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THE ISSUE OF THE TAKINGS TESTIMONY gulfing us and our children and grand­ CLAUSE Mr. Chairman and Members of the Com­ children. We need a tough, real line-item mittee: I appreciate this opportunity to tes­ veto with teeth for the President's spending­ tify before you today to request that you cut proposals to stick. HON. RICHARD W. POMBO make in order my amendment in the nature That's what Candidate Clinton said he OF CALIFORNIA of a substitute to H.R. 4600 and waive appro­ would ask Congress for back in 1992. I only IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES priate points of order against it as you did regret that since he became President Mr. Wednesday, June 29, 1994 last year. Clinton has reneged on his campaign promise I don't want to belabor the points I made and now supports instead this watered down Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, in a landmark last week at our markup as to why I don't rescission proposal that won't change much decision last Friday, the Supreme Court bol­ think we should even be taking-up a bill from what it is today. stered and strengthened longstanding con­ identical to one we passed last year. But, as Mr. Chairman, let me close by addressing stitutional principles designed to protect pri­ long as we are, then we should provide for a two concerns raised in a letter to you on vate property owners by elevating the impor­ reasonable and fair amendment process. My June 23rd from the Chairman of the Ways tance of the takings clause found in the fifth amendment is nearly identical to the one and Means Committee, Mr. Gibbons. this committee made in order to H.R. 1578 First, he objects to our substitute on amendment to the Constitution. This clause last year with two exceptions. grounds that it infringes on his committee's prohibits Government takings of private prop­ First, my substitute last year provided for jurisdiction. He's dead wrong on that! Mr. erty without paying a just compensation for it. only a two-year experiment with this en­ Michel's bill, H.R. 493, which is identical to In the majority opinion, written by Chief Jus­ hanced rescission, line-item veto authority. our substitute, and which gives the Presi­ tice William Rehnquist, the Court sees "no This substitute would make that permanent. dent veto authority over special interest tax reason why the takings clause of the fifth Second, my substitute last year did not in­ breaks, was only referred to the Committees amendment, as much a part of the Bill of clude targeted tax provisions, though this on Rules and Government Operations. Committee did allow our Republican Leader It was not referred to Ways and Means be­ Rights as the first amendment or fourth to offer that provision to my substitute, but amendment, should be relegated to the status cause this does not affect the tax code. It af­ denied his request to offer it to the base bill fects Title X of the Budget Act instead be­ of a poor relation." Mr. Speaker, this decision as well. The substitute before you today in­ cause it provides an alternative to the cur­ was long overdue. cludes the Michel tax veto provisions. rent impoundment process. Under the guise of environmental protection, For your information, the Michel amend­ Secondly, Mr. Gibbons suggests that the the Government has been misusing regulatory ment to my substitute last year was adopted substitute is unconstitutional because under measures to strip away the constitutionally on a vote of 257 to 157, but my substitute as the Constitution only the House can origi­ protected rights of landowners. This un­ amended by Michel was then rejected, 198 to nate revenue measures. He's correct about 219. the Constitution but wrong about our sub­ checked activity has deprived citizens not only But I think you can see from those votes of their rights, but often of their livelihood as stitute. that there is very strong support for giving This does not give the President authority well. the President a real line-item veto as op­ to originate a revenue measure; it only gives Mr. Speaker, we must follow the lead of the posed to just a souped-up version of the cur­ him the right to selectively veto certain spe­ Supreme Court on this issue. As Members of rent rescission process. What is the main difference between the cial interest tax breaks in bills originated by Congress, it is our duty to uphold-without ex­ the House and passed by Congress. ception-the integrity of the Constitution. We expedited rescission process of H.R. 4600 and the Michel-Solomon enhanced rescission ap­ This is really no different from existing can do so by supporting measures that protect proach? Make no mistake about it, it is a trade provisions authored by Mr. Gibbons' and enforce our fifth amendment right to life, very fundamental and profound difference. Committee which delegate to the President liberty, and property. These rights form the The Spratt bills says that both Houses must authority to alter the tariff treatment of core of our political tradition. They must never approve a president's rescission to stop the certain countries, subject to disapproval by legislative enactment. be compromised. spending. The Michel-Solomon approach says that For instance, after the July recess the the spending and tax breaks unless both House will take up my joint resolution to ENACT TRUE LINE-ITEM VETO Houses, by majority vote, disapprove the disapprove most favored nation status for President's recommendations by legislative China. That is considered under our rules enactment. Since the President is likely to and precedents as well as established law as HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON veto any disapproval bill under our ap­ affecting revenues. And yet, we have dele­ OF NEW YORK proach, it would then take two-thirds of both gated to the President our authority in that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Houses under the Constitution to override area, subject to congressional disapproval by legislative enactment. Wednesday, June 29, 1994 that veto to force the money to be spent or the special interest tax break to take effect. I do not hear Mr. Gibbons suggesting that Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Put another way, the Spratt bill allows for the Trade Act is unconstitutional. And yet, Rules Committee reported a modified closed a majority of either House to block the this is nearly identical to that disapproval rule for the consideration of H.R. 4600, the President's spending cuts; Michel-Solomon process of certain presidential actions affect­ Expedited Rescissions Act of 1994. The rule ultimately requires two-thirds of both ing revenues. makes in order an expedited rescissions sub­ Houses to block the President's spending It is consistent with the Supreme Court's decision in 1982 in INS v. Chadha which said stitute by Representative STENHOLM, and my cuts and tax break vetoes. That is why we call this a true, legislative you can't have one- or two-House vetoes of substitute to it that would put in place a true line-item veto. It is similar to what the gov­ Executive actions where we have delegated line-item veto for the President over rescis­ ernors of some 43 States now have-the abil­ our powers. You can only withdraw that del­ sions and special tax breaks. ity to cut wasteful spending subject to over­ egation by a new law that is presented to the The bill is now scheduled to come to the ride only by a super-majority of the legisla­ President. floor after the July 4 recess. I urge my col­ ture. So, for instance, if my MFN resolution leagues to vote for the true line-item veto sub­ Without that super-majority requirement passes both the House and Senate, and is stitute at that time. At this point in the under the Constitution, the legislature then vetoed by the President, two-thirds of both Houses are required to override that RECORD, Mr. Speaker, I include my testimony would likely engage in the same old log-roll­ ing it does when it first enacts an appropria­ veto, according to the Constitution, in order before the Rules Committee yesterday and a tions measure-"you support my project and to block special tariff status for China. summary of my substitute. I am placing the I'll support yours." That is the same situation posed by the text of my substitute in the amendments por­ We can't go on with that business-as-usual Michel-Solomon resolution for rescissions tion of today's RECORD. approach with the tide of red ink that is en- and targeted tax vetoes in this substitute.

e 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. 15218 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 29, 1994 In summary. Mr. Chairman, I urge this tinuous process involving an entire organiza­ tributions of her citizens. I know that Ohio is Committee to make our substitute in order tion rather than as a separate component, this · a much better place to live because of the once again. concept becomes accepted as a link in a dedication and countless hours of effort given I think there is growing support in the Congress and the country for enacting this chain of factors required for success. by Representative Quilter during these past 28 kind of real line-item veto that will enable Many of our international competitors have years. While Barney may be leaving his official the President and Congress to get a better long recognized that design can be an essen­ capacity as the State representative from T a­ handle on wasteful spending. This is the way tial element to improving economic prosperity. ledo, I know he will continue to be actively in­ to do it. Today there are more than 100 design coun­ volved in those causes dear to him. SUMMARY cils in countries around the world, including I ask my colleagues to join me in paying a The President may submit to Congress a Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Canada, special tribute to my friend, Representative special message for each appropriation bill France, Britain, Italy, Germany, Spain, Den­ Barney Quilter's record of personal accom­ or revenue bill within 20 days of their enact­ mark, and Finland. Virtually all are. funded ei­ plishments and wishing him, his wife Mary, ment, proposing to rescind all or part of any ther in whole or in part by their respective gov­ and their children and grandchildren all the budget authority or veto any targeted tax ernments. Currently there . is no comprehen­ best in the years ahead. benefit (defined as a benefit for the differen­ sive and coordinated approach to design in tial treatment to a particular taxpayer or the public or private sectors in the United limited class of taxpayers). States, although there are some scattered ac­ The budget authority shall be rescinded or RECOGNITION OF SEAN CHAFFIN the tax benefit vetoed unless a bill of dis­ tivities ongoing which promote design. approval is passed by Congress within 20 The bill I am introducing today would estab­ FOR ESSAY IN SUPPORT OF days of session and enacted into law. The lish a U.S. Design Council as an advisory SPACE STATION President would have the constitutional 10 committee within the Department of Com­ days to sign or veto a disapproval bill and merce to be composed of seventeen members HON. RALPH M. HAll Congress would have 5 days of session to from the business, design, engineering, infor­ OF TEXAS override a veto. mation technology, labor, and government If the last session of Congress adjourns IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sine die before the expiration of the 20 day sectors. The Council would provide advice and period, the rescission or tax veto will not recommendations to the Secretary of Com­ Wednesday, June 29, 1994 take effect but will be considered to be auto­ merce on matters related to excellence in de­ Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I am matically retransmitted on the first day of sign, including the establishment of voluntary pleased to recognize Sean David Chaffin of the next Congress. standards in the design of U.S. products and Crandall, TX, for his second-place winning Each rescission or tax veto message shall systems; the provision of information to U.S. entry in the Earle North Parker Essay Contest be referred to the appropriate committees of businesses on the use of design in promoting sponsored by the Northeast Texas Air Force the House and Senate. their competitiveness; and the education of the Any disapproval bill introduced shall be re­ Association. The topic of this year's contest ferred to the appropriate committees of the general public regarding the relevance of de­ was whether the space station should be used House and Senate. sign to their quality of life. to support the national security of the United Disapproval bills in the Senate would be States and the free world. limited to not more than 10 hours of debate HONORING BARNEY QUILTER ON Mr. Chaffin, a senior at Crandall High equally divided between the majority and School, was recognized for his effort at the minority leaders. THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIRE­ It would not be in order in either House to MENT Northeast Texas Air Force Association Ban­ consider a disapproval bill that relates to quet held in Commerce, TX, on February 11 . any matter other than the President's mes­ He is the son of David and Joann Chaffin of sage; nor shall it be in order in either House HON. PAUL E. GIUMOR Crandall. to consider an amendment to a disapproval OF OHIO Mr. Chaffin writes in part: bill; and these requirements may not be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The space station could be used to locate waived or suspended in the Senate except by Wednesday, June 29, 1994 and destroy nuclear missiles that might be a vote of three-fifths of the duly sworn Mem­ Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to launched towards democratic nations. The bers of that body. space station might also be used to detect pay tribute to an outstanding citizen of Ohio. military mobilization, such as air raids or State Representative and Speaker Pro T em­ weapons movements .. . . Defense would be­ INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION pore Barney Quilter is retiring after 28 years of come a global concern, with democratic TO ESTABLISH A DESIGN COUNCIL service to the people of Ohio. countries protecting the interests of each I had the privilege of serving in the Ohio other. HON. GEORGE E. BROWN, JR. State senate for much of the time Barney has Mr. Chaffin argues that the space station OF CALIFORNIA served in the house. Although we belong to should be funded among democratic coun­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opposite political parties and often saw issues tries, which could share ideas on technology differently, we worked together for years to and research. He envisions an increase in Wednesday, June 29, 1994 help northwest Ohio. I can tell you Barney has global commerce and improvement in inter­ Mr. BROWN of California. Mr. Speaker, been a strong advocate and outstanding friend national relations as a result of this coopera­ am pleased to join with Mr. VALENTINE, Mrs. of our area. Barney Quilter's aggressive lead­ tive effort. MORELLA, Mr. KLEIN, Mr. MCHALE, and Mr. ership was crucial in securing funding for the "It is only common sense to use the space JOHNSON of Georgia, in introducing legislation jewel of the State park system, Maumee Bay station as a means of defense for the world," to establish a Design Council in the Depart­ State Park located outside Toledo. he concludes. ment of Commerce. The purpose of the Coun­ Currently serving his 14th consecutive term, Not only would it protect the freedom of cil is to promote awareness of the importance this former staff sergeant during World War II many nations, but it would introduce new of design to the successful commercialization and lifetime Toledoan, was first elected to the technology, increase trade among nations, of technologies and to improving U.S. com­ Ohio House of Representatives in 1967. and provide a common link among the free petitiveness. Throughout his distinguished tenure with the nations of the world. The space station is In recent years, the design of products has Ohio House, Barney has demonstrated his very important to the future of today's been increasingly recognized as an economic deep faith in, and dedication to upholding the democratic world. tool for gaining the competitive edge in today's principles of American democracy. He has I believe that Mr. Chaffin's position has global market. When introduced early in the been a strong advocate for children and is merit, and I commend him for taking the time . production process, design can reduce manu­ recognized for his efforts on behalf of the envi­ to reflect on this important and timely issue. I facturing costs, improve quality, and save the ronment, education, senior citizens, and Alz­ also would like to commend Neil Houser, Den­ consumer and manufacturer money while re­ heimer's research. nis Mathis, and Day Davis of the Northeast ducing waste caused by poorly designed prod­ Mr. Speaker, we have often heard that Texas Air Force Association for their pro­ ucts. By defining design as a practice or con- America works because of the unselfish con- motion of this contest. June 29, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15219 PORTER AMENDMENT H.R. 4606 crease in the cigarette excise tax and the pro­ RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISH­ portional increase in the tax on some smoke­ MENTS OF THE GLENDALE CIVIC HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER less tobacco products would cause the dis­ OBSERVATION PATROL AND THE OF ILLINOIS placement of more than 170,500 workers. KIWANIS CLUB OF GLENDALE Workers in cigarette manufacturing plants are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the highest paid industrial workers in America, HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER Wednesday, June 29, 1994 all living in the South. Sixty percent of this OF NEW YORK Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, yesterday the work force are women and 25 percent are Af­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES House adopted my amendment on the Labor­ rican-Americans. Wednesday, June 29, 1994 HHS-Ed appropriations bill to transfer funding The impact of these statistics, Mr. Speaker, Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to from departmental management