26188 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS December 4, 2000 of Agriculture to convey to the town of Dolo- every estimation a model legislator and one of States, as well as the Caribbean, Panama, res, Colorado, the current site of the Joe the most decent men to have served in the Cuba, El Salvador, Nicaragua, England, Mex- Rowell Park. House of Representatives. ico, Ethiopia, and Kenya. He has traveled f Sid devoted his life to public service and along with Reverend and Mrs. Jesse Jackson, spent nearly a half century in Congress work- the Reverend Herbert Daughtry, Dr. Yosef HONORING GENERAL ANTHONY ing to better the lives of all Americans. As Ben Jochannan, and Dr. Ivan Van Sertima. ZINNI Chairman of the Interior Appropriations Sub- Minister Brown served as head of the Amer- committee, he worked hard for the protection ican delegation that journeyed to Kenya to in- HON. JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL of our environment and the enrichment of our vestigate the promising AIDS therapy, OF culture. He was committed to bringing cultural KEMRON. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opportunities to Americans of all backgrounds His interest in young people led to the pro- Monday, December 4, 2000 in every part of the country and he made sure duction of over 75 major documentaries, which that the federal government played a strong have been used as learning materials in Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, today I con- role in nurturing the development of talented scores of community programs, schools, and gratulate General Anthony Zinni on receiving artists. colleges across the country. the Montgomery County Chamber of Com- Sid always treated his congressional col- Minister Brown has also trained uncounted merce Outstanding Citizen Award. leagues with respect and courtesy. In recent numbers of young people in the use of media Gen. Zinni is a native of Conshohocken in years, when federal funding for the arts be- equipment and video technology. He has done Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and retired came a polarizing issue, Sid responded to in- this through apprenticeship programs and the in July after 39 years of service in the Marine tolerance with tolerance and kindness. He was establishment of media training courses in Corps. The General joined the Marine Corps always an honest broker. He never questioned schools in the New York City area. in 1961 after graduating from Villanova Univer- or impugned his opponents’ motives. He was He is married to Lady V. Brown and has two sity with a degree in economics. In addition to unwavering in his beliefs. And, he never aban- children—Clemson R. Brown and Herlinda earning a bachelor’s degree, Gen. Zinni holds doned principle for temporary political gain. Brown. a masters in and man- Sid left us a strong legacy of achievement agement and supervision. f on which to build and an example of true Gen. Zinni has held numerous command statesmanship. IN RECOGNITION OF STATE REP- and staff assignments that include platoon, RESENTATIVE GENE KREBS FOR f company, battalion and expeditionary force HIS SERVICE TO OHIO units. He has also been a tactics and oper- TRIBUTE TO MINISTER CLEMSON ations instructor at several Marine Corps BROWN schools and colleges and was selected as a HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR fellow on the Chief of Naval Operations Stra- OF OHIO tegic Studies Group. General Zinni’s joint as- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK signments include command of a joint task Monday, December 4, 2000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES force and a unified command. He has also Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I wish today to had several joint and combined staff billets at Monday, December 4, 2000 recognize an extraordinary member of the task force and unified command levels. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I wish today to Ohio House of Representatives and his out- During his distinguished career as a Marine, pay tribute to one of the outstanding standing service to the state of Ohio. Rep- General Zinni served in the Mediterranean, videographers of the African experience in resentative Gene Krebs currently represents Caribbean, Western Pacific, European and New York City, Minister Clemson Brown. Dur- Ohio’s 60th House district, which includes part Korean headquarters. He supervised a num- ing the past 25 years, Minister Brown and his of Butler County and all of Preble County. ber of security operations including Operation ubiquitous video camera have captured over In his four terms in the Ohio House, Rep- Provide Hope in the , Operations 20,000 hours of contemporary history in New resentative Krebs focused on many issues of Restore Hope, Continue Hope and United York City. He has recorded and documented importance to Ohioans. Most notably, he has Shield in as well as more than a the issues that have shaped and defined the directed much of his energy towards improving dozen anti-terrorist operations in the Central experiences of African people from Howard our schools. He sought many legislative re- Command. He also commanded major non- Beach to Central Park, from Clifford Glover to forms dealing with issues from school safety combatant evacuations in Liberia, Zaire and Amadou Diallo. to funding. He fought to improve school safety Sierra Leone and participated in presidential Minister Brown is currently involved in a by giving principals and school officials the diplomatic missions in Somalia, Pakistan and project to create a new museum—the Living power to