22924 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS September 27, 1999 screening was broadcast live on New York tel- ple, exercising their individual liberty by mak- willing, dedicated person can have a positive evision, while simultaneously 500 ‘‘Neighbor to ing their voices heard. One person can make influence on policies that benefit the nation as Neighbor’’ meetings were held in homes and a difference that can benefit us all. a whole. Operating forthrightly and with integ- community centers around New York City to Congress is, and should be composed of rity, they can inform us, and help to make our discuss race relations. Rubenstein’s efforts 535 laymen. We each have expertise in some- policies sounder. That is an important con- were critical to restoring civility and under- thing, but on the wide array of issues with tribution, and, perhaps, the most vital lesson standing in Crown Heights, and I believe that which we deal, we need a lot more informa- Brad leaves behind. it is about the people. they speak volumes about the character and tion, a lot of educating—or we can make some People like Brad Currey. commitment of this outstanding man. mistakes. The two concepts—one person f Howard Rubenstein has come a long way making a difference, and Congress needing since 1954, when he founded Rubenstein As- solid information on a wide variety of topics— PERSONAL EXPLANATION sociates, Inc., working on the kitchen table at are combined in the career of a man named his parents’ home. In honor of the 45th anni- Brad Currey, Jr. HON. ROBERT A. WEYGAND versary of this event and in recognition of the Brad Currey retires at the end of this year OF RHODE ISLAND outstanding contributions that he has made to as Chairman, President, and CEO of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his community and our country, I urge my col- Rock-Tenn Company in Norcross, Georgia. Monday, September 27, 1999 leagues to join me in extending warmest con- Brad always says that Rock-Tenn’s value is gratulations and our most sincere appreciation based on the unique competence of its peo- Mr. WEYGAND. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, to Howard J. Rubenstein. ple; with those people, he built one of the September 24, 1999, I was not present for f country’s largest manufacturers and con- rollcall votes Nos. 444, 445, 446, and 447. verters of 100 percent recycled paperboard. Had I been present I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ TRIBUTE TO STAPELEY IN Their products are all around us, but we rarely on rollcall vote 444, ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote 445, GERMANTOWN recognize them: cereal boxes, bookcovers, ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote 446, and ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall overnight express mail envelopes, and count- vote 447. HON. ROBERT A. BRADY less other items. f During his career with Rock-Tenn, Brad OF PENNSYLVANIA TRIBUTE TO ALLEN FUNT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES demonstrated why a ‘‘special interest group’’ is not necessarily a bad thing. He has helped Monday, September 27, 1999 Congress refine an important part of environ- HON. SAM FARR Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I mental policy, especially in the area of recy- OF CALIFORNIA rise to honor Stapeley in Germantown, a cling. In doing so, he and his colleagues in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Quaker sponsored retirement community, as it 100 percent paper recycling industry helped Monday, September 27, 1999 celebrates 95 years of service and commit- remind us of the broad power Congress has to ment to the community. Founded in 1904 by affect the way business is done. Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise Philadelphia philanthropist Anna T. Jeanes, its A few years back, we grappled with what today to honor a man who with boundless en- mission today reflects the vision of its founder, was referred to at the time as the ‘‘solid waste ergy and enthusiasm spread laughter through- to create an ‘‘abiding place, a refuge, a crisis.’’ Legislation was introduced and consid- out the nation with his long-running TV show home’’. ered in the Commerce Committee to help spur ‘‘Candid Camera.’’ Allen Funt died at his home Stapeley is a full-service, accredited con- the recycling markets. We certainly did not in Pebble Beach on September 5, 1999 at the tinuing care retirement community that wel- know all that we needed to know about recy- age of 84. comes residents and staff of all faiths, races, cling, and few people in environmental organi- Born on September 16, 1914 in New York, and cultural backgrounds. zations or the lobbying community had an ex- Allen attended Cornell University graduating In an atmosphere of harmony, equality, sim- pert background in it, either. Brad Currey rec- with a bachelor of arts degree in fine arts. As plicity, integrity, and concern for community, ognized that the future of his paper recycling an undergraduate student, Allen was a scholar Stapeley serves over 200 older persons and industry was about to be decided in Congress. of human nature and conducted psychology includes 42 independent living apartments and He called on his industry colleagues, many of experiments which began his interest in peo- a 120-bed skilled nursing facility. whom were owners and operators of small ple’s reactions. Mr. Funt also worked as an Stapeley continues to attract new residents family-run recycled paper companies, and assistant for an Eleanor Roosevelt radio show