, but it put teeth in the Air was the Chair person of the ACYO, Recording Force's ability to project global power. The B± Secretary, and General Assembly Delegate. HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK 2 can carry sixteen 2,000-pound bombs or Tamara has participated in the Armenian OF CALIFORNIA eight 5,000-pound bombs that can be deliv- Camp for eight years as camper, counselor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ered stealthily, with precision, against difficult and Arts and Crafts Coordinator. In her local Wednesday, June 9, 1999 targets such as ``bunker busting'' of under- community, Tamara has been involved in Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased ground compounds. Because the B±2 flies DARE and served as an assistant for the today to introduce the ninth bill in my Medi- from and returns to Missouri, its deployment is Visalia Police Department Golf Tournament. care modernization series: the ``Medicare Pur- unaffected by base crowding issues such as Tamara participated with Visalians for Sober chasing Flexibility Act of 1999.'' those that had to be worked out in Europe. Its Graduation both as student representative and Medicare, the cornerstone of retirement for maintenance budget is tight, particularly when board member. Americans, is in need of some improvements. you look at the number of aircraft and associ- Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I When it was first created in 1965, Medicare ated maintenance required as an alternative to congratulate Stacey and Michelle Lee Baker was modeled on indemnity health insurance a B±2 strike. and Tamara Karakashian on their presen- prevalent at the time. Since then, the health While the role of the B±2 as a combat sys- tation. Their accomplishments and service are and medical fields have undergone significant tem was impressive, the performance of the beneficial not only to their churches and com- change; both for the better and for the worse. men and women of Whiteman Air Force was munities, but to their own growth as mature, But Medicare has largely lagged behind these simply stellar. They deserve the gratitude of contributing adults. I urge my colleagues to trends. The problem is that Medicare's current the American people for their indispensable join me in congratulating these young women, administrative structure doesn't encourage role in Operation Allied Force. Mr. Speaker, I and wishing them a bright future and much testing or adoption of innovative market strate- am certain that the Members of the House will continued success. gies. Instead, Medicare officials have to ask join me in paying tribute to fine men and f Congress to approve even the smallest women of Whiteman Air Force Base. change in administrative function, subjecting f A TRIBUTE TO THE NATIONAL MU- what should be common sense business strat- SEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH egies to the most rigid political battles. CONGRATULATING STACEY LEE HISTORY While Medicare has successfully provided BAKER, MICHELLE LEE BAKER health insurance to the elderly and disabled AND TAMARA KARAKASHIAN HON. ROBERT A. BRADY for nearly thirty-four years, it faces a financial shortfall due to rapid population growth. By OF PENNSYLVANIA 2035, Medicare will provide health insurance HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for twice as many retirees as it does today. OF CALIFORNIA Wednesday, June 9, 1999 Additional revenues will be needed in order to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I provide quality care for 80 million retirees. Wednesday, June 9, 1999 rise to honor the National Museum of Amer- In the past, policy makers have focused on Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise ican Jewish History in Philadelphia. Founded two ways to increase Medicare revenues: rais- today to congratulate Stacey Lee Baker, in 1976, the Museum presents educational ing taxes or cutting benefits. Recently, how- Michelle Lee Baker and Tamara Karakashian programs and experiences that preserve, ex- ever, Dan Crippen, Director of the Congres- for being chosen to be presented to the Arch- plore and celebrate the history of Jews in sional Budget Office, alluded to a possible bishop of the Western Diocese of the Arme- America. Telling the story of the Jewish expe- third way: creating administrative efficiencies. Dr. Crippen believes that substantial savings nian Church of North America, at the 28th an- rience in America, the National Museum of can be achieved by making Medicare more nual Debutante Ball. To be chosen, these American Jewish History has connected Jews flexible and efficient. With these changes, young women must be active members of closer to their heritage and has inspired in Medicare will be able to improve the quality of their community and church. people of all backgrounds a greater apprecia- services, while shoring-up savings for the long Stacey Lee Baker, age 19, of Fresno, has tion for the diversity of the American experi- run. taught the pre-kindergarten Sunday School ence and the freedoms to which Americans The private sector has adopted a number of class at St. Paul Armenian Church, for three aspire. cost saving mechanisms that have helped years, and is actively involved in the Armenian As Philadelphia is a melting pot for so many control health care inflation. Medicare should Christian Youth Organization (ACYO) as As- of the Nation's minorities, the Museum's loca- be given the same flexibility to keep up with sistant Treasurer, and previously as Secretary. tion is ideal for illuminating ethnicity in Amer- these trends, and improve overall administra- In 1991, she was ordained an acolyte by Arch- ican life. Philadelphia is the birthplace of tive efficiency. bishop Vatche Hovsepian. She attended the American liberty, and the freedoms that are This bill grants the Secretary greater flexi- Diocesan Armenian Camp from 1990 to 1992. celebrated by the Museum can be traced back bility to administer the Medicare program in- Locally, she has volunteered at the Poverello to people and events that are a part of Phila- cluding the following five provisions: House, a local homeless shelter. A 1997 grad- delphia history. The ``Jewish Window on Inde- First, expanded demonstration authority. uate of Bullard High School, Stacey is cur- pendence Mall'' demonstrates how one group Promotes high-quality cost-effective delivery of rently attending Fresno City College where of Americans used the opportunities of free- items and services by enabling the Secretary she majors in nursing. dom to make important and diverse contribu- to test innovative purchasing and administra- Michelle Lee Baker, age 18, Stacey's sister, tions to American life. In this way, the mes- tive programs within Medicare. The Secretary has taught the pre-kindergarten Sunday sage of the Museum should be seen as fun- may use case management, bundled pay- School class for two years. Michelle is cur- damentally American as well as Jewish-Amer- ments, selective contracting, and other tools rently the Corresponding Secretary of the ican. she deems necessary to carry out demonstra- ACYO. She also attended the Armenian Camp Mr. Speaker, the National Museum of Amer- tions. If demonstration projects are successful, for two years. In keeping with family tradition, ican Jewish History has been a benefit to the the Secretary is authorized to permanently im- she has volunteered at the Poverello House. Philadelphia community not only for its impor- plement programs. This section of the bill E1188 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 1999 adopts language proposed by the National WINNERS OF THE CONGRESSIONAL TEA 21 reversed a dangerous 30-year trend Academy of Social Insurance in their January, CERTIFICATE OF MERIT in which transportation spending as a percent- 1998 report, entitled ``From a Generation Be- age of public spending dropped by one-half. It hind to a Generation Ahead: Transforming HON. HEATHER WILSON authorized $218 billion for six yearsÐthe high- Traditional Medicare.'' OF NEW MEXICO est funding levels ever for surface transpor- tationÐincluding $177 billion for highway and Second, sustainable growth rate (SGR). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES highway safety programs and $41 billion for Gives the Secretary authority to adjust pay- Wednesday, June 9, 1999 transit programs, 43 percent more than its ment updates based on target growth rates Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I wish to bring predecessor legislation, ISTEA, the Intermodal and to apply such adjustments by geographic to your attention the following students from Surface Transportation Efficiency Act. Of the areas. This antigaming initiative would enable the First Congressional District of New Mexico amounts provided, at least $198 billion is Medicare to control unjustified program infla- who are graduating from high school and have guaranteed for obligation under the new budg- tion by region and by service (MedPAC rec- been awarded the Congressional Certificate of et rules in the Act. ommendation). Merit. These students have excelled in not TEA 21 is important because transportation Third, outpatient payment reform. Allows the only their academic endeavors, but also in capital investments have profound effects on Secretary to pay the lower of hospital out- community service, school and civic activities. national economic growth and productivity. In- patient or ambulatory surgical center rates to They represent the leaders of tomorrow and it vestment in the transportation system reduces ensure services in most appropriate setting. is my pleasure to recognize these select stu- the cost of producing goods, resulting in lower prices and increased sales, in virtually all sec- Fourth, most favored rate. Inherent reason- dents for their outstanding achievements. I, along with their parents, teachers, classmates, tors of American industry. These productivity ableness authority granted in the BBA is ex- effects allow businesses to change the way and the people of New Mexico, salute them. panded to allow any amount of adjustment they organize their production and distribution that the Secretary finds, after appropriate re- Certificates of Merit Award Winners 1999Ð Adam Chamberlin, Menaul School; Jacob systems for the benefit of all Americans. search, is appropriate to eliminate overpay- The Act has significant employment impacts Dopson, Valley High School; Jessia Einfield, ments. The Secretary shall have the authority in the transportation construction sector. Ac- Hope Christian High School; Jodie Ellis, Del to request the ``most favored rate'' in cases cording to the Federal Highway Administration, where Medicare is the volume buyer in the Norte High School; Geralyn Espinoza, Cibola each billion dollars of construction investment market and other efforts at achieving a market High School; Jose Fernandez, Rio Grande supports a total of 44,709 full-time jobs at the price are not available. High School; Kozina Gallegos, Evening High national economy level. These include 8,390 School; Lisette Graham, Manzano High Fifth, use of appropriate settings. Allows the ``direct'' on-site construction jobs, 20,924 ``indi- School; Lindsey Kasprzyk, St. Pius High rect'' jobs in industries providing construction Secretary waive requirements which discour- School; Suzanne Martinez, Bernalillo High age or prevent treatment in a nonhospital or materials and equipment for transportation School; Laura Matzen, Sandia Preparatory projects, and 15,395 jobs produced in other noninstitutional setting if she determines that High School; Karissa McCall, Albuquerque an alternative setting can provide quality care sectors of the economy as a result of these High School; Christina Muscarella, La Cueva ``direct'' and ``indirect'' employment effects. and outcomes. For example, today Medicare High School; Catrina Padilla, Mountainair High does not cover care in a skilled nursing facility And we're talking about good jobs in the con- School; Amanda Pepping, Eldorado High struction sector that compensate the average unless the patient has first had a 3-day hos- School; Kate Sandoval, Academy High pital stay. Under this provision, if the Secretary construction worker $17 per hour or higher. School; Jolianna Schultz, New Futures High TEA 21 and ISTEA made important policy finds that treatment of a particular disease or School; Eric Stanton, Sandia High School; shifts and took new directions to solving our condition can be handled, with quality, in a Olivia Tenorio, Estancia High School; Erin transportation problems. TEA 21 continues the SNF, she can waive the 3-day hospitalization Ullrich, Moriarty High School. legacy of ISTEA by enhancing the intermodal requirement, thus ensuring treatment in a set- f balance of our transportation network. TEA 21 ting 1¤2 to 1¤3 less expensive. provides more than $3.6 billion for enhance- ANNIVERSARY OF TEA 21 Medicare has been extremely effective in ment projects, compared to just $41 million providing health insurance for the elderly and spent on bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the disabled, a population the private sector has HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR 18 years before ISTEA. In addition, TEA 21 refused to cover. In fact, over 30 years, its OF MINNESOTA designates a full 20 percent of the legislation's cost inflation has been less than that in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES total funding for rebuilding and expanding ex- private sector and its benefit package has Wednesday, June 9, 1999 isting transit systems and constructing new been improved. This social insurance mission ones. It also supports maglev and high speed must be preservedÐand in the face of a dou- Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, today we cel- rail development and provides loans and loan bling of the population it serves, we must do ebrate the anniversary of the signing of TEA guarantees for freight railroad rehabilitation more to keep Medicare efficient and effective. 21, the Transportation Equity Act of the 21st and improvement. By implementing the modernizations included Century. Our commemoration of this event is Second, TEA 21 further integrates transpor- in this bill, Medicare will be able to adapt and a fitting recognition of the importance of this tation, stewardship of our natural resources, grow in the changing health care marketplace. legislation to the American people and to the and protection of the environment. It maintains nation's economy. and expands the Congestion Mitigation and f This afternoon, I was joined in our main Air Quality Improvement Program providing $8 committee room by the Transportation and In- billion to help communities address environ- PERSONAL EXPLANATION frastructure Committee leadership, Chairman mental concerns related to transportation and SHUSTER, Chairman PETRI, Congressman RA- enable them to develop innovative transpor- HALL, Senators CHAFEE and VOINOVICH, Sec- tation solutions, such as rail transit, to address HON. HERBERT H. BATEMAN retary of Transportation Rodney Slater, and problems traditionally tackled by pouring more Federal Highway Administrator Ken Wykle in concrete. TEA 21 also created a new $120 OF VIRGINIA recounting some of the important achieve- million pilot program to coordinate land use IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments of that landmark bill. I would like to take and transportation planning. TEA 21 shows this opportunity to share some of my thoughts that increased transportation spending need Wednesday, June 9, 1999 with my colleagues. not be harmful to the environment. First and foremost, Mr. Speaker, TEA 21 is Third, TEA 21 includes strong provisions to Mr. BATEMAN. Mr. Speaker, I was regret- important because it secured the future health reduce transportation risks and promote safe tably absent on Monday, June 7, 1999, and of our transportation infrastructure system with driving. TEA 21 establishes a new $500 mil- consequently missed three recorded votes. guaranteed federal funding. The budget rules lion incentive program for states that enact The latter two were conducted under suspen- in the Act ensure that all federal gas taxes will and enforce a .08 blood alcohol standard for sion of the rules. Had I been present, I would be spent on needed surface transportation im- drunk driving and that severely punishes re- have voted as follows: provements. And we now have an opportunity peat drunk drivers and prohibits open alcohol Journal Vote, vote No. 167, ``yea''; H.R. to apply the same principles to our nation's ir- containers in motor vehicles. TEA 21 also in- 435, vote No. 168, ``yea''; H.R. 1915, vote No. replaceable economic jewel: our nation's avia- creases funding for highway safety data col- 169, ``yea.'' tion system. lection for the National Driver Register to track CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1189 dangerous drivers across state lines. Finally, Road Inquiry who had developed a national his retirement from the Mariposa County Sher- TEA 21 preserves national size and weight map of roads, laying the foundation for devel- iff's Department as Sheriff-Coroner. Roger re- limits on big trucks. opment of the Interstate system. Let us hope ceived a tile plaque from the County of While we should be proud of the giant steps that there are a few mapmakers among us Mariposa California commemorating his long- forward that we have taken in ISTEA and TEA and that we begin to lay the foundation of the time service. 21, we must also recognize that we have to surface transportation system of the coming Roger has dedicated thirty-two years to law build upon its framework if we are to solve the century. enforcement. He first served for twenty years enormous transportation problems that we f as a Highway Patrol Officer. On August 1, face today. We must begin thinking now about 1986 he took office as the newly elected Sher- R&B RECORDING ARTIST JONNIE the successor to TEA 21 and the future of our iff-Coroner. TAYLOR surface transportation system. While fulfilling his duties as Sheriff-Coroner, Our best hope for dealing with the difficult, Roger made numerous unselfish contributions complex transportation problems that increas- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON to the community working with citizens, organi- ing travel demand creates is to channel our OF TEXAS zations, County and government agencies. A creativity toward continuing to develop innova- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES few of Roger's accomplishments and contribu- tive approaches to relieve congestion and pro- Wednesday, June 9, 1999 tions are as follows: effectively administered tect the environment, leverage our federal in- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Sheriff's Department programs, successfully vestment, and improve safety. As Albert Ein- Mr. Speaker, in a time of new R&B artists and upgraded the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office stein once said, ``We can't solve problems by young rap and hip-hop stars, Jonnie Taylor is with the latest technology for both administra- using the same kind of thinking we used when an R&B artist whose music keeps up with, and tive and field operations; through his leader- we created them.'' even moves ahead of many of today's young ship, accomplished the financing and con- One way to relieve our congestion is to de- artists. His soulful songs like ``Who's Making struction for a new Sheriff's Administration velop alternative modes of transportation. To Love'' and albums like ``Good Love'' have in- building and a new modern Adult Detention relieve our congested highways, we do not fluenced many artists. Facility, developed a number of community- need to develop new technology from His successful career as an R&B artist based law enforcement programs which have scratchÐwe can begin by merely looking spans three decades, and where many more than 160 citizen volunteer participants, across the oceans. present-day artists move from record label to began the SCOPE program, bicycle patrol, To the West, we see the Japanese high record label, Mr. Taylor has been an example twenty-four hour patrol, the Investigation Divi- speed rail system, the Shinkansen. Traveling of commitment and consistency by recording sion, enhanced the Search Rescue Program, to and from Tokyo and Osaka at speeds of up exclusively for Malaco Records for the past Posse and Reserves, and improved the Ani- to 170 miles per hour, 250 million passengers ten years. Jackson, Mississippi, the head- mal Control and Constable function which a year sense the innovation, comfort and pro- quarters for the label is tremendously proud of merged with the Sheriff's Department. ductivity of the ``bullet'' train. To our East, we his accomplishments and contributions to the Roger also found time to be an active mem- see the French Train aÁ Grand Vitesse (TGV), world of music. I join many of the constituents ber of the Lion's, serving as President and as- the German ICE, the Spanish Thalys, and the of the 30th Congressional District of Texas, a sisting with special barbeque meals for sen- international EurostarÐall high-speed trains district that boasts a huge Jonnie Taylor fol- iors. He was a Little League coach, is active connecting the great cities of Europe. Today, lowing, in sharing that pride with the people of with church activities and enjoys spending we can ride high-speed trains from Paris to Jackson and Malaco Records. time with his family and traveling with his wife London but not from Chicago to Minneapolis. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Taylor is a rare breed of Becky. We can ride on a maglev prototype in Bre- R&B artist that has been able to produce al- Mr. Speaker, Roger Matlock was a tremen- bums and songs that instantly receive tremen- men, Germany, or Yamanashi, Japan, but not dous asset to Mariposa County, and his serv- dous sales and airplay on radio stations in Washington, D.C. or New York. ices will be greatly missed. I urge my col- throughout the country. TEA 21 provides the opportunity for states leagues to join me in wishing Mr. Matlock and localities to establish high-speed ground Mr. Speaker, Mr. Taylor was recently hon- ored by the Rhythm and Blues Foundation at many more years of continued success in his transportation in the United States: it reauthor- retirement. izes the Swift Act; continues a modest pro- their Seventh Annual R&B Pioneer Awards Ceremony in Hollywood. This honor effectively f gram for development of high-speed corridors; puts Mr. Taylor in the esteemed company of and specifically authorizes $1 billion for mag- A TRIBUTE TO MS. ARETTA F. the Isley Brothers, Bo Diddley, Bobby netic levitation over five years. The innovative HOLLOMAN Womack and other pioneer R&B artists. finance programs of TEA 21 are also a source Mr. Speaker, Mr. Taylor's work ethic, com- of funding for these high-speed projects. mitment to R&B and love for entertainment, HON. EVA M. CLAYTON Let me close by emphasizing the impor- have paved the way for many of today's new OF NORTH CAROLINA tance of safety as an overriding objective of artists. In fact, many will tell you that Mr. Tay- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our surface transportation system of the 21st lor had a tremendous influence on their ca- Wednesday, June 9, 1999 Century. In 1997 alone, 42,000 people were reers. I would like to wish him continued suc- Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ex- killed and an additional 3.3 million people cess. tend my best wishes for a joyous and heartfelt were injured in motor vehicle accidents on our f nation's highways. 75th birthday celebration to Ms. Aretta F. I believe that as our technical capabilities PERSONAL EXPLANATION Holloman on this very special day. Ms. improve early in the next century, these ap- Holloman was born on June 14, 1922, in palling statistics will become simply unaccept- HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER Goldsboro, NC, and has resided in Wash- able. Americans will demand a safer system. OF NEW YORK ington, DC, for the past 48 years. Last year, not a single person died as a result IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, it has always been my belief that we owe much to our senior citizens who of a U.S. scheduled airline accident. As we Wednesday, June 9, 1999 look to the future, we should establish the labored to pave a smoother path of life for us same goal for surface transportation. Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. to follow; this is especially relevant in Ms. Although the legacy of the surface transpor- 168, had I been present, I would have voted Holloman's instance. She is referred to as ``a tation system of the 21st Century is far off, we ``Yea.'' pillar'' in the Northwest Community because have begun the journey of writing that legacy f she has done so much for so many. She has here and now. ISTEA and TEA 21 have set RECOGNIZING ROGER MATLOCK fed the homeless and has been a true mother the framework for the beginning of the new for many homeless and neglected children. century. Nevertheless, we must continue to HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH She has single-handedly counseled, encour- develop innovative solutions if we are to over- aged and persuaded troubled youth to seek a OF CALIFORNIA come our nation's many transportation prob- different and more productive way of life. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lems. Mr. Speaker, Ms. Holloman has tutored at One hundreds years ago, it was difficult to Wednesday, June 9, 1999 John F. Cook, a Washington, DC, neighbor- envision the Interstate system. Yet don't forget Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise hood school. For many years she has been there were a few cartographers in the Office of today to recognize Mr. Roger Matlock upon engaged in missionary work where she has E1190 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 1999 cared for the sick. She is a Deaconess at A TRIBUTE TO PACE WEBER workers to fill health care gaps in medically Sharon Baptist Church, and also serves on neglected communities. These lay health the Kitchen Committee, in the Nurses Unit, HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN workers, recruited from within the communities Flower Club, the Missionary Society and the OF FLORIDA they serve, are uniquely able to provide infor- Senior Choir. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mation in a family-oriented and culturally com- Mr. Speaker, in a nation wrought with petent manner. Ms. Torres has successfully change and uncertainty, Ms. Holloman has Wednesday, June 9, 1999 utilized such workers in initiating and imple- been the glowing embodiment of consistency, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would menting a cancer prevention program and a fortitude and determination. Through her life's like to pay tribute to the memory of Pace regional Migrant Network System which em- example, she reminds us all of the priceless Weber, a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet who phasizes pre-natal care and teenage preg- value of hard work, humility, and sincerity. lost his life in a tragic airplane crash while on nancy prevention. In 1994, having developed Mr. Speaker, I am hopeful that on this very a routine flight lesson at the academy in Colo- a reputation as a leader in her field, Ms. special day, that Ms. Holloman will be blessed rado Springs, CO, on June 25, 1997. Torres was appointed by the Secretary of with the presence of family and friends. I know Since Pace's death, not one day goes by Health and Human Services to serve on the that by her life, all those who have crossed when he does not enter the thoughts of the National Council on Migrant Health. her path have grown tremendously. family and friends he left behind, especially his Most recently, Ms. Torres has taken on the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to rise former classmates at Palmer Trinity and fellow leadership of Puentes de Amistad, a commu- and join me in thanking God for blessing Ms. cadets at the academy. Pace was well known nity-based substance abuse prevention initia- Holloman with such a long and abundant life for his good nature and kindness. His friends tive in Yuma County, Arizona. The program and in asking Him to continue to provide her knew him as someone who thought of others reaches out to local communities composed in with good health, the best that life has to offer before himself. He was always looking out for large part of agricultural workers engaged in and many more ``Happy Birthdays.'' his classmates and was known to take a spe- seasonal employment. Ms. Torres works with f cial interest in helping those having a difficult eight staff members and 29 ``promotores,'' lay time. health workers, going into the fields and peo- A TRIBUTE TO THE SIXTH GRADE Pace is remembered by those that cared for ples' homes to educate them about substance CLASS OF GRATIGNY ELEMEN- him as a young man full of desire and deter- abuse, pesticide poisoning, HIV/AIDS and TB, TARY SCHOOL, MIAMI, FL mination. He worked diligently to make his life- often working with entire families to resolve long dream of becoming a pilot for the U.S. Air problems. She and her staff address the HON. CARRIE P. MEEK Force a reality. Although Pace did not accom- issues of mobility, poverty, and language bar- OF FLORIDA plish his goal, he did spend three rewarding riers that for too long have hindered health IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years at the academy learning to fly and made care access in this region of the country. Wednesday, June 9, 1999 friends with fellow cadets who shared the It comes as no surprise that Ms. Torres was same ambitions and experienced the same among the ten outstanding individuals award- Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise happiness that flying brought him. ed a grant this year from the Robert Wood today to pay tribute to the sixth grade class of I ask my colleagues to join me in remem- Johnson Foundation's Community Health Mrs. Morano at Gratigny Elementary School in bering young Pace Weber and, also, to sup- Leadership Program. She has shown tremen- Miami, FL, in recognition of the compassion port my efforts in finding out exactly what dous leadership in addressing some of the and concern of this class and their teacher for caused Pace's airplane to go down. Our most difficult facets of health care outreach the slaves in Africa's Sudan, and for what thoughts and prayers go to his family and and is making a difference in the quality of life these young Americans have done to help friends. of many southwestern Arizonans. It is my captives on another continent. Mrs. Morano's f hope that through this well-deserved national class became members of the American Anti- recognition, Ms. Torres' work will become Slavery Group, raised $700 by selling candy, IN RECOGNITION OF MS. EMMA known to many and serve as an example of and used the money to free slaves in the TORRES how we can begin to address some of our na- Sudan. These young citizens of the United tion's most pressing problems by recognizing, States are to be commended for their act of HON. ED PASTOR supporting and following the lead of creative hope. OF ARIZONA and committed individuals within our commu- This action of the sixth grade class and their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nities. teacher is as remarkable as it is inspiring. The f late Senator Robert Kennedy once wrote, Wednesday, June 9, 1999 Every time that a man stands up for an Mr. PASTOR. Mr. Speaker, I would like to INCLUDE AMERICANS ABROAD IN ideal, or acts to improve that lot of others, take this opportunity to call my colleagues' at- CENSUS 2000, H. CON. RES. 129 or strikes out against injustice, he sends tention to the accomplishments of Ms. Emma forth a tiny ripple of hope. And crossing each Torres, who was recently chosen as a 1999 other from a million different centers of en- HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN ergy and daring, those ripples build a current Robert Wood Johnson Community Health OF NEW YORK that can sweep down the mightiest walls of Leader. At a time when health care issues top IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oppression and resistance. our national agenda, Ms. Torres' tireless dedi- Wednesday, June 9, 1999 The compassionate feat by Gratigny Ele- cation to addressing health care inadequacies mentary School's Sixth Grade Class in aiding among migrant farmworker communities is Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am today intro- the Sudanese slaves is precisely the sort of truly exemplary. ducing H. Con. Res. 129, which I would like to positive action that Senator Kennedy wrote of. Emma Torres was born in Mexico, the have inserted and printed in the RECORD at America truly is blessed to have such empa- daughter of migrant farmworkers, and worked the end of my statement. thetic citizens, and it is a privilege to pay trib- alongside her parents in the agricultural fields H. Con. Res. 129, expresses support for the ute to Mrs. Morano and to all of the young of California and Arizona. Inspired by the inclusion in Census 2000 of all Americans re- people in the sixth grade class at Gratigny El- hardships of migrant life and her struggle to siding abroad. I will be joined in this effort by ementary School. obtain adequate healthcare for a husband who Senator SPENCER ABRAHAM who will be intro- f later died of leukemia, she developed an inter- ducing the Senate companion resolution. est in improving health services for migrant This resolution will direct the U.S. Census PERSONAL EXPLANATION workers. A young widow and mother living in Bureau to include all American citizens resid- poverty, she managed to complete her edu- ing overseas in Census 2000, not just feder- HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER cation and began to serve her community as ally-affiliated Americans; and expresses the in- OF NEW YORK a community health worker. tention of Congress to approve legislation au- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For more than ten years, Ms. Torres has thorizing and appropriating the funds nec- worked in various aspects of health promotion essary to carry out this directive. Wednesday, June 9, 1999 and has become an effective advocate for mi- As chairman of the International Relations Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. grant farmworkers. She has provided instru- Committee and as a long time member of the 169, had I been present, I would have voted mental leadership in strengthening the role of former Post Office and Civil Service Com- ``yea.'' uncredentialed yet competent community mittee I have had numerous opportunities to CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1191 work with Americans living and working over- Census enumerated all United States Gov- Corporations and Public Authorities Commit- seas and can attest to the increasingly impor- ernment officials and other citizens of the tees. tant role this segment of the U.S. population United States affiliated with the Federal Anthony J. Genovesi lived his life by the Government living and working overseas for plays in our nation's economy and in our rela- axiom ``Help people. Help those without a the apportionment of representatives among voice. Help those who no one else would have tions with countries and their citizens through- the several States and for other purposes. out the world. (7) In the 2000 decennial census, the Bureau the compassion to assist.'' This philosophy led In this era of growing globalization, we are of the Census again intends to so enumerate him to become President of the Bergen Beach all aware of the importance placed upon our all such officials and other citizens of the Civic Association; a member of Community nation's exports of goods and services over- United States. Board 18; Jamaica Bay Citizens Committee; seas in an effort to provide a strong and (8) The Overseas Citizens Voting Rights Knights of Columbus; Canarsie Mental Health versatile economy. Act of 1975 gave citizens of the United States Clinic; Rambam Canarsie Lodge of B'nai Not only are we reliant on Americans residing abroad the right to vote by absentee B'rith, and an active parishioner at St. Ber- ballot in any Federal election in the State in nard's Roman Catholic Church in Bergen abroad to carry-out exports for the creation of which the citizen was last domiciled over 2 U.S.-based jobs, but we rely on these U.S. decades ago. Beach. citizens to best promote and advance U.S. in- (9) Citizens of the United States who live Admired and respected by friend and foe, terest around the world. and work overseas, but who are not affiliated Anthony ``Tony'' Genovesi possessed a great Nevertheless, the U.S. Census Bureau does with the Federal Government, vote in elec- passion for life, a keen wit, fine intellect, a tire- not count private sector Americans residing tions and pay taxes. less work ethic and an uncompromising sense abroad, despite the fact that the U.S. Govern- (10) Organizations that represent individ- of honesty and fair play. He believed that the ment employees working overseas are cur- uals and companies overseas, including both acquisition of power was not an end unto Republicans Abroad and Democrats Abroad, rently included in the U.S. census. This is an itself, but rather a vehicle through which to do support the inclusion of all citizens of the things for people who were unable to help inconsistent and inappropriate policy, espe- United States residing abroad in the 2000 de- cially if the bureau is true to its word in that themselves. cennial census. Tony Genovesi was an innovator and bea- it wants the Census 2000 to be the ``most ac- (11) The Internet facilitates easy mainte- curate census ever.'' nance of close contact with all citizens of the con of good will to all those with whom he It is imperative that the U.S. Census Bureau United States throughout the world. came into contact. Through his dedicated ef- count all Americans, including private citizens (12) All citizens of the United States living forts, he helped to improve my constituent's living and working abroad. Not only will such and working overseas should be included in quality of life. In recognition of his many ac- the 2000 decennial census. a policy provide an accurate Census 2000, but complishments on behalf of our community, it (b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—it is the sense of is fitting that the Environmental Center be it will allow Congress and private sector lead- Congress that— ers to realize how best to support U.S. compa- dedicated in this memory. In keeping with his (1) the Bureau of the Census should enu- spirit, the Anthony J. Genovesi Environmental nies and our citizenry abroad. merate all citizens of the United States re- U.S. citizens abroad vote and pay taxes in siding overseas in the 2000 decennial census; Center will teach our children about their envi- the United States, yet are discriminated and ronment and provide them with lessons in against by the U.S. Government solely be- (2) legislation authorizing and appro- ecology and hands on experience in dealing cause they are private citizens. priating the funds necessary to carry out with different life forms. This Center will exist Let's change this policy and include private such an enumeration should be enacted. as one of the shinning examples of Tony sector Americans residing overseas in the f Genovesi's legacy, a man who was a giant census. among men and truly irreplaceable. IN HONOR OF THE LATE ANTHONY Accordingly, I urge all of my colleagues to f J. GENOVESI support this resolution. INTRODUCTION OF DRUG KING- H. CON. RES. 129 HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER PINS BANKRUPTCY ACT OF 1999 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), OF NEW YORK HON. BILL McCOLLUM IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SECTION 1. SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT THE BU- OF FLORIDA REAU OF THE CENSUS SHOULD IN- Wednesday, June 9, 1999 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CLUDE IN THE 2000 DECENNIAL CEN- SUS ALL CITIZENS OF THE UNITED Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday, June 9, 1999 STATES RESIDING ABROAD. invite my colleagues to join the members of Mr. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I am today (a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the fol- the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club in pay- lowing: introducing the ``Drug Kingpins Bankruptcy Act (1) The Bureau of the Census has an- ing tribute to the memory of New York State of 1999,'' which is intended to extend the nounced its intention to exclude more than Assemblyman Anthony J. Genovesi who died reach of United States sanctions to the world's 3,000,000 citizens of the United States living on August 10, 1998, at the age of 61. most significant narco-trafficking organizations. and working overseas from the 2000 decennial Anthony J. Genovesi, lovingly known as I am especially pleased to be joined in this im- census because such citizens are not affili- ``Tony,'' attended a private boarding school for portant initiative by Representatives Rangel, ated with the Federal Government. his grade school education, followed by St. Goss, Gilman, and Mica; companion legisla- (2) The Bureau of the Census has stated its Francis Xavier High School. He graduated tion was introduced recently by Senators desire to make the 2000 decennial census from St. Peter's College with a degree in Eco- ‘‘the most accurate ever’’. Coverdell and Feinstein. (3) Exports by the United States of goods, nomics, and then from Fordham University The legal precedent for this legislation was services, and expertise play a vital role in School of Law in 1961. Following his admis- the successful application of sanctions in 1995 strengthening the economy of the United sion to the New York State Bar in 1962, Tony and 1996 against the Cali Cartel narco-traf- States— Genovesi served Law Assistant to the Deputy ficking organization and its key leaders. Exec- (A) by creating jobs based in the United Administrative Judge of the New York City utive Order 12978, issued by the Clinton Ad- States; and Civil Court; Opinion Clerk, Civil Court of New ministration in October 1995, had the effect of (B) by extending the influence of the York County, and Law Secretary, New York dismantling and defunding numerous business United States around the globe. City Criminal Court. (4) Citizens of the United States living and entities tied to the Cali Cartel. Coordinated law working overseas strengthen the economy of Anthony J. Genovesi has a great interest in enforcement efforts by the U.S. and Colom- the United States— and affinity for ``grass roots'' politics, with a bian Governments in support of these sanc- (A) by purchasing and selling United specific interest in protecting our children and tions put the Cali Cartel kingpins out of busi- States exports; and improving our public school system. He joined ness. (B) by creating business opportunities for the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club in Unlike earlier and more limited sanctions ini- United States companies and workers. 1967 and in 1975 he was elected as the 39th tiatives, the ``Drug Kingpins Bankruptcy Act of (5) Citizens of the United States living and Assembly District's State Committeeman, a 1999'' is global in scope and specifically fo- working overseas play a key role in advanc- ing the interests of the United States around position he held until his death. Elected to the cuses on the major cocaine, heroin, and am- the world as highly visible economic, polit- New York State Assembly in 1986, Anthony J. phetamine narco-trafficking groups based in ical, and cultural ambassadors. Genovesi was the Chairman of the Assembly Mexico, Colombia, the Caribbean, Southeast (6) In 1990, as a result of widespread bipar- Oversight, Analysis & Investigation Committee, Asia, and Southwest Asia. If enacted, this leg- tisan support in Congress, the Bureau of the and served on the Education, Judiciary, and islation will encourage U.S. law enforcement E1192 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 1999 and intelligence agencies to better coordinate assets and organizations that threaten the se- (2.) Conspiracy to possess ephedrine. their efforts against the leaders of the world's curity and freedom of all Americans. Status: U.S. fugitive. Arrested June 1998 in most dangerous multinational criminal organi- The first ``Global Drug Kingpins'' list has Mexico. Incarcerated in Mexico. Provisional been developed with the close cooperation of Arrest Warrant request—for purpose of ex- zations. This initiative will assist U.S. Govern- tradition. Extradition on appeal in Mexico. ment efforts to identify the assets, financial the Drug Enforcement Administration and the LUIS IGNACIO AMEZCUA-CONTRERAS networks, and business associates of major Federal Bureau of Investigation. I am espe- narcotics trafficking groups. If effectively imple- cially pleased to report that one of the king- DOB: 02/22/64 (alt 02/21/64), (alt 02/21/74). pins originally identified by the DEA and the Criminal Organization: Amezcua-Contreras mented, this strategy will disrupt thee criminal Organization. organizations and bankrupt their leadership. FBI for inclusion in this list was extradited to U.S. Pending Criminal Charges: This ``Drug Kingpins Bankruptcy Act of the United States by the Mexican government December 21, 1994, Central District of Cali- 1999'' is intended to supplementÐnot to re- on June 1, 1999; as a result of this extradition, fornia: placeÐthe United States' policy of annual cer- we have now filled this vacancy with a major (1.) Conspiracy to manufacture, possess tification of countries based on their perform- money launderer from the Eastern Caribbean, with intent to distribute, and distribute ance in combating narcotics trafficking. This who has been sought for extradition on nu- methamphetamine. bill will properly focus our Government's ef- merous U.S. indictments. (2.) Possession with intent to distribute I look forward to quick passage of this im- methamphetamine. forts against the specific individuals most re- (3.) Possession of a listed chemical with sponsible for trafficking in illegal narcotics by portant crime-fighting legislation and hope that reasonable cause to believe the chemical attacking their sources of income and under- the Clinton Administration would implement would be used in the manufacture of meth- mining their efforts to launder the profits gen- this initiative on its own. amphetamine. erated by drug-trafficking into legitimate busi- WEI HSUEH-KANG (4.) Conspiracy to launder money. (5.) Money laundering. ness activities. @ PRASIT CHIWINITPARYA The bill requires the Secretary of the Treas- June 18, 1998, Southern District of Cali- @ CHARNCHAI CHIWINNITIPANYA uryÐin consultation with the Attorney General, fornia: DOB: 06/29/52. the Director of Central Intelligence, the Sec- (1.) Operating a Continuing Criminal En- Criminal Organization: Commander of the terprise to manufacture and distribute meth- retary of Defense, and the Secretary of United Wa State Army (UWSA), Southern amphetamine. StateÐto prepare and submit a list of the Military Region. The UWSA is considered (2.) Conspiracy to possess ephedrine. world's most significant narcotics traffickers on the largest scale narcotics processing and Status: U.S. fugitive. Arrested June 1998 in January 1st of each year. The Director of the trafficking organization in Southeast Asia Mexico. Incarcerated in Mexico. Provisional Office of National Drug Control Policy shall re- and as such, poses the greatest threat to Arrest Warrant request—for purpose of ex- view this list for submission to the President Thailand, the U.S. and the international tradition. Extradition on appeal in Mexico. by February 1st of each year. The President community. RAMON EDUARDO ARELLANO-FELIX U.S. Pending Criminal Charges: August 30, then shall formally designate these major 1993, Eastern District of New York, Con- DOB: 08/31/64. narco-traffickers on March 1st of each year as spiracy to Import Heroin into the United Criminal Organization: Arellano-Felix Or- constituting an unusual and extraordinary States. ganization. threat to the national security, foreign policy Wei Hsueh-Kang had been sentenced to U.S. Pending Criminal Charges: September 11, 1997, Southern District of California: Con- and the economy of the United States. Individ- death (in absentia) by the Royal Thai Gov- ernment for his involvement in a 1,496 pound spiracy to import cocaine and marijuana. uals and entities linked to major narcotics traf- Status: U.S. fugitive. Not arrested. Provi- ficking groups may be added to the list by the heroin shipment seized off the coast of Thai- land in 1987. This sentence has since been re- sional Arrest Warrant request. President at any time during the year. duced to life in prison. VICENTE CARRILLO-FUENTES The effect of this legislation will be to block Status: Thai fugitive. Currently residing in DOB: 10/16/62. the assets of any specially designated drug Burma. Criminal Organization: Juarez Cartel, for- trafficker that come within the control of United CHANG CHI-FU merly known as Amado Carrillo-Fuentes Or- States law enforcement authorities. Second, it @ KHUN SA ganization. U.S. Pending Charges: will block all assets of any other individuals DOB: 02/17/33 (ALT: 02/12/32). who materially assist, provide financial or tech- Criminal Organization: Former Head of the October 6, 1993, Northern District of Texas: nical support, or offer goods and services to Shan United Army @ Mong Thai Army. (1.) Conspiracy to possess and distribute co- such specially designated narcotics traffickers. U.S. Pending Criminal Charges: December caine. Third, it will block the assets of any persons, 20, 1989, Eastern District of New York: August 6, 1997, Western District of Texas: 1. Conspiracy to Import Heroin into the (1.) Operating a Continuing Criminal En- who are determined by the United States Gov- terprise (CCE). ernment as controlled by or acting on behalf of United States. 2. Operating a Continuing Criminal Enter- (2.) Conspiracy to import and possess with specially designated narcotics traffickers. prise (CCE). intent to distribute controlled substances. Fourth, designation on this list will result in the 3. Distribution of Heroin in Both Burma (3.) Importation of controlled substances. denial of visas and inadmissibility of specially and Thailand. (4.) Possession with intent to distribute designated narcotics traffickers, their imme- 4. Importation of Heroin into the United controlled substances. diate families, and their business associates. States. (5.) Money laundering. The bottom line objective of these provi- 5. Possession of Heroin with Intent to Dis- Status: U.S. fugitive. Not arrested. Provi- sions is to bankrupt and disrupt the major nar- tribute & Distribution of Heroin. sional Arrest Warrant request. 6. Attempted Distribution of Heroin in ARTURO PAEZ-MARTINEZ cotics trafficking organizations. The targets of Thailand. DOB: 08/31/67 (alt 11/22/66). this bill are not only the drug kingpins, but 7. Attempted Importation of Heroin into Criminal Organization: Arellano-Felix Or- those involved in money laundering, in acquir- the United States. ganization. ing chemical precursors to manufacture nar- Status: U.S. Fugitive. Residing in Burma U.S. Pending Charges: under the protection of the Burmese Govern- cotics, in manufacturing the drugs, in trans- June 27, 1997, Southern District of Cali- ment. porting the drugs from the drug source coun- fornia: (1.) Conspiracy to import cocaine. tries to the United States, and in managing the JOSE DE JESUS AMEZCUA-CONTRERAS December 19, 1997, Southern District of assets of these criminal enterprises. (AKA JESUS AMEZCUA-CONTRERAS) California: The ``Drug Kingpins Bankruptcy Act of DOB: 07/13/63 (alt 07/31/64), (alt 07/31/65). (1.) Operating a Continuing Criminal En- 1999'' establishes a precedent for the future Criminal Organization: Amezcua-Contreras terprise (CCE) to launder money. Organization. (2.) Conspiracy to distribute and the dis- content and scope of the ``Global Drug King- U.S. Pending Criminal Charges: pins'' list by specifically identifying the first tribution of cocaine. February 11, 1993, Southern District of (3.) Conspiracy to import and the importa- group of 12 named individuals from Mexico, California: tion of cocaine. Burma, Thailand, Colombia, and Haiti. This (1.) Conspiracy to possess cocaine with in- (4.) Aiding and abetting. ``Dirty Dozen'' includes many of the world's tent to distribute. Status: Arrested in Mexico. Incarcerated in most significant narco-traffickers, such as (2.) Attempted possession of cocaine with Mexico. Provisional Arrest Warrant request. Khun Sa of Burma, Ramon Arrellano Felix of intent to distribute. June 18, 1998, Southern District of Cali- OSCAR MALHERBE DE LEON the Tijuana Cartel, Vicente Carrillo Fuentes of fornia: DOB: 01/10/64. the Juarez Cartel, and Wei Hsueh-Kang of the (1.) Operating a Continuing Criminal En- Criminal Organization: One of the key United Wa State Army. Virtually all of these in- terprise to manufacture and distribute meth- leaders of the Juan Garcia Abrego drug traf- dividuals are billion-dollar criminals with global amphetamine. ficking organization, also known as the Gulf CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1193 Cartel. The Juan Garcia Abrego organization (7.) False identification documents used to Inc. and to commend its sponsorship of the is known by U.S. law enforcement agencies defraud United States. Public Broadcast System (PBS) show, Fron- for its importation of large quantities of con- (8.) False statement. (9.) Travel act conspiracy. tiers of Medicine. trolled substances, its propensity for vio- Frontiers of Medicine, currently broadcast lence, and its efforts to corrupt officials on July 14, 1988, District of Arizona: both sides of the U.S. Mexico border. (1.) Operating a Continuing Criminal En- on public television, has been underwritten by U.S. Pending Charges: May 1995, District of terprise (CCE). the Medtronic Foundation to highlight many of Southern Texas: (2.) Conspiracy to import a controlled sub- the ground breaking medical innovations that (1.) Conspiracy to distribute and possess stance. are dramatically changing the nature of patient with intent to distribute cocaine. (3.) Importation of a controlled substance. care. In the short five months that Frontiers of (2.) Conspiracy to commit money laun- (4.) Bribery. (5.) Exportation of currency. Medicine has been on the air, it has been an dering. (6.) Aiding and abetting. enormous success. By the end of June 1999, (3.) Operating a Continuing Criminal En- July 30, 1991, Central District of California: Frontiers of Medicine will be carried in over 75 terprise. (1.) Violent crimes in aid of racketeering. Status: Arrested in Mexico. Incarcerated in percent of the country making it the most pop- (2.) Conspiracy to commit violent crimes ular health show on public television today. Mexico. Provisional Arrest Warrant Request. in aid of racketeering. Extradition on appeal in Mexican courts. Ex- (3.) Conspiracy to kidnap a Federal Agent. The show generated considerable support tradition to U.S. may take place after com- (4.) Kidnapping of a Federal Agent. from viewers and stations who e-mail and pletion of his sentence in Mexico for weapons (5.) Felony murder of a Federal Agent. phone daily requesting additional information offenses. (6.) Aiding and abetting. about the topics covered in each episode. LORQUET SAINT-HILAIRE (7.) Accessory after the fact. Mr. Speaker, I offer my warm congratula- Status: U.S. fugitive. Incarcerated in Mex- Criminal Organization: One of the key ico. Provisional Arrest Warrant request. tions to Medtronic, Inc. for 50 years of medical leaders of a Colombian-Haitian drug traf- innovation, and commend their commitment to ficking organization that has moved signifi- CHARLES MILLER AKA: EUSTACE O’CONNOR providing valuable and innovative information cant quantities of cocaine from Colombia through their sponsorship of the Frontiers of through Haiti and then into Florida. On Oc- DOB: 03/29/60 tober 5, 1995, Saint-Hilaire and five of his as- Criminal organization: Is the leader of a Medicine program. I am always pleased to see sociates conspired to rob and kill a federal major Caribbean drug trafficking organiza- private industry serving the public interest by agent who was acting in an undercover ca- tion based in St. Kitts that has moved sig- raising awareness and promoting education of pacity. Although the federal agent was shot nificant quantities of cocaine from Colombia the critical issues facing our country. at by Saint-Hilaire, he was not injured. All through the Eastern Caribbean and then into f five of Saint-Hilaire’s associates were later Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and convicted on numerous drug and assault vio- Florida. In October 1994, Miller and six of his AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOP- lations. associates conspired to murder the Super- MENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMIN- U.S. Pending Charges: October 1995, Dis- intendent of St. Kitts’ Police. Since May ISTRATION, AND RELATED trict of Southern Florida: 1996, the U.S. Government has sought the ex- AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS tradition of Miller and two other notorious (1.) Conspiracy to commit narcotics of- ACT, 2000 fenses. St. Kitts’ drug traffickers who are wanted in (2.) Assault against a U.S. federal officer. the U.S. on drug trafficking charges. In Oc- SPEECH OF (3.) Attempt to rob mail, money or other tober 1996 and again in January 1999, a St. property of the U.S. Kitts magistrate ruled against the U.S. re- HON. DEBBIE STABENOW Status: Believed to be residing in the vicin- quest for Miller’s extradition. OF MICHIGAN ity of Port de Paix, Haiti. Provisional Arrest U.S. Pending Charges: October 1994, Dis- Warrant Request. No extradition treaty in trict of Southern Florida: Conspiracy to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES effect with Haiti. commit narcotics offenses. Tuesday, June 8, 1999 JHON RAUL CASTRO Status: Believed to be residing in the vicin- ity of Basseterre, St. Kitts. Provisional Ar- The House in Committee of the Whole DOB: 09/05/63 rest Warrant Request. Extradition request House on the State of the Union had under Criminal organization: One of the key lead- under deliberation by St. Kitts Government consideration the bill (H.R. 1906) making ap- ers of a major cocaine trafficking organiza- since May 1996. propriations for Agriculture, Rural Develop- tion based in Miami and Medellin, Colombia. ment, Food and Drug Administration, and Castro’s organization is known by U.S. law WILLIAM BRIAN MARTIN Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending enforcement agencies for its importation and DOB: 08/02/63 (alt 08/02/62). September 30, 2000, and for other purposes: distribution of large quantities of cocaine Criminal Organization: Martin Organiza- from Colombia across the United States. tion. Ms. STABENOW. Mr. Chairman, I rise today Since 1994, U.S. law enforcement authorities U.S. Pending Charges: to address the Bass-DeFazio amendment to believe that Castro has been responsible for May 4, 1993, District of Arizona: (1.) Operating a Continuing Criminal En- the Agricultural Appropriations bill for Fiscal the importation and distribution of several Year 2000. The Bass-DeFazio amendment thousand kilograms of cocaine through cells terprise (CCE). (2.) Conspiracy to distribute and possess sought to reduce the Wildlife Services budget located in Miami, Boston, New York, Chi- with intent to distribute cocaine and mari- within the U.S. Department of Agriculture by cago, Houston, and Los Angeles. juana. U.S. Pending Charges: February 1999, Dis- $7 million. (3.) Conspiracy to commit money laun- trict of Southern Florida: I object to the use of Wildlife Services funds dering. (1.) Conspiracy to distribute cocaine. in the western states of our nation for the con- February 23, 1994, District of Arizona: (2.) Other substantive drug charges being (1.) Conspiracy to distribute over 1000 kilo- trol of predators such as coyotes. I agree with prepared. grams of marijuana. groups like the Humane Society that the prac- Status: Believed to be residing in the vicin- September 6, 1994, District of Arizona: tices used in the control of coyotes and other ity of Medellin, Colombia. Provisional Arrest (1.) Operating a Continuing Criminal En- predatory animals are inhumane and a misuse Warrant Request. Extradition request pro- terprise (CCE). ceedings have been initiated with the Colom- of federal dollars. (2.) Conspiracy to possess with intent to Unfortunately, I could not support the Bass- bian Government. distribute cocaine and marijuana. RAFAEL CARO—QUINTERO Status: Arrested in Mexico. Incarcerated in DeFazio amendment because the proposed cuts did not specifically target predator control DOB: 10/24/52 (alt 11/24/55), (alt 10/24/55). Mexico. Provisional Arrest Warrant request. Criminal Organization: Caro-Quintero Or- Extradition from Mexico on June 1, 1999. programs in the west. As written, the amend- ment could have made a $7 million across- ganization. f U.S. Pending Criminal Charges: the-board cut to Wildlife ServicesÐa crippling April 29, 1987, Central District of Cali- IN CELEBRATION OF MEDTRONIC, blow to a program that is typically funded at a fornia: INC.’S 50-YEAR ANNIVERSARY level of $30 million. I would like to include for (1.) Conspiracy to distribute and possession the record a letter from Secretary Glickman with intent to distribute controlled sub- HON. LOIS CAPPS that describes how the proposed $7 million cut stances. would have impeded the public health and (2.) Operating a Continuing Criminal En- OF CALIFORNIA terprise (CCE). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES safety efforts of Wildlife Services across the nation. (3.) Criminal forfeiture. Wednesday, June 9, 1999 (4.) Possession of controlled substance. Michigan is in the midst of a Bovine Tuber- (5.) Alien in possession of firearm. Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to cele- culosis (TB) crisis. A growing number of deer (6.) Aiding and abetting. brate the 50-year anniversary of Medtronic, have been discovered with Bovine TB that is E1194 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 1999 being transferred to our state's cattle popu- this burden falls on small farmers. The Na- CALLING FOR STRONGER UNITED lation. This threatens our state's ``TB Free'' tional Commission on Small Farms defines STATES ACTION TO END THE status and could wreak havoc on the cattle small farms as those with less than $250,000 WORLD’S LONGEST RUNNING and dairy industries in Michigan. Wildlife Serv- in gross receipts annually or farms with an WAR IN SUDAN ices personnel have partnered with the Michi- average size of less than 1,129 acres. WS esti- mates that more than 80 percent of its coop- gan Department of Agriculture since late 1997 erative agreements in the United States are HON. TONY P. HALL to eliminate Bovine TB in Michigan. The Bass- with small farms and ranches. OF OHIO DeFazio amendment would have severely hin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The range and extent of wildlife problems dered this partnership would have delayed at- Wednesday, June 9, 1999 tention to this agricultural crisis in my state. continues to grow each year in response to expanding wildlife populations such as pred- For this reason, I could not support the Bass- Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call ators, geese, deer, beavers, cormorants, and my colleagues' attention to a recent editorial DeFazio amendment. other animals. There is an increasing need to I know that many of my colleagues have appealing for higher-level United States diplo- look at these problems from a national per- matic attention to pressing for an end to the similar concerns. They object to the inhumane spective to avoid simply moving the problem war in Sudan (Christian Science Monitor, use of Wildlife Services in the western states, from one location to another. WS provides but rely on the useful Wildlife Services funds the responsible leadership necessary to bring ``Sudan: to End a War,'' June 2, 1999). in their districts. I urge the conferees for the balance to the equation. The Department I ask that the text of this editorial be entered Agricultural Appropriations bill to seek a solu- urges Congress to reject the proposed amend- into the RECORD. It echoes the appeal twenty tion to this conundrum that will eliminate inhu- ment. colleagues and I sent to Secretary of State mane Wildlife Services practices without hin- Sincerely, Madeline Albright in a June 1, 1999 letter (re- dering such important programs as Bovine TB DAN GLICKMAN, newing a similar appeal made one year ago) control. Secretary. to appoint a special envoy of stature to focus Hon. JOE SKEEN, diplomatic attention on the resolution of the Chairman, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural f political issues and civil war that are the root Development, Food and Drug Administra- cause of Sudan's crisis. Two Washington Post tion, and Related Agencies, Committee on A TRIBUTE TO THE MEMBERS OF editorials on Sudan in the past year have also Appropriations, House of Representatives, THE YOUNG ISRAEL OF AVENUE supported our approach. Washington, DC. K ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 74TH Mr. Speaker, war is hell, but Sudan's war is DEAR JOE: This is to express the Depart- ANNUAL JOURNAL LUNCHEON like no other in the suffering it has inflicted. ment of Agriculture’s concerns about a pro- Sudan's brutal conflict is the longest running posed amendment to the Agriculture appro- civil war in the world, and has killed nearly 2 priations bill that would cut $7 million from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER million people, far surpassing the death toll in Service for its Wildlife Services (WS) pro- Kosovo and many humanitarian disasters gram. The Department urges that this OF NEW YORK combined. Since 1983, Sudan's civil war has amendment not be passed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES killed 180 people per day, on average, most of While the amendment’s supporters contend them Christian or non-Muslim Southerners. that the proposed funding reduction would Wednesday, June 9, 1999 More than 2.5 million Sudanese were at risk only affect predator control programs for of starvation when I last visited Sudan in May, private ranches, in reality significant budget Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 1998 during the last major famine in which an reductions in this program would affect invite my colleagues to pay tribute to the estimated 100,000 people died. the potential other WS program activities as well. The members of Young Israel of Avenue K on the same wildlife biologists who handle agricul- for serious food shortages and large-scale tural protection work provide protection occasion of its 74th Annual Journal Luncheon. malnutrition continues. As long as it drags on, against threats to public health and safety, The members of Young Israel of Avenue K Sudan's war will continue to perpetuate the damage to property, and protection of nat- have long been known for their commitment to cycle of misery that has already claimed near- ural resources such as threatened or endan- community service and to enhancing the qual- ly two million lives over the past 15 years. gered species. A cut of $7 million in such a Throughout the war, the rebels and the ity of life for all New York City residents. personnel-intensive activity would result in Government of Sudan each have made re- a serious weakening of the WS infrastructure This year's luncheon is not only a festive peated predictions of decisive military victories through large-scale reductions-in-force. This happening, it is a chance for all of us to cele- over the other side that have never material- will result in the elimination of work to pro- tect endangered and threatened species, pre- brate and pay tribute to a group of individuals ized, and no significant shift in the current vent bird strikes at airports, and control ani- who have dedicated their lives to helping oth- stalemate or in the military balance of power mals that can transmit diseases to humans ers. This year's honorees truly represent the is foreseen in the near future. Despite limited such as rabies, plague, histoplasmosis, and best of what our community has to offer. progress, peace talks continue to founder, and Lyme disease. that pattern is sure to continue without sus- Each of today's honorees, Drs. Fred and Most State and local governments are not tained high-level diplomatic attention from the Sheri Grunseid and Shelly and Roberta Lang, in a position to deal with these problems United States and the international community. alone. This is why the WS program is largely have continuously surrounded themselves and By all indications, without concerted inter- a cooperative program. In fact, cooperators their families in the warmth of Judaism provide more than $30 million in funding for national diplomatic attention and intervention, through their involvement with Young Israel of Sudan's war can and will continue to drag on WS activities. Many cooperators have indi- Avenue K. cated that they could not fund wildlife man- as it has almost without interruption for the agement activities alone. Thus, a loss of Fed- Drs. Fred and Sheri Grunseid and Shelly past four decades. eral support for this program could ulti- and Roberta Lang have each accumulated Humanitarian aid aimed at saving lives and mately lead to the loss of State and local many years of devoted service to Young Israel easing human suffering must continue. None- funding as well. As you know, the Presi- of Avenue K and the entire community. theless, the United Nations, relief agencies dent’s budget reduced WS by $1.8 million Through their repeated acts of generosity to- and others have questioned whether aid has from the FY 1999 level by assuming that co- enabled the endless pursuit of war and ter- operators could be encouraged to cover a ward and on behalf of Young Israel, they have larger share of the program. Larger cuts consistently proven themselves to be pillars of rorism. In late 1998, the State Department de- would be extremely difficult for Federal and strength and support for my constituents. clared Sudan an emergencyÐfor the 10th State officials to manage. consecutive yearÐso that another $70 million The Department also wishes to reiterate Each of today's honorees has long been to $100 million in U.S. disaster aid could be its continuing support for predator control known as innovators and beacons of good will sent to those in need. The total U.S. contribu- work. Protecting agricultural resources is an to all those with whom they come into contact. tion during the last decade has been more investment we make on behalf of producers Through their dedicated efforts, they have than $700 million. We all must ask ourselves and consumers. The total value of agricul- each helped to improve my constituents' qual- how long this can continue, and what could be tural production in the United States is esti- ity of life. In recognition of their many accom- mated at about $200 billion annually based accomplished if even a fraction of those re- on cash receipts at the farm gate. Agricul- plishments on behalf of my constitutents, I sources could be invested in helping Sudan to tural losses to wildlife in this country are es- offer my congratulations on their being hon- build a more peaceful future. timated to range from $600 million to $1.6 ored by Young Israel of Avenue K on the oc- There is a diplomatic leadership void on billion annually. A disproportionate share of casion of its 74th Annual Journal Luncheon. Sudan that only the United States can fill. A CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1195 United States Special Envoy to Sudan's peace mental Authority on Development, the In response to the lack of action on the ap- process would not unsurp or undermine the neighboring countries’ mediation com- propriations legislation, I introduced a resolu- regional Kenyan-led peace process. Rather it mittee. This will allow regular negotiations tion last month expressing the sense of the to continue without interruption. would serve to enhance and accelerate the Fund university scholarships for selected Congress that it is committed to addressing work of the Inter-Governmental Authority on southern Sudanese students, who have been this crisis and that it recognizes that further Development. The Declaration of Principles cut off from educational opportunities by the assistance will be needed. I hope that all established by the IGAD and agreed to by all war. Educated people will be needed to help Members of Congress join me in reassuring parties should remain the one and only negoti- run any future government and develop the America and our farmers that agriculture is ating framework. These principles include the region. vital to our future and our prosperity. The U.S. has spent $700 million during the right of self-determination, separation of reli- f gion and the state, and a referendum to be last decade on aid to the war’s victims. The prospect of even one more year of this trag- IN HONOR OF JOE HADDEN held in the South that offers secession as an edy ought to be enough to spur U.S. and U.N. option. The Envoy we propose would press for officials to action. progress on these core issues, and serve to: f HON. ELTON GALLEGLY (1) Signal the United States' seriousness and OF CALIFORNIA commitment to supporting Sudan's peace AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOP- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES processÐfailing which we would have strong- MENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMIN- Wednesday, June 9, 1999 er justification to shift to a policy of acceler- ISTRATION, AND RELATED ated overt support for the opposition; (2) main- AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tain pressure on all parties to negotiate a seri- ACT, 2000 tribute to Joe Hadden, a man distinguished by ous political settlement, and (3) establish as a his 35-year dedication to our system of juris- stronger behind-the-scenes U.S. presence in SPEECH OF prudence and, particularly, his service on the forging consensus and coherence among out- bench of the Ventura County Superior Court. side supporters of Sudan's peace process (the HON. MARION BERRY Judge Hadden has decided to retire. His allies and international organizations that OF ARKANSAS careful exercise of the law will be missed with- count themselves among the ``International IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the Ventura County Hall of Justice. Partners Forum'' on Sudan). Tuesday, June 8, 1999 After a stint in the U.S. Army, where he rose The United States cannot solve all the The House in Committee of the Whole from private to first lieutenant, Judge Hadden world's problems. But we can exercise diplo- House on the State of the Union had under attended and graduated from law school and matic leadership in regions where we can consideration the bill (H.R. 1906) making ap- was admitted to the California Bar in 1964. He make a differenceÐand where the risks of in- propriations for Agriculture, Rural Develop- served a year as a Ventura County deputy action become intolerable. In Sudan, these ment, Food and Drug Administration, and district attorney, then became a partner in risks include no end in sight to the world's Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending Hadden, Waldo and Malley, where he special- longest running civil war and another decade September 30, 2000, and for other purposes: ized in probate, estate planning and rep- of death, despair, and suffering for the people Mr. BERRY. Mr. Chairman, I am ashamed resenting businesses. of Sudan. that we have taken this long to create a piece Judge Hadden served as a Ventura County I urge my colleagues' support for higher of legislation that is this much of a disservice Superior Court Arbitrator from 1976 to 1980. level diplomatic attention to ending Sudan's to American farmers. Unfortunately, this isn't He was appointed to the Municipal Court war and the threat it poses to security in the the first time an agriculture bill has been bench in 1980 and the Superior Court bench region, and to the hopes and aspirations of stalled. Last fall, while farmers were twisting in in 1981 by Gov. Jerry Brown Jr., a fact I won't Sudan's people. the wind, the Leadership failed to pass the hold against him. The wisdom of the voters ‘‘SUDAN: TO END A WAR’’ emergency supplemental legislation. Now, we prevailed. They approved Judge Hadden's ap- Civil war has raged in Sudan since 1955, have had an agriculture appropriations bill pointment by electing him in 1982 and re- with an 11-year break in the 1970s and ’80s. since February but sadly enough, the Leader- electing him ever since. Since 1983, the world’s longest-running war ship has not seen the need to pass it. When Outside the courtroom, Judge Hadden has killed 2 million of the nation’s 28 million the bill finally comes to the floor, it is held up serves as a member of the Ventura County people and displaced millions of others. The causes are complex: The Arabic and for two months. Then, in the remaining hours Legal Aid Association. Muslim north wants to impose Islamic law of the debate, an amendment which I did not He has a myriad of other interests, as well. on the African, Christian, and animist south. support, was attached that cut $103 million. He was an amateur sports car racer from Southerners complain they have never been This is just one more example of the Con- 1954 to 1974, runs marathons, scuba dives, adequately represented in the Khartoum gress' failed leadership. skis, plays tennis, works with stained glass government, which controls natural re- This legislation is an embarrassment to the and plays the flute. sources in their region. American farmer. I could not vote for this leg- It's obvious he will have plenty to keep him The Khartoum regime has turned a blind islation because it cut billions of dollars in agri- eye to religious persecution and slavery. But busy. the southern rebels have contributed to the culture programs. The legislation spends Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join list of human-rights violations too. about $1.6 billion less than this year and $6 me in recognizing Joe Hadden for his decades What originally was a north-south civil billion less than the Administration requested. of service and in wishing him and his family war, however, has evolved into a conflict in- It just doesn't seem right that when America's Godspeed in his retirement. volving 10 warring parties in every section of farmers are hurting the most, we kick them f the country. Flip-flopping alliances add to when they're down by passing legislation that the disorder. RECOGNIZING IRA P. WEINSTEIN Last year a disastrous famine threatened spends less money on farm programs than 2.6 million people with starvation. While last year. peace efforts are under way, including one I voted for a motion to recommit this bill to HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER organized by neighboring states, they have the agriculture appropriators so that they could OF ILLINOIS been spasmodic at best. make adjustments to it without making hap- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The world is currently spending $1 million hazard cuts. These last minute cuts were a day in humanitarian aid to the war’s refu- done without the input of the Democrats on Wednesday, June 9, 1999 gees, while the Khartoum government spends the authorizing committee, on which I serve. It Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to $1 million a day fighting the war. This can’t go on. It’s time the world moved Sudan to is imperative that the Majority not take the fate recognize Ira P. Weinstein, a constituent and the front burner and put an end to the con- of farmers so lightly as to just cut funding with valued patriot, in celebration of his 80th birth- flict, which would help stop the slave trade so little regard. At the end of the night, despite day. in the south. The United States should: my firm commitment to American agriculture, I Ira Phillip Weinstein was born in Chicago, Il- Press the United Nations Security Council decided to oppose final passage of this legis- linois June 10, 1919. He entered the U.S. to take the matter up, get a cease-fire, and lation. It is my strong desire that our col- Army Air Corps in 1942 as an Aviation Cadet, arrange a settlement. Appoint a U.S. special envoy to bolster the leagues in the Senate have the wisdom to trained as a Navigator-Bombardier, and rose peace process. make improvements on this legislation and to the Rank of First Lieutenant; flying 25 mis- Help fund a permanent office, with com- that we return from a conference committee sions with the 8th Air Force 445 Bomb Group, missioner and staff, for the Intern-Govern- with a bill that adequately supports farmers. 