May 18, 2010 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3493 Francisco, and the test of their satis- the time to take care of these parks residents, the East Bay Regional Park District faction is the fact that they have con- and make them accessible to the pub- remains committed to conserving and expand- tinued to support it with voter-ap- lic, to host special events. I thank the ing park resources for the recreational, edu- proved bonds, each vote being a vote of magnificent staff, the rangers of the cational, and scenic enjoyment of these open confidence in its work and each vote park system, who live in our commu- spaces for generations to come. backing that confidence with local nities and know the people who use the With that in mind, I strongly urge my col- funds. parks and accommodate them. leagues to support this resolution, and in It used to be that local projects that It was said at one time, I don’t know doing so, join in honoring the East Bay Re- benefited local communities were paid if it is accurate or not, but it was sug- gional Parks District during this historic com- for by those local communities, and gested you could get on horseback and memoration of its past, present, and future in the East Bay Regional Park is an ex- ride for 7 days and never leave the park serving millions of residents and visitors in the ample of this bygone era. Today the and never use the same trails. The park California Bay Area. Federal Treasury is too often treated hosts numerous stables that the pri- Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a grab bag for local projects, lit- vate sector has outside of the park. in enthusiastic support of House Concurrent erally robbing St. Petersburg to pay Again, thousands of people a year use Resolution 211, which honors the board mem- St. Paul. The success of the East Bay the parks on horseback. It is a great bers, general managers, and staff of the East Regional Park District is a reminder opportunity for children to be around Bay Regional Park District. For 75 years, that the most successful local projects horses and see people riding them and these public servants and their predecessors are those that are paid for with local learn about them from their owners. have admirably preserved the great outdoors funds and superintended by local vot- This is a remarkable community for the Bay Area’s communities and millions of ers. It is a reminder that Federalism asset in the midst of one of the most visitors. works and that we need to return to it. urban areas in the United States in The East Bay Regional Park District has I reserve the balance of my time. terms of density, and clearly highly ap- grown to the largest regional park agency in Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. preciated by the people. I would hope the United States, covering nearly 100,000 Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the gen- that all of my colleagues in Congress acres. District employees have admirably pro- tleman from California (Mr. MCCLIN- would join us in voting for and sup- tected the land and native wildlife while pro- TOCK) for his comments, and what he porting the 75th anniversary recogni- viding invaluable recreational opportunities. said is one of the reasons why this park tion of this world class park system of This harmonious interaction is demonstrated district has such a high level of support the East Bay Regional Parks. all over the park system. The stewardship of among its citizens. They voted many Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I fisheries allows anglers to catch striped bass, times to tax themselves, knowing this yield back the balance of my time. rainbow trout, and sturgeon. The management money was going to be wisely used and Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise in of livestock grazing reduces the threat of fires they were going to get a good and a support of H. Con. Res. 211 to recognize the and preserves diversity of vegetation. The fair bargain for all parties involved. 75th anniversary of the establishment of the conservation of water resources permits swim- At this time, I yield such time as he East Bay Regional Park District in California. mers to enjoy our lakes and lagoons. The may consume to Congressman PETE I would also like to thank Representative East Bay Regional Park District also provides STARK, another longtime supporter and GEORGE MILLER for his leadership in intro- opportunities for archeologists, hikers, sci- beneficiary of the East Bay Regional ducing this resolution and for his tireless work entists, and other recreationalists and stu- Park system. as a representative of California’s 7th Con- dents. Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I thank gressional District which neighbors my home, Bay Area residents recognize that the Park the distinguished chairman for recog- the 9th Congressional District. System has contributed greatly to their living nizing me. The success of the East Bay Regional environment and helped make the region one The 75th anniversary of the East Bay Parks District is rooted in the history of our of the best places in the country to live. In Regional Park District really goes own country, and in the belief that during 1934, 1988, and most recently in 2008, Bay back to the early grassroots days of ac- times of economic and social adversity, invest- Area voters extended its funding, maintaining tually the Depression, when people in ments in people and environmental preserva- this natural treasure for the enjoyment of our district banded together in that tion can be instrumental in promoting eco- present and future generations. time to organize and tax themselves to nomic recovery while benefiting current and Lastly, Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank create this district. These parks are future generations. Congressman GEORGE MILLER for introducing owned by everyone. In the Great De- This resolution celebrates the 75th anniver- this Resolution and Chairman NICK RAHALL for pression, they created the district and sary of the ballot measure to create the East his outstanding leadership of the Natural Re- the Civilian Conservation Corps, and Bay Regional Parks District, a measure that sources Committee. From the East Bay to the the WPA were the initial workers in passed overwhelmingly during a time of great East Steps of the Capitol, they have been these parks. economic upheaval in 1934. good stewards to this country’s natural won- It would be remiss for me not to rec- With the help of federal public works agen- ders. ognize general manager Pat O’Brien, cies, and sustained public and private engage- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. who has worked so hard to keep these ment, the Parks District established its first re- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance parks open. In my district, you can gional parks including Tilden, Sibley, and of my time. move from the hills of Freemont to the Temescal Parks, all in my home District. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The crown park in Alameda, to the hills be- Today the East Bay Regional Park District is question is on the motion offered by hind Oakland and never be beyond the largest local park agency in the United the gentleman from California (Mr. walking distance of these marvelous States and serves a population of 2.5 million GEORGE MILLER) that the House sus- parks. So it is a compliment to the residents along with countless visitors seeking pend the rules and agree to the concur- chairman, and I would like to join with the unique sights, sounds, and outdoor activi- rent resolution, H. Con. Res. 211. him in recognizing the importance of ties of the District’s parks just a short walk or The question was taken; and (two- our regional park district, and thank- drive from the some of the San Francisco Bay thirds being in the affirmative) the ing the local people in hopes that oth- Area’s largest urban centers. rules were suspended and the concur- ers may follow suit. I am so proud of the legacy of the East Bay rent resolution was agreed to. Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Regional Parks District throughout the Cali- A motion to reconsider was laid on I thank the gentleman, and I yield my- fornia Bay Area and its inspiring illustration of the table. self 2 minutes. the need to preserve our recreational and wil- f Congressman STARK mentioned Pat derness resources across the nation. O’Brien, and I want to thank him be- I would also like to take a moment to recog- HONORING FLOYD DOMINY cause he has been such a wonderful nize the supporters of the East Bay Regional Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I manager of this system, along with his Park District, as well as its board members, move to suspend the rules and agree to entire staff, and certainly all of the general managers, and staff. the resolution (H. Res. 1327) honoring volunteers who come to the park, Through the hard work of these individuals, the life, achievements, and contribu- which number in the thousands, all of and backed by the unwavering support of local tions of Floyd Dominy.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:23 May 19, 2010 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K18MY7.018 H18MYPT1 tjames on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with HOUSE H3494 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 18, 2010 The Clerk read the title of the resolu- by our colleague, Representative ADRI- His contributions to the Nation’s tion. AN SMITH, and myself to honor the water, power and food supply, its recre- The text of the resolution is as fol- passing of Mr. Floyd Dominy, the man ation and its environment stand as lows: who was responsible for planning, co- monumental examples of how vision- H. RES. 1327 ordinating, and building many of the aries like Mr. Dominy have made this Whereas Floyd Dominy, a legendary Bu- Federal water projects that exist in the country the beacon of freedom and op- reau of Reclamation Commissioner dedicated entire Western United States today. portunity and prosperity. This resolu- to building dams that would supply society b 1445 tion honors that legacy. with necessary water and emissions-free But more than a legacy, it is a lesson power for living and recreation, passed away House Resolution 1327 recognizes the for