accounts to is overwhelmingly more poignant when I con­ recognize the accomplishments of two organi­ community health centers and rural health out­ sider the thoughts and feelings of the more zations in my district, the Glendale Civic Ob­ reach grants. The amendment will provide ac­ than 1,000 individuals who signed Yvonna servation Patrol and the Kiwanis Club of Glen­ cess to health care for an additional 1 million Matthis' petition. And this dramatic show of Americans next year by supporting an addi­ dale. opposition is just the effort of one American. I Members of GCOP and the Kiwanis Club, tional 125 community health care centers. am positive that there are scores of other Today, the Democratic ·leadership is at­ along with Detective Keith Casey of the 104th women and men who, like Yvonna Matthis precinct, have been working to ensure that tempting to induce 14 Members to switch their and me, realize how unfairly an increase in votes so that when we revote the amendment, their 5-year joint graffiti committee removes the tobacco tax affects tobacco producers and virtually all the graffiti in the neighborhood. it will be defeated. consumers. It is as if we would associate Mr. Speaker, yesterday the House ex­ We all know graffiti is not just vandalism; it these law-abiding citizens with the likes of the symbolizes a loss of control over the very pressed its desire to cut bureaucracy and ex­ Colombian drug cartels. pand access to health care. Today we will see streets we work and live on. By targeting and Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate whether the administration can change successfully removing graffiti wherever it ap­ Yvonna Matthis on a tremendous accomplish­ enough votes to turn the tables and increase pears, these dedicated citizens are protecting ment, and to extend my thanks for this out­ funding for bureaucracy by taking away ac­ the property of our residents, keeping our standing effort. cess to basic health care for 1 million Ameri­ neighborhood beautiful, and they are sending cans. an important message to all would-be viola­ We have been waiting 2 years for progress tors: Crime will not be tolerated on any level. GCOP and the Kiwanis Club have reminded on health care reform. But the House is still CONGRESS WISHES HAPPY lOOTH us of the duty of every citizen to make their unable to move forward. BIRTHDAY TO FORMER SAILOR neighborhood a better and safer place. For Mr. Speaker, the vote is a clear choice. WILLIAM URBAETIS their work on graffiti removal and their service Those who want to do something today to ex­ to the community, I salute the Glendale Civic pand access to health care will vote for the Porter amendment. Observation Patrol and the Kiwanis Club of HON. GERAlD B.H. SOLOMON Glendale. OF NEW YORK TOBACCO PETITION BY YVONNA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRATULATIONS TO CLAYTON MATTHIS Wednesday, June 29, 1994 KARRER FOR ESSAY IN DE­ FENSE OF SPACE STATION HON. H. MARTIN LANCASTER Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, some of the OF NORTH CAROLINA proudest ships in the U.S. Navy are named HON. RAlPH M. HAll after the various States of the Union. And IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS some of the proudest sailors are those who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 29, 1994 have served on those ships. Wednesday, June 29, 1994 Mr. LANCASTER. Mr. Speaker, I would like This July 19, one of those sailors, William to inform you of a remarkable effort by a pri­ Urbaetis of Mechanicville, NY, will celebrate Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I am vate citizen. Yvonna Matthis, a resident of his 1Oath birthday, making him the oldest liv­ pleased to pay tribute to Clayton Toile Karrer Greenville, NC, recently sent me the names of ing crew member of the U.S.S. New York. of Paris, TX, whose third-place winning essay over 1,000 women and men who are strongly Mr. Urbaetis was born on July 19, 1894. in the Earle North Parker Essay Contest fo­ opposed to any increase in Federal excise The U.S.S. New York (BB34) was commis­ cused on the space station as a means of pro­ taxes on tobacco products. moting the economic security, and thus na­ As one of the only two Members of Con­ sioned in 1915. He joined the Navy on July 26, 1917 and served on the U.S. Rondo and tional security, of the United States and the gress who grew up on a tobacco farm, I am U.S.S. Madawaska before being assigned to free world. The contest was sponsored for the also gravely concerned about the recent at­ 4th year by the Northeast Texas Air Force As­ tacks on tobacco. I am certain that many of the U.S.S. New York in 1918. There he re­ mained until his discharge on September 6, sociation. the signers of Yvonna Matthis' petition are to­ Mr. Karrer cites the developments in robot­ 1919. bacco farmers or relatives, neighbors, and ics, communications, construction, and medi­ friends of them. Like many of us who have After his Navy service Mr. Urbaetis worked cine derived from the space program and de­ grown up in tobacco-growing regions, they for the West Virginia Paper and Pulp Mill for velops an economic argument in support of know the damage a tobacco tax increase 45 years until his retirement. He and his wife, the space station. He writes, "The new or im­ would cause to farmers, agribusiness owners, the former Freda Kokosky, raised a daughter proved products plus the international alli­ workers, and manufacturers. and five sons, all of whom are still alive. He ances that can be gained through our space Mr. Speaker, it would be next to impossible is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign station would be very powerful weapons in our for many of these families to survive if tobacco Wars and American Legion. He is an avid continuing trade wars, weapons that would be revenues were lost. For example, the farmers stamp collector, and until recently was an avid far more advantageous than any armament of of the Third District of North Carolina are beekeeper. missiles in space could ever be." among the most diversified of all farmers. Mr. Speaker, veterans like Mr. Urbaetis "The new and improved partnerships and They produce a variety of field crops, such as have made enormous sacrifices to preserve products Space Station Freedom could create peppers, wheat, corn, cucumbers, cotton, and our freedoms. And the overwhelming majority for our nation would definitely help our country sweet potatoes. However, 1 acre of any of of them, like Mr. Urbaetis, have gone on to change the type of economy under which it these crops brings in less than one-third of the lead full, productive lives. Let us all wish a operates, and that successful change would profit generated by an acre of tobacco. very happy 1OOth birthday to a good sailor and be the greatest support of our national security For Americans engaged in the production of great American, William Urbaetis of and the security of other nations that could be tobacco and tobacco products, a 45-cent in- Mechanicville, NY. achieved," he continues. 15220 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 29, 1994 "In fact," Mr. Karrer concludes, "that kind of 22, 1994, Washington Post obituary honoring called last year. But after arriving in Wash­ support would allow our nation to win what Mr. John Duncan. ington in 1930 to attend Howard University, might be its most important battle: the battle to John B. Duncan, 84, who as a member of he found that "this so-called dreamland had make our economy number one in the world." Washington's last three-member board of separate schools and signs segregating As a supporter of the space station, I com­ commissioners helped broaden the ranks of blacks from whites," and that "cafes per­ mitted Negroes to handle food, to sell food, mend Mr. Karrer for his interest in this timely African-Americans in the District govern­ ment, died of kidney failure June 21 at his but they could not buy food." issue. I also would like to pay tribute to his Mr. Duncan graduated from Howard Uni­ Paris High School English teacher, Sandra home in Alexandria. He had been D.C. recorder of deeds for nine versity and from Terrel Law School. He was Gifford, for encouraging students to participate years and a city worker for 28 years when he an Interior Department messenger before be­ in this essay contest, and to Neil Houser, Den­ was tapped by President Kennedy in 1961 to coming a lawyer with the federal govern­ nis Mathis, and Day Davis of the Northeast join the board governing the city's affairs. ment. He worked for the Bituminous Coal Texas Air Force Association for promoting this He was the District's first black commis­ Commission, the Office of Price Administra­ tion and federal housing agencies. event. sioner and served until 1967, when, after a During the 1940s, he held leadership roles Mr. Karrer was recognized at the Northeast century, the single mayor-commissioner was in the Benning Heights Civic Association, Texas Air Force Association Banquet on Feb­ reinstated and Walter E. Washington was ap­ the D.C. Federation of Civil Associations, ruary 11 in Commerce, TX. A Paris High pointed. the NAACP, the Washington Urban League School senior, he is the son of Ray and Caro­ When Mr. Duncan became commissioner, many in the largely black city were pressing and the Washington Federation of Churches. lyn Karrer of Paris. for self-rule, and Congress was resisting. The Duncan also served on the boards of such District's politics had been caught up in the groups as the Community Chest, the Federal growing militancy of African-Americans who City Council, the United Negro College Fund PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION were younger and less patient than the civil and the National Conference of Christians AUTHORIZATION ACT, H.R. 4246 rights leaders of Mr. Duncan's generation. and Jews. Dismissing criticism from black-power ad­ After he left office, Mr. Duncan was assist­ HON. PETER T. KING vocates that he had not moved fast enough, ant for urban relations to the Secretary of Mr. Duncan observed in 1967: "Every genera­ the Interior until 1969 and then worked two OF NEW YORK more decades as a consultant in housing de­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion finds that it is able to be more vocal than its fathers were. This is another genera­ velopment, public relations and equal oppor­ Wednesday, June 29, 1994 tunity. tion. It strikes. It marches. It boycotts. Each He also headed organizations that included Mr. KING. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of generation gets closer to what we're all the Washington Home Rule Committee and H.R. 4246, the Panama Canal Commission after." the Voice of Informed Community Expres­ Authorization Act for fiscal year 1995. Mr. Duncan made it his mission to expand sion, a group formed after the 1968 riots. He Mr. Speaker, the Merchant Marine and Fish­ the opportunities of black Washingtonians. served on a congressional commission that The city bureaucracy he helped oversee had studied the efficiency of the city govern­ eries Committee reported this bill unanimously only four African-American board and coun­ on May 11 of this year. The bill is non­ cil members when he took office. When he ment. controversial and deserving of the support of Mr. Duncan was a trustee of John Wesley left, there were 143. AME Zion Church in Washington and presi­ the House. The appointments of corporation counsel, dent of DePreist Fifteen, a men's organiza­ The Panama Canal Commission is an inde­ director of corrections and industrial safety tion. pendent agency which relies on revenues gen­ director went to African-Americans, as did His wife, Edith West Duncan, died in 1966. erated by the canal's users, not by taxpayer many clerical jobs previously held by whites. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Dolo­ funds. The Commission is required to run on Mr. Duncan and board president Walter N. res Duncan of Alexandria; two children from Tobiriner worked to enact open occupancy his first marriage, Dr. Joan West Duncan of a break-even basis and once again has pre­ and fair employment ordinances that low­ sented a budget which will ensure that it does Norwalk, Conn., and John B. Duncan Jr. of ered barriers in the city. Casitas Springs, Calif.; a son from his second so. As the commissioner with primary respon­ H.R. 4246 makes two minor changes which marriage, Jay Berry Duncan of Alexandria; sibility for the city's health, licensing, insur­ and eight grandchildren. will help the Commission retain its valuable ance and social welfare programs, Mr. Dun­ workers. The first will allow employees to use can pressed for fair housing in the face of their educational assistance funding outside of " congressional threat and abuse," The Wash­ TRIBUTE TO LILLIAN ANN ALLEN Panama should the Department of Defense ington Post noted at the end of his first term. close its doors in Panama. But he also had gone to great lengths to HON. GEORGEJ. HOCHBRUECKNER The second change will allow certain eligible avoid controversy, the newspaper said in an employees to start processing their immigra­ OF NEW YORK editorial. With his reputation for quiet and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion paperwork before their actual retirement responsible conservatism now established, it date. This provision has been cleared by the said, "Mr. Duncan will perhaps be able to re­ Wednesday, June 29, 1994 Judiciary Committee and by the minority. spond more actively to the city's aching Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. Speaker, the Panama Canal Commis­ need for leadership, particularly in the social today to honor and pay tribute to Lillian Ann sion should be commended for continuing to services." By the time Mr. Duncan left office, the Allen, a relative and lifetime resident of the submit budgets which require no U.S. tax­ great State of New York. Mrs. Allen will cele­ payer funding. In addition, I would like to rec­ city still had done little to dovetail its frag­ mented social services or to coordinate the brate her 1OOth birthday in a few weeks. ognize the tireless efforts of the chairman of efforts of the health and welfare depart­ Born Elizabeth Ann Schopp on July 12, the Commission, Robert McMillan. Bob has ments. He had, however, helped persuade 1894 in New York City, to Elizabeth and Julius done an outstanding job in ensuring that the Congress to accept a compromise that gave Schopp, she was the third youngest in a fam­ Commission operate as well as it does. I am the city a form of aid to children of the un­ ily of 10. A frail child, Elizabeth's father often particularly proud of his accomplishments as employed, getting those children on the wel­ compared her complexion to that of a Lily. he is a resident of my congressional district. fare rolls for the first time. Gradually, Lily became her nickname until fi­ I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 4246. Mr. Duncan and his fellow commissioners also lobbied Congress to replace them with a nally Elizabeth Ann became known as Lillian single executive and a nine-member council. Ann. TRIBUTE TO D.C. COMMISSIONER The result in 1967 was the appointment by Lillian's father passed away at an unfortu­ JOHN DUNCAN President Johnson of Washington as the nately young age. The family survived many city's first black mayor. Washington was difficult years thereafter. Lillian's most embar­ elected mayor in 1974, along with the first rassing moment occurred when she was in HON. JAMES P. MORAN district council. second grade. She was quite a giggler and OF VIRGINIA John Bonner Duncan, one of seven siblings her teacher, Miss Beasley, reprimanded her in a family of educators, was born in Spring­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for interrupting the class by giggling in the Wednesday, June 29, 1994 field, Ky., was born in Salisbury, N.C. As a young man growing up in the repression of middle of a lesson. Her punishment was to sit Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to the South, the far-distant District of Colum­ on Miss Beasley's lap for 1 hour. Lillian grad­ take this opportunity to quote from the June bia seemed like " the promised land," he re- uated from P.S. 96 on Manhattan's Upper June 29, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15221 East Side. She was a switchboard operator in with Bay Area Rapid Transit, and with the space station, I am pleased to recognize New York City and thoroughly enjoyed her re­ cities of Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Fre­ Stacie Blaine Davis, winner of the Earle North sponsibilities and contacts with people. mont, Union City, and El Cerrito. Parker Essay Contest sponsored by the North­ While on a boat trip on the Hudson River, In 1977, Ms. Christiansen left her union po­ east Texas Air Force Association. The topic of Lillian met another New Yorker, Harry G. sition to become a labor commissioner and this year's contest was "Should the Space Allen. After a brief courtship they married on was then quickly appointed to the Federal me­ Station be used to support the national secu­ July 10, 1920. They were together for 67 diation and Conciliation Service where she rity of the United States and the free world?" happy years. Two children were born of this has served ever since. As a Federal mediator, Stacie Davis is a senior at Paris High marriage-Andrew Kenneth and Doris Lillian. she was instrumental in settling such difficult School. She is the daughter of Henry and Both married, Ken to Marlex and Doris to Jim labor disputes as the 1986 Kaiser Hospital Margie Davis of Powderly, TX. Her English Craigens. Lillian and Harry had four grand­ strike and the 1992 Summit Hospital strike. teacher, who promoted the contest, is Sandra children, David, Steven, Lynda, and Richard, She is also responsible for avoiding numerous Gifford. and six great grandchildren, Scott, Wendee, other potential labor disputes with her keen Her essay reads in part: Roger, Will, Kate, and Taylor. Their offspring negotiating skills. Ms. Christiansen has always Should the United States press for space have brought much joy to the family. dealt with unions and management with one leadership? Other countries are continually Lillian and Harry resided in New Rochelle, eye on fairness and the other on the welfare advancing in space technology. The discov­ NY, for 36 years and then in Wantagh, NY for and dignity of the workers. eries they make in space could surpass our 30 years before Harry's passing. Mr. Speaker, I come before you today to knowledge. Japan, China, Russia, and India all are capable of launching satellites. Each Mrs. Allen still possesses a keen sense of recognize Dorothy Christiansen for her com­ country has political, military, economic, humor and witty mind. She enjoys watching mitment in advancing and protecting a per­ social, and scientific interest in space. No sports, traveling, and cooking shows on tele­ son's right to workplace fairness. I hope you one needs to rely on the United States for vision at the Birchwood Nursing Home in Hun­ and my colleagues will join me in congratulat­ space technology. Space stations seem like tington, NY, where she has resided for 3 ing this labor leader and mediator for all her the next step. years. accomplishments and tenacious spirit and "A need for a space station could take a Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to wish this wish her well in all her future endeavors. role in national security in such areas as sur­ lovely, spirited lady who is also the fraternal veillance and communications," she states. great aunt of my wife, Carol Ann, a most "National security so advanced may save the happy and healthy 1OOth birthday. My very INTRODUCING LEGISLATION TO world from a third world war. • * * It would be best wishes to her entire family on this mo­ PROVIDE RELIEF FOR AKZO wise to insure our country's future with a mentous occasion. CHEMICALS OF CHICAGO, IL space station." As a long-time supporter of the space sta­ HON. CARDISS COLUNS tion, Mr. Speaker, I support Ms. Davis' posi­ PERSONAL EXPLANATION OF ILLINOIS tion and commend her for her interest in this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES important topic. I also wish to commend Ms. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Wednesday, June 29, 1994 Gifford for encouraging her students to partici­ OF NEW YORK pate in this writing contest and the efforts of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, today Northeast Texas Air Force Representatives am introducing legislation on behalf of a Wednesday, June 29, 1994 Neil Houser, Dennis Mathis, and Day Davis for company in my congressional district, Akzo their promotion of this 4-year-old event. Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I inadvert­ Chemicals of Chicago, IL, that seeks to pro­ ently missed rollcall 306 because I was in a vide Federal relief to them for their past over­ meeting with constituents and arrived in the payments of U.S. Customs import duties. AGRICULTURAL INVESTMENT AND Chamber just after the vote ended. Had I been The Federal Government had mistakenly MARKET EXPANSION ACT present, I would have voted "yea." collected excess import duties and Akzo has now exhausted all administrative remedies to HON. JILL L LONG recover money that rightfully is theirs. I believe RECOGNIZING DOROTHY OF INDIANA the U.S. Customs Service would agree with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CHRISTIAN- SEN FOR HER Akzo that the imported goods in question YEARS OF SERVICE TO ORGA­ should have carried with them a lower duty Wednesday, June 29, 1994 NIZED LABOR AND THE FED­ rate, but at this point in time it seems that Ms. LONG. Mr. Speaker, today a number of ERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIA­ Customs' hands are tied, so to speak, in that my colleagues and I are introducing legisla­ TION SERVICE the Service cannot refund the overpayments tion, H.R. 4675, the Agricultural Investment absent legislation requiring them to do so. and Market Expansion Act [AIME], to maintain HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK The bill I am introducing today provides for export and food assistance programs as al­ OF CALIFORNIA the reliquidation of relevant Customs entries, lowed under the General Agreement on Tariffs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which would ensure that Akzo will have paid and Trade [GAIT]. The bill is budget neutral only the duties required by law and will re­ and merely shifts funding reductions required Wednesday, June 29, 1994 ceive compensation only for the excess import under GATT to important GATT-Iegal pro­ Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, today I would like duties mistakenly charged them. grams. This legislation is needed if the United to recognize Dorothy Christiansen's distin­ I am hopeful that this legislation will finally States is to maintain a competitive edge guished career of service to California work­ rectify this unfortunate situation. against foreign competitors. ers. For more than 20 years, she has Agriculture tariff revenue losses are ex­ strengthened the foundation of labor-manage­ pected to account for $819 million or 7 percent ment relations in the bay area. TRIBUTE TO STACIE DAVIS FOR of the total cost of GATT. The latest figure for In 1969, Ms. Christiansen began her career HER WINNING ESSAY SUPPORT­ the cost of GAIT has been estimated to be as a clerical worker in Richmond, CA, where ING SPACE STATION FOR NA­ $11.5 billion. However, the administration is her fellow workers quickly elected her chapter TIONAL SECURITY PURPOSES asking agriculture to fund over 14 percent of president. Soon afterward, she became the the costs associated with financing GATT. Not deputy executive secretary of SEIU Local 390, HON. RAlPH M. HAU only is this unfair treatment, but it is imperative where she served until 1977. From 1971 to OF TEXAS that the money saved from export subsidy pro­ 1977, she was also selected as a member of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grams be redirected into the green-box pro­ the Central Labor Council of Alameda County grams to maintain a competitive edge for U.S. Executive Committee. As deputy executive Wednesday, June 29, 1994 agriculture. secretary for SEIU, Ms. Christiansen served Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, at a time I ask my colleagues to consider cosponsor­ as a conegotiator for the first union contracts when Congress is deliberating the fate of the ing this legislation. 15222 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 29, 1994 CHANGES WITH RESPECT TO GPO State-developed guidelines to set child support Mr. Speaker, we need to send a clear, awards, and requiring States to collect social moral signal to parents: You must assume HON. PETE GEREN security numbers from both parents at the personal responsibility. There is a price to pay OF TEXAS time of a child's birth in the hospital, in order if you neglect your children. to establish paternity. Government is doing what it can by inter­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Because of these past improvements, we cepting tax refunds, garnishing wages, and Wednesday, June 29, 1994 are collecting increasing amounts of court-or­ putting liens on the property of those who con­ Mr. GEREN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, last dered child support. For every dollar we in­ sistently fail to support their children. But we night a joint House-Senate conference com­ vest, we now collect $3.99 on average. But, also need the help of the private sector. I mittee considering H.R. 4454, the Legislative despite this real success, large gaps remain. strongly believe that payment of child support Appropriations Act, agreed to dramatic According to the Department of Health and is at least as important as other liabilities that changes with regard to the role of the Govern­ Human Services publication, "Child Support lenders evaluate before extending credit. Like ment Printing Office [GPO]. As it now stands, Enforcement: Seventeenth Annual Report to credit card balances, mortgages, auto loans this bill would rewrite section 207 of Public Congress," of nearly $35 billion in cumulative and student loans, child support obligations Law 102-392 to give GPO expansive new court-ordered child support owed through must be noted. And failure to pay court-or­ powers that would affect virtually every execu­ 1992, $27 billion remained uncollected. In dered support should c~rry the gravest con­ 1 tive branch agency. 1992, more than 5 /2 million absentee parents sequences. Historically, GPO has been charged with made no child support payments at all. This GAO report looks at 16 States, 11 of We have improved, Mr. Speaker, but we traditional printing and binding. H.R. 4454 which do some form of reporting of delinquent have to do better. child support payments to credit bureaus. would now require nearly all duplicating by Today, I am introducing legislation to require Federal agencies be procured by or through The GAO finds ·that credit bureau reporting all States to participate in a simplified, nation­ the GPO. Re-writing section 207 in this man­ appears to have a positive effect on increasing ally uniform child-support credit-bureau report­ collections and that startup and operational ner would expand GPO's jurisdiction to a far ing system. Credit bureaus, and through them, wider range of operations, including laser costs are nominal. individual lenders, will know on a monthly In 1992-93, Washington State officials printing and photocopying. As it is, GPO is basis whether parents owe court-ordered child often unable to meet current agency require­ noted modest increases in child support col­ support and whether or not they are fulfilling lections within 2 to 4 months after the State ments in a timely and cost efficient manner. this most basic obligation. Expanding its authority as proposed would not notified parents that their child support delin­ At my request, the GAO looked in depth at quencies would be reported to credit bureaus. serve Congress or the taxpayers well. this weapon against negligent parents and, I Mr. Speaker, contrary to GPO's claims, this In 1989, California officials attributed a 12- am pleased to report, found it promising. Most percent increase in voluntary child collections legislation will not result in any cost savings. States have tried or are now considering some In fact, altering section 207 as the Senate bill in Fresno County to credit bureau reporting. form of credit bureau reporting. However, at In 1989, officials in Marion County, IN evalu­ would do will create a management and budg­ this time, there is no nationally uniform report­ etary nightmare. According to Leon Panetta, ated credit bureau reporting and found their ing system in place. child support collections increased by 16 per­ the former Director of the Office of Manage­ It is time, Mr. Speaker, to put our money ment and Budget and now White House Chief cent. where our mouth is. If we support family val­ It appears the main benefits of credit bureau of Staff, "by establishing an unnecessary pro­ ues, then surely this is a sensible and nec­ reporting will show up over time as potential curement bottleneck, the provision would ad­ essary step. Government, by itself, cannot lenders deny credit to delinquent noncustodial versely affect the efficient use of laser printers combat delinquent parents-parents who will­ parents. Greater public awareness should also and copiers by executive branch agencies in fully fail to support their children. Private sec­ stimulate an increase in collections. the furtherance of their missions, and would tor banks, credit card agencies, merchants, Mr. Speaker, we must send the message increase costs ultimately born by the tax­ and businesses should put court-ordered child that both parents are responsible for support­ payers." support on the scale when weighing the deci­ ing their children and that child support is a In this era of leaner budgets can we really sion to make a loan. debt parents cannot afford to ignore. afford such an experiment? As this matter is If we are to revisit the larger issue of wel­ Mr. Speaker, I ask that a copy of the bill be debated again in the House, I urge my col­ fare reform, we must also crack down on inserted in the RECORD at this point. leagues to keep these facts in mind and reject those parents who fail to make court-ordered H.R.- the conference report on H.R. 4454. child support payments. Unpaid child sup­ port-$5 billion in 1992 alone-directly contrib­ Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ resentatives of the United States of America in utes to the impoverishment of children and ris­ CREDIT BUREAU REPORTING OF Congress assembled, ing welfare costs. SECTION 1. MONTHLY REPORTING TO CERTAIN COURT-ORDERED CHILD SUP- A year ago, I received a letter from a con­ CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCffiS PORT OBLIGATIONS stituent of mine in Warren, MI. This mother of OF CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS. two ran away from her husband, moved into a (a) IN GENERAL.-Section 466(a)(7) of the HON. SANDER M. LEVIN shelter for abused women and wrote, "I have Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 666(a)(7)) is been working as a secretary for almost 8 amended to read as follows: OF MICHIGAN ''(7)(A)(i) Procedures which require the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years now, and it still seems that there is State agency to provide to each qualified never enough money. My ex-husband doesn't Wednesday, June 29, 1994 consumer reporting agency, on a monthly even pay the ordered $55 per week, an basis, such information (and in such form Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, today, I am releas­ amount so small it won't even buy them both and in such manner) as the Secretary shall ing this GAO report to emphasize the impor­ new shoes or new coats. It won't pay for Little require by regulation with respect to any tance of parental responsibility when it comes League registration * * * and if I saved every child support obligation owed by an absent to child support. All children are created by penny, it wouldn't put them even half way parent to any person being provided services two people, and both of them must accept through college. Why does he do this?" she under the State plan approved under this personal and financial responsibility. part, except that information with respect to asks. "Because he feels he can get away with overdue support payable shall be made avail­ I have been a longtime supporter of the it and I'd say he's right," she adds. . able under such procedures only after- Child Support Enforcement Program, first en­ Unfortunately, this woman from Warren IS "(!) the State agency has transmitted to acted into law in 1975, and expanded by the not alone. In this case, the father does have the absent parent notice that the informa­ Child-Support Enforcement Amendments of the means to pay. If credit bureau reporting tion is to be so provided; 1984. In 1988, I worked actively on the Family were mandatory, this parent's credit history "(III) the absent parent has been given a Support Act, which, among other things, sig­ would have reflected his child support delin­ reasonable opportunity to contest the accu­ racy of the information; and nificantly strengthened efforts to expand and quencies and may have put a dent in his abil­ "(III) full compliance with all procedural enforce the payment of court-ordered child ity to purchase the new cars and expensive due process requirements of the State. support, including: Establishing mandatory home improvements his former wife says he "(ii) Clause (i) shall not be construed to re­ wage withholding, requiring States to use now enjoys. quire the provision of more than 1 notice to June 29, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15223 an absent parent with respect to child sup­ Those who were fortunate enough to know resentatives to pay tribute to an outstanding port payable by the absent parent pursuant Phyllis Shorenstein remember her as a gra­ individual from my hometown of Flint, Ml, Mr. to a child support order. cious and generous woman. She was a cele­ "(B) As used in subparagraph (A). the term William Minardo. 'qualified consumer reporting agency' brated hostess who opened her home to Bill Minardo will be honored with an 85th means-- heads of state, local dignitaries, family mem­ birthday party on July 11 , 1994. This event will "(i) each consumer reporting agency (as bers, and scores of friends, inspiring one and also celebrate the 60th anniversary of commu­ defined in section 603(f) of the Fair Credit all with her vibrant spirit and dedication to nity education. Bill is being honored for his Reporting Act) that is a major reporting causes she held dear. outstanding achievements in the field of com­ agency (as determined by the Secretary in Mr. Speaker, Phyllis Shorenstein was one of munity education in Flint, MI. Bill, along with regulations); and the most remarkable individuals I have ever " (ii) at the option of the State, any other Mr. Frank Manley and C.S. Mott, formulated consumer reporting agency (as so defined).". had the privilege to know and her passing is the concept of community education in Flint, (b) REGULATIONS.-Within 6 months after a great loss for her family, her community, and MI. The first community education program the date of the enactment of this Act, the our Nation. I ask my colleagues to join me at was launched in Flint on November 10, 1935, Secretary of Health and Human Services this time in paying tribute to her, the life of when 500 students, after finishing their school shall prescribe such regulations as may be purpose she led, and extend our deepest of day, returned to Lowell Junior High School in necessary to carry out the amendment made sympathies to her husband Walter and the the evening. The response to that first offering by subsection (a). family she loved so much. (C) EFFECTIVE DATE.- The amendment of community education was overwhelming. made by subsection (a) shall take effect 12 From there the program expanded to the point months after the date of the enactment of COL. TOM PARKER'S 85TH where it gained national recognition and is this Act. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED now a part of practically every school district in the United States. Bill Minardo has the dis­ TRIBUTE TO PHYLLIS J. tinct honor of being the world's first community HON. BOB CLEMENT school director. SHORENSTEIN OF TENNESSEE Bill was born in Flint and is a product of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Flint school system. He graduated from the HON. ANNA G. FSHOO Wednesday, June 29, 1994 University of Notre Dame in 1932. He began OF CALIFORNIA Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased his career in Flint as a teacher at Lowell Jun­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to join Americans everywhere in congratulating ior High School. He worked as a volunteer the Wednesday, June 29, 1994 Col. Tom Parker today on his 85th birthday. first year, doing whatever was needed. He Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to An individual remembered as the manager also acted as a liaison between the parochial pay tribute to Phyllis J. Shorenstein-patron of for Elvis Presley, Colonel Parker has long schools in Flint and the Flint Board of Edu­ the arts, civic leader, and loving wife and been associated with the music industry. Prior cation. He taught physical education and mother-who passed away earlier this month to his association with Elvis, Colonel Parker science while at Lowell. Bill was a tireless in San Francisco. Having been friends with promoted many country acts and managed the worker, beginning his teaching day at 7 a.m. Phyllis and her husband, Walter, for many careers of such distinguished artists as Eddy and ending at 5 p.m. He went home and re­ years, I know she will be sorely missed. But Arnold and Hank Snow. turned back to the school by 7 p.m. for the I also know that her contributions to the San During one of Hank Snow's tours, Colonel community education program, which often Francisco community will endure for genera­ Parker booked an unknown who would one lasted until 10 or 11 p.m. tions to come. day thrill the world: Elvis Presley. From that In 1951 Bill became the community school From the moment Phyllis met Walter at day forward, Colonel Parker and Elvis had a director at Freeman Elementary School. It was Travis Air Force Base during World War II, friendship and professional relationship that in the 1950's and 1960's that community edu­ they formed a close partnership in both their would see both scale the heights of musical cation flourished in· Flint. This was as a result personal and public lives. celebrity. of the involvement of visionaries such as Together, they raised three exceptional chil­ An interesting personal note is that while Frank Manley, C.S. Matt, and Bill Minardo. dren and were blessed with six grandchildren. Colonel Parker is a West Virginia native, his Throughout the infancy of community edu­ When their daughter, Joan, died in 1986, Phyl­ honorary title comes through his membership cation and as it grew, Bill Minardo was at the lis and Walter Shorenstein honored her mem­ in the Tennessee militia. It was my father, forefront. His dedication and leadership were ory as a distinguished reporter and producer Frank G. Clement, Governor of Tennessee, essential to the program's success in Flint. Bill for the CBS Evening News by establishing the who bestowed that honor in 1954. And Harlan retired from the Flint schools in 1973. Since Joan Shorenstein Barone Center on the Mathews, one of our State's U.S. Senators, then, he has been active in the Northern High Press, Politics, and Public Policy at Harvard was then a young assistant on my father's School Alumni Association, the Greater Flint University's Kennedy School of Government. staff. And best of all, I remember when both Sports Hall of Fame and numerous other com­ Phyllis Shorenstein's leadership to improve Colonel Parker and Elvis visited my family at munity activities. the Bay Area's cultural life is legendary. She the Governor's residence. Few, I would dare Mr. Speaker, it is indeed an honor and a was known around the world as the founder of say, have had the thrill that my brothers, a few pleasure for me to have this opportunity to the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco in neighborhood friends, and I had that night of recognize the achievements of this outstand­ Golden Gate Park. Having served as a com­ having Elvis perform for such a small audi­ ing humanitarian, William Minardo. He has missioner of the museum for several terms, ence. been a pioneer in the field of community edu­ This week, grand celebrations will take she was largely responsible for this magnifi­ cation and a great role model for thousands of place in Las Vegas commemorating Colonel cent facility acquiring a large part of its collec­ students in Flint, MI. I know my colleagues in Parker and honoring him for his contribution to tion. She played a key role in obtaining the the House of Representatives join me in American music. I am proud to join in those Avery Brundage collection for the museum in thanking Bill Minardo for his years of selfless festivities by extending heartfelt birthday wish­ 1960 and spent the past two decades with her dedication to the field of community education. family donating works to it from throughout es to Colonel Parker. Asia. Her contributions were recognized in May 1994 when the museum opened a spe­ CONGRESSMAN KILDEE HONORS PRESIDENT YELTSIN'S ANTICRIME cial exhibition and named a gallery in honor of WILLIAM MINARDO DECREE Phyllis Shorenstein and her family. Phyllis Shorenstein was a major supporter HON. STENY H. HOYER of the United Way, the Catholic Youth Organi­ HON. DALE E. KIIDEE OF MICHIGAN OF MARYLAND zation, and the University of California/San IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Francisco and Stanford University Medical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Centers. She did this because she had an un­ Wednesday, June 29, 1994 Wednesday, June 29, 1994 swerving commitment to the betterment of her Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, Russian Presi­ community and humanity. urge my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- dent Boris Yeltsin recently called his country a 15224 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 29, 1994 "superpower of crime." On June 14, he moved REMEMBERING THE WAR IN THE Palau, relationships which are to the benefit of to combat this growing menace, by issuing a WESTERN PACIFIC both them and us. decree that, among other things, authorizes LOW-KEY U.S. COMMEMORATION OF ANOTHER 30-day police detentions, empowers the police HON. RON de LUGO " D-DAY" to enter premises and seize documents, and OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS ARLINGTON , VA.- Pacific landing that has­ tened the Japanese surrender in World War IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES permits the introduction of special control in II were recalled Saturday at a subdued cere­ regions particularly ravaged by criminals. Wednesday, June 29, 1994 mony in Arlington National Cemetery. The urgency of the measure is understand­ Mr. DE LUGO. Mr. Speaker, last week, Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt, Navy Secretary John H. Dalton, and Gen. John able. Statistics from the Ministry of Internal Af­ took the floor to express concern about the Shalikashvili, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs fairs about crime in Russia, especially street administration's lack of response to the Dele­ of Staff, and a crowd of nearly 400, mostly crime and the upsurge of brazen murders, gate from Guam's efforts to have the sac­ veterans and relatives, attended the Na­ make chilling reading. Even more alarming, rifices of the Marianas Campaign of World tional Commemoration of the 50th Anniver­ however, are reports about organized crime War II properly honored on their 50th anniver­ sary of the Liberation of Guam and the sary. Northern Mariana Islands. taking over control of the economy, monopo­ I urged that there be top representation at Veterans and Guam's congressional dele­ lizing the benefits of privatization, demanding the commemoration he organized at Arlington gate has complained about the lack of offi­ cial attention to the Pacific. News stories protection money from entrepreneurs, and, National Cemetery and high-level participation through its close ties with corrupt government from Saipan contrasted the quiet commemo­ in the ceremonies remembering the battles for ration in mid-June of United States Marine officials, beginning in some respects actually Guam, the Northern Marianas, and Palau. " D-day" landings there 50 years ago with the to displace the state. Yeltsin has described I am now pleased to report that the efforts 50th anniversary of D-day in Normandy, crime and corruption as the gravest threat to to obtain the administration's attention at a fit­ France, earlier in June. Russian statehood. Considering the scope of ting level paid off. The Secretaries of the Navy Normandy drew President Clinton and other top allied leaders while the highest the danger and the relative weakness of the and the Interior spoke at the services at Ar­ lington which Congressman UNDERWOOD was government presence reported at Saipan was law enforcement apparatus, it would seem that U.S. military officers based on Guam. extraordinary methods are in order. joined in arranging by Resident Representa­ " I am at a loss to explain to the people of tive Babauta of the Northern Mariana Islands. Guam * * * to the veterans of the war in the But these types of measures, imposed by The Commandant of the Marine Corps will go Pacific why their battles do not deserve na­ decree, are more typical of a police state, to the battle sites for the observances there. tional recognition equal to the attention rather than a society premised on rule of law. I feel strongly about remembering the suffer­ heaped on those who fought in Europe," ROB­ Virtually all of Russia's political parties-even ing that the people of Guam endured during ERT A. UNDERWOOD, Guam's nonvoting mem­ Russia's Choice, which is most supportive of the occupation of their island by the enemy ber of the House. said in a June 16 floor because it was so great, because they so defi­ speech. Yeltsin-strongly oppose the initiative, claim­ The same day, UNDERWOOD wrote Clinton ing that it violates the constitution, threatens antly maintained their loyalty to the United he was disappointed neither the president human rights and foreshadows a future crack­ States throughout their oppression, and be­ nor other senior officials would attend Sat­ cause issues relating to that history still have down on political pluralism and hard-won lib­ urday's ceremony. and there would be no of­ not been fully resolved. ficial observance of the actual 50th anniver­ erties in the name of battling an omnipresent These issues have included the military's sary of the July 21 liberation of Guam. the criminal enemy. Last week, the Russian Duma continued control of much more of the island only inhabited U.S. territory occupied in voted by a huge margin for a resolution urging than it needs to and the lack of recognition of World War II. Yeltsin to suspend his decree, which, the heroism and the heartbreak of Guama­ The participation of Babbitt, Dalton, and Shalikashvili in the Arlington ceremony was omniously, Vladimir Zhirinovsky, chairman of nians while captives of the enemy. announced almost a week later. the ludicrously misnamed "Liberal Democratic Our new colleague from Guam is having no­ Party," backs fully. table success in addressing this situation. CONGRATULATIONS TO GIFT We have passed a bill to require that title to WINNERS Everyone acknowledges that Russia's au­ thousands of acres of land be transferred to thorities must act against crime, but it is pref­ the territory. HON. CHRISTOPHER SHA YS erable to govern by law than by presidential He is conducting a series of conferences on OF CONNECTICUT decree. Russia's parliamentarians, rather than the Federal control of land issue that have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES merely objecting to Yeltsin's measures, should found the military willing to give up thousands quickly craft anticrime legislation that attacks of acres more. Wednesday, June 29, 1994 the problem while safeguarding basic human Guam's united leaders persuaded the Base Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Speaker, from June 28 to rights. Crime in Russia threatens all branches Closure Commission that facilities on the is­ July 1, the Growth Initiatives for Teachers of government; this should be one area where land should not be consolidated, freeing up [GIFT] Program will be holding a seminar for the executive and legislative branches, and a valuable property needed for development by 120 winners nationwide. Each winning team the airport named for Guam's great first Dele­ received a $12,000 grant to use to support in­ frightened society, can cooperate instead of gate, A.B. Won Pat, who began many of these novative teaching methods in mathematics seeking advantage. efforts. and science. Russia lacks laws like RICOH, which have A monument paying tribute to all who sac­ The GIFT program was established by GTE proved so useful in this country. The U.S. leg­ rificed on Guam during the war is being con­ Corp. in 1983 with a pilot effort in North Caro­ islative experience, which has had success structed at the war in the Pacific National lina. By 1994, the program was offered in 32 against organized crime in recent years, could Park. States and the District of Columbia. Since be helpful in this respect, and we should offer Finally, I also want to note the reasons to 1983, over 1 , 100 mathematics and science our assistance. But nothing will work if Rus­ also acknowledge what the peoples of the teachers have been awarded more than $6.6 Northern Marianas and Palau went through million in GIFT grants. sia's law enforcement apparatus remains un­ during World War II. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this oppor­ derpaid, susceptible to bribes or threats from Their islands were controlled by Japan be­ tunity to congratulate this year's 120 GIFT criminals, poorly trained and armed, and sees fore the war * * * but not by their choice. winners. We are so fortunate to have such no civic value or personal benefit in protecting Their islands were also the site of some of the dedicated and professional educators helping society from hoodlums. Unless a sense of bloodiest battles of the war * * * and they shape the lives of our young people. I am par­ order can be restored in Russia-in a legal were caught in the middle. And the war also ticularly proud of the two teachers from Con­ manner-Russia's experiment with democracy resulted in a relationship with our Nation which necticut's Fourth Congressional District, Belin­ could well fail, with consequences that would led them to choose to unite with our country da Battista and Carol Matuszewski of Chalk be disastrous not only for Russia. in the case of the Northern Marianas and to Hill Middle School in Monroe, who are among more freely associate with us in the case of the grant recipients. June 29, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15225 It gives me great pleasure to salute the GTE losing benefits would cause the Government Budget Office [CBO], have presented an unfa­ Foundation, located in Connecticut's Fourth to regulate how the plans deliver care. We're vorable view of market-based reforms be­ Congressional District, for recognizing and right back to the kind of Government micro­ cause they use an econometric model built on supporting excellence in teaching secondary management that the President says he wants current market conditions to estimate cost sav­ mathematics and science. to avoid. ings. But those models won't be accurate, A better way is for the Government to give since a managed competition approach so consumers the tools and incentives they need fundamentally changes the market that the old MARKETS WILL CONTROL HEALTH to get better value for their health care dollar. conditions no longer apply. CARE COSTS That means an alternative to premium caps: a tax cap. Right now, the Government provides Such duplicity by CBO has raised serious HON. MICHAEL A. ANDREWS an unlimited subsidy to the health care indus­ questions in Washington. It seems the CBO OF TEXAS try by giving tax deductions to businesses ~or will credit significant savings only to those IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES whatever the cost of their health plans-no health proposals that use Government price matter how expensive those plans are. The di­ Wednesday, June 29, 1994 controls. But they cannot score the political rect cost of this subsidy is $40 billion each potential for delaying budget deadlines for Mr. ANDREWS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, too year. The indirect cost is billions more since which the administration and Congress are often, Washington policymakers attack a prob­ the subsidy insulates individuals and busi­ well known. Outside the Washington beltway, lem with complex and convoluted approaches nesses from the true cost of health care. instead of correcting the errors that caused Even worse, the current tax structure for health professionals know to look skeptically the problem in the first place. Sometimes solv­ health care costs is shamefully regressive. at such pronouncements of savings. If price ing a problem isn't in devising intricate strate­ The health care tax expenditure is five times controls were put in place, hospital closings gies, but in stopping what you keep doing greater for the top 20 percent of richest fami­ and downsizings would be inevitable. Right wrong. lies in this country than for the poorest 20 per­ now, one-third of this Nation's hospital beds lie That's where we are on the issue of con­ cent. empty every day. What Member of Congress taining health care costs. Skyrocketing costs The best way to achieve the goals of cost would not become an advocate against the are the root cause of 32 million uninsured containment and tax equity would be to first price controls when hospitals in his or her dis­ Americans and why nearly a quarter of our an­ cap the deduction to the price of the most cost trict start closing? nual spending goes to health care. Obviously, effective-and, therefore, least expensive­ No empirical evidence exists to prove that ending this cost growth is essential to reform. plan in a region. This approach would give a The problem is how do you bring those great advantage to any health plan that could price controls will work. Similarly, a recent costs down? Our current debate divides into provide the same benefits package, but beat analysis by Mathematica, a well-respected two camps: Those who think Washington its competitor's price. Consumers wishing to New York research firm, shows that a wide should set rigid price controls, and those who spend more for a health care plan they would range of results are possible from minimal think Government should create an environ­ be free to do so-but with their own money. savings to