702nd Squadron before being shot down over E1196 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 1999 Germany on the infamous Kassell Mission, new tools to improve veterans' access to long attributable to tobacco-related illnesses, VA September 27, 1944. Parachuting to safety, he term care. shall retain the amount of such recovery attrib- eluded capture for 6 days and was finally held Similarly, the bill tackles the challenge utable to VA's costs of providing such care for as a Prisoner of War in Stalag Luft I, in Barth, posed by a recent General Accounting Office use in providing medical care and conducting Germany until the camp was liberated on May audit which found that VA may spend billions research on such illnesses; 11, 1945. Among Mr. Weinstein's commenda- of dollars in the next five years to operate (8) reform the criteria for awarding grants for tions are the Purple Heart, the Air Medal, unneeded buildings. In testimony before my construction and remodeling of State veterans' POW Medal, Presidential Citation, American Subcommittee, GAO stated that one of every homes; Campaign and European Campaign Medals, four VA medical care dollars is spent in main- (9) extend VA's authority to make grants to WWII Victory Medal and the French Croix de taining buildings rather than caring for pa- assist homeless veterans; and Guerre. tients. This is not just an abstract concern. It (10) authorize the VA to carry out a three- Married to Norma Randall while still an is no secret that VA is discussing closing hos- year pilot program in up to four of VA's net- Aviation Cadet, Mr. Weinstein returned to civil- pitals. And in some locations, that may be ap- works to provide primary care services (sub- ject to reimbursement) to dependents of vet- ian life after the war and moved to Glencoe in propriate. The point is that VA has closure au- erans. 1952. As president of Schram Advertising thority and has already used it. In fact, we Mr. Speaker, this is an important bill which Company he built the agency into a successful could expect closures of needed facilities major veterans groups have praised and en- and respected force in direct mail and busi- under the disastrous budget submitted by the dorsed. The work on it has been a real bipar- ness to business advertising. President this year. tisan effort. I urge Members to support it. This bill instead calls for a process to be In addition to these public and professional f accomplishments, privately Mr. Weinstein is sure that decisions on closing hospitals can proud to have celebrated more than 50 years only be made based on comprehensive stud- TRIBUTE TO WAYNE P. ROY FOR of marriage to his wife Norma before her ies and planning. That planning process must HIS SERVICE TO LABOR death several years ago, and prouder still to include the participation of veterans organiza- be the father of two adult daughters, Terri tions and employee groups. In short, the bill HON. BART STUPAK Weinstein, a noted Chicago interior designer, sets numerous safeguards in place, and would OF MICHIGAN and Laura Temkin, President of Temkin & specifically provide that VA cannot simply stop IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Temkin AdvertisingÐas well as the doting operating a hospital and walk away from its Wednesday, June 9, 1999 grandfather to Ross and Max Temkin. Known responsibilities to veterans. It must ``re-invest'' throughout the community as a wonderful gar- savings in a new, improved treatment facility Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, June dener and horticulture authority, Mr. Weinstein or improved services in the area. 4, men and women of a variety of union has been and continues to be a major contrib- Overall, the bill has four central themes: (1) trades gathered in Marquette, Michigan to utor and active supporter of Women's Amer- to provide new direction to address veterans' honor Wayne P. Roy, who retired from federal ican ORT, was a founding Member of Con- long-term care needs; (2) to expand veterans' employment in 1998. Mr. Roy had served 11 gregation Solel, and an avid supporter of the access to care; (3) to close gaps in current eli- years as the Apprenticeship and Training Rep- State of Israel. In addition, Mr. Weinstein is a gibility law; and (4) to establish needed re- resentative, Bureau of Apprenticeship and lifetime Member of the 8th Air Force Historical forms to improve the VA health care system. Training, U.S. Department of Labor. His serv- ice area included the Upper Peninsula of Society and The Ex-POW Association, and an The bill's key provisions would: Michigan, which makes up a large portion of active member of the Kassel Mission Historical (1) require VA to maintain its long-term care my congressional district, and northern Wis- Assn., 2nd Air Div. Assn., Jewish War Vet- programs and to increase both home and community-based long-term care; consin. erans, Caterpillar Association. In retirement, Prior to that, Wayne Roy worked for the Mr. Weinstein has become an outstanding (2) mandate that VA provide needed long- term care for 50% service-connected veterans Michigan State AFL±CIO's Labor Employment golfer, accomplished world traveler and a and Development Program as the Upper Pe- builder of model historical aircraft. and veterans needing care for a service-re- lated condition; ninsula coordinator for several years. Mr. Speaker, I would like to commend Mr. Those are the dry facts of Wayne Roy's em- (3) require co-payments for long-term care Weinstein on his outstanding service to his na- ployment, Mr. Speaker. They only hint at a for all other veterans, based on ability to pay tion and to his community. I am very proud to lifetime of commitment to issues that affect the and with such payments helping to support ex- represent people of his caliber and devotion to hardworking people of northern Michigan. America. panded services; In fact, this dedication to union issues was f (3) establish limits and conditions for consid- a family tradition that began before his birth. ering closure of VA medical centers or parts of Wayne's father George was a miner in the INTRODUCTION OF VETERANS’ medical centers (such as ceasing to provide MILLENNIUM HEALTH CARE ACT Upper Peninsula and an officer in his local acute hospital care at a VA medical center), union. Wayne's mother Delima was a member and would require that VA re-invest savings of the International Ladies' Garment Workers HON. CLIFF STEARNS from a closure to establish new outpatient fa- Union and the Steelworkers Women's Auxil- OF FLORIDA cilities and other improved services in any af- iary. It was only natural, therefore, that as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fected area; child Wayne would learn the importance of (4) authorize VA care of TRICARE-eligible Wednesday, June 9, 1999 unions at his parents' side as he joined them military retirees who are not otherwise eligible at labor rallies and on picket lines. Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, I'm pleased to for priority VA care, subject to DOD reimburs- After graduating from Gwinn High School, introduce a bill adopted unanimously at mark- ing VA, as well as provide specific authority Wayne served a 4-year stint in the Navy until up this morning by the Subcommittee on for VA care of veterans who were injured in 1958, and then began a series of jobs that Health of the Veterans' Affairs Committee. combat and earned the Purple Heart; would give him membership in several unions. This important legislation tackles some of (5) authorize VA to pay reasonable emer- Through one job in Milwaukee, he joined the the major challenges facing the VA health gency care costs for service-connected, low- Chemical Workers, and then through a second care system. In doing so, it offers a blueprint income and other high priority veterans who he joined Teamsters Local 344, serving as to help position VA for the future, and I think have no health insurance or other medical part-time shop steward and committee mem- it is appropriately titled the Veterans' Millen- coverage, and who rely on VA care; ber. nium Health Care Act. (6) authorize VA to (a) increase the copay- Returning to the Upper Peninsula, Wayne Foremost among VA's challenges are the ment on prescriptions drugs; and (b) establish took a job with a mining company and became long-term care needs of aging veterans. For reasonable copayments on other costly items a member of Steelworkers Local 4950. In many among the World War II population, long provided for care of a nonservice-connected 1968 he joined Sheet Metal Workers Local 94, term care has become as important as acute condition (subject to exemptions on copay- serving as the union's president for 9 years. care. However the long-term care challenge ments in existing law), and provide that these Wayne Roy's commitment to the labor has gone unanswered for too long. This legis- new revenues would help fund VA medical movement led him to take positions with a va- lation would squarely address this issue and care; riety of area civic and political groups, where would adopt some of the key recommenda- (7) require that, if the Federal government he could broaden his effort on behalf of work- tions of a blue-ribbon advisory committee, prevails in a suit against tobacco companies ing men and women and find new ways to while going further to provide VA important to recover costs incurred by the Government serve his community. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1197 Such service included the board chairman- his dedicated efforts, he has helped to im- tors at Walter Reed Army Hospital, where ship of the United Way of Marquette County prove my constituents' quality of life. In rec- many veterans of the war were recovering and the Marquette County Economic Develop- ognition of his many accomplishments on be- from their wounds. ‘‘As a token of apprecia- tion, my first savings I would like you to ment Corporation, presidency of the Marquette half of my constituents, I offer my congratula- give to a soldier of your choice.’’ County Labor Council, and memberships on tions on his dedication and devotion to find a In the intervening years, Laszlo Tauber such panels as the Central Upper Peninsula cure for cancer on the occasion of National built a thriving surgical practice, started his Private Industry Council, the American Red Cancer Survivors Day. own hospital, and in his free moments cre- Cross, the Forsyth Township Zoning Board, f ated one of the largest real estate fortunes in and the Marquette Prison Inmate Apprentice- the region. Estimates of his wealth exceed $1 ship Committee. TRIBUTE TO DR. LASZLO TAUBER billion. He may be the richest Washingtonian you’ve never heard about. It's clear, Mr. Speaker, that even as Wayne He has already donated more than $25 mil- Roy and his wife Hazel raised seven children, HON. TOM LANTOS lion to medical and Holocaust-related he was demonstrating his belief that our best OF CALIFORNIA causes. Now he’s giving $15 million for schol- community leaders are actually public serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES arships to descendants of anyone who served ants, who seek out every opportunity to im- Wednesday, June 9, 1999 in the U.S. military during the war years. An prove the quality of life of their neighborhood, additional $10 million, honoring Raoul their place of employment, their city or town- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, last week the Wallenberg, who saved tens of thousands of ship, even their region. Washington Post published an excellent front- Hungarian Jews, will go to organizations I ask you, Mr. Speaker, and I ask my House page article about the unique life and the out- that memorialize the Holocaust and students standing philanthropic contributions of my dear in Denmark and Wallenberg’s native Sweden. colleagues to join me in saluting this dedicated Several local foundation leaders say even fighter for better lives for ordinary working friend Dr. Laszlo Tauber. I call this to the at- tention of my colleagues, Mr. Speaker, be- they have never heard of Tauber, but all call people. the latest donations remarkable. As one of Wayne Roy's colleagues said re- cause in many ways the story of Laci Tauber Tauber hopes the gifts will inspire—or, if cently, he ``proudly bears a union label on his reflects what is best about this wonderful necessary, shame—other Holocaust survivors soul.'' country of ours. who have the means to give. Dr. Tauber, who received his initial medical When Tauber gives money, he always in- f training in Hungary before World War II, sur- tends to make a moral point. And when he A TRIBUTE TO DAN FOSTER vived the horrors of the Holocaust in Buda- knows he is right, the 84-year-old says, ‘‘you pest. He not only preserved his own life, he can move the Washington Monument more easily.’’ HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER risked his own life to use his medical training Generous in philanthropy, parsimonious in to help those who were suffering the most at OF NEW YORK his business dealings, Tauber is, his friends the hands of German Nazi troops and Hun- say, the most complicated man they’ve ever IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES garian Fascist thugs. met. Wednesday, June 9, 1999 After coming to the United States, Mr. Asked to describe himself, he responds, ‘‘I Mr. WEINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Speaker, Laci Tauber encountered problems am a righteous, miserable creature of God.’’ invite my colleagues to pay tribute to Dan Fos- and obstacles that face many of those who FORMED IN THE HOLOCAUST ter on the occasion of National Cancer Sur- emigrate to this country seeking freedom and He still sees patients, does minor surgery vivors Day. opportunity. He rose above those obstacles, and makes all major decisions about his var- establishing a highly successful medical prac- ied business and philanthropic enterprises. Dan Foster, a two-year cancer survivor, has He’s proud that he charged dirt-cheap long been known for his commitment to com- tice in the Washington, DC, area and creating prices for his medical services and ignored munity service and to enhancing the quality of a real estate empire in this area that is the overdue bills. But he also squeezed every life for all New York City residents. This gath- envy of many real estate magnates whose dime of profit from his real estate deals and ering is a chance for all of us to pay tribute to names are far better known in this region. pursued one failed venture all the way to the a man who has dedicated his life to helping Mr. Speaker, Dr. Tauber has sought to give U.S. Supreme Court. others. Dan Foster truly represents the best of back something to this country which wel- He lives on a 36-acre estate in Potomac and gives away millions but stoops to pick up what our community has to offer. comed him and which provided him out- standing opportunities. His most recent and stray paper clips and writes, in tiny script, On June 6, 1999, Dan Foster will talk from on the back of used paper. the Montauk Point Lighthouse to St. Patrick's creative act of generosity involves the estab- Everything about him—his quirks, his Cathedral, covering a distance of one hundred lishment of a scholarship fund to assist the drive, his outlook on life—he says can be ex- fifty miles, in recognition of National Cancer grandchildren and other descendants of those plained by the Holocaust. Survivors Day. Dan Foster's walk is dedicated men and women who served in our nation's Tauber shuns publicity and must be prod- to all cancer survivors and in memory of those armed services during World War II. Dr. ded to discuss his past. People who he be- lieves exploit the Holocaust for personal who have succumbed to the disease. Tauber and I feel a strong debt of gratitude to those brave men and women who risked their glory he calls ‘‘dirty no-goods.’’ With the This walk will also raise funds for Beth current gift, he wants to get the message to Israel Medical Center and ``The Circle of lives to liberate the peoples of Europe who other survivors, so he will talk. Hope,'' two organizations who have dedicated were enslaved by Nazi Germany's evil Third In the fading photographs he keeps in his themselves to finding a cure for cancer. Beth Reich. This is only the most recent and most Northern Virginia office, the team of gym- Israel Medical Center has focused its efforts creative of Dr. Tauber's philanthropic endeav- nasts from the Budapest Jewish High School on understanding and managing the effects of ors. looks so young, and so proud. Tauber will colorectal cancer. ``The Circle of Hope,'' in I invite my colleagues to join me in paying never forget a meet in 1927, when he was 12. tribute to Dr. Laszlo Tauber. I ask that the arti- ‘‘Everyone was standing, singing the Hun- conjunction with the Catholic Medical Center, garian national anthem, and people started will be establishing a palliative care program cle from the Washington Post which details his throwing rotten apples at my team, yelling, at the Bishop Mugavero Geriatric Center in exceptional accomplishments be placed in the ‘Dirty Jews’ ’’ Tauber says. He pauses, tears Brooklyn, New York. The facility will be de- RECORD. welling in his eyes. ‘‘I thought to myself: signed to provide terminal cancer patients with [From the Washington Post, June 2, 1999] ‘Bastards. I will train. I will beat them. I will show them.’ ’’ a sense of dignity as they near the end of GIVING WITH A POINT: HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR Within two years, he was a national and their lives. DONATES MILLIONS European champion. Dan Foster's dedication to his friends and (By Cindy Loose) ‘‘Am I competitive? Yes, unfortunately neighbors can also be seen in his columns for It was a struggle that first year in Amer- so,’’ he says today. ‘‘Did I become a happier Gerritsen Beach Cares' monthly newsletter. In ica, just after World War II. Laszlo Tauber man? Definitely not. But my experiences his columns, Dan, the organization's Health and his wife lived in a Virginia apartment so made me always stand for the underdog.’’ and Welfare Committee Chairman, reminds decrepit the landlord warned them not to Hungary was not occupied by Germany readers about the importance of regular check step on the balcony because it might fall off. until the spring of 1944, by which time the ups, exercise and proper nutrition as a means But with the frugality and generosity that country had the only large reservoir of Jews have characterized his life, Tauber saved $250 left in Europe. Between April and June of of combating the disease. from his income of $1,600. Then he gave it 1944, roughly 437,000 Hungarian Jews in the Dan Foster has long been known as an in- away. countryside were sent to Auschwitz. novator and beacon of good will to all those ‘‘I am a Hungarian Jew who survived the ‘‘Almost all were gassed on arrival, or soon with whom he has come into contact. Through Holocaust,’’ Tauber wrote in a note to doc- after,’’ says Walter Reich, former director of E1198 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 1999 the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. The Tauber’s real estate empire brought many about 6 percent, according to military histo- Jews of the capital city were next on the battles. As the federal government’s biggest rians. list. landlord, he was known for building exactly ‘‘It cannot be tolerated,’’ Tauber explains, In this atmosphere, Tauber, at age 29, be- to code, with no frills. ‘‘that those of us who were discriminated came chief surgeon at a makeshift hospital For two years, nine federal agencies fought against should ever ourselves discriminate.’’ for Jews. His memories of that time are de- being transferred to an 11-story building on The Americans who fought in foreign lands scribed in staccato images, interrupted by Buzzard Point that the General Services Ad- for strangers, Tauber says, rescued a rem- cracking voice and silent tears. ministration was renting from Tauber for nant of his people, and they saved the world. ‘‘A mother begged me to save her son. But $2.5 million a year. It was so spare, they ‘‘It is not enough,’’ he says, ‘‘to shake you understand, he was dead already.’’ couldn’t imagine working there. Finally, the hands and say thank you.’’ Zoltan Barta, a friend and former school- GSA strong-armed the Federal Bureau of In- f mate, was hit in the head with shrapnel. His vestigation into moving there. last words: ‘‘My dear Laci, save me.’’ Rissoli likes to tell of the time neighbors PERSONAL EXPLANATION Sandor Barna, who refused to wear the re- complained Tauber was putting up a three- quired yellow star, begged Tauber to fix the story apartment building in an area zoned hooked nose that threatened to betray his for lower buildings. Tauber took off the roof, HON. HAROLD E. FORD, JR. ethnicity. But Tauber didn’t have the equip- removed a few rows of bricks and called it a OF TENNESSEE ment. The Nazis killed Barna. ‘‘If I could 2.5-story building. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have operated on Sandor Barna,’’ Tauber Tauber’s daughter, Irene, a San Francisco Wednesday, June 9, 1999 says, ‘‘he would be alive today.’’ psychologist, says she never realized growing But Reich says Tauber is an unsung hero, up that her family was wealthy. They lived Mr. FORD. Mr. Speaker, last night I missed worthy of a Presidential Medal of Freedom. simply, in an apartment building that was three votes due to personal business. If I had Imagine the irony, he says, of running a hos- part of a Tauber development in Bethesda, been present, I would have voted ``no'' on roll- pital for people slated to die. between Massachusetts Avenue and River call No. 174, ``no'' on rollcall No. 175, ``aye'' ‘‘It’s strange, and crazy, but also nec- Road. essary, and compelling and ultimately on rollcall No. 176, and ``no'' on rollcall No. But they were initially unwelcome in the 177. noble,’’ Reich says. ‘‘And he did it as a young neighborhood, even though they owned it. man. And he did it in a manner that foretold Tauber says that soon after he submitted f his future.’’ the winning bid to buy the land in the late COMMEMORATING THE GIVING AND GETTING 1950s, an agent representing the owners Tauber’s son, Alfred Tauber, remembers as asked that he agree not to sell any of the NAPERVILLE, IL, MILLENNIUM a young boy visiting New York City. ‘‘At residential tracts to blacks or Jews. CARILLON GROUNDBREAKING night, I’d walk with my father around Times The agent was amazed when Tauber told Square,’’ he says. ‘‘I’d ask, ‘What are you him he was Jewish. Under threat of a law- HON. JUDY BIGGERT doing? Why are we here?’ He’d answer, ‘I’m suit—and at the agent’s urging—the owners OF ILLINOIS looking for my old friends.’ ’’ went through with the deal. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES And sometimes, amazingly, they would THE USES OF MONEY find one. If the person needed money, Tauber Wednesday, June 9, 1999 Some years ago, Tauber was due at a re- would arrange to give some. Tauber had come to the United States to ception at Brandeis University, where he had Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bring take a fellowship at George Washington Uni- donated $1.6 million to establish an institute to my colleagues' attention an amazing event versity, where he was paid a small stipend for the study of European Jewry. He needed that will take place in my district, in Naperville, and supplemented his income by giving a white shirt and steered his daughter to- Illinois. physicals for 25 cents each. ‘‘I offered my ward Korvette’s, the New York-based dis- Can you hear it? services for less than a decent prostitute count store. Inside, he headed for the base- That is the theme of the Naperville Millen- ment. would charge,’’ he says now. nium Carillon project, the groundbreaking Hugo V. Rissoli, a retired professor, says ‘‘Daddy, Korvette’s is already cheap,’’ Irene protested. ‘‘You don’t have to go in the ceremony for which will take place this Friday. that Tauber was brilliant, but that the doc- It will be a great tower, almost 150 feet high, tor assigned to be his mentor virtually ig- bargain basement.’’ nored him, and Tauber was not asked to stay Tauber’s only concession to his wealth is in the heart of one of America's most vibrant on. the home he shares with his second wife, cities. It will house one of only four carillons of Tauber sensed antisemitism and reacted Diane. (He and his first wife, now deceased, its stature in the nation. much as he did when he was 12: If discrimina- were divorced years ago.) But even his home The bells of the Millennium Carillon will ring tion was to keep him from rising at an estab- cost him little: He made a huge profit by for the first time on the Fourth of July, in the lished hospital, he’d build his own. He built selling off some of the surrounding land. year 2000. They will ring amid the report of the hospital, the now-closed Jefferson Memo- But although he doesn’t spend money on himself, he gives it away. He harbors resent- cannon, as the Naperville Municipal Band rial in Alexandria, in part so he could train swells toward the final bars of the 1812 Over- other young doctors who had earned their ment about the treatment he says he got at degrees abroad. George Washington University decades ago, ture. And the harmony they sound will be a In his spare time, with a $750 loan, he but he agreed to donate $1 million to the symphony of celebrationÐcelebration of com- began amassing the necessary fortune in real campus Hillel Center on the condition that a munity, of tradition, and of the future. estate. room be named in honor of Rissoli. The tower and carillon will stand, first, as a ‘‘Real estate meant independence, to prac- Rissoli says he did nothing more than be monument to the spirit of Naperville. It is only tice as I wish,’’ he says. ‘‘I spent 5 percent of friendly to Tauber. But Tauber says that by through the support of the city's people that being kind, Rissoli restored his faith in hu- my time on real estate but got 95 percent of the carillon and tower will rise over the coming my money from it.’’ His development port- manity. folio was diversified—office, retail, govern- One-third of the new $15 million grant will months. Led by the generous donation of two ment, residential. In 1985, he became the be funneled through GW, the rest through great benefactors, Harold and Margaret only doctor ever named on the Forbes maga- Boston University and others to be named. Moser, the community is quickly making this zine list of richest men. Recipients, to be selected by the univer- recent dream a soaring reality. Tauber takes enormous pride in his sur- sities, will be required to take one Holo- In its design and placement, the carillon re- gical skills but shows none in his real estate caust-related course or tutorial. minds us of a great past. It will take its place prowess. Tauber says he hopes the gift will prompt as part of another recent gift from the commu- Real estate, his son Alfred thinks, is the students to think about the sacrifices of means his father uses to steel himself their forefathers. The funds are dedicated to nity, the Naperville Riverwalk. This beautiful against an unstable world. But, says Alfred, the memory of his parents, as well as his preserve was dedicated in 1981 to celebrate a medical doctor and director of the Center uncle and his only brother, both of whom the city's sesquicentennial. The traditional for Philosophy and History of Science at died in the Holocaust. limestone of the Harold and Margaret Moser Boston University, it also ‘‘appeals to his Why do it now? Tower will echo the work of the early competitive streak. He takes delight that he ‘‘I don’t stay here too long,’’ he says. ‘‘At Naperville stonemasons who quarried along can play the game better than most.’’ my age I should not start to read a long the banks of the West Branch of the DuPage Wizards owner Abe Pollin marvels at book.’’ River. And inside the tower, a unique, inter- Tauber, whom he met in the early 1950s. ‘‘It The money, most of which will become took every ounce of my energy to run my available at Tauber’s death, will be awarded active and living time capsule will offer visitors real estate business,’’ Pollin says. ‘‘I was with one unusual guideline: The percentage for years to come a view of what Naperville much less successful at it than him, and he of African Americans who receive the schol- looks like today. did it while running a full-time medical arships must be at least as large as the per- Those visitors will hear also the clarity of a practice.’’ centage who served during World War II—or community that is confidently facing the future. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1199 The carillon is being built for the ages by a the Year. These incredible accomplishments HONORING DR. MICHAEL F. city that believes in itself. In fact, anyone who should not go unnoticed. I had the honor of REARDON; PROVOST, PORTLAND wants to experience firsthand the vitality of hosting the Gym Dogs during their visit to STATE UNIVERSITY, JUNE 9, 1999 Naperville should not miss Celebration 2000, Washington last summer, and they are a three joyous days of festivities the city will group of bright young women that are already HON. DAVID WU hold at the turn of the century. a legend in the University of Georgia's athletic Mr. Speaker, I share these words today so OF OREGON program. that our nation can share in a magnificent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In May, the UGA Men's Tennis Team and sound. It is the ringing of heritage and hope in Wednesday, June 9, 1999 the heartland of America, the Millennium Car- their Coach Manual Diaz fought back to defeat illon of Naperville, Illinois. UCLA and win its third NCAA title since 1987. Mr. WU. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to f Upon entering the tournament, Georgia was recognize Dr. Michael F. Reardon, a con- stituent of mine, who will soon retire from an CONGRATULATIONS TO THE UNI- ranked number 10. UCLA was ranked number one in the country, but Georgia fought with 8-year term as provost of Portland State Uni- VERSITY OF GEORGIA’S 1999 versity; one of the nation's leading urban uni- great heart and overcame the odds. The Bull- NCAA CHAMPIONS, MEN’S GOLF, versities. dogs came back from being down two MEN’S TENNIS, WOMEN’S GYM- Michael Reardon has had a long and distin- NASTICS, WOMEN’S SWIMMING matches to one and brought home another guished career as a professor and higher edu- AND DIVING title, winning four of the seven matches. The cation administrator. He has served Portland team has a rich history of winning, and this State University and the academy with distinc- HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS year was no different. In the years to come, I tion for more than 30 years. OF GEORGIA know we can expect the Men's Tennis Team Dr. Reardon received his bachelor's degree IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to continue their winning tradition. from Georgetown University in 1960, and his Wednesday, June 9, 1999 Mr. Speaker, victory is sweet indeed, but it doctoral degree in history from Indiana Univer- sity in 1965. After receiving his doctorate, Dr. Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, I want to cannot be achieved without the hard work, tal- Reardon accepted a position as an Assistant congratulate my alma mater, the University of ent, and perseverance of every single athlete. Professor of history at Portland State Univer- Georgia, and its athletic program for recently These four teams of outstanding individuals, sity. Before being selected as the Provost in capturing four NCAA championships this sea- including numerous champions and All-Ameri- 1992, Dr. Reardon served as Chairman of the son. Four national titles in one season is a cans, and their coaches deserve the recogni- department of history, Director of the Honors record for the University of Georgia. An out- tion they have received. I want to commend Program, Associate Dean of the College of standing group of young men and women the University of Georgia athletic program, its Liberal Arts and Sciences and Vice Provost. brought home national titles in Men's Golf and director Vince Dooley, and its fine coaches Tennis, and Women's Gymnastics and Swim- Dr. Reardon is recognized for his work in and athletes. I also want to say what an honor ming and Diving, and each of these teams de- the history of European thought, French intel- serve great recognition. it is to be a UGA alumnus, and I look forward lectual history, the development of disciplinary I especially want to congratulate both the to many victories in the years to come. knowledge, and on culture of the professions. Men's Golf and Women's Swimming and Div- He is also known for his positions as Vice- ing Teams for winning their first-ever national f President and President of the Western Re- titles. Just this past weekend, the Men's Golf gional Associations of Honors Programs and Team and their Coach Chris Haack won the CHINA TO DONATE $300 MILLION as an officer in the National Collegiate Honors NCAA national championship by three strokes TO HELP KOSOVAR REFUGEES Conference. Many here in Washington know over Oklahoma State. In March, the top- Dr. Reardon as a consultant to the National ranked Lady Bulldog Swimming and Diving Endowment for the Humanities, for his work Team also won their first NCAA Championship HON. TOM BLILEY with the American Council on Education and other national associations of higher edu- be defeating Stanford, the defending cham- OF VIRGINIA pion. I would like to recognize Coach Jack cation. Bauerle for being named Swimming Coach of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Provost Reardon's interest in curricular re- form has encouraged innovative changes in the Year and Kristy Kowal for being named Wednesday, June 9, 1999 Swimmer of the Year. I am extremely proud of undergraduate education at Portland State both of these teams for these historic accom- Mr. BLILEY. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, June University and around the nation. His publica- plishments, and I know there will be many 7, 1999, the President of the Republic of tion on curricular reform and cost containment more in the future. China, Lee Teng-hui, announced the Republic in the Handbook of Higher Education has brought about a renewed commitment to pro- The UGA Women's Gymnastics Team and of China will donate $300 million to help the viding quality post secondary education to all their Coach Suzanne Yoculan have brought Kosovar refugees. This aid will consist of: pride to the University of Georgia over the Americans in urban areas. years, and words cannot describe the incred- 1. Emergency support of food, shelter, med- These distinctions alone would be sufficient ible talent displayed by this group of young ical care and education for the Kosovar refu- to merit my gratitude for Dr. Reardon's work, women. This year was no exception as the gees, who are currently living in exile in neigh- however, I would especially like to offer my Gym Dogs outdistanced Michigan and Ala- boring countries. sincere appreciation for Provost Reardon's ad- bama in April to capture their fifth NCAA Na- 2. Short-term accommodations for some ref- ministrative vision and his excellence as a teacher who has encouraged students to pur- tional Championship while at the same time ugees in Taiwan, with opportunities for job sue their careers and ambitions. defending their 1998 national title. The Gym training in order to better equip them for the Dogs have maintained a perfect record of 67± In 1994 under Provost Reardon's guidance, restoration of their homeland upon their return. 0 over the last two years, an amazing accom- a nationally recognized general education pro- plishment. Imagine, not a single loss in two 3. Support for the rehabilitation of Kosovar gram was developed and implemented at years. This season they completed the season in coordination with international recovery pro- Portland State University. The four-year pro- with a perfect 32±0 record as the only grams. gram encourages civic responsibility through undefeated team in the country. They are the President Lee and the people of the Repub- outreach to regional organizations, high schools and businesses. The program enables first team ever to have a perfect record two lic of China should be commended for their years in a row, and the second team to win students to work in a team environment using commitment to international peace and sta- back-to-back women's gymnastics titles. critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary prob- I also want to congratulate Karen Lichey for bility. The Republic of China, as a member of lem-solving approaches to contemporary being named the 1999 recipient of the Honda the international community, has always been issues. This program is based on collaborative Award for Gymnastics as the country's top fe- very active in world affairs. This is yet another partnerships between the university and com- male collegiate gymnast. Miss Lichey also example of the Republic of China being an ac- munity; in effect each student at this university earned the maximum five First-Team All- tive and positive international partner with the must, to receive their degree, serve the com- American honors as well as SEC Gymnast of United States in international affairs. munity. E1200 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 1999 Dr. Reardon's strong commitment to the uni- IN CELEBRATION OF THE 60TH AN- the Korean War, and was the flagship for versity as Provost is paralleled by his equally NIVERSARY OF THE CEREBRAL Commander 7th Fleet. firm commitment to students and teaching. PALSY CENTER FOR THE BAY After her service, the U.S.S. New Jersey Throughout his years as an administrator, Dr. AREA was again mothballed in 1957, only to be Reardon has always found time to teach un- pressed into service again in 1968 to serve as the only active-duty Navy battleship. She pro- dergraduate and graduate students in his HON. BARBARA LEE vided critical firepower to friendly troops before areas of expertise and develop programs such OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES again being decommissioned in 1969. as an internship program in Washington that The Battleship New Jersey's service did not has provided students with an opportunity to Wednesday, June 9, 1999 end with Vietnam. She continued to serve our work and learn in Nation's capital city. Dr. Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in celebration Navy in a number of the roles in the Pacific, Reardon's students are professors, teachers, of the Sixtieth Anniversary of the establish- the Mediterranean and off the coast of Central business leaders, college administrators, re- ment of the Cerebral Palsy Center for the Bay America. search scientists, and lawyers. Oregon and Area located in Oakland, California. Her brave and honorable service finally the nation will benefit from Dr. Reardon's dedi- The Cerebral Palsy Center for the Bay Area came to an end in February 1991, when the cation and his commitment to education. was founded in 1939, as the Spastic Chil- U.S.S. New Jersey was decommissioned for dren's Society of Alameda County (California), the fourth and final time. It is with great pleasure that I honor Dr. and was the first such organization in the Last year, Congress passed legislation di- Reardon for his service to Portland State Uni- country. recting that U.S.S. New Jersey be brought versity, to Oregon, and to the nation. I look The Society was renamed the Cerebral home and permanently berthed in her name- forward to his continuing work as professor Palsy Children's Society of the East Bay and sake state. Mr. Speaker, Governor Whitman, and consultant to universities and associations was instrumental in the passage of state legis- the state legislature and the people of New of higher education in the coming years. lation in 1941 that created the first com- Jersey all strongly endorse bringing the Battle- prehensive program of special classes, phys- ship home. We are all united in our desire to f ical therapy and diagnostic services for chil- have the U.S.S. New Jersey come home. dren with cerebral palsy. This legislation would help raise money to DEBT REDUCTION LEGISLATION The Center continues to pioneer services, offset the costs of bringing the Battleship assistive technology and software, to help home, where she can serve as a permanent people with developmental disabilities reach reminder of the brave men who served aboard HON. BART STUPAK their highest potential, with the Computer her, and the important role the U.S.S. New Learning Center as its latest example. Jersey has played on our nation's history. OF MICHIGAN The Center leads in raising public aware- Mr. Speaker, I urge all my colleagues to join IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ness about cerebral palsy and other develop- me in cosponsoring this bill to honor the mem- mental disabilities and the rights and aspira- ory of the Battleship New Jersey. Wednesday, June 9, 1999 tions of individuals with such conditions. f Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The Center has been sustained and en- riched throughout its 60-year history through INTRODUCTION OF THE ANTI-TAM- re-introduce legislation I have sponsored the hundreds of volunteers who assist with numer- PERING ACT AMENDMENTS OF previous three Congresses to help reduce the ous administrative tasks, maintain buildings 1999 deficit and the debt. I urge my colleagues to and grounds, teach classes, provide job coun- join me and cosponsor my bill. seling and computer training, and coordinate HON. BOB GOODLATTE Since my arrival in Washington, I have special events and fundraisers. OF VIRGINIA worked to reduce the deficit and reduce our I join people throughout the Bay Area in rec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nation's debt burden. This legislation takes an- ognizing this momentous occasion of cele- Wednesday, June 9, 1999 other step in that direction by sending our un- brating 60 years of extraordinary service by The Cerebral Palsy Center of the Bay Area to Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today used office budget funds to the U.S. Treasury people with developmental disabilities. with my colleague from California, Congress- for deficit and debt reduction. Today, after f woman ZOE LOFGREN, to introduce the Anti- several years of fiscal discipline, the federal Tampering Act Amendments of 1999. This im- government is currently ``in the black'' and run- HONORING THE U.S.S. ‘‘NEW portant legislation, which I introduced last year ning surpluses for the first time in 30 years. JERSEY’’ and which garnered a majority vote in the But we still have a national debt of more than House, will provide law enforcement the tools $5.4 Trillion. HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN they need to combat the growing crime of al- tering or removing product identification codes This simple but important step will go a long OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from goods and packaging. This bill will also way to show the American people that we are provide manufacturers and consumers with serious about debt reduction and that we are Wednesday, June 9, 1999 civil and criminal remedies to fight those coun- willing to put our money where our mouth is. Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise terfeiters and illicit distributors of goods with Alone, this legislation won't eliminate the debt. today to honor the U.S.S. New Jersey, which altered or removed product codes. Finally, this But combined with our other efforts to reduce has honorably served the United States in bill will protect consumers from the possible budgets, limit spending and run the govern- times of both peace and war for over 50 health risks that so often accompany tam- ment more efficiently, we can eliminate the na- years. pered goods. tional debt too. Today, along with many of my colleagues Most of us think of UPC codes when we from New Jersey, I introduced the ``U.S.S. think of product identification codesÐthat Specifically, my legislation requires that any New Jersey Commemorative Coin Act.` This block of black lines and numbers on the backs unused portions of our Members' Representa- bill authorizes the minting of a commemorative of cans and other containers. However, prod- tional Allowances are to be deposited into the coin to honor the Battleship New Jersey's con- uct ID codes are different than UPC codes. Treasury for either deficit reduction or to re- tribution to our country. Product ID codes can include various com- duce the Federal debt. The bill also requires The New Jersey was first launched Decem- binations of letters, symbols, marks or dates the Appropriations Committee to report in its ber 7, 1942, and was immediately sent off to that allow manufacturers to ``fingerprint'' each annual legislative branch appropriations bill a the Pacific Theater. There, the Battleship New product with vital production data, including list of the amount that each Member deposited Jersey played a key role in operations in the the batch number, the date and place of man- Marshalls, Marianas, Carolines, Philippines, ufacture, and the expiration date. These codes into the Treasury. Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. also enable manufacturers to trace the date I urge my colleagues to support this legisla- After the Allied victory, the U.S.S. New Jer- and destination of shipments, if needed. tion to return our unused office funds to the sey was deactivated in 1948 until being called Product codes play a critical role in the reg- U.S. Treasury for deficit or debt reduction. to service again in November, 1950. The ship ulation of goods and services. For example, served two tours in the Western Pacific during when problems arise over drugs or medical CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1201 devices regulated by the Food and Drug Ad- ing fines and imprisonment for violators who This is an ominous situation that deserves our ministration, the product codes play a vital role are knowingly engaged in decoding violations. serious attention. in conducting successful recalls. Similarly, the The bill would not require product codes, The American Electronics Association is ab- Consumer Product Safety Commission and prevent decoding by authorized manufactur- solutely correct when it states ``the technology other regulators rely on product codes to con- ers, or prohibit decoding by consumers. It is a industry cannot be sustained without workers duct recalls of automobiles, dangerous toys good approach designed to strengthen the with solid training in science and math.'' and other items that pose safety hazards. tools of law enforcement, provide greater se- Product codes are frequently used by law curity for the manufacturers of products, and It is a national embarrassment that Amer- enforcement to conduct criminal investigations most importantly, provide consumers with im- ican students do not compete well with high as well. These codes have been used to pin- proved safety from tampered or counterfeit school students from other countries. For ex- point the location and sometimes the identity goods. I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- ample, U.S. high school seniors ranked 19th of criminals. Recently, product codes aided in porting passage of this bill, which will go a in math and 16th in science in standardized the investigation of terrorist acts, including the long way toward closing the final gap in fed- tests among 21 countries. bombing of Olympic Park in Atlanta and the eral law enforcement tools to protect con- When it comes to cultivating qualified work- bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, sumers and the products they enjoy. ers for high-tech jobs, California, like many Scotland. f other high-tech oriented states, lags behind At the same time, manufacturers have lim- many of our foreign competitors. Although ited weapons to prevent unscrupulous distribu- HIGH TECHNOLOGY there has been some progress, California and tors from removing the coding to divert prod- other states continue to struggle with creating ucts to unauthorized retailers or place fake HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO a solid and educated high-tech workforce. The codes on counterfeit products. For example, OF CALIFORNIA key is developing core competencies in tech- one diverter placed genuine, but outdated, la- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nical areas such as math, science, and the bels of brand-name baby formula on sub- Wednesday, June 9, 1999 use of technology. standard baby formula and resold the product Without fundamental change, I am con- to retailers. Infants who were fed the formula Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, as a Cali- fornian, I am fully aware of the impact of the cerned about the continued vitality of our high- suffered from rashes and seizures. tech industry and its ability to attract an edu- We cannot take the chance of any baby high technology industry has had on my cated high-tech workforce. In California and being harmed by infant formula or any other state's economic well-being and the prosperity throughout the U.S., the high-tech industry product that might have been defaced, de- of our people. California is, after all, the proud continues to experience a shortage of qualified coded or otherwise tempered with. FDA en- home of high-technologyÐthe industry respon- workers. How long can we rely on other coun- forcement of current law has been vigilant and sible for revitalizing the California economy, tries to fill our job vacancies without harming thorough, but this potentially serious problem ensuring our position as the premier exporting our own competitiveness? Right now, foreign must be dealt with even more effectively as state in the nation, and creating tens of thou- nationals receive nearly half of all doctoral de- counterfeiters and illicit distributors utilize the sands of high-wage jobs for our burgeoning grees and a third of all masters degrees advanced technologies of the digital age in population. awarded by U.S. universities. their crimes. High-tech jobs are well-paying jobsÐap- Manufacturers have attempted, at great ex- proximately 73 percent higher than other pri- I believe that weÐeducators, business peo- pense and with little success, to prevent de- vate sector jobs. This means that, on average, ple and political leadersÐmust come up with coding through new technologies designed to high-tech pays a $49,500 annual salary while a new educational agenda and the will to im- create ``invisible'' codes, incapable of detection other jobs pay $28,500. The most recent data plement it. Our educational system, from kin- or removal. However, decoders have proven on California's high-tech industry indicate that dergarten to the college level must encourage to be equally diligent and sophisticated in their California ranks first in high-tech employment Americans to study math and sciences so that efforts to identify and defeat new coding tech- (about 785,000 jobs) and second in high-tech they can have access to the abundance of niques. We therefore must provide manufac- wages. Moreover, by 1997, 61 percent of all high-paying job opportunities in the high-tech turers with the appropriate legal tools to pro- California exports were high-tech products. industry. tect their coding systems in order for them to In the context of a competitive global econ- It is alarming that despite all the opportuni- protect the health and safety of American con- omy, America's high-tech products are in ties available to people with degrees in math, sumers. growing demand. As a result, America has a engineering and physics, colleges are grad- Currently, federal law does not adequately huge high-tech goods trade surplus with the uating fewer and fewer American students address many of the common methods of de- European Union, Canada, and Brazil. In 1996, with these majors. In fact, high-tech degrees coding products and only applies to a limited the high-tech industry exported $150 billion in from American institutions have actually de- category of consumer products, including goods making it the nation's leading exporter creased 5 percent from 1990±1996. Although pharmaceuticals, medical devices and specific ahead of transportation equipment and chemi- California colleges and universities conferred foods. Moreover, current law only applies if cals. In this decade our high-tech exports the most high-tech degrees, they also had had the decoder exhibits criminal intent to harm grew a phenomenal 96 percent. one of the steepest declines, awarding 1,600 the consumer. It does not address the vast Our high-tech companies' innovations and fewer degrees in 1996 than in 1990. majority of decoding cases which are moti- business acumen are truly the envy of the vated by economic considerations, but may ul- world. The New Democrat Coalition's High- Our economic security demands that we timately result in harm to the consumer. Tech Week is a perfect opportunity to put into find solutions to this crisis. A world class, K± My legislation will provide federal measures perspective both our triumphs and our chal- 12 public school educational system is not be- which will further discourage tampering and lenges. There is no doubt that the twin en- yond our grasp. What has eluded us is na- protect the ability of manufacturers to imple- gines of technology and trade propel this tional commitment. We tend to talk about edu- ment successful recalls and trace products economy. cational excellence but have been unwilling to when needed. It would prohibit the alteration The U.S. computer industry serves as a provide the funds that are critical to this objec- or removal of product identification codes on good example of American innovation and tive. And we have failed to rally parents and goods or packaging for sale in interstate or leadership. Many of our most successful com- business as true partners in what must be a foreign commerce, including those held in panies started out as small entrepreneurial coordinated and creative national effort. The areas where decoding frequently occurs. ventures with little cash, lots of enthusiasm, vi- 106th Congress has an obligation and an op- The legislation will also prohibit goods that sion, hard work and real commitment. Those portunity to make ``educational excellence'' have undergone decoding from entering the are the qualities that make me proud to be an one of its highest priorities. This means we country, prohibit the manufacture and distribu- American and a Californian. need to assure that we have qualified teach- tion of devices primarily used to alter or re- However, today we are at a crossroads. We ers in our classrooms, that students meet move product identification codes, and allow approach a new millennium with a workforce basic competencies and that attention is given the seizure of decoded goods and decoding that lacks the skills to take advantage of the to the evolving needs of the high-tech indus- devices. It will require offenders to pay mone- boundless opportunities that the high-tech in- try. tary damages and litigation costs, and treble dustry has to offer. The concerns I hear from Our children and our grandchildren will be damages in the event of repeat violations. The both educators and high-tech business people the true beneficiaries of this legacy if we are bill will also impose criminal sanctions, includ- about the lack of skilled workers are serious. bold enough to meet the challenge. E1202 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 1999 THE NATIONAL YOUTH VIOLENCE THE NATIONAL YOUTH VIOLENCE TRIBUTE TO LARRY PETERSON COMMISSION COMMISSION HON. SCOTT McINNIS HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY OF COLORADO HON. DAN BURTON OF MASSACHUSETTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 9, 1999

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 9, 1999 Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, weeks after the take a moment to recognize the accomplish- Wednesday, June 9, 1999 tragedy at Columbine High School, we as a ments and contributions of one of Colorado's national community are still cognizant of the great businessmen, Larry Peterson. In doing Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, the ordeal and attempting to make sense of this so, I would like to honor this individual who, Columbine High School tragedy and its after- horrific incident and the other school mas- for so many years, has exemplified the notion shocks still haunt our memories. Statesmen, sacres that followed it. Many of us are still of public service civic duty. pundits and ordinary citizens ask questions asking questions and searching for reasons Larry Peterson is a self made man who has every day as to why our children are mur- why our children are senselessly murdering always exhibited strong morals and family val- dering their peers. Clearly, the mere fact that each other in classrooms, schoolyards, ues. After graduating high school, he spent a we must ask these questions demonstrates streetcorners and their homes; why there is so short time attending Colorado State University. that a real crisis exists and needs to be ad- much violence surrounding and savaging the Larry chose to leave college to return home dressed immediately. While no one has any youth of our country. and help care for his family in a time of need. He experienced many areas of the work field, definitive answers, many opinions have been There have been several factors cited as before settling into a career. Late in the 1960's put forth without reaching any consensus. the possible causes for this emphasis on vio- Larry Peterson began working at a pharmacy, These opinions are multi-faceted and have in- lence: the disconnection so many youths feel from their parents, peers, schools and commu- which he would later own. cluded: the de-moralization and de-humaniza- nities; the harmful influence of the entertain- Larry Peterson is a successful businessman tion of our youth due to a ``culture of violence'' ment media; the easy access children have to and has always sought to share his success perpetuated by the media, the non-enforce- guns; lack of support services for alienated with others. He finds time to get involved with ment of existing laws regarding firearms, and and mentally ill teens; and the weakening of charities such as Make A Wish Foundation, the degradation of families and communities our moral and communal safety nets. and the Children Miracle Network. His con- due to this ``culture of violence.'' While there are many informed opinions and tributions to charities are too numerous to list, which indicates just how many there are. All of these opinions likely point to sources hypotheses, there are very few definitive con- clusions and little consensus as to who or Aside from his contributions to charities, of the problem of teen violence, but they do Larry Peterson has been very active in Repub- not reveal the possibility of one single and what is responsible for this atrocity. This is a problem that can not be solved with definitive lican party politics. As a precinct captain since simple solution. In order to put a halt to the answersÐthere is no one answer. As a coun- 1998, Larry has helped many candidates who specter of teen violence, an investigation try Americans do agree that we must come to- have run, or are running, for office, including should be made into its causes and to its gether as a nation to stop this menace, which Colorado Governor Bill Owens, President probable solutions. Such a Commission is putting all of our communities and way of George Bush and Senator Bob Dole. Larry should be bi-partisan, and it should be ap- life at risk. has also played a key role in the organiza- pointed equally by the President of the United In order to combat this difficult challenge, tional efforts of the GOP throughout Colorado. States and Leaders in Congress from both the we must reach a national consensus on how He was very effective in assisting former GOP Majority and Minority parties. In the best inter- to respond. We must carefully, deliberately, Chairman Don Bain with important grassroots ests of the Nation, the Commission will come dispassionately analyze the depths of the events from throughout 1993±1996. He even participated as a member of the Colorado Del- to some form of a consensus concerning the problem. Today, Mr. BURTON, Mr. TIERNEY and egation to the National Convention in 1996. various natures of, and the solutions to, the I are introducing legislation to create a na- tional commission on youth violence that will In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, I'd like to say extreme teen violence that is plaguing our so- thank you to Larry Peterson for his truly ex- ciety. examine the many possible reasons why so many children are becoming killers and help ceptional contributions to numerous charities, These tragedies are too important to ignore, us find solutions to diminish this imminent and to the state of Colorado alike. People like and too important not to focus all of our re- threat. Larry, who give so selflessly to others, are a sources on discovering their root causes and In order to thoroughly study the many di- rare breed. Fellow citizens have gained im- possible solutions. That is why I, along with mensions of the problem this panel should be mensely by knowing him, and for that we owe Larry Peterson a debt of gratitude. Representatives MARKEY and TIERNEY, am in- composed of the country's finest experts in the f troducing legislation to create a national Com- fields of law enforcement, teaching and coun- mission that will be asked to conduct an in- seling, parenting and family studies, child and A TRIBUTE TO BEVERLY A. depth analysis of teen violence. The Commis- adolescent psychology, Cabinet members, and SHAUGHNESSY