properly deal with students who bring Ethiopia. Museum of African People. It is to be a multi- weapons to school. Additionally, he supported It is an honor and privilege to recognize media spectacular, consisting of exhibits, arti- directing tobacco settlement funds to schools. General Anthony Zinni for the extraordinary facts, and film representing a chronological He has also worked to ensure that schools in service and leadership he has provided to the timeline that extends from the dawn of human low-wealth districts have the needed funds to citizens of the of America. I ap- civilization in Africa and culminates in the successfully compete with schools across plaud the Montgomery County Chamber of present millennium. It is hoped that this mu- Ohio. Commerce in choosing such a deserving man seum will eradicate the racist stereotype that Another of Representative Krebs’ efforts in for Outstanding Citizen of the Year. Africans are a people without a civilization, the Ohio House of Representatives focused f and create in young people a new sense of on protecting Ohio farmers and preserving HONORING SID YATES pride and self-worth. farmland. He sought to ensure that drought- For the past 25 years, he has recorded and ridden farmers receive a temporary tax break documented the personalities and landmark to avoid loan defaults, thereby preventing HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN events that have shaped and defined the des- farmers from sinking lower into debt. By cre- OF CALIFORNIA tiny of African people. He is the president of ating a farmland preservation task force, he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Trans Atlantic Production, which has archived worked to guarantee a strong future for Ohio’s Monday, December 4, 2000 the world’s largest collection of African and Af- vital farming communities. Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, rican-American history on videotape. More that Fortunately, the state of Ohio will not lose To be able to practice five things every- 20,000 hours are raw and edited footage of this valuable asset. Representative Krebs has where under heaven constitutes perfect vir- film and videotape are included in this histor- been elected to serve as a Preble County tue....[They are] gravity, generosity of ical treasury. Commissioner. Preble County will continue to soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.— Minister Brown is a world traveler, as well benefit from his knowledge and considerable Confucius as a respected videographer. His work and experience. We are diminished by the death of our abiding interest in the unsung people of the I would also like to recognize his wife, Jan, former colleague, Sid Yates, who was by world have taken him all over the United and their two daughters, Kindra and Alaina, for

VerDate jul 14 2003 10:36 Jan 23, 2005 Jkt 029102 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR00\E04DE0.000 E04DE0 December 4, 2000 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 26189 supporting Representative Krebs’ efforts in the HONORING RUTH HARTER as he was fighting a blaze at the Buckeye Ohio House of Representatives. Fabric Furnishing Company located at 14th Mr. Speaker, Representative Gene Krebs is HON. LOIS CAPPS and E. Main Street. Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege for me to pay an asset to the state of Ohio and to his con- OF CALIFORNIA last respects to a man who gave so much of stituents. I ask my colleagues in the 106th IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES himself to his community and his family. On Congress to join me in commending him for Monday, December 4, 2000 this, the 25th Anniversary of his untimely his eight years of service and to wish him the Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I bring to death, Wilmer is still missed by all whose lives best in all of his future endeavors. the attention of my colleagues the outstanding he touched. I ask that my colleagues join me work of Ruth Harter. On Sunday, December 3, in remembering Wilmer Hale for his dedication f Ruth received the Distinguished Community and commitment to our area. CONGRATULATING JENNIFER Service Award from the Anti-Defamation f BARRETT League. As someone who has worked closely with the ADL in its efforts to promote tolerance U.S. CHILD LABOR LAWS NEED and combat hatred and prejudice, I am REFORM HON. SAM FARR pleased that this prominent organization has chosen to honor Ruth. HON. TOM LANTOS OF CALIFORNIA For over twenty years, Ruth has distin- OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guished herself as a tireless community activ- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ist. Among other positions, Ruth served with Monday, December 4, 2000 Monday, December 4, 2000 distinction as Santa Barbara’s Chairwoman of the Anti-Defamation League from 1986–1998 Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I wish and is currently Chairwoman Emeritus and share with my colleagues an article by Thom- today in great admiration to extend my con- ADL National Commissioner. Additionally, as Hine which appeared in the November 26, gratulations and to recognize one of my con- Ruth is a founding-board member for both Be- 2000 issue of . The arti- stituents for her accomplishments at the XIth yond Tolerance and Latino-Jewish Round- cle, ‘‘Working at 14—and Paying For It,’’ deals Paralympaid in Sydney, Australia. Jennifer table. She is also a member of the Civic Light with teenagers who work too many hours dur- Barrett of Gonzales, California was selected to Opera, life member of Hadassah, and a sus- ing school, and, according