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MINNESOTA TEACHER IS SITED AS cessful program and the positive community Frogs to help the state's amphibians. ENVIRONMENTAL HERO response to the concerns of a Minnesota Through the Minnesota Legislature-and its teacher and her students. Teaching younger Legislative Commission on Minnesota Re­ sources-this coalition has mounted an in­ HON.BRUCEF. VENTO generations about science is an essential task vestigative and educational effort on several OF MINNESOTA in a world becoming increasingly reliant on fronts. Among them are: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES technology and science to remain competitive Minnesota Pollution Control Agency­ in the global economy. It is also an important Thursday, May 16, 1996 With a $151 ,000 grant from the Legislative part of passing on an appreciation for the en­ Commission on Minnesota Resources, MPCA Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to vironment and the species that live within it. scientists are working with various univer­ recognize a teacher and a fellow Minnesotan Educators such as Cindy Reinitz are an inte­ sity researchers to examine tissue samples who was recently cited as an environmental gral part of ensuring a quality science and en­ and egg development and to perform chro­ hero by the Minnesota Wilderness and Parks mosome analysis as a way of determining vironmental education in our Nation's schools, possible causes of the deformities. " What Coalition, Ms. Cindy Reinitz. As a science ed- and I am glad to know that she is making a . ucator for 1O years before serving in the U.S. we're trying to do is see what the deformed difference in Minnesota. I want to thank and frogs have in common," says PCA researcher Congress, I am very pleased to note the out­ congratulate Ms. Reinitz for her hard work pro­ Judy Helgen. These common factors will standing science inquiry education initiative tecting the environment and educating young then be evaluated in terms of potential that is being demonstrated by Ms. Reinitz. Minnesotans. She is not only an environ­ causes-from chemicals to parasites­ Ms. Reinitz teaches at the Minnesota New mental hero, but a hero for our young people present at the sites during the time the de­ Country Charter School and has expanded her as well. formities occurred. classroom outside the school's walls, involving Mr. Speaker, I would like to enter the follow­ University of Minnesota-At the Univer­ her students in an active inquiry project with ing article into the RECORD regarding the ef­ sity of Minnesota, ecologist Bill Schmid dis­ the goal of solving what persists as an envi­ sected some of the deformed frogs and X­ forts of Ms. Reinitz, her students, and all the rayed their bone structure to determine if ronmental mystery in Minnesota and around scientists and researchers working to find a the deformities were superficial or part of a the globe. Scientists have documented de­ cause for the mysterious changes in amphib­ deeper developmental pattern gone awry. His clines in amphibian populations worldwide, ian populations in Minnesota. The article was findings thus far: the deformities appear to and they have also detected an increase in written by Anne Brataas and printed in the St. be the result of a miscue in the frog's devel­ the number of these animals who have phys­ Paul Pioneer Press on May 9, 1996. opment, probably occurring during limb bud ical deformities. The mystery is what is caus­ Consider 55 years of frog history in Min­ development when it transforms from a tad­ ing these changes in the amphibian popu­ nesota: pole to a legged adult. It seems unlikely that lation. Scientists are unsure of the exact One spring night in 1941, Walter a genetic mutation is at work. cause, but human encroachment on their habi­ Breckenridge-a biologist who specializes in But just what caused the development to frogs, toads, snakes and salamanders-count­ go wrong is not known. It could be a number tats, chemical pollution, and increased ultra­ ed the dead frogs on West Mississippi River of factors. For example, Schmid says that violet radiation from ozone depletion have Road near his home in Brooklyn Park. His this type of deformity-known as super­ been sited as possible suspects. estimate: 12,000 northern leopard frogs per numerary limbs-has been documented at Minnesota's amphibian population, espe­ mile on the road surface. various places around the world at different cially frogs, has been affected, and many The frogs were killed by cars as they left times in amphibians over the centuries. groups; including the students in Ms. Reinitz the Mississippi River, where they spend the Most intriguing to him is a 1990 report by class, have stepped in to help solve the mys­ winter, and crossed the road to small pools California researchers in which one species tery. The students, who initially discovered ab­ of water to breed. Says Breckenridge: "You'd of frog (the Pacific tree frog) and one species thought they were fallen leaves, there were of salamander (the long-toed salamander) in normal development of Leopard frogs in their so many of them on the road-and I only nearby ponds were found to have extra limbs. southwest Minnesota area, have now counted the dead ones. Obviously, some Researchers hypothesized that the cause partnered with the Minnesota Pollution Control made it across. It was quite a traffic hazard was a parasite that uses amphibians as an in­ Agency and Hamline University's Center for because it was so slippery. But these days, I termediate host. They reasoned that the Global and Environmental Education to form see very few leopard frogs. Very few. " parasitic cysts may excrete a hormone that the A Thousand Friends of Frogs program. Last summer students in Cindy Reinitz' disrupts limb development. or pose a phys­ This cooperative effort will, among other science class at the Minnesota New Country ical obstacle to tissues as they develop. Charter School in Le Sueur-Henderson The researchers tested this last idea by ex­ things, provide students a way to make sub­ School District had considerably fewer stantive contributions to this scientific initiative. perimentally implanting obstacles into frog northern leopard frogs to work with-about limbs in the lab. The results: The implants The plan is to have the students of A Thou­ 400 that they caught with the help of sci­ induced the growth of"extra limb structures. sand Friends of Frogs monitor sites where de­ entists from the Minnesota Pollution Con­ This suggests that the presence of a parasitic formed frogs have been found and collect data trol Agency. cyst poses mechanical disruption to develop­ on their populations. They will also help de­ Of those, about 30 to 50 percent were found to be deformed. Some had three legs. Others ment-and that this may be a mechanism for velop educational programs for use by other were missing a leg. Still others had a bony the deformities. students across the State. Eventually, stu­ plate jutting out from the leg. Breckenridge Says Schmid: "A lot of things can disrupt dents will combine the data they collected in says he's never seen such a thing. normal development. And as this study order to help researchers find the cause and These two extreme frog encounters point shows, here's one more thing to look at, since we have a parasite here similar to the solution to this problem facing Minnesota's to a disturbing trend that biologists world­ wide are now documenting: Amphibian popu­ one in the California study and we know it frog population. affects certain tadpole larvae." The enthusiasm and dedication of the stu­ lations are declining and distressed due to a constellation of factors, including over­ Hamline University-Hamline's Center for dents involved in A Thousand Friends of population by humans that leads to loss of Global and Environmental Education Frogs demonstrates not only their commitment habitat, chemical pollution that poisons am­ brought together researchers from the Min­ to the environment, but it reflects on the qual­ phibians or disrupts normal development, nesota Pollution Control Agency, the Min­ ity and creativity of the students' science and increased ultraviolet radiation from the nesota New Country School and its own de­ teachers. Cindy Reinitz is one of those out­ destruction of the ozone layer. partments to form the Thousand Friends of standing educators, expanding the minds of In Minnesota, the issue has taken on new Frogs program. Funded by $28,000 of the urgency since the discovery of the deformed $151,000 granted the Pollution Control Agen­ her students and making science more than leopard frogs. As a result, a coalition of sci­ cy, the Thousand Friends project has three something to study, but something to explore. entists, college students, Hamline Univer­ components: At a time when many questions persist con­ sity's Center for Global and Environmental l. This summer, students in the New Coun­ cerning the quality of schools and education Education in St. Paul and grade school chil­ try School will monitor sites in the Min­ programs, it is encouraging to highlight a sue- dren has formed A Thousand Friends of nesota River where the deformed frogs were

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. May 16, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11693 found. They will work with researchers from Preparation includes twice-monthly training The following young men and woman from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to programs in which they have live drills, study around the United States deserve special rec­ try to find the cause of deformities-and the latest videos featuring the latest in fire­ ognition for their own commitment to good what their presence in this population fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars character, and for their personal sacrifices to means. 2. The New Country School and Hamline where they can obtain the knowledge they reach out to needy youth and families all over will develop educational programs to be used need to save lives. Within a year of becoming the world: by children or families throughout the state a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ Starla Adams (OK), Grant Adams (OK), An­ to assess the health of a local frog popu­ nessee fire training school in Murfreesboro drew Anderson (OR), Hamish Anderson (New lation. "This way kids can do hands-on re­ where they undergo further, intensified train­ Zealand), Karith Astle (CA), Angel Atkinson search and learn about science and their own ing. (MO), Jonathan Bain (New Zealand), Simon environment," says Tracy Fredin, co-direc­ When the residents of my district go to bed Bain (New Zealand), Jamie Becker (CO), tor of Hamline's Center for Global and Envi­ at night, they know that should disaster strike Heather Bennett (IL), Richard Bramblett ronmental Education. (GA), Robert Breese (VA), Christy Briscoe 3. In the fall, Hamline will host a week­ and their home catch fire, well-trained and (OK), Cassidy Brock (OR), Weston Brock long environmental education program dur­ qualified volunteer fire departments are ready (OR), Susan Burdulis (WA), Michael ing which students from throughout the and willing to give so graciously and gener­ Canciglia (WA), Andy Cecil (GA), Tracey Col­ state will compare results to piece together ously of themselves. This peace of mind lins (OH), Elizabeth Connelly (CA), James a portrait of the state's frog population. should not be taken for granted. Connelly (CA), Brent Critchfield (CA). And it doesn't stop here. A Thousand By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ Rebekah Crook (TN), Mandy Dennis (TX), Friends of Frogs would like to expand into sure a safer future for us all. We owe these Jason Elliot (WY), Janet Fay (PA), Amy Ten Thousand Friends of Frogs-with more volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude Flora (MI), Benjamin Fryman (OH), Katelyn people and more sophisticated science-and Gerhardt (CA), William Gothard (IL), Eva has asked the legislative commission for for their service and sacrifice. Grunewald (TX), Lois Guthrie (WI), Larry $500,000 to help them do it. They will testify Guthrie (WI), Lydia Harmon (MI), Erik in favor of their proposal at 2 p.m. May 15 at Hartstom (CA), Adam Hawkins (AZ), Jen­ the State Capitol. RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS OF nifer Hawley (CA), Nathan Hawley (CA), Annual Frog and Toad Survey-Hennepin ATIA Titus Heard (OK), Laurie Herbert (New Zea­ County Parks biologist John Moriarty is in land), Wendy Herdlein (MO), Kay Hill (OK), the third year of conducting a statewide frog HON. SAM JOHNSON Thomas Hill (OK). and toad survey to determine the strength Joanne Hogg (New Zealand), Nigel Iro (New and health of these populations. OF TEXAS Zealand), Miriam Johnson (AL), Carisa Jo­ Though it is to soon to make definitive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES seph (CA), Anne Kirsten (IN), Dennis findings, Moriarty hopes that state funding Thursday, May 16, 1996 Kutuzov (Russia), Crystal Ladd (WI), Leah through the proposed Ten Thousand Friends Lentz (WI), Joseph Lyle (GA), DeShea Mabra of Frogs program will speed the data collec­ Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, (MO), James Marsh (KY), Christi Martin tion and analysis, and make the survey a it is my honor to rise before this body and (FL), Danielle Martin (New Zealand), Joseph permanent effort. commend ·a group of American young people Martin (TX), Richard Mast (FL), Ruth The money will be used not only to analyze who are making a significant, positive impact Mirecki (Canada), Lori Newsom (AL), Esther field reports, but to formalize a system of 80 in our world. The students named below are Olson (KS), Matthew Olson (KS), Inga to 100 routes throughout the state that Panapa (New Zealand), Krizia Panapa (New trained volunteers-including backyard na­ among many involved in the Advanced Train­ ing Institute of America [ATIA], an educational Zealand), Marcia Panapa (New Zealand). ture enthusiasts-will monitor by listening Beth Pendergast (CA), Nathan Pennell for frog calls at a specific time during the program specializing in the development of (DE). Sara Ramsey (CO), Jonathan Rath year. strong personal character. (TX), David Rees (KY), Abigail Rose (CA), Says Moriarty: "Listening to frogs and ·At the invitation of government leaders from Kevin Rudeseal (TX), David Scott (NY), learning their calls in your own backyard is New Zealand and Australia, these 92 students Courtney Scroggins (TX), Paula Sinclair a great way to really appreciate the role of and staff traveled to the South Pacific on April (New Zealand), Rosie Smith (New Zealand), wetlands and wooded areas that frogs need. 9, 1996. In addition to conducting a seminar Rachel Snell (OH), Rebecca Snell (OH). · Enlisting the help of people in their back­ Melissa Stahl (OH), John Stephens (IL), yards not only gives us more data, it will with over 1,000 Australian parents, young peo­ ple, and children, the ATIA students met with Jennifer Swecker (WA), Daniel Thompson raise awareness about the role of wetlands (CA), Scott Towers (OH), Jennifer Vise (GA), and woods so that if you see your neighbor government leaders to discuss character­ Abby Wakefield (CA), Alyssa Wakefield (CA), dumping oil in a pond or grass clippings, based solutions for the international juvenile. Kara Wallace (WA), Jill Walton (PA), Bruce you'll take action. The Honorable Whetu Tirikatene-Sullivan, a West (Australia), Randal Williams (GA), Rus­ The message is really pretty simple, he New Zealand Member of Parliament rep­ sell Williams (VA), Kelly Williamson, (New says. If we want frogs, we have to give them resenting the indigenous Maori people, and Zealand). the habitat they need. They are more than Jeff Lees of the New Zealand Justice Depart­ willing to do their .part-and in fact, are try­ ing to now. We have only to listen to them. ment received the American youth in order to discuss ways for expanding a previously es­ IN HONOR OF OFFICER GILBERT tablished program of cooperation between the MANGLONA TAISACAN OF TINIAN HONORING THE ARRINGTON Justice Department and ATIA young people. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT In Melbourne, Australia, the Honorable Ross HON. ROBERT ~ UNDERWOOD Smith and other members of Parliament wel­ OF GUAM HON. BART GORDON comed the A TIA youth with opportunities to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TENNESSEE talk about developing a work with Australian juvenile offenders. The Honorable Richard Thursday, May 16, 1996 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Court, Premier of Western Australia, warmly Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, a small Thursday, May 16, 1996 received the American delegation in Perth, delegation from a far corner of America, from Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this where the aforementioned seminar was con­ the Island of Tinian in the Commonwealth of opportunity to applaud the invaluable services ducted with over 1,000 in attendance, with the Northern Mariana Islands has journeyed to provided by the Arrington Volunteer Fire De­ special training also being provided by them Washington to join the President of the United partment. These brave, civic-minded people for 200 young children. States and thousands of law enforcement offi­ give freely of their time so that we may all feel Among the most notable accomplishments cers from around the Nation in a peace offi­ safer at night. of the trip was the drafting and signing of an cers' memorial service honoring the 17 4 law Few realize the depth of training and hard agreement with the Australian Ministry of Jus­ enforcement officers killed in the line of duty work that goes into being a volunteer fire­ tice. The agreement initiates a work involving last year. The CNMI is a good neighbor of fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, families helping families and young people Guam and we share a common history as well "These firemen must have an overwhelming helping young people with the goals of as cultural traditions. desire to do for others while expecting nothing strengthening families and reducing juvenile The 174 names and those of nearly 100 in return." crime. others who died in the past years were added 11694 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 16, 1996 to the National Law Enforcement Officers' Me­ Since we passed the Violent Crime Control HONORING THE BILINGUAL morial. There are 14,064 names on the Law and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, over FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS Enforcement Memorial. Everyone of them, like 43,000 new law enforcement positions have Gilbert Manglona Taiscan, are heroes who laid been funded. down their lives in the service of their commu­ In towns small and large, rural and urban, HON. F.STEBAN EDWARD TORRF.S nities. we heard from county sheriffs, chiefs of police, In conjunction with the memorial service, I OF. CALIFORNIA and prosecutors. would like to take a moment today to honor a lli THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tinian peace officer killed in the line of duty They told us that more officers and greater last year. use of community policing strategies would Thursday, May 16, 1996 Mr. Speaker, Officer Gilbert Manglona make their jobs easier. And we responded. Taiscan was a family man. He was born, lived, Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I ask my col­ Community policing has been so effective leagues to join with me today in honoring the and died on Tinian. Brought into the world by because police officers who are visibly in­ his parents Teresita and Bernadine T aisacan. Bilingual Foundation of the Arts [BFA] for its volved in their communities are one of the contributions to the greater Los Angeles com­ Gilbert was born on August 1969. He grew up best deterrents to crime. on Tinian, was educated on Tinian until leav­ munity. It remains widely supported by law enforce­ ing for the only time in his lite to attend Mari­ BFA has, for over 20 years, proved itself to ment agencies throughout the country. anas High School in Saipan, graduating in be an invaluable resource for artists of Latino 1987. He was active in his community, always Today, we commemorate the 15th Annual descent. Founded in 1973, and incorporated in looking to help others. It was with that spirit National Peace Officers Memorial Service at 1975, by my dear friend and award-winning that he joined the Department of Public Safety the Capitol. actress, Carmen Zapata, along with Margarita and was not surprisingly, assigned to Tinian. Their sacrifice remind us that we should re­ Galban and Estela Scarlata, BFA has pro­ Gilbert was an exceptional officer. He moved double our efforts to do everything that we can duced over 100 plays. through the ranks with merit. In 1990, Gilbert to assist our towns and cities and police offi­ BFA was founded because of a need for an was married and in 1991 he and his wife Alma cers in the fight they make against crime. had a daughter named Terrilynn. In 1995, Gil­ organization to present world drama and lit­ bert was named the Police Officer of the Year. It is simple-putting more cops on the beat erature to both English and Spanish speaking As the month of August 1995 began, Gilbert means safer streets. audiences. BFA programs annually serve had developed a good and meaningful life for more than 125,000 adults and children for himself in the only town he had ever known. whom theater is often a new experience. BFA It was in that spirit that Gilbert T aisacan was has helped to provide a bridge between gen­ killed. HONORING THE DEFEATED CREEK erations and cultures, and in doing so, has On August 20, 1995, during a routine patrol, VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT brought together our community. It has be­ Gilbert Taisacan was called to respond to a come an enduring bilingual theatrical institu- disturbance involving harassment against a HON. BART GORDON tion of international stature. · waitress. Taisacan and his partner Sgt. R.C. BFA carries out its work through a number Borja went to apprehend the suspect for the OF TENNESSEE of major productions and programs each year. second time and were confronted by the sus­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BFA has a touring program that brings a pect, who shot both before killing himself. Sgt. mainstage production to California's rural R.C. Borja, through the grace of God, survived Thursday, May 16, 1996 areas and small towns, to reach out to those the accident and today walks around with a bullet in his stomach. Gilbert Taisacan was Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this who otherwise do not have access to theat­ killed. opportunity to applaud the invaluable services rical drama. There is also a theater in edu­ Tinian is a small place in the middle of a provided by the Defeated Creek Volunteer Fire cation program that helps to educate, through small island chain known as the Northern Mar­ Department. These brave, civic-minded people drama, our youth about current social and iana Islands but the life and contribution of Gil­ give freely of their time so that we may all feel emotional issues. Both elementary and sec­ bert Taisacan was as large as any citizen of safer at night. ondary school audiences are targeted and to the biggest city. In a small community, the Few realize the depth of training and hard date, over 2 million youth have been reached. presence of one special person makes a big work that goes into being a volunteer fire­ BFA also presents three mainstage produc­ difference. Despite his untimely death, Gilbert fighter. To quote one of ·my local volunteers, tions each season, alternating weekly between Taisacan stepped up and made a difference. "These firemen must have an overwhelming English and Spanish. Tinian is a better place because of that. desire to do for others while expected nothing I also would like to recognize and thank Accompanying the Tinian delegation to the in return." BFA's board of trustees for their tireless dedi­ memorial service was the Honorable Juan N. cation and selfless support of this worthy orga­ Babauta, Resident representative of the North­ Preparation includes twice-monthly training nization; Mr. Robert J. Gomez, Chair;· John J. ern Marianas, Mrs. Alma M. Taisacan, widow programs in which they have live drills, study Menchaca, vice chair; Richard M. Lopez, of Gilbert, Ms. Terrilynn Taisacan, daughter of the latest videos featuring the latest in fire­ treasurer; Zinnia C. Barrero, secretary; Joseph Gilbert, Mrs. Teresita M. Taisacan Ngiraidong, fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars Arelano-Musser; Enrique "Henry" Baray; mother of Gilbert, Sgt. Anthony M. Taisacan, where they can obtain the knowledge they brother of Gilbert, Gil Borja, Director of Public need to save lives. Within a year of becoming Pedro Birba; Gilbert de Cardenas; Daniel C. Safety, Capt. Juanis M. King, Sgt Antonio a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ Carmichael 111; Susana Duarte; Richard S.N. Borja, and William B. Nabors, represent­ nessee fire training school in Murfreesboro Gonzales; Albert Greenstein; Anthony ing the mayor of Tinian. where they undergo further, intensified train­ Hurtado; Olivia J. Manzo; Oscar C. Parra; ing. Vince Ramirez; Karime Sanchez; Elaine When the residents of my district go to bed Sedillo; Martha Tapias-Mansfield; and Gregory THE COPS PROGRAM at night, they know that should disaster strike Villanueva. and their homes catch fire, well-trained and Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask my colleagues to HON. VIC FAZIO qualified volunteer fire departments are ready join with me in saluting, thanking and honoring OF CALIFORNIA and willing to give so graciously and gener­ the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts along with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ously of themselves. This peace of mind its founder, president, role model, and inspira­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 should not be taken for granted. tion, Carmen Zapata, for its many years of Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Speaker, yes­ By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ sharing the beauty of Latino drama with the terday, I rise today to talk about one of the sure a safer future for us all. We owe these entire community, and for providing artists of most successful initiatives of the Clinton ad­ volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude Latino descent with opportunities to perform ministration-the COPS program. for their service and sacrifice. before appreciative audiences. May 16, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11695 MINNESOTA'S NATIONAL TREAS­ derness atmosphere in this Congress, I fully Skyler Bower, Washington; Jonathan Bow­ URES CONSERVATION AND PRES­ expect the Republican leadership to give seri­ ers, Tennessee; Jason Butler, Alabama; Seth ERVATION ACT ous consideration to acting upon these harm­ Campbell, Washington; David Carne, Oregon; ful proposals, which mark a retreat from past James Clifford, Ontario; Andrew Cope, South HON. BRUCE F. VENTO commitments to our special Minnesota treas­ Carolina; Dan Davis, California; Paul Elliot, OF MINNESOTA ures. Wyoming; Paul Ellis, Mississippi; Brian IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES To combat those efforts, I am introducing an Gamotis, Washington; Ryan Gearhart, Okla­ alternative that reflects the views of a majority homa; Craig Guy, Missouri; Matthew Heard, Thursday, May 16, 1996 of Minnesotans. At last summer's congres­ Oklahoma. Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ sional hearings in International Falls and St. Daniel Iliff, Kansas; Robert Myer, Florida; ducing the Minnesota National Treasures Con­ Paul, an overwhelming majority of the public Justin Nall, Texas; Jonathan Nicholas, Wis­ servation and Preservation Act [MNTCAP]. opposed weakening the protections for Voya­ consin; Ryan Peterson Minnesota; Rhett This legislation will offer further, needed prcr geurs and the BWCAW. That view has been Prichard, Washington; Tim Rogers New York; tection to Minnesota's two special natural re­ reconfirmed by two scientific public opinion David Servideo, Virginia; Adam Shelley, Mis­ sources, Voyageurs National Park and the polls of Minnesotans. Those polls show that souri; Michael Shoemaker, Indiana; Robert Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness over 80 percent of Minnesotans want the cur­ Smith, California; John Tanner, Texas; Joshua [BWCAW]. . rent balance between wilderness preservation Tanner, Texas; Justin Tanner, Texas; Scott As my colleagues may be aware, Congress and motorized use within these areas to be Westendorf, Oregon; Brian Wicker, Arizona; already has enacted major legislation on maintained or strengthened. Matthew Wood, Texas; Matthew Yordy, Indi­ Voyageurs or the BWCA on three separate MNTCAP will refocus the current one-way ana. occasions. Each time, Congress, by an over­ debate. Thus far, the focus has been on what whelming bipartisan majority, has determined protections must be dropped or concessions that these two unique lakeland areas are na­ made to motorized interests. I am offering a IN TRIBUTE TO EDWARD UEBER tional treasures worthy of the highest protec­ positive proposal that sets forth the legal steps tions the Federal Government can bestow­ that must be taken to protect the unique re­ HON. NANCY PELOSI sources of Voyageurs and the BWCA. National Park designation and National Wilder­ OF CALIFORNIA Last month we celebrated the 26th anniver­ ness designation. With the Republicans in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES control of Congress now, a vocal minority is sary of Earth Day. Some may feel that the advocating a dramatic change from over 20 spirit of the first Earth Day has dissipated; that Thursday, May 16, 1996 years of policy designed to protect these American people are apathetic and will sit idly Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to areas for future generations. This Minnesota by while the progress of the past 25 years is honor Ed Ueber, a steadfast steward of the minority advocates lowering the high stand­ undone. I don't hold that view. Now more than gulf of the Farallones. ards that we use for Voyageurs and the ever the American people, the people of Min­ Ed received his master's degree in resource BWCA, replacing resource protection with eco­ nesota, recognize their generation's steward­ economics and fisheries from the University of nomic development and personal motorized ship role. They realize and are committed to Rhode Island, and conducted post-graduate recreation preferences. I and a vast majority of protecting our fragile resources and to turning work in maritime history at the Munson Insti­ Minnesotans and the American people cannot over to our children and our grandchildren our tute. Serving for the last 6 years as sanctuary and do not support this retreat from our Na­ lakes, rivers, and forests in at least as good a manager of the gulf of the Farallones and tion's commitment to Minnesota's lakeland wil­ condition as we inherited them. The Minnesota Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries, Ed derness and park areas. National Treasures Conservation and Preser­ has spent his career in the marine field. The Minnesota National Treasures Con­ vation Act will make that dream for Voyageurs Ed served aboard submarines and merchant servation and Preservation Act will reaffirm, National Park and the BWCA. ships in the U.S. Navy and the Merchant Ma­ renew and resolve new questions by protect­ rine. He has worked for the National Marine ing the Voyageur's Kabetogama Peninsula by RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS OF Fisheries Service and published peer-review designating the 74,000 acre peninsula as wil­ ALERT papers on fish biology, fishing techniques, derness. The Kabetogama Peninsula is home global warming, fishery economics, fish trade, to 3 wolf packs and has 11 active bald eagle HON. SAM JOHNSON fishery management, wood boat building, nests. Opening this area to snowmobiles and wooden ship reconstruction, oceanography OF TEXAS and marina operations. He has chaired over aircraft would have a devastating impact on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the continued viability of these endangered 20 national and four international conferences species and would fragment and shred the in­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 on marine fisheries, fishery valuation and tact wilderness character of this peninsula. Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, management of marine protected areas. For the BWCA wilderness, MNTCAP will in the wake of the great flood of 1996 in the As a sanctuary manager, Ed has been dedi­ close all of Lac La Croix and Loon Lake to Pacific Northwest I would like to recognize the cated and tireless. He has worked to build motorized use and will close Back Bay, Hoist following 32 young men who gave their per­ support and public enthusiasm for the national Bay and the international border portion of sonal money, time, and energy to assist with marine sanctuary operations. Ed's important Basswood Lake. In addition, MNTCAP will flood relief. At the invitation of Mayor "Bud" work as a respected sanctuary manager has designate over 14,000 more acres of almost Harrison and flood relief agencies in the com­ been critical for much needed support for the all public lands as part of the BWCA Wilder­ munities of Clatskanie and Nehalem, OR, and establishment of the Nation's three newest ness. This land-primarily Federal, State, and under their direction, they served in and marine sactuaries: Stillwagen Bank, Washing­ local land-incorporates key parcels and around towns for a period of 3 weeks from ton Coast, and Monterey Bay. brings in portions of lakes that are currently February 15 to March 10, 1996. During which Ed and his small staff have been vigilant nonmotorized. One of the most significant ad­ time they assisted the local police department stewards of the sanctuary waters and their re­ ditions will be the Sand Point Lake addition, in maintaining order and safety on the road­ sources. The sanctuary staff has worked dili­ which extends the BWCA along the inter­ ways, helped in the salvage and cleanup of gently to initiate new and innovative programs, national border by less than one quarter of a homes and businesses that had been dam­ many of which call upon a cadre of dedicated mile. This area is proposed, upon the expira­ aged, and spread goodwill, faith, hope, and volunteers, such as the Beach Watch Prcr tion .of existing individual leases with the State, charity wherever they went. Their sacrifice, gram. These efforts to engage the public inter­ will link Voyageurs National Park with the diligence, and thoroughness conveyed a true est have also led to the creation of the Na­ BWCA! sense of brotherly love to the citizens of tion's first sanctuary support organization--the Clearly, the MNTCAP proposal is in re­ Nehalem and Clatskanie. The experiences Farallones Marine Sanctuary Association. sponse · to the dramatic and far reaching these men received while serving will enrich Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate the 15th anni­ changes envisioned by the numerous bills that their lives permanently, causing them to be­ versary of the gulf of the Farallones National have been introduced in the House and the come better citizens, and thus have a greater Marine Sanctuary, the people of the bay area Senate. Under the current anti-park and wil- impact on the world around them. thank Ed Ueber for his extraordinary work on 11696 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 16, 1996 its behalf, and wish him many more years of Elementary School and Untalan Middle School works embody the league's very highest ideals success in protecting and preserving our Na­ before graduating from John F. Kennedy High and aspirations. His commitment and dedica­ tion's marine life. School in 1966. She attended the College of tion to the goals of the league are seen in his Guam before joining the military in 1967. After service to many organizations. He sits on the leaving the military, Julie pursued her edu­ boards of the United Way of New York City; HONORING THE DODSON BRANCH cation earning an associate degree from the B'nai B'rith Hillel of New York; UJA-Federa­ VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT University of Maryland, a bachelor's degree in tion of New York; the New York Philharmonic; accounting and business administration from the Council on the Graduate School of Busi­ HON. BART GORDON the Northwestern State University of Louisi­ ness at the University of Chicago; and the Na­ OF TENNESSEE ana, and an M.S.B.A. degree from Boston tional Advisory Committee of the College of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES University. Engineering at the University of Michigan. Thursday, May 16, 1996 Currently the Associate Director for Policy Jerry Levin was born in San Antonio, TX. within the Directorate for Accounting Policy at He attended high school in Chicago and grad­ Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, uated with a bachelor of science degree in opportunity to applaud the invaluable services Julie has over 24 years of Federal Service. electrical engineering and mathematics from provided by the Dodson Branch Volunteer Fire This is in addition to approximately 4 years of the University of Michigan, and received a Department. These brave, civic-minded people accounting experience in the private sector masters in business administration from the give freely of their time so that we may all feel and about 5 years experience as an adjunct University of Chicago in 1968. He and his safer at night. professor for accounting and business admin­ wife,. Carol, have two children, Joshua and Few realize the depth of training and hard istration with the University of Maryland and Abby. work that goes into being a volunteer fire­ City College of Chicago. She has served Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, under various posts in the Program/Budget with me today in tribute to Jerry Levin, who "These fireman must have an overwhelming and Accounting Policy Offices for the Under deserves great praise for his many years of desire to do for others while expecting nothing Secretary of Defense since 1989. service. His life and his many good works ex­ in return." Julie is also a highly active participant in emplify the highest ideals and standards of a Preparation includes twice-monthly training community affairs. She is a member of the fair and just society. programs in which they have live drills, study Guam Society of America here in D.C., the the latest videos featuring the latest in fire­ National Conference of State Societies, the fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars American Society of Military Comptrollers, and THE WALTERS PLAN TO BALANCE where they can obtain the knowledge they the Association of Government Accountants. THE NATIONAL BUDGET need to save lives. Within a year of becoming In 1995, she was the only runner from Guam a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ to register in the Marine Corps Marathon. She HON.J.D.HAYWORTH nessee fire training school in Murfreesboro has participated and completed three of these OF ARIZONA where they undergo further, intensified train­ events. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing. Through her distinguished career and out­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 When the residents of my district go to bed standing achievements, Julie has brought rec­ at night, they know that should disaster strike Mr. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, I would like ognition upon herself, the island of Guam, and to take this opportunity to continue the dialog and their home catch fire, well-trained and its people. I join her husband, Agustin Aviles­ qualified volunteer fire departments are ready on balancing the Federal budget. As my col­ de Jesus, and her family in celebrating her ex­ leagues know, the national debt now exceeds and willing to give so graciously and gener­ traordinary accomplishments. On behalf of the ously of themselves. This peace of mind $5.1 trillion. Children born today will pay over people of Guam, I congratulate her and wish $185,000 in interest on the debt alone if we do should not be taken for granted. her all the best in the years to come. By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ not rein in the Federal Government's exces­ sure a safer future for us all. We owe these sive spending. Later this week, the House of Representa­ volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude TRIBUTE TO JERRY W. LEVIN tives will consider the 1997 budget resolution, for their service and sacrifice. which will put us on the path to balancing the HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY budget. However, as you know, Mr. Speaker, JULITA CRUZ-AVILES, FIRST OF NEW YORK the budget resolution is only an outline for bal­ CHAMORRO SENIOR EXECUTIVE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ancing the budget. There are many different SERVICE APPOINTEE Thursday, May 16, 1996 ways to accomplish this important goal. Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise In that spirit, Mr. Speaker, I offer to my col­ leagues a plan which one of my constituents, to pay tribute to Jerry W. Levin, a leader in the HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD Arthur Walters from Payson, AZ, conceived to cosmetics industry. Today, I am proud to an­ OF GUAM pay off the national debt. The Walters Plan to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nounce that Mr. Levin is being awarded the Anti-Defamation League's 1996 Human Rela­ Balance the National Budget focuses on cut­ ting spending and replacing the income tax Thursday, May 16, 1996 tions Award for his many years of supporting Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would the fight against bigotry, racism, and anti­ with a national sales tax. I hope my col­ like to commend Ms. Julita Cruz Aviles of the semitism. leagues will give this plan the full consider­ Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Jerry Levin is chairman and chief executive ation it deserves. having been the first Chamorro to be ap­ officer of Revlon, Inc., and executive vice THE WALTERS PLAN TO BALANCE THE pointed to the Senior Executive Service [SES] president of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings, NATIONAL BUDGET government-wide. Being appointed to this po­ Inc., Revlon's parent company. Revlon is (By Arthur M. Walters) sition reserved for the top managerial and su­ world renowned for its cosmetics, skin care, This plan addresses the key points of this pervisory positions within the Federal Govern­ difficult problem. fragrance, personal care, and professional 1. Congress spends more than the Treasury ment is a great honor for Julie and the people products sold in approximately 175 countries collects. of Guam. and territories, under brand names including 2. The Federal Government cannot accu­ Julie was born on June 16, 1947 in the vil­ Revlon, ColorStay, Age Defying, Almay, Ul­ rately forecast revenue. It is always low. lage of Barrigada on Guam, the daughter of tima II, and Charlie. In addition to his work 3. The government prepares its "wish list the late Enrique Leon Guerrero Cruz and with Revlon, Mr. Levin serves on the boards of budget" and then tries to predict where the Joaquina Reyes Sahagon. She has two sis­ funds will come from to pay for it. It is al­ directors of Revlon, Inc., Coleman Co., Inc., ways optimist to say the least. The revenue ters, Victoria Cruz San Agustin and Rosita Fcolab, Inc.; and First Bank System, Inc. never materializes. As the budget year pro­ Cruz Sumait, and four brothers, Victor, Henry, Jerry Levin is being honored by the Anti­ gresses, the Treasury borrows money to pay Manuel, and Francisco. Her distinguished edu­ Defamation League for his extraordinary ef­ its bills because the funds are not there when cational background was initiated at Barrigada forts over the years. His numerous good needed. May 16, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11697 4. The IRS is incapable of administering 4. The paper work load on business will be and support programs for the Jewish people. the hodge podge Tax Code. It was carefully minimal- The nursery school, in cooperation with the written so no one can understand it. This al­ Funds received from gross sales this week Jewish Community Center, the Violet Zall­ lows an army of tax experts to negotiate the O.Ol=tax due next week. Hordes Mishpacha Family Education Program tax obligations of everyone. It imposes a No complex accounting is required; just a large expense on every tax payer just to fig­ simple deposit to a local Federal Bank ac­ and the Sunday School allow young Jewish ure this tax. count. The IRS is out of the loop; they will families to learn, appreciate, and enjoy their 5. The author believes every single person not be needed. rich tradition. The Violet Zall-Hordes Lecture should take personal responsibility for Fed­ LONG TERM FUND COLLECTIONS Series provides the adult Jewish community eral spending. No one should escape. For After the 1 % sales tax has been running for with an opportunity to enhance and learn more those who have escaped so far, there will be one or two years, all the kinks will be about their heritage and history. Members of great cries of injustice. Everyone has his worked out and we now have a clear real the temple were active in the civil rights move­ own story of why he should be exempt. This time picture of the Nation's economy. We ment in the 1960's and remain committed to must stop. This plan won't work if it does will eliminate most of the effort now used to the message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. not stop. try to figure out where the country is, based 6. There is no formula for budget cutting Every year on the national holiday marking Dr. on gathering a lot of data from many sources King's birth temple members and representa­ that can be agreed upon. The military, So­ that is history. Because a lot of businesses, cial Security, defense contractors, welfare, such as wholesale businesses, don't pay sales tives of the African-American community join etc., all have a bottomless need for money, tax, there is no direct way to monitor busi­ together for a celebration. In addition to Rabbi as do thousands of government departments. ness activity. Brickman, the temple has been blessed with A fresh, firm plan based on equality is Revenue from the IRS will be compared to the leadership of Irwin Rosen, who has needed. The public will accept fairness. To Sale Tax Revenue. It will be a simple cal­ worked tirelessly for the membership. date, there never has been fairness in the culation to see what National Sales Tax is I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring Tax Code. required to generate the revenue collected THE PLAN by the IRS. Temple Beth-El for its commitment to its mem­ 1. A Constitutional Amendment must be The sales tax can be raised and the income bers and the community at large. Temple passed that requires a balanced budget. tax eliminated. No more IRS. No more taxes Beth-El is a place that offers hope and love for 2. Prior to the Amendment, Congress on capital gains, etc. No more complex ac­ all those seeking a divine embrace. should immediately pass a law or establish a counting. policy that says: This change will lower business accounting 2.1 The National Budget cannot exceed costs, depreciation accounting, etc, etc. Fed­ 90% of last year's revenue. eral revenue collected will increase and tax­ DIS­ payer hidden costs will decrease. It will be HONORING THE CENTRAL 2.2 Revenues in excess of the budget must TRICT VOLUNTEER FIRE DE- be applied to debt reduction. totally fair. Everyone will share the cost of 2.3 When all National debt is paid off and Federal Government. PARTMENT there is one year's budget (minimum) in the Again-this plan can only work if there are Treasury, then the annual budget cannot ex­ no exemptions. ceed last year's revenue. HON. BART GORDON 3. Since no one will ever agree on whose OF TENNESSEE budget is to be cut, the only thing that will TEMPLE BETH-EL CELEBRATING work is to cut all department budgets equal­ 130 YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ly. Then everyone has an equally valid com­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 plaint. HON. ROBERT MENENDFZ No doubt it will hurt-we need to live Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this OF NEW JERSEY within our means. People are reasonable and opportunity to applaud the invaluable services can be convinced to accept this. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provided by the Central District Volunteer Fire If possible, the military cut should be more Thursday , May 16, 1996 than the other cuts: 1.1 to 2.0 times the per­ Department. These brave, civic-minded people centage cuts of other major departments. Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today give freely of their time so that we may all feel This would be a tough thing to "sell," but to pay tribute to · Temple Beth-El of Jersey safer at night. would free up a huge sum of money. City, NJ, celebrating the 130th anniversary of Few realize the depth of training and hard REVENUE its founding. The temple also celebrates the work that goes into being a volunteer fire­ There shall be a National Sales Tax of 1 % ?0th anniversary of the dedication of its mag-_ fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, of sales. This tax will be imposed on every nificent sanctuary. A Sabbath service rededi­ "These firemen must have an overwhelming sale by every business. To work, there can be cating the sanctuary will be held on May 17, desire to do for others while expecting nothing no exceptions (wholesale, retail, profes­ 1996, and a gala dinner party will be held on in return." sionals, doctors, dentists, lawyers, engineers, May 18, 1996. architects, inter-corporation transfers where Preparation includes twice-monthly training In the mid- to late-1860's a small group of P&L centers exist, etc.) programs in which they have live drills, study Jewish worshippers in Jersey City began to The tax will be added to every transaction the latest videos featuring the latest in fire­ congregate for prayer and study. Soon there­ and is to be paid by the buyer. Companies fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars after, the congregation began to grow and this who never pay Federal taxes will now be where they can obtain the knowledge they making a contribution through their pur­ culminated in the formation of the Isaac need to save lives. Within a year of becoming chases. The 1 % sales tax thus is 1 % tax on Ephrain Congregation. Finally, in 1871 the a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ the Gross National Product. The money is to congregation adopted the name Tempie Beth­ nessee fire training school in Murfreesboro be paid within 14 days after it is collected. El. The money is to be deposited into local Fed­ where they undergo further, intensified train­ Over the years, Temple Beth-El has grown eral bank accounts. Banks who collect the ing. and flourished as a prominent religious and money will be allowed to keep the deposits 2 When the residents of my district go to bed weeks for their trouble, before forward it to educational institution. The selection of Rabbi the Treasury. Samuel A. Berman, now Rabbi Emeritus, to at night, they know that should disaster strike The Treasury must use this revenue to re­ join Tempie Beth-El in 1936 proved to be an and their home catch fire, well-trained and tire outstanding debt only. important decision. For 60 years Rabbi Ber­ qualified volunteer fire departments are ready Benefits: man has been bringing his enthusiasm, innate and willing to give so graciously and gener­ 1. We now have a steady flow of cash into sense of spirituality, and devotion to Jewish ously of themselves. This peace of mind the Treasury 52 weeks per year. should not be taken for granted. 2. Minimum paper work and collection ex­ learning into the temple. He created and im­ pense. We have an almost real time measure plemented many new programs within the By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ on the nation's economy week by week. temple to assist its members. sure a safer future for us all. We owe these 3. There are to be NO LOOP HOLES in this The temple, headed now by Rabbi Kenneth volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude tax or it won't work. Brickman since 1989, offers many educational for their service and sacrifice. 11698 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 16, 1996 IN OPPOSITION OF SENATE Also, Robert Matlack, Kansas; Joshau encourage students to stay in school and con­ MARKUP OF S. 356 Meals, Tennessee; Larry Mooney, Pennsyl­ tinue their education. vania; Steve Nix, Texas; Joshua Ramey, Cali­ Parents and the community participate in HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD fornia; Gregg Rozeboom, Michigan; Tim Stew­ Santa Fe High School's success through the OF GUAM art, Washington; Leon Tan, Malaysia; John PTA (with 135 active parents currently in­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tanner, Texas; Tim Tuttle, Oregon; John Wat­ volved), Sports Club, the Bilingual Advisory Council, Band Booster, the School Site Coun­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 kins, Minnesota; Paul Watkins, Minnesota; and Nate Williams, Kansas. cil, and partnerships established with the Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, as I rise Foundation, Chamber and Cities of Santa Fe this morning the Governmental Affairs Com­ Springs and Norwalk. Extracurricular programs mittee in the other body is considering legisla­ HONORING SANTA FE HIGH provide the students with a well rounded edu­ tion to establish English as America's official SCHOOL AS ONE OF AMERICA'S cation. Santa Fee High offers 20 interscholas­ language. Many of us think we know why this BEST tic sports for boys and girls as well as 21 kind of legislative mandate is necessary. clubs and organizations. Extracurricular non­ We've all met up with people who don't speak HON. FSTEBAN EDWARD TORRFS athletic teams have excelled in regional, state English as well as we do and have been frus­ OF CALIFORNIA and national competitions, including the Chief­ trated by this. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tain Tribe Band, Chieftain Newspaper, and Fu­ So the reason for this linguistic mandate ture Business Leaders of America. must be that immigrants aren't learning Thursday, May 16, 1996 Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me English, right? Well actually, immigrants are Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in saluting the efforts of all the faculty and stu­ learning English and they're doing it faster recognize the students, teachers, administra­ dents of Santa Fe High School. It is an honor than ever before. According to a recent joint tors, parents and community who make up to have one of America's Best Schools within Johns Hopkins, Louisiana State study, only 12 one of America's Best High Schools, Santa Fe the congressional district I represent. percent of second generation immigrants re­ High School of the Whittier Union High School port speaking English poorly. District, in Santa Fe Springs, CA. So the purpose of English-only laws must Santa Fe High School has earned the dis­ TRIBUTE TO JAMES A. be to help teach new immigrants English, tinction of being 1 of 5 schools in the State of LEBENTHAL right? Well actually, there are no provisions in California, and 1 of 63 schools selected in the any English-only bill that would teach one im­ Nation, recognized in the April issue of HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY migrant one word of English. Redbook magazine for overall excellence in OF NEW YORK So if English-only seeks only to solve prob­ the national school recognition program, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lems which do not exist, the reason for this America's Best Schools Project. Thursday, May 16, 1996 legislation must be to insult other languages Last year, I was honored to nominate Santa Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise and those who speak them. Fe High School for the Redbook's 5th Annual to pay tribute to James A. Lebenthal, who has Our Founding Fathers understood the impli­ America's Best Schools project. This nation­ cations of such a declaration and were wise made possible the rebuilding of public works wide search included 400 nominations from and infrastructure of the United States for enough to refrain from such action. I suggest State and national education leaders. we follow their example. more than three decades. Mr. Lebenthal was A national panel of educators reviewed the given the Tree of Life Award by the Jewish programs and data at each of the nominated National Fund for his extraordinary service to RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS OF schools. Santa Fe High School was awarded the city and State of New York, and the Nation ALERT overall excellence based on a criteria which in general. examined classroom innovation/academic James A. Lebenthal is the chairman and HON. SAM JOHNSON achievement, parent and community involve­ CEO of Lebenthal & Co., Inc., a company cre­ ment, special needs programs, and extra­ ated by his parents in 1925. Lebenthal & Co. OF TEXAS curricular activities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES works with local governments to issue and sell Redbook said of the 63 high schools se­ municipal bonds to provide funding for capital Thursday, May 16, 1996 lected nationwide, that these "well-rounded projects. Jim is a leader in the municipal bond Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, schools offer students a strong mix of intellec­ business, serving as president of the Commis­ as our relationship with Mexico becomes more tual challenges and stimulating extracurricular sion on Saving and Investment in America, and more important to the well-being of our activities. Dedicated teachers and parents vice chairman of the Rebuild America Coali­ Nation. I would like to bring to this body's at­ produce an atmosphere that ensures the high tion, and director of Municipal Bond Investors' tention the sacrificial effort of 26 young men, academic performance that distinguishes Assurance, Inc. who at their own expense and under the invi­ these winners". Indeed, this a reflection of Jim is well known as a skilled communica­ tation and direction of Gov. Julio Cesar Ruiz Santa Fe High School. tor, educator, retailer, and mass marketer of Ferro and Senator Pablo Salavar, have been Santa Fe High School serves a racially­ municipal bonds. Prior to joining his family's serving the community of Nuevo San Miguel mixed community, predominantly of Hispanic bond business in 1962, Lebenthal wrote ad­ Micotic in the Chiapas region of Mexico. They decent, composed of 1850 students. Under vertising copy for Olgivy & Mather, worked at have been providing medical aid and construc­ the dynamic leadership of Principal Sandra NBC, and was a Hollywood reporter for Life tion assistance, meeting basic needs, and Thorstenson, 80 dedicated staff personnel, Magazine. This experience has given him the teaching skills to better the community's living who are the teachers, counselors and prin­ expertise to create and appear in inventive conditions and ability to benefit neighboring cipals, work diligently to ensure success. The radio and TV commercials designed to edu­ communities. Their work continues to be her­ faculty of Santa Fe High faculty was empow­ cate the public about the benefits of municipal alded throughout the State of Chiapas among ered to lead the charge to improving the cur­ bonds. As a result of such mass marketing, the citizens and leaders of Mexico. Further­ riculum and instruction. Teachers and staff the term "municipal bond" has become a more, their experience of cross-cultural service and the school community collaborated in the household word. Through his commercials the not only strengthens global relationships, but development of a vision for the future of Santa general public has learned that the electricity better equips them for work in their home Fe High School, guiding the restructuring ef­ that lights their homes, the water that comes communities. fort. Through innovative ideas in the class­ from their taps, the buses, subways, bridges, David Beskow, Oregon; Orlando Diaz Jr., room and in decision making, Santa Fe High and highways they use are all made possible Florida; Jason Dolan, Texas; Steve Farrand, School provides for student input into curricu­ by municipal bonds. Colorado; Ron Fuhrman, Michigan; David Her­ lum, academic and school-wide programs. Jim was raised in New York City. He at­ ring, Alabama; Daniel Lamb, California; Eric Santa Fe High has received State recogni­ tended the Dalton School, Andover, and re­ Lantzer, Michigan; Mark Lassiter, Texas; Paul tion for its School Age Parenting Program and ceived his bachelors degree from Princeton Lee, Texas; Matthew Lindquist, California; and Infant Development Center. It is used as a University. He has been married to Jacqueline Aaron Lioi, Ohio. model for teen mothers and pregnant teens to Bey mer for 35 years. May 16, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11699 The Jewish National Fund is devoted to both sides of the aisle, the grave situation that tion, some European countries seem intent funding water projects, forests, roads, and exists in the Republic of Kosova. In this tenu­ on rewarding evil and punishing good. water conservation in Israel. James Lebenthal ous post-Dayton agreement environment, the Although some European leaders have is the perfect choice to receive its highest United States cannot idly stand by and wait for capitulated to the sinister forces in Bel­ honor, the Tree of Life Award. Through the this volatile situation to reach a crisis point. grade, the U.S. has-up until now-main­ tained constant, consistent and committed. symbol of the tree, Jim hopes to raise aware­ We must press for a moral and equitable reso­ And we hope it will continue to do so. ness of both public investment and the con­ lution to the Kosova question. I urge everyone In my meeting with high-level State De­ tribution infrastructure can make to the growth in this Chamber to read this speech by Dr. partment officials Monday, they reiterated and economic development of any country. Bukoshi; his scholarly point of view and first­ that the U.S. is not prepared to recognize Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise today to hand knowledge present the Kosova issue in Belgrade, and. that the "Outer Wall" sanc­ honor, along with the Jewish National Fund, a succinct and edifying way. The speech tions will remain in place. James A. Lebenthal, whose enduring belief in reads as follows: They reaffirmed strong U.S. support for the possibilities of revitalization have led to lGNORlliG THE LESSONS OF HISTORY rn THE the non-violent approach of the Kosova lead­ three decades of tangible contribution to this BALKANS ership in dealing with Serbian repression in Kosova. They affirmed that the Kosova issue Nation's public works and infrastructure. I ask (By Dr. Bujar Bukoshi) my colleagues to join with me in this tribute to is very high on the agenda and reconfirmed In the aftermath of the Dayton Accords, James Lebenthal for his many years of work their desire to be helpful in finding a peace­ there remains significant unfinished business ful solution. They said the U.S. would con­ in public interest. to be handled by the international commu­ tinue to work with its allies in pursuit of nity. Among this unfinished business is the such a solution. Kosova crisis. The U.S. position reflects an understand­ HONORING THE COLLEGE GROVE Dayton recognized this reality. In fact, the ing of the lessons of the past in the Balkans. VOLUNTEER FffiE DEPARTMENT document was quite specific with respect to Let us remember that in World War I and conditions that must be met by Serbia-Mon­ World War II it was America that finally en­ HON. BART GORDON tenegro before the so-called "Outer Wall" of tered the conflict and brought an end to the diplomatic, political and financial sanctions fighting. OF TENNESSEE against the Slobodan Milosevic regime would IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Throughout the four decades of the Cold be lifted. War, it was the U.S. through its leadership of Thursday, May 16, 1996 Regrettably, recent events confirm that NATO that insured t he peace and the col­ some European countries who signed the Ac­ lapse of Communism. In Bosnia, the pro­ Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this cords have violated them by prematurely ex­ opportunity to applaud the invaluable services tracted conflict continued until America tending diplomatic recognition to Serbia­ took the initiative, brought the aggressor to­ provided by the College Grove Volunteer Fire Montenegro. In doing so, Europe is setting gether with the victims, and hammered out Department. These brave, civic-mined people the stage for a new conflict. the Dayton Accords. give freely of their time so that we may all feel It should also be noted that with respect to We believe that U.S. leaders are looking at safer at night. implementing the Dayton Accords in Bosnia, Kosova as an opportunity for American lead­ Few realize the depth of training and hard the so-called "Republika Srpska" has been ership to be exerted before there is a slaugh­ work that goes into