our Nation. Floyd Dominy stood as on April 20, 2010, at the age of 100; longest-serving commissioner in the a giant in an era when the central ob- Whereas Floyd Dominy was born on a farm history of the Bureau of Reclamation, in Hastings, Nebraska, on December 24, 1909, jective of our Federal water and power serving Presidents Eisenhower, Ken- policy was to provide an abundance of and graduated from the University of Wyo- nedy, Johnson and Nixon. Mr. Dominy, both. The great dams and hydroelectric ming in 1933; who, until his death, liked to be re- Whereas Floyd Dominy acquired critical projects of that era, of which Floyd ferred to as Mr. Commissioner, rose war materials, helped resolve food shortages, Dominy was a driving force, produced from the plains of Nebraska to become and served in the U.S. Naval Reserve during the water and electricity that made one of the most influential water de- World War II; possible the prosperity of our Nation. velopers in the world. Whereas Floyd Dominy joined the Bureau Imagine an era when water and of Reclamation in 1946 as a specialist respon- The legacy of Mr. Floyd Dominy im- sible for procedures by which newly irrigated pacts nearly every person in the 17 power was so cheap that many commu- land on public land could be settled by re- Western States. Water for cities and nities didn’t even bother to measure turning war veterans; agriculture and reservoirs for recre- the stuff. But in the 1970s, a radical and Whereas Floyd Dominy later served as the ation, along with hydropower from Bu- retrograde ideology seeped into our Associate Commissioner of the Bureau of reau of Reclamation dams, provided water and power policy. This ideology Reclamation before being sworn in as Com- rejected abundance as our principal ob- missioner upon appointment by President the West with the ability to grow. The history of the West was built on jective and replaced it with the ration- Dwight D. Eisenhower; ing of shortages that have been caused Whereas Floyd Dominy served in the same the shoulders of men and women who capacity under Presidents John F. Kennedy, saw challenges as opportunities. Floyd by our abandoning abundance as our Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon; Dominy built the Bureau of Reclama- principal objective. Whereas upon his retirement in 1969, Floyd tion and its engineers into a world- The great builders like Floyd Dominy was and continues to be the longest class organization that helped the West Dominy were cast aside and forgotten, serving Bureau of Reclamation Commis- and the world develop and manage lim- even while we continued to rely on the sioner; great public works that they had pro- Whereas Floyd Dominy, during his tenure ited water resources. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to duced. We’ve now lived a generation as the Commissioner of the Bureau of Rec- under this ideology and the results, lamation, played a major role in the author- support the passage of House Resolu- ization and the construction of numerous tion 1327. chronic shortages of water and power, Federal multi-purpose dams and water I reserve the balance of my time. skyrocketing prices for electricity, projects in the western United States, in- Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I withering agriculture and declining cluding Glen Canyon, Flaming Gorge, and yield myself such time as I may con- prosperity. Navajo Dams, the Central Arizona Project, sume. Floyd Dominy is an American hero. San Luis Unit, and the Trinity Division of Mr. Speaker, this resolution honors He deserves so much more than a reso- the Central Valley Project; the life, achievements and contribu- lution. But, in a sense, he has it. The Whereas many of these projects that Floyd tions of Mr. Floyd Dominy, the long- great water and hydroelectric projects Dominy played such a role in creating and that he produced stand as a monument constructing continue to be vital to the Na- est-serving commissioner in the his- tion’s food supply and renewable electricity tory of the Bureau of Reclamation. to his vision and foresight and dedica- generation and attract millions of Our colleague, Congressman ADRIAN tion. And they stand as a road map for recreationalists each year; and SMITH, has introduced this bipartisan this Nation when we finally get serious Whereas Floyd Dominy was named one of resolution because Mr. Dominy was a about dealing with the chronic short- the top ten ‘‘Public Works Men of the Year’’ Nebraskan, having been born on a farm ages that the current generation of pol- in 1966 and was awarded for ‘‘Outstanding in the western part of that State. But icymakers has produced. Engineering Achievement in Heavy Con- while Mr. Dominy hailed from Ne- I’d urge my colleagues to support struction’’ in 1974: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representa- braska, his achievements are known this bipartisan measure. tives honors the life and accomplishments of worldwide. I yield back the balance of my time. Floyd Dominy, former Bureau of Reclama- It was that hard scrabble life of eking Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, in- tion Commissioner, for his many contribu- out a living on a dry