substantial savings. We shouldn't ment that allows the consumer to control the They would still get a deduction up to the cost count our medical savings before we have cost. of the benchmark plan. them. Simply put, either the citizenry or the Gov­ Second, if we're going to make health plans However, the conflict between the economic ernment will have the primary responsibility for more competitive, we should give individuals a and political theories does preclude at least controlling costs. Despite the Government's greater stake in the responsibilities and bene­ the possibility of common ground. So, while abysmal history in saving taxpayers' money fits of this new market. More exactly, we and an even worse record in managing fi­ should shift the deductibility of health care pre­ the President's Task Force on Health Reform nances, President Clinton has resisted making miums from businesses to individual citizens­ lacks a consistent policy on cost control, he a choice between the two. Instead, he's tried including the self-employed. Today, the Tax has laid some ground where the seeds of a stirring them together-although his recipe Code limits that deduction only to amounts compromise could sprout. calls for more Government in the mix-and over 7.5 percent of adjusted gross income. Let us be realistic. There is little likelihood has created a concoction with little chance of This expansion of the tax deduction up to the that a system designed on the principles of success. cost of the benchmark plan will greatly in­ managed competition will work perfectly. Not Nothing better illustrates this than the pre­ crease the incentive to have health care cov­ only does it require active management by the mium caps-a form of price controls on insur­ erage. This "carrot" approach has a much bet­ Government, consumers, and health care in­ ance premiums-to be implemented under the ter chance of success than the "stick" of both dustry leaders, but radically overhauling the President's health plan. According to White an employer and individual mandates, and health care system is so large a proposition House calculations, premiums would have to points us directly to the goal of universal cov­ fall by 2 percent in 1 year for the plan to work. erage. that there could be unpredictable results. So Unfortunately, markets just do not work that To be sure they are getting the best value we would make contingencies for controlling way. General inflation, which has steadily de­ for their dollar, consumers need a way to de­ health care cost-like more drastic Govern­ clined over the last decade, has never fallen cide which plan provides the best care at the ment intervention-if aspects of the plan are in such a sudden manner. At least not without best price. They can get this information unsuccessful. harsh economic consequences. through health plan report cards that will pro­ Congress always has the option of institut­ If markets don't succeed in achieving this vide outcomes data, comparativ~ price struc­ ing premium caps if the initial results are accelerated goal, then the only option would tures, etc. on plan available to them, with the worse than we expected. Yet, if we get the be to turn to the Government. But as history promise that the least expensive plan meets philosophy right, then whatever adjustments has taught us, Government cost ceilings quality standards. I am convinced that the best we make later· on will give us the best chance quickly become the goal-not the inhibitor-of decisions for controlling health care spending price increases. For example, if the Govern­ are made at the kitchen tables of a million of sustaining reform. ment dictates that neither you, nor your com­ American homes, not at a committee table in But why build a system of managed com­ petitors, can charge more than a dollar for a Washington. petition, if you don't take it for a test drive? service, what incentive is there for you to So why shouldn't President Clinton adopt a The President's own elaborate system of alli­ charge 80 cents?-Hint: none. tax cap when it embodies so many of the prin­ ances, a national health board, and a new So once we start down this path, the only ciples-that is, individual responsibility and rules for the marketplace do not make sense logical response to any bumps in the road will empowerment, progressivity, and less Govern­ unless competition takes place. be more burdensome Government regulations. ment regulation-he espoused while running Say a health plan under the premium caps is for election? Perhaps part of the problem The question is if we drive our own, or operating at a loss. comes from flawed data the White House re­ squeeze onto the bus. I am hopeful that Presi­ They'd have to reduce key services to stay lied upon to chose a premium cap over a tax dent Clinton, and my congressional col­ afloat, right? But the sure outcry of customers cap. Figures supplied by the Congressional leagues, will see the logic of this argument. 15226 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 29, 1994 POLYPHASER WINS NEVADA By now, you have received the flier on the years. Once fully implemented, US agricul­ EXPORT AWARD lunch that I faxed to J.J. Johnson. I would tural exports are expected to be $2.6 billion recommend coming early to the lunch so higher annually than without the agree­ that we may finalize any remaining matters, ment. Although still early, the initial indica­ HON. BARBARA F. VUCANOVICH and so that you may orient yourselves to the tors are favorable. The value of US exports OF NEVADA facilities. to Mexico in the first three months of this IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Enclosed you will find a rough draft of the year was $1.44 billion, or about 12% higher luncheon agenda. We hope that whomever re­ than during the same period in 1993. Con­ Wednesday, June 29, 1994 ceives the award on behalf of PolyPhaser gress is working on implementing legislation Mrs. VUCANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, a high­ will make a few remarks on the importance to the Uruguay Round of the GATT, which technology manufacturing firm in my congres­ of exporting to the company. would cover agriculture for the first time. If sional district in Nevada, has recently won the I will call next week to gather additional adopted by the member countries, those 1994 Export Award from our Governor. The information for my part of the agenda- pro­ countries would be required to make signifi­ viding the background information on the cant cuts in the value'and volume of agricul­ PolyPhaser Corp. of Minden, NV, designs, recipient companies, and to see if there is tural export subsidies. Discussion continues tests, and manufactures hundreds of elec­ anything left to be said or done before the on how to pay for the loss of revenue that tronic surge suppression products that protect award luncheon. In the meantime, should will result from the agreement's tariff reduc­ much of our growing technology society from you need anything, don't hesitate to call me tions. I have discussed this matter with the the effects of lightning, electromagnetic pulse, at 702-784-5203. administration, and have made it clear that and other forms of electronic surges. The Again, my warmest congratulations on re­ I will oppose funding proposals that unfairly PolyPhaser Corp. produces an array of surge ceiving the award. place the burden of paying for the loss of rev­ suppression devices ranging from simple co­ Sincerely, enue on the backs of farmers. The adminis­ JAMES K. HELLWIG, tration is also seeking new trade negotiating axial line protectors for video equipment and Executive Secretary. authority that would permit Chile and other local area computer networks to complex Latin American countries to join the free milspec surge protection devices for advanced trade agreement between the US, Mexico, U.S. military equipment. Their new range of WASHINGTON REPORT and Canada. I know of no single step that lightning strike counters and sophisticated would help farmers more to expand US agri­ grounding components for radio towers, power cultural exports. New global markets provide HON. LEE H. HAMILTON the American farmer with exciting opportu­ lines, and telephone lines have provided the OF INDIANA communications industry with a new apprecia­ nities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion for the expanding needs of our Nation's NEW USES power generation and communications sys­ Wednesday, June 29, 1994, The Clean Air Act of 1990 expanded the role tems. Mr. HAMIL TON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to of cleaner fuels, such as ethanol, in fighting The PolyPhaser Corp. came to Nevada in insert my Washington Report for Wednesday, air pollution. The administration proposed a 1984 from Florida. The company has grown June 29, 1994, into the CONGRESSIONAL rule that would carve out a specific niche for steadily over the years and now employs over RECORD: corn-based fuel additives in the reformulated gasoline market. The rule, which will be fi­ 100 Nevadans. The company recently ex­ AGRICULTURAL OUTLOOK panded its manufacturing facility in Minden's nalized this month, will help corn growers. I believe that developing industrial uses of Meridian Business Park from 18,000 square crops and producing new crops for new uses feet to over 53,000 square feet. It is now the U.S. agriculture continues its strong per­ are promising ways to increase markets for largest manufacturing facility under one roof in formance. Net cash income is expected to agricultural products. all of Douglas County. match last year's record level of $59 billion. We are certainly proud of Gayle and Roger The value of exports in 1994 is forecast to USDA REORGANIZATION Block's entrepreneurial spirit in Nevada. I equal last year's level of $42.5 billion. Al­ Earlier this month the House Agriculture would like to acknowledge their outstanding though the value of exports has remained Committee approved a bill that would success in marketing Nevada-based exports stagnant, there has been a rise in high value strengthen the Agriculture Secretary's au­ exports, particularly dairy, meat and poul­ thority to reorganize the agency. The center­ to the rest of the world and also Gayle Block's try. piece of the bill is a new Farm Services dedicated service on the board of directors of FY 1995 BUDGET Agency that would carry out price and in­ the Nevada Manufacturers Association. At this come support, crop insurance, and farm cred­ time I wish to include in the CONGRESSIONAL On June 17, the House approved a bill pro­ viding $68 billion for the U.S. Department of it programs. Conservation programs would RECORD the recognition letter from the Nevada Agriculture (USDA) for next year. Roughly be placed in a new Natural Resources Con­ District Export Council. It is signed by execu­ $55 billion will support mandatory spending servation Service. The bill would require the tive secretary James K. Hellwig, who is the such as food stamps and price and income administration to meet certain cost saving U.S. Department of Commerce/International supports and the remainder will support dis­ goals and to merge, consolidate or close a number of its field offices. However, the bill Trade Administration's office director in Reno. cretionary USDA programs such as farm credit, crop insurance, research, and exten­ would require that job reductions in Wash­ My congratulations go to all of the hard­ ington, DC be larger on a percentage basis working folks at the PolyPhaser Corp. sion. In recent years, agriculture has aver­ aged about 1h of USDA's budget with most of than those in the field offices. I agree with NEVADA DISTRICT the balance funding food, nutrition, and the priority placed on making the largest EXPORT COUNCIL , consumer programs. Congress will continue cuts from USDA headquarters. My goal is to Reno, NV, May 20, 1994. its work on the FY 1995 budget to assure that reduce the bureaucracy and save money, ROGER R. BLOCK, farmers receive full benefit for each dollar while providing improved service to farmers. President, PolyPhaser Corp., Minden, NV. spent. The full House may debate the reorganiza­ GREETINGS MR. BLOCK: It is my pleasure to tion bill this week. The Senate approved its officially notify you that the PolyPhaser TRADE own version of a reorganization bill in April. Opening export markets is critical for U.S. Corporation is the northern Nevada recipient CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES of the 1994 Governor's Export Award. farmers. One out of every three acres of crop­ Through your firm's dedicated efforts in land already goes for export each year, and The 1985 farm act established several pro­ expanding export sales, PolyPhaser is mak­ U.S. productivity continues to rise. Because grams to provide incentives to encourage ing significant and lasting contributions to the US economy cannot consume all the out­ soil conservation, and the 1990 farm act es­ the state's, and the nation's, economic devel­ put from the steady rise in farm productiv­ tablished additional progra;ms to address opment. it is precisely for the purpose of ex­ ity, expanding global export markets must mainly water quality issues. The upcoming emplifying firms such as yours, as models for be a primary policy goal. The growth in the reauthorization of the Clean Water Act will other companies to emulate, that the Export markets for value-added farm products-like again focus attention on agriculture's role in Awards were created. corn oil and soybean meal- will also help ab­ non-point pollution and wetlands conversion; The award will be presented during the sorb the added production. laws governing pesticide sale and use will "Governor's Export A ward Luncheon" on The North American Free Trade Agree­ also be reviewed. I want Congress to look at May 26. There will be headtable seating for ment (NAFTA) became effective in January, these proposals with great care. I will sup­ the award recipients, key-note speaker, and will phase out barriers in US, Mexican, port farmer friendly approaches to legisla­ trade promotion officials, and the Governor. and Canadian agricultural trade over 15 tion. I do not want to penalize farmers. June 29, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15227 1995 FARM ACT Maple Road to reduce traffic congestion; and documented. A perfect example can be found Enhancing farmers' competitiveness will the widening ·of Pontiac Trail and Maple Road in the cellular telephone industry, which gen­ be a high priority in the 1995 farm act de­ for public safety and landscape enhance­ erates in excess of $10 billion a year, yet a bate. Congress is expected to take steps be­ ments. comprehensive 1991 study by the U.S. Minor­ yond the 1985 and 1990 farm acts to achieve And in the not so distant future, the city of ity Business Development Agency found that greater market orientation. More than in Walled Lake is considering such economic only 11 minority firms were offering services in the past, agricultural policy will likely be linked to national priorities, including job boons as: an industrial park and a 11 0,000 this market. Even more distressing, this same creation in rural America. Environmental square foot shopping center. study clearly indicated that less than 1 percent policies will also be reviewed. For instance, Combined, these are quite exciting times in of all telecommunications companies were mi­ debate has begun concerning what will hap­ this proud little city. nority-owned. pen to the 36 million acres of highly erodible It is this sense of sustained community im­ For women-owned firms, the statistics are cropland enrolled in the Conservation Re­ provement and pride that has helped build similar. As reported in 1993, the Census Bu­ serve Program when CRP contracts begin ex­ Walled Lake into the type of place that draws reau's survey of women-owned businesses piring in 1995. Discussion on these and other visitors and residents-to-be from around the found that only 1.9 percent of these firms were issues is just getting started and will likely culminate in the 1995 farm act. State and the entire region. involved in the communications field. Given The city's leaders and citizenry have a great estimates stating the possibility of PCS be­ OUTLOOK deal to look back on with pride, and even coming a $100 billion-a-year industry, it is ab­ Strong economic growth and low interest more prosperity can be seen in their future. solutely imperative that we seize the moment and inflation rates will continue to help US farmers. They will also benefit from the low- This is especially appropriate considering to ensure that designated entities are players - est debt-to-asset ratio-a key indicator of Walled Lake's motto: "Pride in our past-Faith in this vital arena. farm financial health-in 25 years. There will in our future." The Communications Opportunity Act of be challenges for US agriculture, including I can only imagine what type of prosperity 1994 will strengthen the mandate given the declining price and income supports, in­ the next 40 years will bring to this fine city. FCC in the 1993 budget act and codify spe­ creased competition from abroad, lower sales cific ways, such as targeted set-asides, in to the former Soviet Union, and reduced US which the Commission could guarantee li­ export subsidies under GATT. My view is THE COMMUNICATIONS censes to designated entities. Our aim in that overall US agriculture is in a strong OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1994 competitive position to succeed over the dec­ drafting this legislation has been to ensure ade. As Congress prepares for the renewal of that designated entities are not simply by­ the farm act next year, my hope is that HON. CARDISS COlliNS standers on the shoulder of the superhighway greater economic growth at home and abroad OF ILLINOIS on-ramp but rather drivers in its express lanes. and stable production expenses will help US IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It is widely recognized that emerging tele­ farmers strengthen their position as the communications technologies are key to both Wednesday, June 29, 1994 world's leading producers. the present and future stability and strength of Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I am the U.S. economy. Today's evolving industries proud to join my distinguished colleagues, Mr. will provide thousands of jobs for our citizens TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF RICHARDSON and