FOR HER 35 sion would be made up of a panel of experts religious leaders. YEARS OF SERVICE After 18 months of work, the commission that include religious figures, teachers, law en- would be responsible to report its conclusions forcement officials, counselors, psychologists, to the President and Congress and rec- HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI OF ILLINOIS and research groups that deal with family ommend a series of tangible steps to take in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES issues. Hopefully, a Commission that contains order to reduce the level of youth violence and such experts will be able to appraise the situa- prevent another community from feeling the Wednesday, June 9, 1999 tion accurately and make the necessary rec- same pain and grief as the residents of Little- Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ommendations. ton. pay tribute to a remarkable public servant in Upon completion of its work, the commis- There are several steps that must be taken my district, Beverly A. Shaughnessy, who is sion will be responsible for submitting to Con- by Congress and the citizens of our country in retiring after 35 years of service to the Fourth gress and the President a report detailing pos- order to preserve the safety of our children. District Cook County Court. We understand that this problem is not one Mrs. Beverly Shaughnessy, the former Bev- sible steps to reduce the level of juvenile vio- that can be solved over night, or with any sin- erly Thomas, has been a life-long resident of lence in America. While this is not a problem gle piece of legislation. Despite this we have Berwyn, Illinois. Mrs. Shaughnessy began her that will be solved overnight, and there are legitimate policy and philosophical differences career in the Berwyn Health Department. In some serious ideological differences that need to overcome in order to tackle this problem. the early 1950's she moved to Berwyn City be overcome, I am hopeful that this Commis- There is not a guarantee that with this com- Hall as a Court Clerk. When Berwyn and other sion can help us in preventing similar trage- mission that we will find these answers and surrounding communities became a part of the dies from occurring in the future, and at least solve our problems, but we believe there is Fourth District, Beverly moved to the District begin to address the plague of youth violence hope for doing so and therefore deserves our offices in Oak Park. As the Fourth District out- that is tearing the very fabric of our nation. support. grew its facilities, a new District office was CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1203 built in Maywood, where Mrs. Shaughnessy LEGISLATION TO REPEAL PER- well in the National Science Bowl competition has served since its opening. She has pro- SONAL HOLDING COMPANY TAX in April. She plans to study aerospace engi- gressed from a Circuit Court Clerk to Super- PROVISIONS neering and hopes to work for NASA some- visor of Clerks for the felony division. Many day. I am proud to know that Katherine rep- lawyers and judges credit Mrs. Shaughnessy HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL resents the future face of science. for their knowledge of how the court system OF NEW YORK I hope that my colleagues in the House will functions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES join me in extending our congratulations to the United States Physics Team and wish them Mrs. Shaughnessy became acquainted with Wednesday, June 9, 1999 Tom Shaughnessy, mayor of the city of Ber- well as they travel and compete in the Inter- wyn, and they were married on June 21, 1947. Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- national Physics Olympiad this summer. They have two children, Tom Jr. (Mark) and ducing legislation to repeal the personal hold- On this day as we celebrate the scientific Patte (Kathy) Kennedy, as well as grand- ing company tax provisions of the Internal achievements of our students, I would like to children Bryan, Kelly, Courtney, Danny, Ash- Revenue Code. I am introducing this legisla- direct the attention of my colleagues to a ley, Leigha and Jack. tion because the circumstances that gave rise statement endorsed by national science, math, to the enactment of those provisions no longer and education societies. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mrs. Shaughnessy for exist. Some have referred to those provisions her years of dedicated service and extend to STATEMENT TO CONGRESS FROM THE UNDER- as ``a crusade without a cause.'' Now those her my best wishes in the future. SIGNED SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES REPRESENTING provisions are largely a complex trap into MORE THAN HALF A MILLION PEOPLE which unwary corporations may fall. f This year, when Congress considers the fu- The personal holding company tax provi- ture of the Elementary and Secondary Edu- IRAN’S LATEST TERRORIST sions were enacted in 1934 when the max- cation Act, the undersigned societies wish to emphasize the following: science and engi- ACTION imum individual income tax rate was substan- tially higher than the maximum corporate tax neering drive our economy, extend our lives, rate and when corporations could be liq- ensure our security, and preserve our envi- uidated on a tax-free basis. Those cir- ronment. Congress can help secure our na- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS tion’s future by investing today in tomor- cumstances created a potential for abuse, and OF NEW YORK row’s scientists, engineering and mathemati- the personal holding company tax provisions cians. A key component of this investment is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were an appropriate response to that abuse. the continued federal support of our nation’s Neither of the circumstances that gave rise to science and math educators. We urge Con- Wednesday, June 9, 1999 the enactment of these provisions is true gress to continue to support program which Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, over the past today. benefit K–12 science and math education, particularly professional development pro- month, we have been reading with increasing Mr. Speaker, I am confident that we will continue to have an income tax system in this grams for teachers. concern, reports of terrorist attacks by the The American Associaiton of Physics mullahs' regime against the forces of the Ira- country. The failure of the Republican con- Teachers, the American Institute of nian opposition outside Iran. Today, I regret to trolled Congress to develop an alternative tax Physics, the American Astronomical say that there has been another attack. This system proposal is ample evidence of the un- Society, the National Science Teachers time, the target was a city bus carrying mem- realistic nature of the Republican rhetoric on Association, the American Geological bers of the Mojahedin in Baghdad. Six of the this issue. Therefore, we should attempt to im- Institute, the American Chemical Soci- freedom fighters were killed, and 21 more are prove and reduce the complexity of the in- ety, the National Association of Geo- in the hospital with serious injuries. Another come tax system whenever possible. I am science Teachers, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. city bus carrying Iraqi citizens was also heavily very pleased that Reps. COYNE and NEAL damaged and a number of its passengers in- have introduced significant simplification pro- f posals. The bill that I am introducing today is jured in the blast, which left a 6 ft. by 9 ft. cra- 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WHEELER another in a series of tax simplification pro- ter. COUNTY, OREGON This car bombing is but the latest in a series posals introduced by the Democratic Members of the Committee on Ways and Means. I hope of two dozen terrorist attacks against the HON. GREG WALDEN Mojahedin since Mohammad Khatami was it and other simplification measures can be OF OREGON elected president two years ago. That is a enacted quickly. startling increase over the numbers racked up f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES by his predecessors. Clearly, such statistics NATIONAL SOCIETIES URGE SUP- Wednesday, June 9, 1999 contradict all the talk we have heard about PORT OF ELEMENTARY AND Mr. WALDEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Khatami being a ``moderate'' who will do HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE AND celebrate the one-hundredth anniversary of things differently. Terrorism is on the rise out- MATH EDUCATION AND TEACHER Wheeler County, Oregon. Wheeler County side Iran, members of religious minorities and PROGRAMS was formed by the Oregon Legislature in 1899 dissidents are being arrested and even exe- from parts of Grant, Gilliam, and Wasco Coun- cuted inside Iran, and terrorist groups violently HON. RUSH D. HOLT ties. Grant and Gilliam Counties had been opposing the Middle East peace process are carved earlier from the great Wasco County, receiving more funds, more training and more OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which had a vast geographic range extending support from the Khatami government. from the Cascades to the Rocky Mountains. International silence in response to Wednesday, June 9, 1999 The Centennial Celebration, taking place Hkatami's flagrant violations of international Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- over three weekends this year, honors the law and human rights only emboldens his re- gratulate and celebrate the achievements of people and places of this very special county, gime. The bomb blast today was the fifth such the 24-high school students of the United one of the smallest in Oregon. Wheeler Coun- terrorist strike against the Mojahedin on Iraqi States Physics Team. ty was named for Henry H. Wheeler, who op- soil in the past month. Against the backdrop of This is a wonderful opportunity to extol the erated the first mail stage line from what is Khatami's open support of regional terrorists, best in American education which these stu- now The Dalles to the gold fields of Canyon and the wave of disappearances and assas- dents represent. They inspire us as they learn City, Oregon. Wheeler survived gunshot by sinations targeting dissidents and minorities in to ask the questions of science to explore, in- outlaws and his racing stagecoach endured Iran, it hardly paints a picture of moderation. vestigate, and discover. Let us keep these stu- experiences straight out of the Wild West. The Obviously, goodwill gestures, trade conces- dents and their accomplishments in mind as new county consisted of 1,656 square miles sions, and apologies have not succeeded in was we discuss the future of American edu- and it is as uneven and rugged as any Oregon modifying the government's behavior. It is time cation in the coming months. county. for our State Department to change its tune, to I am proud to be the Representative of one Located 60 miles from the Columbia River, adopt a decisive Iran policy which insists that of the members of the teamÐKatherine Scott Wheeler County's land varies from high tim- the mullahs be held accountable for their from Belle Mead, NJ. Katherine already holds bered mountains to deep river canyons. The deeds, and to strongly condemn the terrorist her own patent and helped her Science Bowl county is sparsely populated with less than attacks launched by Tehran. team from Montgomery High School perform one person per square mile. Official state and E1204 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 9, 1999 federal designations by some agencies still list lands, encompass nearly one third of the er County's small communities. Children walk the county to this day as ``frontier.'' county. Wheeler County, however, is best to school safely and learn in classrooms The John Day River winds through the en- known for its remarkable depositories of pre- where less than a dozen students work one- tire county, taking in stretches of up to 70 historic rock fossilsÐthe largest such deposits on-one with teachers. This is the kind of place miles between public roads. The John Day is on the North American continent and the only where everyone knows everyone, newcomers the longest free-flowing river in the continental place on this planet where 53 million years of are made welcome, and the news of what you United States, and the only Pacific Northwest fossilized history is visible to the eye in layer did on any day gets home before you do. river to continue to have only indigenous salm- upon layer of rock strata. Scientists come from Many of the county's residents are direct on. The river winds past spectacular rock pali- all over the world to study these fossils, which descendants of homesteading families here sades, miles-long cattle ranches and a remote include prehistoric creatures such as miniature and some of the original ranches are now op- countryside largely untouched by time. horses, saber-toothed tigers and long extinct erated by fourth generations. Some recall Mr. Speaker, over the past 100 years, bear-dogs. grandparents who came across the Oregon Wheeler County's economic base has been The John Day Fossil Beds National Monu- Trail. Hardworking ranchers, loggers, timber and continues to be agriculture. At the turn of ment has three units located in Wheeler Coun- truck drivers and businesspersons, the people this century, great herds of sheep covered the ty. The Clarno unit features rock palisades of Wheeler County attest to a century of hillsides. Their wool was shipped worldwide and hiking trails among its petrified mudslides. steadfast determination and self-reliance in a from Shaniko, a bustling railway shipping port The main unit at Sheep Rock Mountain fea- rugged part of Oregon. earlier this century, located just 40 miles tures a visitors center showing the many fos- Today's local leaders look to tourism, light away. Over this century, sheep eventually silized creatures and plants found in the re- industry and telecommunications as the keys gave way to cattle, and some of the West's gion. The Painted Hills are a colorful badlands to a bright economic future. The people of most prestigious cattle ranches exist here, of softly sculpted mountains ringed in gold, Wheeler County have a past to be proud of, most notably those from secluded Twicken- red, pink, green and blue. and a future that continues to unfold opportu- ham Valley in the heart of the county. The picturesque town of Fossil is the county nities. The pull of the future is only as good as Timber has also been a mainstay of the seat. Its courthouse is one of only two original the past that empowers it, and in Wheeler county over the past century. Towering pon- courthouses in Oregon that is still operating. County a fine and solid history lays a well-lit derosa pines have provided livelihoods for all Its artifacts are intact and the juryroom is still path for the future. aspects of the timber industry, especially from home to a pot-bellied iron stove. Fossil has In closing Mr. Speaker, Wheeler County em- the 1920s to the 1970s. The pungent scents the only free fossil-digging beds in North bodies the traditions and the character of the of pine, spruce and juniper are the very es- America, and delicate ferns, leaves and seeds west as much as any county I represent and sence of the county, bringing memories of embedded in rock literally lay on the ground I am proud to be able to serve all the citizens home to those who are away. for picking up. of Wheeler County and the entire Second Portions of the Umatilla and Ochoco Na- Mr. Speaker, no description of Wheeler Congressional District in the House of Rep- tional Forests lie within Wheeler County, and County is complete without mention of the resentatives. Happy 100th birthday Wheeler they along with Bureau of Land Management people. Crime is nearly non-existent in Wheel- County. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1205 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS 2:30 p.m. JUNE 23 Energy and Natural Resources 9:30 a.m. Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, Forests and Public Land Management Sub- agreed to by the Senate on February 4, Indian Affairs committee To hold oversight hearings on General 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- To hold oversight hearings on issues re- tem for a computerized schedule of all Accounting Office report on Interior lated to vacating the record of decision Department’s trust funds management. meetings and hearings of Senate com- and denial of a plan of operations for SR–485 mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- the Crown Jewel Mine in Okanogan County, Washington. tees, and committees of conference. JUNE 24 SD–366 This title requires all such committees 9:30 a.m. to notify the Office of the Senate Daily JUNE 16 Energy and Natural Resources Digest—designated by the Rules com- To hold oversight hearings to examine Time to be announced mittee—of the time, place, and purpose the impications of the proposed acqui- of the meetings, when scheduled, and Indian Affairs Business meeting to consider pending sition of the Atlantic Richfield Com- any cancellations or changes in the calendar business;to be followed by pany by BP Amoco, PLC. meetings as they occur. hearings on S. 944, to amend Public SD–366 As an additional procedure along Law 105-188 to provide for the mineral with the computerization of this infor- leasing of certain Indian lands in Okla- JUNE 29 mation, the Office of the Senate Daily homa; and S. 438, to provide for the set- 2:30 p.m. Digest will prepare this information for tlement of the water rights claims of Energy and Natural Resources printing in the Extensions of Remarks the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Forests and Public Land Management Sub- section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Boy’s Reservation. committee on Monday and Wednesday of each SR–485 To hold hearings on fire preparedness by 9:30 a.m. week. the Bureau of Land Management and Joint Economic Committee the Forest Service on Federal lands. Meetings scheduled for Thursday, To continue hearings on issues relating SD–366 June 10, 1999 may be found in the Daily to the High-Technology National Sum- Digest of today’s RECORD. mit. JUNE 30 MEETINGS SCHEDULED SH–216 9:30 a.m. Energy and Natural Resources Indian Affairs To hold hearings on pending calendar To hold oversight hearings on National JUNE 14 business. Gambling Impact Study Commission 9:30 a.m. SD–366 Report. Joint Economic Committee 2 p.m. Room to be announced To hold hearings on issues relating to Judiciary the High-Technology National Sum- To hold hearings on pending nomina- mit. tions. SEPTEMBER 28 SH–216 SD–226 9:30 a.m. Veterans’ Affairs JUNE 15 JUNE 17 To hold joint hearings with the House 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to re- Joint Economic Committee Environment and Public Works view the legislative recommendations To continue hearings on issues relating To hold hearings on S. 533, to amend the of the American Legion. to the High-Technology National Sum- Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize 345 Cannon Building mit. local governments and Governors to re- SH–216 strict receipt of out-of-State municipal Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions solid waste; and S. 872, to impose cer- POSTPONEMENTS Business meeting to consider pending tain limits on the receipt of out-of- calendar business. State municipal solid waste, to author- SD–628 ize State and local controls over the JUNE 17 2 p.m. flow of municipal solid waste. 9:30 a.m. Judiciary SD–406 Commerce, Science, and Transportation To hold hearings on S. 952, to expand an 10 a.m. To hold hearings on mergers and consoli- antitrust exemption applicable to pro- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions dations in the communications indus- fessional sports leagues and to require, To hold joint hearings with the House try. as a condition of such an exemption, Committee on Education and Work SR–253 participation by professional football Force on proposed legislation author- Energy and Natural Resources and major league baseball sports izing funds for programs of the Elemen- To hold hearings on S. 1049, to improve leagues in the financing of certain sta- tary and Secondary Education Act, fo- the administration of oil and gas leases dium construction activities. cusing on research and evaluation. on Federal land. SD–226 SD–106 SD–366