because of its reputation as a tolerant, di- convinced them of the need to make their from which he began to engender ideas about verse, and affordable provider of quality care voice heard in the debate on solid waste and combining spontaneous reactions of people for seniors. In keeping with its mission to pro- recycled issues. From that point, the story with radio. During World War II, Allen was en- vide high quality, moderately priced care to its takes on a more ‘‘inside Washington‘‘char-listed in the Army and served in the Army Sig- residents, the Stapeley Healthcare Center acter: they chose a name for themselves, the nal Corps where he continued to study his maintains a Medical Assistance census that is Paper Recycling Coalition (PRC), and hired a idea about combining spontaneous reactions 76 percent. Among the community of Quaker consulting firm to guide them through the leg- and radio as he experimented with location re- retirement facilities, it is recognized for its islative and regulatory process. cording and concealment techniques. After commitment to individuals who have ex- Thanks to Brad and his colleagues, I have leaving the Army, Allen founded ‘‘Candid hausted their personal assets. learned more about the recycled paper indus- Microphone’’ on ABC in 1948. In 1960, CBS In recognition of its years of service to one try and its presence in Ohio and around the picked up the show for a 7-year run and for of the most vulnerable segments of our com- country. I have also learned more about the the year 1960–1961 it was the seventh-best munity, I join the New Stapeley as it cele- issues that affect them, and recognized that rated show in the nation. CBS now airs ‘‘Can- brates its anniversary and the completion of heir collective voice was valuable in crafting did Camera’’ with Allen’s son, Peter Funt, as renovations to one of its original and historic the nation’s recycling policies. They created a the host. buildings. more visible identity for the recycled paper in- For half a century Allen Funt loved to make f dustry, and they did it without arm-twisting or people smile. He was a visionary who pio- crass tactics. They did it with information. neered what has become an entire program- TRIBUTE TO BRAD CURREY, JR. From what I have heard from his friends, in- ming genre, but who also genuinely cared serting the paper recycling industry in the pol- about people and appreciated the healing HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY icymaking process is just one of many Brad power of laughter. In the late 1960’s, Allen do- OF OHIO Currey accomplishments. As Brad gets ready nated his entire Candid Camera film library to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to retire, I want to thank him for his guidance the psychology department of his alma mater, and assure him that he has made a dif- Cornell University, in order to share his in- Monday, September 27, 1999 ference—he has had a positive impact on the sights into the human psyche and his work Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, the strength of policy process. Like Brad, I hope others will with the students. After settling in the Mon- our republic lies in the participation of all peo- see that they too can make a difference. One terey peninsula in 1978, Allen held fundraisers

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Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tribute to Barrie and Michael Grobstein, who missed by the countless numbers of people he Monday, September 27, 1999 touched both personally and through his ‘‘Can- will be honored this year with the Circle of Life Mr. DEMINT. Mr. Speaker, today I intro- did Camera’’ show around the world. Award, given annually for service on behalf of the Jewish Home for the Aging, the largest duced a bill to honor Keith D. Oglesby, the late Postmaster General of the Greenville, f continuing residential care facility in Southern California. Barrie and Michael are truly worthy South Carolina Post Office. I am joined by the DR. TERRY STRAETER: A of this distinguished award. entire South Carolina delegation in this re- COMMUNITY SERVANT Through their involvement with The Execu- quest to honor Keith Oglesby by renaming the tives, a group of business leaders from the Orchard Park Station of the Greenville Post San Fernando Valley formed to support this Office as the Keith D. Oglesby Station. HON. BOB FILNER critically-needed facility, the Grobsteins have Mr. Oglesby was a tireless worker, commu- been instrumental in ensuring that the Jewish nity activist, and beloved boss. His involve- OF CALIFORNIA Home for the Aging has the financial support ment with charitable organizations aided those IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES it needs to continue to provide seniors with the in the Greenville community, the state of highest level of care. With the help of Barrie South Carolina, and the nation as a whole. Mr. Monday, September 27, 1999 and Michael, The Executives has become one Oglesby was the chairperson for Greenville of the Los Angeles area’s most distinguished County’s Combined Federal Campaign, hosted Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to and successful charitable organizations. the First-Day of Issue ceremonies for the rise today to express my admiration and Michael has served as a founding member, Organ & Tissue Donation Stamp, filled Christ- thanks to a leader in San Diego. Dr. Terry executive committee member, and as presi- mas stockings for the Salvation Army, coordi- Straeter has been a part of our community