Nebraska farm deed, Mr. Dominy was a U.S. hero, if tions to the Nation’s water and food supply, that propelled Floyd Dominy into nothing else. He left a great legacy for recreation, and the environment. building the dams and water projects the world, not just the United States; The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- that have made possible the success of and we’re exceedingly proud. He passed ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from American agriculture in the western away 4 months ago at the age of 100 California (Mrs. NAPOLITANO) and the United States. years old plus 4 months. My condo- gentleman from California (Mr. During his tenure at the Bureau of lences to his family. MCCLINTOCK) each will control 20 min- Reclamation, he played a major role in Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance utes. the authorization and construction of of my time. The Chair recognizes the gentle- numerous Federal multi-purpose dams The SPEAKER pro tempore. The woman from California. and water projects in the United question is on the motion offered by GENERAL LEAVE States, including the Glen Canyon Dam the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I in Arizona, Flaming Gorge Dam in NAPOLITANO) that the House suspend ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Utah, the San Luis Unit in Central the rules and agree to the resolution, bers may have 5 legislative days in California, the Central Arizona Project H. Res. 1327. which to revise and extend their re- and the Trinity Division of the Central The question was taken. marks and include extraneous material Valley Project in northern California. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the on the resolution under consideration. To this day, these projects have cre- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ated some of the most productive farm- in the affirmative, the ayes have it. objection to the request of the gentle- land in the world, they have provided Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, on woman from California? water to a growing population in the that I demand the yeas and nays. There was no objection. arid West, and they’ve generated clean, The yeas and nays were ordered. Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, renewable and emissions-free hydro- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- House Resolution 1327 was introduced power. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the

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Mr. Speaker, worked together on a bipartisan basis ter and brighter tomorrow and hope for I move to suspend the rules and pass to develop this program, Members rec- future generations. Reducing juvenile the bill (H.R. 1514) to amend the Omni- ognized that success in preventing ju- crimes and improving the juvenile jus- bus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act venile crime and reducing recidivism tice system is a vital step in preserving of 1968 to reauthorize the juvenile ac- by juvenile offenders requires some- and protecting the future of our chil- countability block grants program thing other than tough-sounding slo- dren. through fiscal year 2014. gans and sound bites. H.R. 1514 amends the Omnibus Crime The Clerk read the title of the bill. When it comes to dealing with issues Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to The text of the bill is as follows: of juvenile justice, we’re fortunate that extend through fiscal year 2014 the au- thorization of appropriations for the H.R. 1514 there is more and more information Juvenile Accountability Block Grant available showing that we need to Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- program. resentatives of the United States of America in make sure that we approach this prob- The goal of the Juvenile Account- Congress assembled, lem based on evidence, and we know ability Block Grant program is to SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. that that evidence shows what works equip communities with the financial This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Juvenile Ac- and what doesn’t work. resources to reduce juvenile delin- countability Block Grants Program Reau- Those studies show that comprehen- thorization Act of 2009’’. quency and increase the accountability sive prevention and early intervention of juvenile offenders in the justice sys- SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF JUVENILE AC- programs directed towards youth at COUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS PRO- tem. The Juvenile Accountability GRAM THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2014. risk of involvement, or those already Block Grant program awards Federal Part R of title I of the Omnibus Crime Con- involved in the juvenile justice system, block grants to the 50 States, the Dis- trol and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. will significantly reduce crime. trict of Columbia and the five U.S. Ter- 3796ee et seq.) is amended— For example, we’ve seen in this pro- ritories, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin (1) in section 1801A(a), by striking ‘‘section gram