Mrs. SCHROEDER, in introduc­ and bolster American competitiveness. WALLED LAKE ing the Communications Opportunity Act of Because of this fact, we cannot allow those 1994. This legislation represents an important individuals, institutions, and business interests HON. JOE KNOilENBERG step in guaranteeing increased marketplace that are now on the fringe or are traditionally OF MICHIGAN penetration by small businesses, women, mi­ the last to benefit from technological changes IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nority-owned and rural firms, or so-called des- to be left behind, given the enormous opportu­ . ignated entities, in emerging telecommuni­ Wednesday, June 29, 1994 nities these technological changes present. cations technologies. The inclusion or exclusion of designated enti­ Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, the city Today the Federal Communications Com­ ties in emerging technologies will dictate the of Walled Lake turns 40 years old this year. mission [FCC] formally announced its final fate of women, minorities, and small busi­ Founded back in 1954, the residents have a rules for designated entity participation in auc­ nesses owners and the communities in which great deal to be proud of, moving forward into tions of broadband radio spectrum for a new they live and work as we head into the 21st the 21st century while still maintaining their generation of wireless technologies known as century. strong sense of community and tradition. personal communications services or PCS. The Communications Opportunity Act of Since its earliest settlers in the early 1830's, These technologies will allow a type of two­ 1994 will ensure effective inclusion of des­ Walled Lake has been a crossroads in the re­ way, location independent communication ignated entities in cutting-edge telecommuni­ gion. Back then, as it is today, it was an econ­ among individuals that was viewed as mere cations industries. I urge my colleagues to join omy based on quality service and an honest fantasy as little as a few decades ago. us in supporting and moving this vital legisla­ day's labor. I, along with my colleagues, have been thor­ tion forward. Incorporated in 1954, the city had just over oughly engaged in efforts to ensure that the 3,200 residents. Today, however, they number preferences given designated entities in these more than twice as many. And they did it by auctions will be effective and we are heart­ TRIDUTE TO MARY ANNE MANG maintaining a sound mix of residential and in­ ened by the FCC's actions today. It remains dustrial development. imperative that women, minorities, and small HON.ROBERTK.DORNAN Through the efforts of the mayor, the city businesses become PCS license holders rath­ OF CALIFORNIA council, and the downtown development au­ er than mere auction participants. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES thority a number of farsighted infrastructure The 1993 budget act gave the FCC a con­ projects have been completed or are under­ gressional mandate to disseminate licenses Wednesday, June 29, 1994 way. for spectrum-based telecommunications serv­ Mr. DORNAN. Mr. Speaker, one of the Walled Lake, unlike a number of other ices among broad segments of the population greatest pleasures of serving in this legislative cities, planned for its future early-on by con­ which historically have faced barriers to mar­ body is the opportunity we occasionally get to structing a city-wide water system in the late ket entry. While the FCC has formulated work­ alert our fellow citizens to outstanding individ­ 1960's. able licensing preferences for designated enti­ uals in our Nation. I rise today to recognize Again in the early 1970's, by constructing a ties, we intend to keep the pressure on the such an individual, Mary Anne Mang, who is city-wide sewer system, serviced by the Commission to substantively carry out the re­ retiring after 33 years of successful service to Walled Lake-Novi Sewage Treatment Plant. sponsibilities with which it has been charged Disneyland. I repeat: 33 years of loyal service. And Walled Lake's leaders followed this up by both now and into the future through our legis­ Mary Anne began her long and distin­ paving their city streets. lation. guished career at Disneyland in 1960 as the Currently, the city is working on a number of Underrepresentation of women and minori­ manager of their newly established sales pro­ similar infrastructure projects: the extension of ties in the telecommunications field is well motion department. A year later she moved to 15228 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 29, 1994 Disneyland's group sales department and for which provide Central Brooklyn with important Review [BUR] concluded, the Air Force and its the last 8 years has served as their public re­ services. The CABS organization provides heavy bombers are the key power projection lations manager. One of her notable and per­ hundreds of Brooklyn residents 'with employ­ force for this new strategy. sonally fulfilling accomplishments has been ment. A new, modern bomber force is vital to this the Disneyland Creativity Challenge Program, Under his direction and development, the strategy because a major regional conflict will which she helped found more than 6 years CABS Business Development Office was re­ ago. This program recognizes junior and sen­ sponsible for the preparation of over $20 mil­ not be solved with a single limited raid such ior high school students who are interested in lion in small business loans and $30 million in as that conducted against Libya in April, 1986. the creative and fine arts disciplines. procurement contracts with the U.S. Depart­ Instead, such a conflict will likely require large In addition to her responsibilities at ment of Commerce. More than 1,000 elderly scale attacks against airfields, command cen­ Disneyland, Mary Anne has been dedicated to and disabled individuals are cared for through ters, and even destroying invading armor for­ serving her community in other capacities as the CABS Home Attendants Service, Inc. A 66 mations. Only the manned bomber has the well. She currently sits on the board of direc­ unit multifamily housing project and a 111 unit range, payload, and hit-the-target precision tors of several Orange County civic organiza­ elderly housing project have been developed necessary to achieve success in such mis­ tions, including the American Red Cross, to provide the Brooklyn community with much sions especially during the first few critical American Heart Association, Boys & Girls needed service. In addition, the CABS Nursing days of a conflict. Secretary of Defense Wil­ Club of Anaheim, and the Volunteer Center of Home Co. provides a 160 bed nursing staff liam Perry stated during his confirmation hear­ Greater Orange County. She is also a mem­ and facility. . ing that the B-2 "Spirit" stealth bomber would ber of a number of local councils and commit­ The residents of Central Brooklyn respect be his platform of choice for delivering preci­ tees, including the Anaheim Arts Council, Ana­ Mr. Alayon's efforts and success. His talent sion weapons in a regional defense strategy. heim Chamber of Commerce Women's Divi­ and expertise in the business community have The rapid proliferation of advanced weapons sion, Anaheim Memorial Hospital Medical earned him respect and admiration at the na­ technology means that it is highly likely that Center Governing Board, and Susan Kamen tional level. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleas­ our forces will encounter very capable en­ ure that I rise today to recognize Mr. Adolfo G. Foundation. emies in the future. Since the B-2 bomber On a more personal note, it was during her Alayon for his outstanding and beneficial represents a vast technological improvement time at Disneyland that Mary Anne developed achievements. over other Air Force bombers and all other a professional relationship with a fine gen­ military aircraft worldwide, the "Spirit" removes tleman of law enforcement, Norbert Mang, who at the time was serving as the captain of AMERICA'S B-2: THAT'S THE the risk we would face with less capable, non­ the Anaheim Police. They fell in love and mar­ ''SPIRIT'' stealthy aircraft. ried 18 years ago. He has been a loving and Secretary Perry also indicated that the cur­ supportive husband to Mary Anne through all HON. ROBERTK.DORNAN rent planned inventory of just 20 B-2 bombers of her time-consuming endeavors. I guess be­ OF CALIFORNIA is too thin to meet regional defense mission hind every successful woman there's a great IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES requirements. I strongly agree. A larger force peace officer. Well, almost every great Wednesday, June 29, 1994 of B-2 aircraft would not only be able to effec­ woman. tively deal with two MRCs, but could also Throughout her entire career, Mary Anne Mr. DORNAN. Mr. Speaker, the question re­ shorten the duration of these conflicts by de­ Mang has exhibited extraordinary leadership, garding defense spending is not whether we laying advancing enemy forces until additional should or should not downsize our Armed skill, and professionalism. She has been a American or allied forces were deployed into Forces. The real question is where further cuts wonderful role model for her coworkers and an the combat area. Such capability could have can be made without risking the capability of exemplary inspiration and role model to us all. conceivably stopped Iraqi armor forces from the United States to defend its interests I sincerely hope that her influence will linger at overrunning Kuwait. Disney and in her community and that her fu­ around the world. We must not invite aggres­ ture holds as many joyful and fulfilling days as sion by weakening our present and future de­ Mr. Speaker, our country needs the B-2 her past. fense capabilities. "Spirit" bomber with its unmatched techno­ May God bless you always, Mary Anne. Despite recent conflicts in Panama and the logical superiority in order to deter war and, if What's your next challenge? Middle East, and potential new conflicts in necessary, end any conflict quickly and deci­ Bosnia, Haiti, and North Korea, some today sively. As a Member of the California congres­ continue to ask, "Do we still really need the sional delegation and long time champion of TRIBUTE TO ADOLFO G. ALAYON Armed Forces of the United States?" Notwith­ airpower, I am extremely proud of the B-2 and standing the end of the cold war, the threats the people who conceived it, designed it, built HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS to U.S. interests around the world continue to it and maintained it. And, of course, I'm proud OF NEW YORK grow. of and envious of those who have the honor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES If Plato is correct that "Only the dead have to fly this national treasure. seen the end of war," our country may well Wednesday, June 29, 1994 find itself involved in resolving another re­ Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gional conflict in the very near future. As the recognize a distinguished leader in our com­ only remaining world superpower, we will con­ IMPORTANT PENDING munity, Mr. Adolfo G. Alayon. Mr. Alayon was tinue to be challenged and tested by aggres­ LEGISLATION born in Santurce, PR on March 12, 1940. He sors seeking to alter a regional balance of graduated from Eastern District High School in power to their favor. Brooklyn and received his bachelor's degree Meanwhile, with the current demise of So­ HON. ANDREW JACOBS, JR. from Queens College. viet (now Russian) world military power, in­ Mr. Alayon served as a member of the cluding the nuclear threat, many of our forces OF INDIANA President's Consumer Advisory Council under have been withdrawn from their forward de­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Presidents Richard M. Nixon and Gerald Ford ployed bases. Rather than focusing on former from 1973 to 1976. He also was a member of Soviet Union military threat, our new national Wednesday, June 29, 1994 former New York Mayor Abraham Beame's military strategy calls for a force structure ca­ Mr. JACOBS. Mr. Speaker, crime legislation Consumer Advisory Council. Since 1969, Mr. pable of prevailing in two major regional con­ Alayon has been the executive director and flicts [MRCs]. is some respects may be helpful to our coun­ president of the Consumer Action Program of Because of such a drastically changed stra­ try and, therefore, it is on the verge of being Bedford Stuyvesant, Inc. [CABS]. tegic environment, the U.S. desperately needs passed. During his tenure as president of CABS, Mr. forces capable of quickly projecting conven­ Clean water legislation in practically every Alayon has been responsible for the develop­ tional combat power to the far reaches of the respect is good for our country and it should ment and operation of several institutions globe. As the recently completed Bottom Up be moved along. June 29, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15229 THE PHOENIX SENIOR SUMMER cans will have entirely new ways to commu­ nize an exceptional and truly outstanding lead­ CORPS' "SUMMER OF SAFETY" nicate. It is imperative that all constituencies, er in the community, Mr. Bruce A. Jackson. whether they are rural, women, minorities, or Mr. Jackson is a resident of Manhattan and HON. SAM COPPERSMfm small businesses, have a real opportunity to the senior partner of Jackson & Consumano OF ARIZONA offer wireless services. Law Firm. He received his BA degree from the Our legislation will codify the use of license University of Connecticut and his Juris Doctor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES set-asides for designated entities in conduct­ Degree from St. John's University School of Wednesday, June 29, 1994 ing spectrum auctions. While the FCC adopted Law in New York. Mr. COPPERSMITH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to progressive rules regarding designated entities Mr. Jackson has held several associate at­ call to my colleagues' attention the "Summer in today's personal communications services torney positions with various law firms, includ­ of Safety" project of the city of Phoenix. rulemaking, these steps do not go far enough. ing Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom Since 197 4, Phoenix has sponsored the The FCC took too long in coming to its deci­ and Bower & Gardner. He has also been a very successful Senior Companion Program. sion today and over the last month I have had partner in Pegalis & Wachsman and in the This important and caring effort arranges for to spend too much time and energy on an firm of Kanterman, Taub, Breitner, Jackson, senior companions to assist each other in re­ issue that should not even be questioned. This Rosenbloom & Hofflich. From 1977 to 1980, maining independent, in their homes, exactly legislation will ensure that designated entity Mr. Jackson served as an Assistant District At­ where most seniors want to live. participation is not taken for granted in future torney in New York County under Robert M. This summer, as part of the President's Na­ auction rulemakings. The Communications Morganthau. tional Service Initiative, the Corporation for Opportunity Act will also maintain the flexibility Mr. Jackson is a member of several bar as­ National and Community Service has stated a that Congress intended when it originally or­ sociations and organizations; among them, the new initiative for seniors called the "Summer dered the auctions in the 1993 Budget Rec­ State of New York Bar Association, Metropoli­ of Safety." Organized by the City's Senior onciliation Act. Minorities, women, and small tan Black Bar Association of New York, Amer­ Companion Program, a group of senior volun­ and rural businesses have been left out of the ican Trial Lawyers Association, International teers called the Senior Summer Corps has provision of telecommunication services for Academy of Law and Mental Health, American formed to address many public safety needs too long and we want to ensure that, as we Bar Association and the Puerto Rican Bar As­ of local communities throughout the summer. auction spectrum to commercial interests, the sociation of New York. He has also been ad­ According to recent surveys, nearly two­ public interest in having designated entities mitted to the U.S. District Court of Connecticut thirds of seniors who live in Maricopa County offer telecommunications services is upheld. and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern fear walking alone at night. The Phoenix Sen­ I urge my colleagues to support this impor­ and Eastern Districts of New York. In 1993, ior Summer Corps will address two public tant legislation. Governor Mario M. Cuomo appointed Mr. safety needs identified by the Phoenix Police Jackson to serve on the Special Legislative Advisory Panel on Empire Blue Cross/Blue Department: teaching seniors how to make HOUSE MEMBERS COMMENDED their homes safer, and educating them on Shield of New York. He has also recently what kinds of activities they should report to HON. ERIC FlNGERHUf been appointed to the Special Committee to the police. Seniors also learn about potential Implement Merit Selection of Judges of the OF OHIO New York State Bar Association. criminal activities in their community and about IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ways neighbors can help prevent crime by de­ As founding partner of his own law firm, Mr. veloping a neighborhood senior block-watch Wednesday, June 29, 1994 Jackson has actively participated in increasing program. Mr. FINGERHUT. Mr. Speaker, I wish to minority representation in the field of law. He The "Summer of Safety" program recog­ commend members of the House Appropria­ has been in support of many progressive polit­ nizes what Americans have always known'; tions Subcommittee on transportation for their ical and civic causes. In 1988, the Institute of that neighbors, working together, are the best excellent work in passing the Department of Jewish Humanities of New York presented him resources for improving the safety and quality Transportation and Related Agencies appro­ with the Shalom (peace) Award for his effort in of life in our communities. I urge my col­ priations bill of 1995. promoting the ideals of interfaith and inter­ leagues to join me in applauding and support­ I especially wish to thank Chairman Carr for racial peace. The Brooklyn Democrats have ing the. work of the Phoenix Police Department the inclusion of $1 million for the Tower City presented Mr. Jackson with an award for his and the Senior Summer Corps. lntermodal Hub Study. The proposed inter­ outstanding legal contributions to the New modal hub would integrate Cleveland's exist­ York community. In 1993, Brooklyn Borough ing bus, rapid transit, and inter-city rail serv­ President Howard Golden and Assemblyman COMMUNICATIONS OPPORTUNITY ices, as well as future commuter rail and high­ Darryl Towns recognized him for civic leader­ ACT OF 1994 INTRODUCED speed rail services. Significant opportunities ship and service. The Black, Asian and Latino for transit linkages within the Cleveland-Akron­ Law Alumni Association of St. John's Univer­ HON.BlllmCHARDSON Columbus-Cincinnati corridor as well as points sity Law School has honored him for his out­ OF NEW MEXICO west to Toledo-Detroit and east through my standing record of service as past president of district to Buffalo would be created. the organization. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This funding will provide the development of Mr. Bruce Jackson is a highly accomplished Wednesday, June 29, 1994 a preliminary engineering study of three poten­ member of our society. My colleagues, it is Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, today tial sites to assist in the critical decision of site with great respect and admiration that I rise Congresswomen CARDISS COLLINS and PATRI­ selection. The Greater Cleveland Regional before you today to recognize this distin­ CIA SCHROEDER joined me in introducing the Transit Authority would be the recipient of the guished citizen. Communications Opportunity Act of 1994, to funding, and is presently committed to provide local matching funds. ensure that small businesses, rural telephone BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE­ companies, and businesses owned by minority I would like to thank the committee once again for the attention they have given this im­ WILL WE EVER LEARN THE LES­ groups and women-designated entities-are SONS OF HISTORY? able to successfully participate in the provision portant request. of wireless services. HON.ROBERTK.DORNAN Later this year the Federal Communications TRIBUTE TO BRUCE A. JACKSON Commission [FCC] will undertake the unprece­ OF CALIFORNIA dented step of auctioning off publicly held fre­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quency spectrum to private entities. The auc­ HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Wednesday, June 29, 1994 OF NEW YORK tion process will allow for the creation of a Mr. DORNAN. Mr. Speaker, 50 years ago IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES host of new telecommunications services. on June 13, 1944, six civilians were killed in Under the FCC auction, new wireless services Wednesday, June 29, 1994 London when they were hit by the first Ger­ will proliferate, new industries will emerge, Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, my esteemed man V-1, the "Buzz Bomb." Hitler's venge­ thousands of jobs will be created, and Ameri- colleagues in the House, today I rise to recog- ance weapon was the forefather of today's 15230 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 29, 1994 cruise missiles, just as his V-2 1,000 lb. war­ policy already has sanctions programs up circumstances. building a defense against head missile was the forerunner of all ballistic and running against Haiti, Serbia and Iraq. missiles is looking better and better to us. missiles. All leak badly. Now the U.S. wants to juggle Today, fifty years later, another ruthless dic­ a fourth such project against North Korea. A common problem with the administra­ tator, Kim 11-sung, threatens peace throughout tion's policies is that they seem designed to TRIBUTE TO TOM KELLEY the Pacific with new, more terrible vengeance escape facing the core realities of the prob­ weapons including-in the very near future­ lems in front of them. It as at least refresh­ HON. DALE E. KILDEE nuclear armed ballistic missiles. Despite ing to see Secretary of Defense William OF MICHIGAN threats of embargo and diplomatic peace of­ Perry getting the import of the Korean issue ferings, North Korea continues to develop mis­ squarely on the table when he asserted: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES siles capable of hitting all of South Korea, "What is at stake here is the whole prolifera­ Wednesday, June 29, 1994 much of Japan, and eventually even the west tion issue." In other words, the real long-term issue is Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I want to pay trib­ coast of the United States. not merely whether we'll have to bomb ute to Tom Kelley, who is leaving the staff of But, as a June 10, 1994, Wall Street Journal North Korea or its Yongbyon reactor; most my subcommittee after 9 years. During this editorial pointed out, there is a better way to likely Kim has one or more such facilities period of time, Tom has provided excellent deal with such threats. We can, and we must, underground, elaborate tunneling being one staffwork for 2 subcommittees-first, for the continue the vision of President Ronald of his few real skills. No, the larger issue is: Subcommittee on Human Resources where he Reagan and immediately develop ballistic mis­ How do we live and survive in a world in became well known for his knowledge and ex­ sile defense systems. For a modest invest­ which controls over weapons-grade pluto­ nium in places like Russia is eroding, while pertise in such areas as programs for the el­ ment today in existing Aegis cruisers and de­ derly and energy assistance for the poor and stroyers, we can provide our allies and our for­ the market of potential buyers inexorably expands? then, through the present, for the Subcommit­ ward deployed forces with a near-term, low­ Our answer when we last addressed the tee on Elementary, Secondary, and Vocational cost defense against such attacks. The time subject (" North Korea's Threat," March 22) Education where his name has become close­ for U.S. ballistic missile defense is now. Mr. was: Build Ronald Reagan's Strategic De­ ly associated with matters such as vocational Speaker, I include in the RECORD my Dear fense Initiative. Pursue the technologies education, technology, and school-to-work Colleague from June 14 with its excellent Wall that were being developed to track and de­ transition. I can say, without reservation, that stroy incoming missiles from an unfriendly Street Journal article. his many contributions have been critical to HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, party. Instead, we noted, the Clinton budget the very productive work of my subcommit­ Washington, DC, June 14, 1994. eviscerated the SDI program, as Democrats DEAR COLLEAGUE: I highly recommend the long had demanded. tees. following Wall Street Journal editorial from The Clinton policy around the North Ko­ Tom is leaving to take a position in the U.S. June 10. 1994 , about the real issue in North rean nuclear issue essentially represents the Department of Education's Office of Legisla­ Korea, proliferation of ballistic missiles. Democratic establishment's longstanding tion and, while I am sorry to see him depart, We continue to ignore this worldwide theology on this subject: Negotiate indefi­ I am pleased that he is remaining in public threat and underfund even the most modest nitely, with the ultimate goal of bringing service. I have often said that the purpose of missile defense proposals such as sea-based the other party inside some sort of arms con­ systems using existing missiles and ships. trol framework. Under Ronald Reagan, the government is to promote, protect, defend, As the editorial clearly points out, the Republicans broke out of this negotiate-to­ and enhance human dignity and Tom has al­ time for missile defense is now. agree strategy. It proposed building missile ways carried out his responsibilities in a man­ Best regards, defenses. ner that exemplifies that principle. ROBERT K. DORNAN, That was during the Cold War, and liberal I first met Tom 10 years ago in our home U.S. Congressman. Democrats mocked the notion of trying to town of Flint, Ml and was immediately im­ NORTH KOREA, THE TIME FOR U.S. BALLISTIC thwart a Soviet ICBM barrage. Today we've pressed with his warmth, intelligence, insight, MISSILE DEFENSE IS NOW-THE KOREAN agreed that such a numerical threat is essen­ and good humor. It was obvious that this SEMINAR tially gone. The Kim-like nuclear threat now is from a relative handful of incoming mis­ young man would do well, and he has. And The Clinton foreign policy has turned into knowing Tom as I do, there is no doubt that a continuing seminar in What Not to Do. siles, a technological challenge of greatly re­ You don't enact a free-trade agreement duced magnitude. But we also seem to have success will always follow him, wherever he such as Nafta, then expect the world to un­ agreed that a North Korea-sized threat is se­ may go. derstand why you're following on with rious. threats of a trade war against Japan. If, as So: Do we negotiate, or do we start build­ with MFN and China, you culminate a loudly ing missile defenses? wrong policy with the right decision, you'll Wednesday, North Korea said it would let TRffiUTE TO DECOSTA HEADLEY only get credit for a flip-flop. Haiti shows in the inspectors if the U.S. resumes negotia­ the dangers of signing up for a pass-fail for­ tions. The Clinton teams' endless offering of HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS carrots to Kim to gain access for the IAEA's eign policy that you'd rather not attend at OF NEW YORK all. And in Bosnia, the Clinton dons have inspectors has been derided, but it deserves taught us what happens when you feed a Ser­ some attention. Let's assume the IAEA went IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bian an endless supply of carrots; in reac­ into Yongbyon and elsewhere and announced Wednesday, June 29, 1994 tion, a bipartisan House vote yesterday of that North Korea clearly can make bombs, 244-178 resoundingly rejected the Clinton pol­ and may have them. Then what? Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great icy of temporizing on letting Bosnia's Mus­ While Secretary Perry worries that the pleasure that I bring to the attention of my es­ lims defend themselves a related article ap­ whole proliferation issue is at stake, Demo­ teemed colleagues the distinguished commu­ pears nearby). cratic arms-controllers have never offered a nity service record of Mr. DeCosta Headley. Finally, we have the administration's fas­ persuasive answer to what they'd do after Mr. Headley received his B.A. degree from cinating Lirean Seminar. The administra­ verifying the existence of a threat. Presum­ Shaw University. He was raised in the east tion is now threatening economic sanctions ably they'd negotiate harder. But the Clin­ New York section of Brooklyn, where he now against nuclear blackmailer Kin Il Sung if ton foreign policy, here and elsewhere, forces he doesn't open North Korea to inspection by one toward a conclusion about Democratic resides. the International Atomic Energy Agency. strategy: It's a bluff. And if a Kim Il Sung Mr. Headley is the founder of the Rosetta Yesterday, Japan's U.N. ambassador had to calls our bluff. bombing Seoul or Tokyo, Gaston United Democratic Club. He is the first knock down stories that some in his govern­ then what? Massive war? Our own bomb? Or vice chairman of the Kings County Democratic ment lacked enthusiasm for sanctions. nothing? Party and the male district leader for the 40th Some in Japan have professed concern at Ronald Reagan's missile-defense proposal assembly district. trouble from their own Korean population, was an attempt to escape from choosing As first vice chairman and district leader, which remits some $1 billion annually to rel­ merely between the negotiator's bluff and Mr. Headley has been involved in many suc­ atives in the North via bank accounts in war. In power, President Reagan and his rep­ Hong Kong, Switzerland and other resentatives bore a heavy burden to prove cessful election campaigns, supporting can­ unstoppable pipelines. We suspect, though, his case. Now the burden-and responsibil­ didates at the municipal, State, and national that Japan (itself the recent object of Clin­ ity-is on the Democrats to defend negotia­ level. Through the Rosetta Gaston United ton trade threats) notices that U.S. foreign tion and disprove missile defense. Under the Democratic Club, Mr. Headley has raised June 29, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15231 funds for youth scholarships. He also has as­ eral Credit Union Act. I look forward to work­ some refer to him, possesses a special ap­ sisted members of his community by finding ing with them and with such organizations as proachability and knack for candor. These employment opportunities for them. For the el­ the National Association of Federal Credit qualities have allowed him to be both a highly derly and disabled, Mr. Headley helps to pro­ Unions and the Pennsylvania Credit Union competent representative of the Air Force and vide daily meal services, health care, and League in the future. trusted ally of the community as Sawyer tran­ transportation services. sitions to civilian use. Anyone familiar with the DeCosta Headley has been honored with history of base closures in our country under­ numerous awards throughout his lifetime of TRIBUTE TO BRIG. GEN. RUDOLF F. PEKSENS stands the necessity of trust between the mili­ community service. Among them are: the tary and the affected community for successful Manhattan Jaycee's Award for Distinguished conversion efforts. We have avoided at Saw­ Service, College of Human Services Award, HON. BART STUPAK yer the adversarial relationships that have the Mayor's Award for Community Services, OF MICHIGAN often plagued other communities in their con­ Social Action Institute Citation in Recognition IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Public Service, Brooklyn Borough Presi­ version attempts. Our early successes are a Wednesday, June 29, 1994 dent's Proclamation, Congressman Towns tribute to General Peksens' leadership. Men's Caucus Award, the Pace University Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. Speaker, it is indeed an honor to rise Community Leadership Award, and a citation pay tribute to an outstanding American, Brig. today to extend my gratitude to Brig. Gen. Ru­ from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Foundation. Gen. Rudolf F. Peksens, who served an ex­ dolf F. Peksens. The major awards and deco­ These awards are a testament to DeCosta's ceptional 2 years at K. .l. Sawyer Air Force rations he has received symbolize the strength commitment to public service. His efforts in Base. After the closing of the K.l. Sawyer of his character and serve as an inspiration to the areas of education, social justice, and eco­ Base in 1995, the General will be transferred all his peers. I urge all my colleagues to join to the South Com Air Force Base in South nomic improvement have changed the lives of me in saluting Brig. Gen. Rudolf F. Peksens. many people for the better in Brooklyn. I ask America. I want to express my gratitude on my colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. behalf of the residents of northern Michigan DeCosta Headley for his outstanding record for all his service and extend our best wishes effecting positive social change. for the future. TRIBUTE TON. ANTHONY General Peksens entered the Air Force in CLOUDEN 1966 as a graduate of the Tufts University Re­ CREDIT UNIONS SERVE serve Officer Training Corps program. He is PENNSYLVANIA the only Air Force officer to have flown .fighter, HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS bomber, and reconnaissance aircraft in com­ HON. RICK SANTORUM bat. General Peksens served as a B-52 copi­ OF NEW YORK OF PENNSYLVANIA lot on the first 41 Oth Bombardment Wing air­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crew selected to conduct Arc Light bombing Wednesday, June 29, 1994 missions over southeast Asia in 1968. He also Wednesday, June 29, 1994 flew combat missions in 1970 over Southeast Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. Speaker, there are Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to more credit unions in Pennsylvania than in Asia in the RF-4C Phantom. During oper­ ations Desert Storm and Provide Comfort, he pay tribute to a man who has made a positive any other State of the Union. Almost 2. 