to the author, this represent the United States at the games taining member of the Women’s Board of the can result in a higher incidence of drug and al- which took place October 18–29 of this year. Art Museum. cohol abuse and in a failed education. Mr. The Paralympaid is a multi-disability sports Ruth also served as a member of the Grand Hine discusses the effects, both positive and competition at the most elite level of competi- Jury from 1987–1988. After serving on the negative, of after-school work, and finds that tion. Ms. Barrett not only qualified for the U.S. Grand Jury she was appointed by the Superior working 10–12 hours a week has a positive in- team, but came away with a silver and a Court to serve on the Juvenile Justice/Delin- fluence on young people, but working more bronze medal in the women’s discus and shot quency Prevention Commission for the County than 12 hours a week can be seriously detri- put, respectively. Jennifer’s distance in the of Santa Barbara from 1988–1999. During her mental. Mr. Hine implores parents to take shot put was a personal best at 9.97 meters. tenure as chairwoman, from 1995–1996, she teenage work seriously, and stresses the need to place limits on the hours they work. He Miss Barrett has won every major field com- helped to develop the ‘‘Youth and the Law’’ program which is presently being taught in challenges us to ‘‘help young people integrate petition available to amputees, and holds the work into their lives and maximize its potential prestigious world record for discus and the most 7th grade or Middle Schools in Santa Barbara County. For her efforts, Ruth was as a tool to help them grow up.’’ U.S. national record for shot put. Her athletic Mr. Speaker, employment provides teen- prowess has been notable since her win at the honored by the Superior Court in 1997 and 1999. agers with valuable lessons about responsi- 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games. It was at that bility, punctuality, dealing with people, and game when Jennifer set the then-world record, Ruth and her husband, Jerry, are founding board members of several organizations and money management, and it increases their and won a bronze in the shot put resulting in self-esteem, encourages independence and the current U.S. record. She continued with active supporters of many charities. I believe that Ruth Harter’s service to her community is teaches skills. On the other hand, long work- determination and skill, and in 1998 at the IPC ing hours are associated with all sorts of un- World Championship won gold medals in both an example for our nation, and I am very proud of her accomplishments. desirable teenage behavior. According to discus and shot put. Hine, working more than 11 hours a week is f While earning her in Liberal strongly correlated with teenage use of to- Studies at the Sonoma State University, Jen- IN MEMORY OF WILMER HALE, bacco and alcohol, and working more than 26 nifer competed in throwing events with able- COSHOCTON FIRE DEPARTMENT hours a week shows the same correlation with bodied athletes on the track and field team. CAPTAIN marijuana and cocaine use. Studies have also She also holds an A.A. in general studies from found that teenagers working more than 11 Hartnell Junior College. Not only has Ms. Bar- HON. ROBERT W. NEY hours a week have an increased rate of sexu- rett excelled on the athletic field, but she is a OF OHIO ally transmitted diseases and unwanted preg- published poet. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nancies. Working during the school year has become Jennifer’s plans for the future are as com- Monday, December 4, 2000 much more commonplace among America’s mendable as her accomplishments in track Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, today I speak in youth over the past decades. Nearly a quarter and field. She plans to teach third grade with memory of Wilmer Hale, who passed away on of 14-year-olds and 38 percent of 15-year-olds an emphasis on disability awareness in the December 16th, 1975. have regular scheduled employment during classroom. In addition to her educational ca- Wilmer was born in Coshocton to Willard the school year. When interviewed, eighty per- reer goals, she also plans on working in pros- and Anna Boyer Hale. He was a 1954 grad- cent of high school students said that they thetics, coaching field events and ‘‘becoming a uate of West Lafayette High and joined the fire have held jobs sometime during their high reading specialist.’’ I believe her goals for the department in December 1969. Wilmer at- school years. Hine points out that young future will inspire young people the way she tended numerous fire training schools, was a Americans are three times as likely to work has been an inspiration to Gonzales and the heart saver instructor for the Central Ohio than young people in Western Europe. Also, Central Coast of California. Heart Association and worked for fifteen years American youth who work average six times Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me on off-duty time at Shafer Awning. Wilmer and as many hours per work week as their Euro- in commemorating Jennifer Barrett for her out- his wife, Betty Bonzi, had four children; Ron- pean counterparts who are employed. Un- standing achievements in the United States ald, David, Wayne and Shelly. doubtedly, those numbers reflect some of the Olympic community. May she continue to Wilmer was killed on December 16th, 1975 reason for the comparative underachievement excel. when a brick wall collapsed and crushed him of American high school students.

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