that this program has funded a Islands, Guam, American Samoa and 1810(b)’’ and inserting ‘‘section 1810(c)’’; chemical dependency program in Idaho the Northern Mariana Islands. (2) in section 1810(a), by striking ‘‘2009’’ serving at-risk youth with mental Grants from this program have and inserting ‘‘2014’’; and health issues and substance abuse and (3) in section 1810(b), by inserting ‘‘and helped provide communities with re- each of the fiscal years 2009 through 2014’’ related offenses. storative justice programs, police and after ‘‘2004’’. And in Ohio, the program funded a probation partnerships, drug and teen system of graduated sanctions that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- courts, and other programs which fa- provided alternatives to secure deten- ant to the rule, the gentleman from cilitate the successful re-entry of juve- tion for pre-adjudicated youth. nile offenders from custody back into Virginia (Mr. SCOTT) and the gen- These are just two examples of how the community. tleman from Florida (Mr. ROONEY) each the program successfully provides juve- In 2009, the Juvenile Accountability will control 20 minutes. nile justice professionals with alter- Block Grant program provided local The Chair recognizes the gentleman natives they need so that there is not a communities in my home State of from Virginia. one-size-fits-all system of sanctions, Florida with over $2 million to assist GENERAL LEAVE regardless of the needs and situation of them in their efforts to make our fami- Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, each juvenile. lies and neighborhoods safer. These I ask unanimous consent that all Mem- We extend and strengthen grants to Federal grants were used to combat bers may have 5 legislative days to re- ensure more accountability for juve- gang violence, curb juvenile drug use, vise and extend their remarks and in- nile crime, and so we need to make and provide mediation services to juve- clude extraneous material on the bill sure that these principles are kept in nile offenders and their victims. under consideration. mind, and we do more to help commu- Meeting the challenge of reducing ju- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there nities prevent juvenile crime from oc- venile crime extends beyond the tradi- objection to the request of the gen- curring in the first place. tional punitive criminal justice sys- tleman from Virginia? I am pleased that this program con- tem. It requires a comprehensive ap- There was no objection. tinues to have bipartisan support. This proach to ensuring that juveniles not Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, bill is cosponsored by the chairman of only receive punishment proportional I yield myself such time as I may con- the Judiciary Committee, the gen- to their crime, but also receive the sup- port that they need to get back on the sume. tleman from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS); Mr. Speaker, this bill reauthorizes the ranking member of the Judiciary right track. The Juvenile Accountability Block the Juvenile Accountability Block Committee, the gentleman from Texas Grant program is an essential tool for Grant program for an additional 3 (Mr. SMITH); and the Crime Sub- the States and communities across the years. committee ranking member, the gen- Nation. I support the reauthorization I worked with my Republican col- tleman from Texas (Mr. GOHMERT). of this program and urge my colleagues leagues in 1997 to develop and pass the I urge my colleagues to support this legislation that created this important to support this legislation. important legislation. I yield back the balance of my time. initiative. This program directs the De- I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, partment of Justice to make grants to Mr. ROONEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield I thank the gentleman for his support. States and units of local government myself such time as I may consume. I urge colleagues to support this bill. to strengthen their juvenile justice Mr. Speaker, I support H.R. 1514, the I yield back the balance of my time. systems. Juvenile Accountability Block Grants The SPEAKER pro tempore. The The program allows funds to be used Program Reauthorization Act of 2009. I question is on the motion offered by for a broad range of purposes that help am encouraged the Judiciary Com- the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. reduce juvenile crime, such as estab- mittee has devoted its time and re- SCOTT) that the House suspend the lishing programs to assess the needs of sources to such an important piece of rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1514. juvenile offenders in order to facilitate legislation. The question was taken. provision of comprehensive services; This bipartisan legislation is spon- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the establishing programs to reduce recidi- sored by Crime Subcommittee chair- opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being vism amongst juveniles; hiring juvenile man Mr. BOBBY SCOTT. Other notable in the affirmative, the ayes have it.

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