7 mil­ difference in his community, Mr. N. Anthony lion Pennsylvanians are served by 979 credit served as vice commander and then com­ Clouden. Mr. Clouden is a graduate of Baruch unions. mander of the 7440th Combat Wing and flew This year marks the 60th anniversary of the combat missions over Iraq in the F-4C Phan­ College, with a bachelor's degree in business signing of the Federal Credit Union Act, which tom II Advanced Wild Weasel. administration, and post-graduate in business established Federal charters and allowed Beginning in June 1986, General Peksens and finance at New York University. In his pro­ credit unions to spread nationwide. Five of the started a 5-year series of three command po­ fessional life, Mr. Clouden is the president of 50 oldest Federal credit unions are from Penn­ sitions in Germany. He first served as com­ the Golden Construction and Management sylvania, the oldest of which, Lehigh Valley mander of the joint U.S. Air Forces in Europe/ Corp. He is also in the real estate business in Postal Federal Credit Union, also celebrates U.S. Army in Europe Warrior Preparation Cen­ Brooklyn. Mr. Clouden is the founder and chief its 60th anniversary this year. ter, the largest computer war gaming facility in executive officer of the Caribbean-American Over the years, credit unions have become the world. From July 1988 to July 1989, he Media Council. The Council is a non-profit or­ a vital component of our financial system, pro­ commanded the 26th Reconnaissance Wing, ganization which promotes the cultural diver­ viding millions of Americans with the availabil­ Zweibrucken Air Base, during which time the sity of the Caribbean and African-American ity of sound financial services, investment op­ wing won the annual worldwide reconnais­ communities. sance competition. From July 1989 to July portunities, and credit at low rates. Over the years, Mr. Clouden has served his That is an important accomplishment in it­ 1991, he commanded the 52d Fighter Wing community of Crown Heights with distinction. self. But what makes it all the more impressive "Wild Weasels" at Spangdahlem Air Base. is the key role of volunteers who are involved During that period, the 52d Fighter Wing de­ Former Mayor David N. Dinkins appointed Mr. in every phase of operations, including serving ployed early and contributed significantly and Clouden to serve on the Minority Advisory as the board of directors. Credit unions are a measurably to successful combat operations Council, dealing with issues concerning minor­ superb example of the good that can be ac­ in the gulf war. ity businesses. complished when individuals are willing to give The general is an experienced commander Brooklyn Borough President Howard Golden of themselves to help one another. and combat aviator. He is rated a command appointed Anthony Clouden chairman and co­ Credit unions are uniquely democratic eco­ pilot with more than 3,600 hours, including ordinator of the Kings County Democratic nomic organizations, founded on the principle more than 600 combat hours in B-52, RF-4, Committee Affirmative Action Program. He that persons of good character and modest and F4-G aircraft. He is the recipient of the was also appointed Commissioner of the means, joining together in cooperative spirit Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross Board of Elections in Brooklyn. and action, can promote thrift, create a source with oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star Medal, and of credit for productive purposes, and build a Air Medal with nine oak leaf clusters. The gen­ Mr. Clouden works with members of the better standard of living for themselves. Be­ eral so far has received seven promotions, black, Jewish, Hispanic, and Asian-American cause credit unions exemplify the traditional and I know that he will be promoted again in community to help include them in the elec­ American values of thrift, self-help, and volun­ the future. toral process and to strengthen the relation­ tarism, they have carved a special place for General Peksens' military achievements are ship between the political leadership and the themselves among the Nation's financial insti­ well established. As significant to me, though, residents of these communities. Mr. Speaker, tutions. are General Peksens' unique personal quali­ I urge all of my distinguished colleagues to I salute credit unions and their members on ties that have endeared him to his troops and recognize Mr. N. Anthony Clouden for his out­ the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Fed- the Marquette community. "General Rudy," as standing example of community service. 15232 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 29, 1994 FAA EMPLOYEE OBJECTS TO GAY­ Late yesterday, a DOT spokesman said Mr. the fact that agriculture-related programs ac­ PRIDE VOICE MAIL Vanchieri's voice mail had been turned off by count for less than 1 percent of the Federal mistake and had just been restored. The budget and have sustained massive cuts over agency only recently learned of the problem. the past several years. Yet agriculture is the HON. ROBERT K. DORNAN Rep Robert K. Dornan, California Repub­ OF CALIFORNIA lican, said: " This is just another sign that only sector of our economy that enjoys a trade IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this administration is utterly corrupt-to surplus. promote bisexuality using government Mr. Speaker, over 30 States raise approxi­ Wednesday, June 29, 1994 equipment. This will be brought before the mately two dozen species commercially. In my Mr. DORNAN. Mr. Speaker, are we going to full House." home State of Arkansas, aquaculture produc­ hell in a hand basket? Or is this just the In a letter to Rep. James L. Obserstar, tion, including catfish, baitfish and carp, has a pagan irreligious left pushing sodomy and the Minnesota Democrat and chairman of the total value of almost $100 million, with almost worship of Baal. Read this latest dispatch on House Public Works and Transportation Committee's aviation subcommittee, Mr. 50,000 acres in production. the evil seeping through the Clinton appoint­ Vanchieri said he had been warned that his This bill, although modest in scope and in ments. FAA career could be ruined by going public cost, will provide the Secretary of Agriculture [From the Washington Times] with his complaint but he defended his deci­ with a framework to pursue a national policy FAA EMPLOYEE OBJECTS TO GAY-PRIDE VOICE sion to take the risk. for private aquaculture. Specifically the bill will MAIL " I believe the DOT/FAA went too far and provide the Secretary of Agriculture, in con­ (By Ruth Larson) [voice mail] changed from an information sultation with the Secretaries of Interior and tool to a tool of humiliation and intimida­ Commerce, with the authority to develop an Anthony R. Vanchieri got a surprise when tion." Mr. Vanchieri wrote. he checked his voice mail one morning in Mr. Obsertar's office declined to comment aquaculture program for private aquaculture May- a message inviting him to "celebrate on the matter. within 1 year of enactment. The bill also au­ with us the diversity of the gay and lesbian ' 'The people who were so upset are not big­ thorizes the Secretary to establish an edu­ community." ots, or intolerant, or 'homophobes,'" Mr. cational program for high school and voca­ The operations researcher got another sur­ Vanchieri wrote. " Rather they are honest, tional education students in order to increase prise when he complained to his superiors at hard-working men and woinen appalled by the Federal Aviation Administration-his the understanding of basic aquaculture farm­ the cavalier attitude shown by the DOT/FAA ing principles and methods. In addition the bill voice-mail system was deactivated. in cheerily inviting all to celebrate the ho­ The message-broadcast to all 4,100 voice­ mosexual lifestyle when the appropriateness would make aquaculture farmers eligible for mail users at the Department of Transpor­ of that lifestyle is, at this very moment, not farm credit loans and provide disaster assist­ tation, the FAA's parent agency- announced yet decided in the public domain." ance to aquaculture farmers who suffer losses a series of events to mark June as " Gay due to damaging weather or a related condi­ Pride Month." It was sponsored by the !50- tion. I should note that this bill does not pro­ member DOT chapter of Gay, Lesbian or Bi­ NATIONAL AQUACULTURE DEVEL­ sexual Employees (GLOBE). vide a subsidy program for aquaculture, but "I was appalled," Mr. Vanchieri wrote in a OPMENT AND PROMOTION ACT merely gives aquaculture farmers access to computer message later that day to FAA Ad­ OF 1994 INTRODUCED some of the non-subsidy programs that are ministrator David Hinson. "I am upset, I am available to traditional agriculture. angry, and I feel that I have been specifically HON. BLANCHE M. LAMBERT This bill is similar to legislation introduced in identified for ridicule because of your VMX OF ARKANSAS the Senate last year by Senator AKAKA of Ha­ [voice mail] message." waii and now enjoys the support of 31 cospon­ Mr. Vanchieri is not alone in his frustra­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sors ranging from California to Maine. It is my tions. At least 36 DOT and FAA employees Wednesday, June 29, 1994 have reportedly complained about the " Gay hope that the House will move quickly to hold Pride Month" messages. Ms. LAMBERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to hearings on this bill and implement its provi­ In response to Mr. Vanchieri's complaint, introduce legislation which will promote a sions which will ultimately benefit rural Amer­ the FAA's Office of Civil Rights said, "The growing domestic industry and help to create ica as well as the U.S. position in the global Department of Transportation has officially jobs in rural America. My bill will assist one of marketplace. recognized the organization [GLOBE] .. . . the fastest growing segments of American ag­ The FAA complies with this recognition of riculture-aquaculture farming. an employee association which contributes As our country continues to play a leading TRIBUTE TO DR. ROY W. STREETE to employee welfare and morale, and assists role in the expanding global economy we must in fostering a climate of diversity and inclu­ sion." continue to first identify new markets and then HON. EDOLPHUSTOWNS The civil rights office suggested Mr. secure an adequate market share for our com­ OF NEW YORK Vanchieri could fast-forward through such modities. This bill will help to accomplish both IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES messages or delete them. It also said he of those goals. Although this industry contin­ could cancel his participation in the system­ ues to grow in the United States we are far Wednesday, June 29, 1994 wide broadcasts by notifying the agency's behind our global competitors-countries such Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to telecommunications branch. as China, Japan, India, Norway, and Thailand pay tribute to an outstanding and accom­ Mr. Vanchieri asked that he be taken off the list of subscribers who receive system­ all enjoy a larger percentage of the global plished resident of New York, Dr. Roy W. wide broadcasts on their voice mail. But in­ market. Currently the United States imports Streete. Dr. Streete is currently practicing den­ stead, the FAA deleted him from the voice­ approximately 60 percent of its fish and shell­ tistry in the Bronx, New York. He is a co­ mail system on June 14. fish; a situation that results in an approxi­ founder and President of the Organization for According to Mr. Vanchieri, FAA officials mately $3.3 billion annual trade deficit in sea­ International Development [OlD]. The OlD told him " VMX is government property, and food products. Clearly there is room for im­ works to ameliorate health conditions of the anyone who doesn't like what they hear on provement. needy and poverty stricken throughout the the system doesn't deserve the privilege of There can be no doubt that the United world. The organization consists of dedicated using the VMX.'' GLOBE Chairman Thomas A. Sachs said: States has the technology and production ca­ volunteers who frequently travel to Jamaica to "I'm sorry he was offended. Maybe he should pacity to make such improvements, all we provide health care and educational services have come to some of our events, so he could need now is a national strategy implemented to adults and children who would otherwise re­ see who we are, and that he shouldn't have through the Department of Agriculture. Tradi­ main inaccessible. been offended. We just did ·what every other tional production agriculture has enjoyed the Dr. Streete is the last of six sons born to the employee organization is doing." Other orga­ support of the American people for decades late Llewellyn and Lola Streete in the District nizations, such as those for women, blacks or and the results have been no less than stag­ of Donalva, Parish of Hanover, Jamaica, West Hispanics, are allowed to broadcast similar gering: Our country produces the most abun­ Indies. He received his early education at the announcements, he said. He added: " I'm very sorry he lost his voice· dant, safest and least expensive food supply Mt. Hannah Primary School and the Ruseau mail. I would not have gone that far- I in the world, supplying food and fiber not only High School. After migrating to the United would have sent him to sensitivity train­ for our country but also for the rest of the States, Dr. Streete received a BA degree from ing." world. All of this is accomplished in spite of Lehman College. He went on to receive a June 29, 1994 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 15233 DDS degree from Howard University, and an Carmen Reyes whose service to her commu­ MEETINGS SCHEDULED MPH in International Health from New York nity of North Brooklyn is invaluable. It is time Medical College. that she, as one of the unsung heroes of the JULY1 Dr. Streete is a great but modest person neighborhood, finally receive recognition. 10:00 a .m. who embodies the philosophy that he is his She is currently a senior administrator of Finance "brother's keeper". His humanitarian efforts di­ Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Business meeting, to continue markup of rected at helping the disadvantaged, have serving as director of community and public proposed legislation to provide na­ brought a higher level of health welfare for affairs for the past 5 years. In this position, tional comprehensive health care. many people. The efforts of Dr. Streete and she is the hospital spokesperson and liaison SD-215 the OlD reflect the admirable quality of unself­ to area elected officials and community organi­ ishness. I ask my colleagues to join me in zations. Her extensive community service JULY 12 honoring Dr. Roy Streete for his outstanding background gives her keen insight into the 10:00 a .m. and worthwhile contribution. needs of the North Brooklyn area. Appropriations She honed her administrative skills as the Defense Subcommittee To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY AND youngest program director of federally funded youth programs. She served 11 years in this timates for fiscal year 1995 for the De­ REUNION OF GLADSTONE AREA partment of Defense. capacity and was responsible for the manage­ SCHOOLS SD-192 ment of over $5 million. Environment and Public Works HON. BART STUPAK Ms. Reyes was born on October 11 , 1955, To hold hearings on proposals to reform and is a life-long resident of Williamsburg, OF MICHIGAN current policies on floodplain manage­ Brooklyn. She is very proud of her Puerto IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment and flood control. Rican heritage and pursues interests in the SD-406 Wednesday, June 29, 1994 study of natural medicine indigenous to the Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Caribbean and the maintenance of Puerto JULY 13 bring to the attention of my colleagues an an­ Rican oral tradition by the telling of folktales. 9:30a.m. niversary of great significance not only to the Highly involved in her community as a vol­ Commerce, Science, and Transportation residents of my district, but to me as well: The unteer, Ms. Reyes has served for over 10 Foreign Commerce and Tourism Sub­ centennial anniversary and reunion of the years on Community Board No. 1 in various committee Gladstone area schools. I myself was a grad­ positions, including chairperson of the Youth To hold hearings to examine current uate of Gladstone High in 1970, and on this Services and Social Services Committee. tourism policy activities. occasion of the 1Oath graduating class it Other community activities have included SR-253 seems most fitting to pay tribute to a commu­ membership on the Borinquen Senior Citizens JULY 14 nity of students, educators, and residents who Advisory Board, the National Association of have always excelled in providing a quality Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, the 9:30a.m. education to the people of my district. Woodhull Advisory Board, the Eastern District Energy and Natural Resources To hold oversight hearings to examine Gladstone being my alma mater, I feel YMCA Board of Managers, and most recently the scientific and technological basis strongly about the difficulties that often face as chairperson of the 11th Congressional Dis­ rural education. With only 7,500 graduates for radon policy. trict Commission on Hispanic Affairs. since the first class of seniors received their SD-366 I am proud to recognize the outstanding diplomas in 1894, Gladstone has learned to Rules and Administration achievement, and the commitment shown by hurdle the challenges that often face smaller To hold oversight hearings on the oper­ Ms. Maria del Carmen Reyes. I congratulate schools. By keeping students motivated and ations of the Library of Congress. enthusiastic about their studies, extra-curricu­ her for being a positive force in her commu­ SR- 301 lar activities, and their community, Gladstone nity. Indian Affairs area schools have certainly more than com­ To hold hearings on proposed legislation relating to Native American cultural pensated for any discrepancy that may exist SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS protection and free exercise of religion. between their program and that of a school SD-G50 with a larger student body. The Gladstone pro­ Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, gram is a testimony to the fact that the key in­ agreed to by the Senate on February 4, JULY 19 gredients for successful education are moti­ 1977, calls for establishment of a sys­ 2:00p.m. vated teachers, interested students, and, tem for a computerized schedule of all Indian Affairs above all, a committed community lending its meetings and hearings of Senate com­ To hold hearings on S. 2230, to revise the support. mittees, subcommittees, joint commit­ Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. I offer my most sincere thanks to those who tees, and committees of conference. SD-G50 have made Gladstone area schools a success This title requires all such committees both during my high school career and in the to notify the Office of the Senate Daily JULY 21 times before and after. It is my hope that our Digest-designated by the Rules Com­ 9:30a.m. community understands what a wonderful mittee-of the time, place, and purpose Commerce, Science, and Transportation asset a quality school represents, and I wish of the meetings, when scheduled, and To hold hear ings on issues relating to the Gladstone "Braves" all the best in their any cancellations or changes in the international fisheries. next century. meetings as they occur. SR- 253 As an additional procedure along JULY 25 TRIBUTE TO MS. MARIA DEL with the computerization of this infor­ 2:00p.m. CARMEN REYES mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Digest will prepare this information for Indian Affairs printing in the Extensions of Remarks To r esume hearings on S. 2230 , to revise HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. OF NEW YORK on Monday and Wednesday of each SD-106 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES week. Wednesday, June 29, 1994 Meetings scheduled for Thursday, Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to June 30, 1994, may be found in the Daily recognize the achievements of Ms. Maria del Digest of today's RECORD.