dent for three years of The Executives and its nated postal blood drives, participated in and given of himself for many years. I am predecessor, The Valley Jewish Business March of Dimes WalkAmerica and the Amer- honored to have been invited to participate in Leaders Association. ican Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Addition- an important event to be held this week at the The Jewish Home for the Aging is a truly ally, he received the Greenville Family Part- National Air and Space Museum to pay tribute unique facility. The average age of its 750 nership’s Volunteer of the Year Award in to this innovative and dedicated man. residents is 90 years. Each of its two cam- 1997. Dr. Straeter got his start at the National Aer- puses has a full-service medical clinic with As a supervisor, Mr. Oglesby always told his onautics and Space Administration during the state-of-the-art equipment and is staffed by workers to ‘‘Do the right thing,’’ and this motto 1970s, a time when our missions to the moon on-site physicians, nurses, and medical and permeated his actions and expectations. Local were coming to an end and NASA was once rehabilitation therapists. The Home’s medical postal customers, employees of the Greenville again looking to ‘‘push the envelope’’ in space department is affiliated with UCLA’s Division of Post Office, and higher management of the exploration. Serving at the Langley Research Geriatric Medicine, and has developed a na- United States Postal Service recognize the Center in Hampton, Virginia, Terry was per- tional reputation for its research in aging, long- contributions of Keith Oglesby to his commu- forming much of the important research that term care, and Alzheimer’s disease. nity and his faithful service to this nation. He would lead to more and more innovation. Barrie and Michael have been instrumental was honored posthumously with his second But then, San Diego got lucky. Terry went in making all this possible. Benjamin Award—the Postal Service’s top into the private sector, holding several posts In addition to his work on behalf of the Jew- public relations honor given to recognize com- with General Dynamics, eventually coming to ish Home for the Aging, with Barrie’s support munity outreach accomplishments. beautiful San Diego to lead a group of tremen- Michael has served on the board of many The unexpected death of Mr. Oglesby dously dedicated men and women serving at other charitable organizations, including the In- shocked and saddened the community of Marconi Information Systems and Marconi In- stitute for Arteriosclerosis Research, Temple Greenville, South Carolina. As we grieve his tegrated Systems. And quite frankly, Mr. Valley Beth Shalom, International College, loss, we would like to pay tribute to Mr. Speaker, our community has not been the Ryokan College, the Pacific Association of Oglesby by renaming a facility in his honor. same since Terry and his lovely wife Jinny ar- Schools and Colleges, two organizations sup- The Keith D. Oglesby Station would be a per- rived. porting the premier cancer research charity manent memorial of his steadfast service to City of Hope, the West Coast Father’s Day our community and the United States Postal Terry is a strong supporter of our United Council for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Service. Way campaign. He takes precious moments of Sherman Oaks Hospital, and many others. f his day to work with kids and help them to un- Barrie also has been active in education on derstand how important our free market econ- the danger of cults, serving as a Speaker for EXTRADITE PINOCHET TO SPAIN omy is by participating in Junior Achievement. the Jewish’s Federation’s Anti-Cult Movement. FOR HUMAN RIGHTS CRIMES IN He has reached out to those children whose She is also a long-term member of Valley CHILE lives are affected by the daily challenges of di- Beth Shalom’s Sisterhood. abetes by serving as the Corporate Recruit- The Grobstein’s efforts on behalf of these HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN ment Chairman of the 1998 Juvenile Diabetes charities and community groups have been Foundation’s ‘‘Walk to Cure Diabetes.’’ And all OF MASSACHUSETTS paralleled by success in the business world. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the while running one of the most successful With Barrie’s help, Michael’s accounting prac- and innovative high technology companies in tice grew from a one room office in 1967 to al- Monday, September 27, 1999 our city, the State of California, and indeed, most two floors in the same office building Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, today, Mon- within our nation. today and in one of the largest regional CPA day, September 27, 1999, almost a year after I am proud to offer my congratulations to Dr. firms in Los Angeles. his arrest in Britain for human rights abuses Terry Straeter on this important occasion Mr. Speaker, Michael and Barrie Grobstein, during his 17-year rule in Chile, an extradition when we will honor him in a glowing tribute at who this year celebrated their 36th wedding hearing for former Chilean dictator General the National Air and Space Museum. Terry, anniversary, are two of the San Fernando Val- Augusto Pinochet has begun. Over the next we appreciate you and we thank you for your ley’s finest community leaders. I urge you and five days, Magistrate Ronald Bartle of the service. all my colleagues to join me today in honor of Magistrates’ Court will consider evidence for

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