being a volunteer fire­ extended de facto recognition, as NATO in ter. This pro-active strategy would work, fighter; To quote one of my local volunteers, many instances has adopted what some have provided America maintained the fortitude described as a " can't do" attitude toward to finish the job. "These firemen must have an overwhelming implementation that has allowed desire to do for others while expecting nothing " Republika Srpska" to escape many provi­ As we move ahead in this post-Dayton pe­ in return." sions of the Accords. riod, the international community would be Preparation includes twice-monthly training In effect, the indicted war criminals well advised to recognize the new realities programs in which they have live drills, study [Radovan] Karadzic and [Ratko] Mladic have and to remember the lessons of history. the latest videos featuring the latest in fire­ won virtual statehood for "Republika Kosova is a state, and its political future fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars Srpska." They have received something must be determined by its 2.2 million people. Serbia-Montenegro is a pariah outcast. Evil where they can obtain the knowledge they where there was nothing. In contrast with this is Kosova, which was must not be rewarded. You don't make the need to save lives. Within a year of becoming criminal the policeman. Serbia cannot and a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ recognized as one of the eight political units of former Yugoslavia with the rights and re­ should not be granted mini-super power sta­ nessee fire training school in Murfreesboro sponsibilities accorded by that status. How tus. where they undergo further, intensified train­ can the world expect Kosova, which had a If Serbia strengthens its alliance with a ing. distinct and existing statehood, to now have new Russian coalition, the so-called " USSR­ When the residents of my district go to bed nothing? Il," that may result from the June elections at night, they know that should disaster strike In Bosnia, and now by extending diplo­ in Russia, a new Cold War may emerge, and and their home catch fire, well-trained and matic recognition to the forces of evil in Bel­ the very Serbia that some Europeans rush to qualified volunteer fire departments are ready grade, some European countries have exhib­ recognize today will become an enemy again, and willing to give so graciously and gener­ ited a moral bankruptcy that should shock only this time more brutal, more sinister and more potent. ously of themselves. This peace of mind those who are committed to peace, human rights, fairness, and justice. Serbia wants to have it both ways: To be­ should not be taken for granted. come militarily strong through arms from By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ Albanians in Kosova take such action as an insult that will lead nowhere. By extend­ Russia, and to become economically power­ sure a safer future for us all. We owe these ing the mantle of diplomatic recognition at ful through ties to the West. It cannot have volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude the present time and under the present geo­ it both ways. for their service and sacrifice. graphic shape, the situation will lead to new Baroness Margaret Thatcher said it best crisis. last August in Aspen, Colorado: "So what Recognition will never defuse the situa­ does history teach us? To me the most sig­ KOSOV A: A NATION IN PERIL, tion. To the contrary, it sends a very bad nificant lesson is: Never appease an aggres­ PRIME MINISTER BUJAR message to the Albanians who, for seven long sor. If we do, he will only grow stronger and BUKOSHI'S REMARKS years, have endured the apartheid imposed more confident, and to secure his ultimate by the Milosevic regime. defeat will require greater effort and greater The message is simply this: Those who ex­ sacrifice." HON. JA~ P. MORAN hibit anti-social behavior, who practice eth­ The lessons of history are clear. Those who OF VIRGlliIA nic cleansing and perpetrate the worst fail to learn from mistakes of history are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES crimes against humanity since World War II bound to repeat them. For our part, the Al­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 will be rewarded. Those who have fought op­ banians of Kosova would like to continue to pression, who have stood for freedom and de­ peacefully pursue freedom, justice and de­ Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mocracy, who have resisted peacefully, will mocracy. This is our hope. This is our inten­ bring to the attention of my colleagues, on be punished. In a cynical view of the situa- tion. 11700 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 16, 1996 1996 TRIBUTE TO SENIOR thought for themselves, but only how they fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, GLEANERS OF NORTH HIGHLANDS could help their neighbor. Their selflessness "These firemen must have an overwhelming and sincerity are an embodiment of those vir- · desire to do for others while expecting nothing HON. VIC FAZIO tues that made America great and will be an in return." OF CALIFORNIA asset to them in their home communities and Preparation includes twice-monthly training IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with all those they come in contact. programs in which they have live drills, study Adam Bell, Texas; Jerry Campbell, Florida; the latest videos featuring the latest in fire­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 David Carne, Oregon; Steve Dankers, Wiscon­ fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars Mr. FAZIO of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise sin; Chad Gallinger, Maryland; Gary Gilchrist, where they can obtain the knowledge they today to off er my congratulations to Senior Florida; Michael Goheen, Washington; Peter need to save lives. Within a year of becoming Gleaners, Inc. of North Highlands on 20 ex­ Guy, California; Chris Hulson, Oklahoma; a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ ceptional years of service to the community. Owen Manor, California; Seth Prescott, Mis­ nessee fire training school in Murfreesboro Senior Gleaners is a nonprofit, totally volun­ sissippi; and Joshua Tanner, Texas. where they undergo further, intensified train­ teer organization which was organized in 1976 ing. by 37 senior citizens concerned about local When the residents of my district go to bed hunger issues. It began in a volunteer's home TRIBUTE TO CHARLES R. VAN at night, they know that should disaster strike and now operates from a 4.5 acre facility HORN and their home catch fire, well-trained and leased from the city of Sacramento. Over the qualified volunteer fire departments are ready last 20 years, Senior Gleaners has continued HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI and willing to give so graciously and gener­ to operate with a staff consisting solely of vol­ OF PENNSYLVANIA ously of themselves. This peace of mind unteer senior citizens providing food and labor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES should not be taken for granted. to over 145 charitable organizations in north­ By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 ern California. sure a safer future for us all. We owe these Over 2,000 volunteers annually contribute Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude almost 50,000 hours collecting fruits and vege­ pay tribute to Charles R. Van Horn, a great for their service and sacrifice. tables from orchards and farms, salvaging American who died on April 30, 1996. damaged or outdated canned and packaged Charles Van Horn, a graduate of the Shen­ foods from supermarkets, and performing all andoah Valley Military Academy, Washington REGULATORY RELIEF FOR UTIL­ trucking, warehousing, and administrative work and Lee University, and the University of Ala­ ITY VEHICLE OPERATORS AND essential for the collection and distribution of bama; devoted his life to public service and DRIVERS food. In 1995 alone, nearly 500,000 volunteer private philanthropy. for almost 50 years, hours were provided and over 17 million Charlie's career focused on the advancement HON. RAY LaHOOD pounds of food were donated to those in of both the Baltimore and Ohio and Chesa­ OF ILLINOIS need. peake and Ohio Railroads. Charlie's hard work IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and intelligence resulted in his appointment as In addition to food, Senior Gleaners volun­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 teers also provide lap robes, shawls, slippers, vice president, and later the Washington exec­ and other items to convalescent homes and utive representative in governmental relations, Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing veterans' hospitals, and baby clothes and for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. legislation today that will offer regulatory relief blankets to needy children. As an active member of many well-known for utility vehicle operators and drivers. This Senior Gleaners of North Highlands is an organizations, Charles Van Horn served as bill will help reduce the cost and increase the · outstanding example of what volunteerism can president of the P.T. Barnum Tent Circus, the safety of utilities throughout America, and par­ achieve in our country. Their record of accom­ Saints and Sinners, and the New York Skoal ticularly in rural America. plishment in clothing and feeding the neediest Club. In addition, he served the community as In the past few years, natural disasters have children, adults, and families in northern Cali­ a board member of the Travelers Aid Society devastated virtually all parts of our country. fornia over the last 20 years has made a tre­ of Washington, the Honor America Executive And, while efforts to rebuild and restore basic mendous difference in the community, region, Committee, and the Chatter Box Club. utility services to the victims have been gal­ and State. I salute the efforts of Senior Glean­ Charles died on April 30, 1996, in Scranton, lant, these very efforts have been severely ers, Inc., and wish them continued success in PA. He is survived by his wife Winifred, his 7 hampered by ridiculous, costly and burden­ the future. step-sons, and 13 step-grandchildren. some regulations that hinder utility service Mr. Speaker, I join Charlie's family, friends, ·drivers from performing emergency repairs and former colleagues from the Chesapeake and maintenance on utility lines in rural areas RECOGNIZING THE STUDENTS OF and Ohio Railroad in paying tribute to Charles thereby affecting vital services. ALERT R. Van Horn. With his distinguished legacy of Last fall, the National Highway System Des­ public service and private philanthropy, ignation Act included relief from Federal motor HON. SAM JOHNSON Charles R. Van Horn will be remembered as carrier regulations that were designed mainly OF TEXAS one of the best representatives the railroad for long-haul, cross-country drivers. While IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has had, as well as a great American. these laws did provide relief for certain agricul­ tural drivers, water well drillers, snowplow op­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 erators, and medium-sized commercial motor Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, HONORING THE CHRISTIANA vehicles from burdensome hours of service as we remember the tragic bombing of the Ed­ VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT regulations, they, unfortunately, did not pro­ ward P. Murrah Federal Building, in Oklahoma vide the same kind of relief for drivers of vehi­ City, OK, on April 19, 1995. I would like to HON. BART GORDON cles for utility companies-for example, elec­ take time to recognize a group of young men OF TENNESSEE tric, water, telephone, sewer, natural gas, who, long after the media's focus on the trag­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES etc.). edy had faded, but with much work left to be Under current Department of Transportation done, volunteered time, energy, and good will Thursday, May 16, 1996 rules and regulations, utility vehicle drivers are to minister to the physical, spiritual, and emo­ Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this limited in the number of hours that they can tional needs of the survivors while moving the opportunity to applaud the invaluable services drive and be on duty. The practical effect of residents of a destroyed apartment building to provided by the Christiana Volunteer Fire De­ these regulations is to limit the size of the safer locations. These men were a demonstra­ partment. These brave, civic-minded people area that utility drivers can effectively service. tion of sensitivity, availability, and compassion, give freely of their time so that we may all feel This limitation not only increases the utility as well as initiative, in that they recognized sater at night. costs that consumers must pay; but it also and did what needed to be done in the lives Few realize the depth of training and hard creates health and safety risks for the public, of the people of Oklahoma City, with no work that goes into being a volunteer fire- because utility service may be interrupted due May 16, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11701 to the inability of utility drivers to reach the overseas suppliers, many of whom refuse to BOSSES' DAY 1996 problem area and make the appropriate re­ sell raw materials to U.S. manufacturers. The pairs within their hours of service. result is a critical shortage of biomaterials. The HON. DAVID E. BONIOR The onerous effect of these regulations is ultimate losers are the people who depend on OF MICHIGAN particularly acute in those parts of rural Amer­ medical devices to extend and improve their rn THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ica in which the service area of utility compa­ lives. nies generally covers vast distances. Drivers Thursday, May 16, 1996 The Product Liability Fairness Act, which often spend more time driving to the problem Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, in the Tenth contained the exact language that I introduce area then actually making repairs. The bu­ Congressional District of Michigan, the person­ today, passed the House of Representatives reaucrats, however, do not distinguish driving nel at Selfridge Air National Guard Base have by a vote of 259 to 158, and the Senate by time from repair time, choosing, instead, to served in the defense of the United States for a vote of 59 to 40. Despite the President's count both in the overall calculation of allow­ over 78 years. Currently, Selfridge personnel veto of the Product Liability Fairness Act, he able hours of service. are helping bring peace to the former Yugo­ This bill will help ensure the public's safe stated that this provision in particular was "a slavia. I am proud to say that members of the access to utility service and save between laudable attempt to ensure the supply of mate­ Air Force Reserve's 927 Air Refueling Wing- $300 and $400 million in compliance costs rials needed to make lifesaving medical de­ 927 ARW-which is stationed at Selfridge, that would otherwise be passed on to consum­ vices." Although the President went on to ex­ were the first reservists to volunteer this past. ers. I urge passage of this important bill. press certain reservations that he has con­ December for the "Joint Endeavor Express" cerning this legislation, I intend to work closely from the United States to Germany. with the cosponsors and the administration to Selfridge Air National Guard Base is one of THE BIOMATERIALS ACCESS ensure enactment of this lifesaving measure. the Nation's oldest and most historic military ASSURANCE ACT OF 1996 installations. It is named after Lt. Thomas Etholen Selfridge. Lieutenant Selfridge was HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS the first military officer to pilot a heavier-than­ OF PENNSYLVANIA CONGRATULATIONS TO DAVID air, engine-driven aircraft. While flying with GUETZKOW IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Orville Wright on September 17, 1908, Lieu­ tenant Selfridge, unfortunately, became the Thursday, May 16, 1996 first officer to meet his death in powered flight. Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA Wright survived only after a lengthy stay in the ducing the Biomaterials Access Assurance Act OF WISCONSIN hospital. of 1996, legislation to ensure the availability of Selfridge Field was activated as a military implantable medical devices, which include: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES installation in 1917, 3 months after the United pacemakers, heart valves, artificial blood ves­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 States entered World War I. In 1947, when the sels, angioplasty cathetes, left ventricular as­ Air Force became a separate service, sist devices, and hip and knee joints. This bill Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Selfridge Field became Selfridge Air Force is almost identical to H.R. 753, which I intro­ offer my most sincere congratulations to David Base and had grown from a 640-acre leased duced last year, and is the same language Guetzkow, who was named the Wisconsin parcel of land to a permanent 3,600-acre that was included as title II of the Product Li­ Boys & Girls Clubs' "1996 Youth of the Year." base. ability Fairness Act conference report which David is an exemplary young man very de­ In 1971, the base was transferred to the passed both Houses of Congress. serving of this distinguished award. Michigan Air National Guard and received its The measure that I, along with a bipartisan current name. As the home of many diversi­ David has been an active member of the Ir­ group of 23 cosponsors, introduce today will fied units, ''Tearn Selfridge" takes pride in ving J. Seher Boys & Girls Club for 11 years. provide for expedited dismissal from lawsuit of being the only Reserve Forces base to have He has demonstrated his leadership and com­ suppliers of raw materials used in the manu­ permanently assigned units from all five of the facture of lifesaving and lifeenhancing medical mitment through activities sponsored by the uniformed services: the Air Force, Army, Ma­ devices-biomaterials. The Biomaterials Ac­ Seher Club, as well as the Milwaukee Trade rine Corps, Navy, and the Coast Guard. The cess Assurance Act of 1996 will not limit re­ and Technical High School which he attends. Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard covery from a biomaterials supplier where the Club projects like Adopt-A-Highway on South also have units at the base. supplier is also the manufacturer or seller of 27th Street in Milwaukee and the graffiti re­ This Saturday, May 18, 1996, the 927th is the device, or where the supplier failed to pro­ moval project instilled a sense of community recognizing the employers who support its Re­ vide the biomaterials described in an applica­ pride in David. serve and Guard employees. Even though the ble contract or specifications. At Milwaukee Trade and Technical High, deployment of these employees may cause fi­ A looming crisis exists which necessitates David has excelled in both academic and ex­ nancial and organizational strain, in times of adoption of the Biomaterials Access Assur­ tracurricular areas. While maintaining a 3.5 need, their employers have subordinated com­ ance Act. Biomaterials suppliers have stopped grade point average, he has made time to pany interests to those of the Nation. I ap­ selling raw materials to medical device manu­ tutor other students, serve as captain of the plaud these employers for their sacrifice and facturers. The suppliers, named in lawsuits in­ volleyball and basketball teams, and quarter­ commitment. volving medical implants because they are back of the football team, and will be inducted National Guard and Reserve Forces com­ considered deep pockets, have been forced to into the National Honor Society this fall. prise almost half of our Nation's defense capa­ pay millions to defend themselves. Although bility and are essential to national security. In receiving this honor, David performed ex­ these suppliers are rarely found liable, the liti­ And, as is being demonstrated in Bosnia­ ceptionally in all eight categories judged: serv­ gation costs are not offset by the profits real­ H erzegovina, they are also essential to peace. ice to the club, community service, home and ized by selling to the device market. Sales to "The mission of the 927th ARW is to extend family, school performance, spirituality, essay the device market make up only a small per­ the Global Reach of United States air power writing, interview skills, and public speaking. centage of the overall sales of these materials through trained personnel and mission ready He speaks highly of the values and direction to alternative markets. Raw materials used in equipment." As the first to volunteer in support the Boys and Girls Club has provided through­ the manufacture of these devices-polyester of "Joint Endeavor," the 927th moved more out his youth. yarn, resins, polyurethane-have other com­ than 6 tons of supplies in their first three mis­ mercial applications. For example, polyester fi­ So, I send my best wishes to David sions-not only extending air power but offer­ bers used in medical implants account for less Guetzkow as he heads to the midwest re­ ing a hand in peace. than $200,000 of sales in a $9 billion world­ gional competition in June. His parents, These citizen-soldiers and airmen train vig­ wide polyester yarn market. Jeanne and Joel, are no doubt proud of their orously and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Twelve suppliers have withdrawn from the son. I share in their pride and believe that with their active duty counterparts in order to be biomaterials market in the past 2 years. De­ young people like David, our society indeed ready to meet the Nation's call at a moment's vice manufacturers have been forced to seek has a very bright future. notice. And, their civilian bosses must also be 11702 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 16, 1996 ready, in a moment's notice, to see some of TRIBUTE TO SYLVIA LEWIS PARKS other Members of the House join me in salut­ their best employees answer that call. ing Mrs. Sylvia Lewis Parks as her family, Civilian bosses and supervisors of Reserve HON. JAMFS E. CLYBURN friends, and colleagues gather to celebrate her component soldiers, sailors, airmen, and ma­ OF SOUTH CAROLINA retirement on Saturday, May 25, 1996, at the rines have continued to pledge their active IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Clarion Townhouse in Columbia, SC. support. Thanks to their commitment, our Na­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 tional Guard and Reserve members have Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to MEDIA OBJECTIVITY been able to fulfill their military missions. congratulate Mrs. Sylvia Lewis Parks on the Our National Guard and Reserve Forces, as occasion of her retirement from Richland HON. NEWf GINGRICH demonstrated in operation "Joint Endeavor," County School District One after 38 years of OF GEORGIA are playing a greater and more diverse role dedicated and unselfish service to the children IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES than probably ever imagined by Lieutenant of Columbia, SC. Thursday, May 16, 1996 Selfridge. And with the vital support of Ameri­ Mrs. Parks joined the school system in 1958 Mr. GINGRICH. Mr. Speaker, the professed ca's employers, the National Guard and Re­ as an elementary school teacher, where she objectivity of this country's mainstream media serves will be able to fulfill their ultimate mis­ quickly earned a reputation for her superior sion of maintaining peace. and innovative teaching style. After just over a should be of concern to all Americans as they attempt to assess the vital issues decade of classroom teaching, Mrs. Parks of the day. As a measure of our thanks, we should cel­ News tinted with bias clearly prevents citizens began the first of numerous increasingly im­ ebrate the significant contributions of our Na­ from making truly informed decisions. I share portant positions within the school system, tional Guard and Reserve employers. I urge with this body the following startling comments eventually becoming one of the top adminis­ my colleagues and all Americans to join me in by Newsweek assistant managing editor and honoring employers of National Guard and trators in the entire system. Some of these po­ sitions were: Title One Coordinator; Director of Washington bureau chief Evan Thomas from Reserve members by remembering May 18, Inside Washington, a weekly public affairs 1996, as Bosses' Day. And I encourage the Federal Programs; Executive Director for De­ velopment Programs; Executive Director · for show broadcast locally in the Washington area American people to express their gratitude to the weekend of May 11 and 12, 1996. Development and Planning; and, Acting Asso­ these employers for their extraordinary sac­ Apparently one member of the media estab­ ciate Superintendent for Elementary Edu­ rifices on behalf of our Nation. lishment knows bias when he sees it. cation. Mrs. Parks' most recent position has There is a liberal bias; it's demonstrable. been Executive Director for Elementary School Boy, if you look at some statistics: About 85 Services. percent of the reporters who cover the White HONORING THE CENTRAL In addition to her work with Richland District House vote Democratic; they have for a long VOLUNTEER FffiE DEPARTMENT One, Mrs. Parks has been a consultant to time. There is, particularly at the networks, school districts and educational associations at the lower levels, among the editors and across the country including: the U.S. Depart­ the so-called infrastructure, there is a liberal HON. BART GORDON ment of Education, Seattle, WA, Public bias. Schools, the Oklahoma City Schools, and the There is a liberal bias at Newsweek, the OF TENNESSEE magazine I work for. Most of the people who Fayetteville, NC, School District. She has work at Newsweek live on the upper West IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been a presenter at the Overseas School-to­ Side of New York and they have a liberal School Partnership in Gabon and Cameroon, bias. Thursday, May 16, 1996 West Africa, the South Carolina Association of I don't think it's so much Washington. It's Elementary and Middle School Principals, and New York. You have to look at which city Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this the South Carolina Education Association. we're talking about. It's where the networks opportunity to applaud the invaluable services . While keeping a very busy professional are based-where the New York Times is provided by the Central Volunteer Fire Depart­ schedule, Mrs. Parks has always generously based. I think the greatest liberal bias is ment. These brave, civic-minded people give amongst the people who work for large found time to serve her community and to im­ freely of their time so that we may all feel major news organizations in New York. prove the lives of the world at large. She has safer at night. The network White House correspondent been a member of the board of directors of who writes for a conservative opinion maga­ Few realize the depth of training and hard the United Black Fund, the Columbia Urban zine's bosses are liberal and they're always work that goes into being a volunteer fire­ League, and the Midlands Marine Institute. quietly denouncing him for being a right­ fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, She previously served as president of the wing nut. 'These firemen must have an overwhelming Richland County Chapter of the Assault on Il­ The word liberalism is pretty much dead. desire to do for others while expecting nothing Therefore, it's not a liberal bias; it's an anti­ literacy Program and was a member of the Republican, anti-right, anti-Christian Coali­ in return." South Carolina Coalition of Blacks and Jews, tion bias. That's the bias. Preparation includes twice-monthly training the Community Relations Council, the Seven­ I submit these observations into the CON­ programs in which they have live drills, study Thirty Breakfast Club, and the Greater Colum­ GRESSIONAL RECORD in the hopes they are the latest videos featuring the latest in fire­ bia Chamber of Commerce. She is a member kept in mind when the topic of media fairness fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and a former arises. where they can obtain the knowledge they member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. need to save lives. Within a year of becoming Despite the numerous demands on her a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ time, Mrs. Parks has always found time for her ROBERT A. FORTINSKY HONORED nessee Fire Training School in Murfreesboro family. She is a dedicated wife, mother, and where they undergo further, intensified train­ grandmother. She is a friendly neighbor and a HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI ing. warm smile to all who meet her. Over the OF PENNSYLVANIA years, she has served as a mentor to legions lli THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES When the residents of my district go to bed of students, teachers, and school administra­ at night, they know that should disaster strike tors. Mrs. Parks is a dedicated member of the Thursday, May 16, 1996 and their home catch fire, well-trained and St John Baptist Church, where she has been Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today qualified volunteer fire departments are ready a member of numerous committees and orga­ to recognize my close personal friend Robert and willing to give so graciously and gener­ nizations. A. Fortinsky, who, on May 20, 1996, will re­ ously of themselves. This peace of mind Mr. Speaker, Sylvia Parks is a true Renais­ ceive the Distinguished Community Service should not be taken for granted. sance woman. I am proud to represent her in Award from the Greater Wilkes-Barre Society By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ the Congress. While she will be missed at of Fellows Anti-Defamation League of B'nai sure a safer future for us all. We owe these Richland School District One, I am sure her B'rith. I am pleased to have been asked to volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude dedication and untiring devotion to our chil­ participate in this event, and I take pride in for their service and sacrifice. dren will never end. I ask that you and the honoring Bob on the House floor today. May 16, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11703 In 1913, the Anti-Defamation League of the FISCAL YEAR 1997 BUDGET and their home catch fire, well-trained and B'nai B'rith was established to fight defamation RESOLUTION qualified volunteer fire departments are ready based on religious, racial, and ethnic preju­ and willing to give so graciously and gener­ dices and to promote education, and a more HON. EARL POMEROY ously of themselves. This peace of mind mature understanding of all humankind. Bob OF NORTH DAKOTA should not be taken for granted. Fortinsky has embraced the principles of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ Anti-Defamation League, and through his ac­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 sure a safer future for us all. We owe these tions has become most deserving of the orga­ volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Chairman, minutes ago for their service and sacrifice. nization's Distinguished Community Service I voted in favor of the coalition budget, a plan Award. to balance the budget in 6 years with $137 bil­ Born in Wilkes-Barre in 1929, Bob . experi­ lion more in deficit reduction than the Repub­ THE SESQUICENTENNIAL enced a traditional Northeastern Pennsylva­ lican proposal. Given that the coalition budget ANNIVERSARY OF THE CIVIL WAR nian upbringing with a strong commitment to was not approved, the House is now faced academics. After graduating from Meyer's with a choice between the President's budget HON. RICHARD H. BAKER High School, he enrolled in Penn State univer­ plan and the Republican plan. OF LOUISIANA sity, but his education was interrupted in 1944 I rise in support of the President's proposal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and in opposition to the majority budget reso­ when he left college to serve his country in the Thursday, May 16, 1996 U.S. Army. lution. In several critical repects-from its sup­ port for the Federal health care programs that Mr. BAKER of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, we While in the Army, Bob's leadership quali­ protect our Nation's seniors, poor children, are quickly approaching the sesquicentennial ties became evident tQ his superiors who pro­ and the disabled, to the agriculture programs anniversary of the Civil War and in preparation moted him to Second Lieutenant. Upon attain­ that support the productivity of our farmers, to of this, I, along with several colleagues, would ing this rank, Bob became the youngest sec­ the investment it provides in the education of like to designate Louisiana State University ond lieutenant in the Army Chemical Corps. our children-the President's ·plan is vastly su­ [L.S.U.] in conjunction with Gettysburg College Following his service to his country, Bob re­ perior to the Republican budget. as flagship institutions which will plan this turned to Penn State where he graduated with However, in the area of veterans programs, commemoration. a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. the President's plan is seriously deficient. The The centers' goals will include cataloging President should modify his budget to provide Civil War archives nationwide and studying the Using the resources of leadership and a a funding commitment more like that con­ war from the perspective of every conceivable strong education, Bob established Fortune tained in the coalition budget. The coalition discipline, profession, and occupation. All of Fabrics, Inc. in 1949. Since that time he has budget provides $112 billion-$5 billion more this will enable L.S.U. and Gettysburg College established several other companies ,including than the Republican plan and $10 billion more to plan a sesquicentennial commemoration Wyoming Weavers, Inc. in 1975 and Jilj Enter­ than the President's plan-for discretionary that will celebrate Civil War heritage in the prises, Inc. in 1983. Throughout all of his busi­ veterans programs. These programs support North and South, while engaging all citizens in ness dealings, he has always operated his the medical care, education, training, and re­ a study of the ways in which both problems businesses with adherence to the highest ethi­ habilitation services for those who served our and prospects of today evolved out of many cal standards and a commitment to producing Nation in times of war. I believe the coalition facets of the Civil War and its legacy. the best quality products. budget provides the appropriate level of fund­ Through these centers, we can educate the people about the Civil War. To quote Abraham Bob's leadership is not only evident in his ing for our veterans, and I urge both sides to Lincoln, "We will hope to reach the old and business successes, but in the community or­ adopt the coalition budget's funding commit­ ment to the programs that serve our veterans. the young, the rich and the poor, the grave ganizations and clubs to which he lends his and the gay, of all sexes and tongues, and skills and time. In 1972 and 1984, Bob was colors and conditions." These two centers will, Chairman of the United Jewish Appeal Cam­ HONORING THE EAGLEVILLE as students and guardians of the American paign, and from 1973 to 1976 he served as VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT past, have done the most important public the President of the Jewish Community Center duty of our lives, and, with the grace of God, of Wilkes-Barre. Bob was Co-Chairman of the HON. BART GORDON will have served the peoples of the United Jewish Community Center's Endowment Fund, OF TENNESSEE States and the world. and in 1985 he became was Chairman of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Israel Bonds. He also served as President of Thursday, May 16, 1996 Temple Israel and later served as Chairman of THE POLISH ARMY VETERANS AS­ 1he Board of Temple Israel. In 1988 he was Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this SOCIATION POST 40, HAMMOND, honored by Wilkes University with the dedica­ opportunity to applaud the invaluable services IN provided by the Eagleville Volunteer Fire De­ tion of Fortinsky Hall. partment. These brave, civic-minded people HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY Today, Bob Fortinsky continues to be active give freely of their time so that we may all feel OF INDIANA in many community organizations and private safer at night. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clubs. He is a Director of the Luzerne National Few realize the depth of training and hard Bank, and a member of the International Tex­ work that goes into being a volunteer fire­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 tile Society. In addition to being a Trustee of fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my great Wilkes University, he is a member of the uni­ "These fireman must have an overwhelming honor to congratulate the Polish Army Veter­ versity's John Wilkes Society. He became a desire to do for others while expecting nothing ans Association [PAVA] Post 40 in Hammond, board member of the Fox Hill Country Club in in return." IN on its 75th anniversary. PAVA Post 40 will 1996 after serving as President of the club Preparation includes twice-monthly training hold an anniversary celebration at its banquet during the previous year. Bob is also a mem­ programs in which they have live drills, study hall in Hammond this Saturday, May 18, 1996. ber of the Wyoming Business Club and the the latest videos featuring the latest in fire­ I especially would like to congratulate post King's College Century Club. fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars commander, Mr. Walter Prygon, and post fi­ where they can obtain the knowledge they nancial secretary, Mr. Zenon Wiecinski, and all Mr. Speaker, Bob Fortinsky is a truly excep­ need to save lives. Within a year of becoming the other members of PAVA Post 40 for their tional businessman and an outstanding com­ a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ time-honored dedication to preserve their Pol­ munity leader. He and his wife, Shirley, are re­ nessee fire training school in Murfreesboro ish heritage and to assist their fellow country­ sponsible for making so many significant con­ where they undergo further, intensified train­ men in times of need. Joining the celebration tributions to the betterment mankind. I wish ing. will be Edward Repay, president of the Ham­ Bob and his family everlasting success and When the residents of my district go to bed mond City Council, and Lake County sheriff, happiness. at night, they know that should disaster strike John Buncich. 11704 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 16, 1996 The history of the PA VA is one of pride and First Congressional District. May their 75th an­ HONORING THE DEKALB COUNTY honor. At the beginning of World War I, while niversary celebration be a joyous one. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT the United States was still a neutral country, several prominent Polish-Americans issued an HON. BART GORDON appeal to organize a volunteer army to fight OF TENNESSEE the threat to Poland's freedom. Because the COLUMBUS HOUSE HONORED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States was still neutral at this time, it Thursday, May 16, 1996 granted permission to Polish-American leaders to form an army to help with the war in Po­ HON. ROSA L DeLAURO Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this land. Within the framework of the so-called Act opportunity to applaud the invaluable services OF CONNECTICUT of Arming, thousands of young Polish immi­ provided by the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire grants in the United States and Canada pre­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Department. These brave civic-minded people sented themselves for training. This training give freely of their time so that we may all feel took place at Camp Niagara, in Canada. Thursday, May 16, 1996 safer at night. Few realize the depth of training and hard After training, the recruits were sent to Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, the week of ·France under the command of the leader of work that goes into being a volunteer fire­ May 13-20, 1996 will officially be declared Co­ fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, the Polish Armed Forces, Gen. Jozef Haller. lumbus House Awareness Week. Columbus General Haller named these troops the "These firemen must have an overwhelming House is an organization which delivers both "Blekitna Armia" (Blue Army) after the color of desire to do for others while expecting nothing emergency care and shelter to the homeless their uniforms. Under the command of General in return." and seeks to assist homeless persons in find­ Haller, the Blue Army contributed to the end of Preparation includes twice-monthly training the Polish-Red Communist conflict. However, ing permanent housing. On May 19, 1996 Co­ programs in which they have live drills, study because Poland was destroyed by war and lumbus House will honor their volunteers. the latest videos featuring the latest in fire­ 150 years of bondage by neighboring coun­ Columbus House opened in 1982 and was fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars tries, Poland could not compensate General New Haven's first shelter for homeless men where they can obtain the knowledge they Haller and the Blue Army for their heroic stand and women. The original mission of the orga­ need to save lives. Within a year of becoming and sacrifice. After completing their duties, the nization was to provide basic food and shelter a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ Blue Army soldiers returned to the United services. However, it has since evolved and nessee fire training school in Murfreesboro States and Canada in tattered uniforms. expanded. The organization now seeks to un­ where they undergo further, intensified train­ ing. Once back in the United States, the soldiers derstand and address the problems that lead When the residents of my district go to bed sought to continue the traditions they devel­ to homelessness. The Columbus House has oped in Poland by forming a veterans organi­ at night, they know that should disaster strike been nationally recognized for innovative pro­ and their home catch fire, well-trained and zation in the United States and Canada. This grams. One such program is the Length of organization was registered in the United qualified volunteer fire departments are ready Stay Program, in which the residents set goals and willing to give so graciously and gener­ States under the name of the Polish Army for themselves and develop a timetable in Veterans Association. Currently, the national ously of themselves. This peace of mind which to achieve them. Columbus House also should not be taken for granted. headquarters is located in Cleveland, OH, and charges residents a nominal fee for their stay, there are 70 posts with about 2,000 members By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ a practice which promotes the ultimate goal of sure a safer future for us all. We owe these throughout the country. The purpose of the or­ self-reliance. ganization, as incorporated in its own constitu­ volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude tion, is to bring help to those less fortunate, as The dual mission of Columbus House is for their service and sacrifice. well as to hold social gatherings in an effort to what makes it so remarkable and valuable to cultivate and continue Polish traditions. the New Haven community. Providing emer­ lliTRODUCTION OF THE MEDICAL Before World War I, the majority of Polish gency housing is a crucial community service. PRIVACY rn THE AGE OF NEW immigrants in the United States settled in in­ The shelter has not only emergency shelter TECHNOLOGIES ACT dustrial towns, such as Hammond, IN and oth­ beds but also provides several outreach serv­ ers in northwest Indiana. These Polish-Amer­ ices. These include a mobile crisis van and ican settlers included discharged soldiers of outreach workers who try to link the mentally HON. JIM McDERMOTT General Haller's army. These immigrants reg­ ill with the treatment and services they need. OF WASHINGTON istered with the national headquarters of the Columbus House aims to help residents be- · IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Polish Army Veterans Association, and, on come self-sufficient and able to maintain per­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 May 5, 1921, they were officially designated manent housing. In addition to providing coun­ Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, today, I am as Post 40. Eventually, the members of Post seling, job training, and medical care, Colum­ introducing the Medical Privacy in the Age of 40 realized they needed their own home of­ bus House strives to cultivate a sense of self­ New Technologies Act. This legislation will en­ fice, which led to the purchase of the building worth, self-dignity, and self-reliance in those sure that a patient's personal health informa­ at 241 Gostlin Street in Hammond. This re­ who feel that their lives are beyond their con­ tion will not be disclosed without that patient's mains their current home office. Local organi­ trol. It is rebuilding a resident's sense of self consent. zations hold special events at Post 40, includ­ that is the key to the program's success. Co­ For the first time, patients nationwide will ing the Soccer Club "Polonia," Saturday lumbus House gives residents the tools to have control of their medical records and have School of Polish Language, and academia handle life on their own and to effectively seek the right to deny outsiders access to their pri­ group 3095. In 1936, the Women's Auxiliary at resolutions to their problems. vate medical information. Post · 40 was organized by Mrs. W. This sounds like a simple principle with Wytrzymalski, who also became the first presi­ The work of caring for the homeless has be­ which the medical community should already dent. The Women's Auxiliary has offered its come increasingly difficult. Many people are comply. Unfortunately, current medical privacy assistance in all veterans' undertakings, espe­ no longer compassionate about the plight of guidelines are inadequate and vary from State cially in its collection of "Blawateck" (Polish the homeless and are frustrated by the many to State. In fact, the papers are filled with hor­ Buddy Poppies), which are sold to help raise problems that come together to contribute to ror stories about insurers, banks, and employ­ money for the veterans. homelessness. I commend Columbus House ers misusing health information to discriminate In closing, Mr. Speaker, I would like to reit­ for facing all the issues that surround home­ against individuals. While businesses gain this erate my congratulations to Post 40 Com­ lessness and continuing to work every day to medical information to the detriment of the rest mander Prygon, Financial Secretary Wiecinski, solve them. I am proud to join Columbus of us, only 28 States, including Washington and all members of PAVA Post 40 for their House in applauding the many volunteers who currently allow people even to examine their commitment to remembering their Polish herit­ make the day-to-day operation a success. I own medical records. age, as well as their commitment to improving thank Columbus House for over a decade of The legislation I am introducing today will the quality of life for all residents of Indiana's service to the New Haven community. give individuals the right to know what is being May 16, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11705 done with their medical information. It will sisted of 53,000 British and American troops. at State, regional, or national levels of com­ place in the individual's control what is done The incident which occurred in a wooded area petition; fourth, the band has performed at sig­ with that information, who sees it, and why. near Courthouse Bay boat basin at Camp nificant meetings at State, regional, and na­ In addition to being inadequate, today's pri­ Lejeune involved a troop carrier and an as­ tional levels; fifth, a number of students in the vacy standards fail to address the impact of sault helicopter. There were 16 victims, 14 band have participated in district and all-State new technologies on our medical system. dead or in critical condition. honor bands or similar groups. There is no These new technologies deeply affect the pri­ Lance Cpl. Jackie Chidester, 23, of Newark, limit on the number of bands which can re­ vacy of health information. This bill addresses OH was one of the 14 servicemen that died. ceive the Sudler Silver Cup each year. So in­ the threats to an individual's health information Jackie was part of the S-3 BLT 2/8 24th deed, not only is it a remarkable accomplish­ from new genetic technologies, and from the NEU(SOC) Unit. The Battalion Landing Team· ment that the Herndon Middle School Sym­ computerization of medical records. of the 2nd Division, 8th Marine Regiment, 24 phonic Band earned this honor, it is equally Genetic health information is an especially Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations commendable that it is one of only two bands sensitive part of a patienfs medical record. As Capable). worthy of receiving the award in 1996. knowledge increases about the genetic com­ Lance Cpl. .Chidester excelled in the class­ Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join ponent of many common diseases, so does room and in athletics while attending Licking me in applauding the hard work and commit­ the possibility that information in an individ­ Valley High School. He was the captain of the ment of Mrs. Linnemann and this talented ual's medical file will be used to deny entire Licking Valley football team in 1990 when they group of young musicians. I congratulate them families health care coverage. One recent clinched the championship and won all-league on receiving this distinguished award and for study documented 200 cases of healthy peo­ honors. He also was a State qualifier in wres­ making their parents, neighbors, and commu­ ple being denied jobs, insurance, the right to tling during his junior year. In 1991, Jackie nity proud of this exceptional achievement. adopt, and educational opportunities because graduated from Licking Valley and attended they either had or were suspected to have a Heidelberg College in Tiffin, OH. Lance Cpl. genetic predisposition for a disease, even Chidester was the son of Imogene Miller and RAOUL WALLENBERG COMMEMO­ though they did not actually have the disease. Jackie Lee Chidester. RATIVE STAMP UNVEILING Computers have revolutionized the way in "He fulfilled a life long dream when he en­ which an individual's medical information is listed in the Marine Corps," his father stated, HON. JAMF5 C. GREENWOOD collected, stored, and disseminated. Without "he loved the Marines. It was rough, tough, OF PENNSLYVANIA adequate enforceable standards, this informa­ and he loved it." IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion can easily be misused to breach the pri­ Whereas, the citizens of the United States Thursday, May 16, 1996 vacy rights of patients and lead to several and the 18th Congressional District of Ohio, forms of discrimination. with a real sense of honor join me in com­ Mr. GREENWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise Now, I don't want to get into horror stories mending Lance Cpl. Jackie Paul Chidester on today to pay tribute to an American hero, which already have occurred in the private his dedication to serve and protect our great Raoul Wallenberg. Raoul Wallenberg risked sector, but I do want to warn you that Con­ country. He will be greatly missed by his fam­ his life to save thousands of people from the gress has yet to realize the importance and ily, friends, and colleagues in the Marine Holocaust in Budapest, Hungary. His legacy is consequences of computer technologies in the Corps. to remind us all of what is truly great about medical system. Just last month, the House mankind. He selflessly risked his own life to passed Administrative Simplification provisions save anywhere from 30,000 to 150,000 Jews as part of the Kennedy-Kassebaum health in­ TRIBUTE TO THE HERNDON MID­ from the Nazis. surance reform bill. These provisions would DLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND On May 8, 1996, the U.S. Postal Service force doctors to computerize sensitive patient paid special tribute to Raoul Wallenberg by medical records to make it easier for insur­ HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS unveiling a 1997 commemorative stamp in his ance companies to bill patients. Yet, in making OF VIRGINIA honor. it easier for insurance companies to maximize IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, the issue of creating a com­ their profits, Congress failed to attach ade­ memorative stamp for Raoul Wallenberg was Thursday, May 16, 1996 quate privacy protections. New technologies brought to my attention in 1992 when I was have the potential to improve the quality of Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great first elected to the U.S. House of Representa­ health care, to help doctors effectively treat pleasure to rise today and pay tribute to the tives. My constituent, Ilene Pachman, residing their patients, and to lower the cost of health Herndon Middle School Symphonic Band, in Richboro, PA, asked me to support her na­ care. However, stro.ng medical record privacy which will receive one of the most prestigious tional effort to solicit the U.S. Postal Service in protections must be in place to ensure that international awards for junior high and inter­ issuing a commemorative stamp for this ex­ such technologies are not misused to discrimi­ mediate school bands. On May 19, 1996, the traordinary man. nate against patients and their families. Herndon Middle School Symphonic Band will Since that time, with Ilene's help, we sent I believe this bill gives patients the right to receive the John Philip Sousa Foundation's two letters to the Postmaster General, Marvin protect their personal health information from Sudler Silver Cup, an honor which recognizes Runyon, asking that a commemorative stamp being misused and prevent them from feeling junior high and intermediate school bands that be issued honoring Raoul Wallenberg. Both the wrath of discrimination to which the ero­ have demonstrated the highest standards of letters were signed by over 50 Members of the sion of medical standards could lead. excellence in all respects of their activities. House of Representatives. Under the direction of a very dedicated and Initially, Mrs. Pachman was inspired by the talented music director, Mrs. Noreen accounts of both Dr. Vera Goodkin, a New HONORING LANCE CPL. JACKIE Linnemann, it is one of only two bands from Jersey professor saved by Wallenberg, and PAUL CHIDESTER the entire United States and Canada to re­ Angela Adachi of New York, who was his per­ ceive this coveted award this year. sonal aide in Budapest. Later, around the time HON. ROBERT W. NEY Each year, the John Philip Sousa Founda­ that the Elvis Presley stamp was being issued, OF OHIO tion awards the Sudler Silver Cup after con­ when Mrs. Pachman read that Adolph Eich­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ducting a rigorous selection process under­ mann is better know than Wallenberg, she re­ taken by a committee made up of nationally­ alized the need for and the value of a U.S. Thursday, May 16, 1996 known band conductors. The selection com­ Wallenberg stamp. Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I commend the fol­ mittee chooses award recipients based on the Ilene said that she "gleaned ideas and lowing article to my colleagues: following criteria: First, the band's music direc­ found supporters from watching speakers on Approximately 2:00 a.m., on May 10, 1996 tor has been incumbent in his or her position C-Span and from endless networking." All of at Camp Lejeune, NC, two U.S. Marine Corps for at least 7 consecutive years; second, the her hard work paid off, and like Raoul helicopters collided while participating in band has maintained a high standard of excel­ Wallenberg, Ilene did not give up her quest. "Combined Joint Task Force Exercise 96." lence in the concert area for several years; I would like to take this opportunity to per­ This exercise known as "war games" con- third, the band has received a superior rating sonally thank Ilene Pachman. It is due to her 11706 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 16, 1996 determination and enthusiasm that the U.S. ment. Let's take a look at who is offering them American leader in industry, philanthropy, Postal Service as well as all Americans are one: business management, public and community honoring the memory and commemorating the Predictably, President Clinton has once service, who passed away March 26, 1996. life of a true American hero, Raoul again sent the American people a budget that He will be remembered as a legendary figure Wallenberg. uses political tricks and sleight-of-hand eco­ in our national life who never lost sight of the Thank you, Ilene. nomics to get to balance. According to the need to value people and improve the world in independent Congressional Bu.dget Office which he lived. [CBO] the only way that the President's budg­ David Packard began his partnership with HONORING THE AUBURNTOWN et will reach balance by 2002 is if he applies Bill Hewlett in 1939, founding the Hewlett­ VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT a contingency proposal in the last 2 years. In Packard Co., with $538 in a garage in Palo 2001 and 2002, long after this President will Alto, CA. From those humble beginnings, he HON. BART GORDON be out of office, the Clinton budget relies on guided his company in earning a reputation for OF TENNESSEE $67 billion in unspecified cuts and a $16 billion product excellence and building a work force IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tax increase in order to reach balance. Thus, of over 100,000 people worldwide. In the proc­ the Clinton Budget fails to be honest with the Thursday, May 16, 1996 ess, David Packard helped launch what even­ American people. tually became known as Silicon Valley. Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I am taking this Our Republican budget, on the other hand, He developed a management system known opportunity to applaud the invaluable services slowly and steadily reduces the Federal deficit as the "HP Way" which reflected his belief in provided by the Auburntown Volunteer Fire every year for the next 6 years. It is really a corporate responsibility for workers, cus­ Department. These brave, civic-minded people budget for our children and for the future of all tomers, and the community at large. Hewlett­ give freely of their time so that we may all feel Americans. Under our plan, the Federal Gov­ Packard was among the first companies in the safer at night. ernment will actually have a surplus of over $3 Nation to develop catastrophic medical insur­ Few realize the depth of training and hard billion dollars in the year 2002 and we get to ance, profit-sharing for all employees, flex time work that goes into being a volunteer fire­ balance by actually spending more on the pro­ for workers, and benefits such as stock-pur­ fighter. To quote one of my local volunteers, grams that are important to all Americans. No chase options. "These firemen must have an overwhelming more putting off the tough decisions, and no In 1964, David Packard began contributing desire to do for others while expecting nothing more sending the bill to our kids to pay. his wealth to the community on a large scale in return." The Republican budget saves Medicare through the David and Lucile Packard Founda­ Preparation includes twice-monthly training from bankruptcy, increasing spending on sen­ tion, named for him and his beloved wife. programs in which they have live drills, study iors' health care from this year's $5200 per Over the years, the foundation has given gen­ the latest videos featuring the latest in fire­ beneficiary to over $7000 per beneficiary by erously to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Re­ fighting tactics, as well as attend seminars 2002. We increase access to important stu­ search Institute; a nationwide program of where they can obtain the knowledge they dent loan programs that help young Ameri­ science and engineering research fellowships; need to save lives. Within a year of becoming cans provide for their education. To help stu­ scholarships in science and mathematics at a volunteer firefighter, most attend the Ten­ dents get these loans, the Republican plan in­ historically black colleges; the Stanford Thea­ nessee fire training school in Murfreesboro creases student loan volume from $26 billion tre, and school music programs throughout where they undergo further, intensified train­ in 1996 to a total of $37 billion in 2002. Santa Clara, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, and ing. Our budget also places a priority on keeping Monterey Counties. In addition to the founda­ When the residents of my district go to bed the promise that we have made with the veter­ tion, David Packard also personally donated at night, they know that should disaster strike ans that have defended our country over the substantial sums of his personal wealth to and their home catch fire, well-trained and years by rejecting the $5.1 billion in additional start the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Lu­ qualified volunteer fire departments are ready cuts that were recommended in the Presi­ cile Salter Packard Children's Hospital. and willing to give so graciously and gener­ dent's budget. David Packard gave distinguished service to ously of themselves. This peace of mind Our budget continues our effort to eliminate his country as Deputy Secretary of Defense should not be taken for granted. wasteful and redundant Federal programs and during the Nixon administration. He partici­ By selflessly giving of themselves, they en­ reform runaway Federal spending on a broken pated in civic affairs as a member of the White sure a safer future for us all. We owe these welfare system so that we can target precious House Science Council, the President's Blue volunteer fire departments a debt of gratitude resources toward working for and with Amer­ Ribbon Commission on Defense Management, for their service and sacrifice. ican families. The budget calls for the elimi­ and the Palo Alto School Board. nation of the Department of Energy and Com­ Mr. Speaker, David Packard was ari extraor­ merce, as well as over 130 other Federal dinary leader, an exemplary entrepreneur, a AN HONEST BUDGET FOR agencies or programs. manager par excellence, a philanthropist, and AMERICAN FAMILIES This Republican budget puts cash into the a highly respected national and community checkbooks of American households. It allows leader. He inspired his workers, won the devo­ HON. RANDY "DUKE" CUNNINGHAM families to keep more of their hard earned tion of his friends, and earned the gratitude of OF CALIFORNIA money through tax relief. The budget includes his Nation. I ask my colleagues to join me in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a $500 per child tax credit for families earning honoring David Packard and his life of extraor­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 less than $100,000 a year. dinary achievements. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to support House Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I am very Concurrent Resolution 178, a sound, solid, proud of the work that this Congress has done and sincere budget that takes power, money, BLACK IDSTORY MONTH ESSAY in the interest of our children and the genera­ and control away from Washington bureau­ CONTEST WINNERS tions to come. In my 20 years with the U.S. crats and special interests and returns it to the Navy and my few short years in Congress, I American people, where it belongs. HON. JACK QUINN believe that being part of the Republican effort OF NEW YORK to balance the Federal budget is the most im­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES portant work I've done in my life. TRIBUTE TO DAVID PACKARD While the President is fully engaged in the Thursday, May 16, 1996 campaign to save his job, the Republican-led HON. ANNA G. ESHOO Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec­ Congress continues the hard work .to produce OF CALIFORNIA ognize the academic efforts of three students a sound, realistic, and responsible budget that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from Orchard Park Central Middle School in ends the nightmare of Federal deficit spending the 30th Congressional District of New York by the year 2002. Thursday, May 16, 1996 State. The American people have demanded an Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to For 2 years now, I have sponsored a Black honest balanced budget from their Govern- pay tribute to David Packard, an extraordinary History Month Essay Contest open to seventh May 16, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11707 and eighth grade students in our western New DR. SARAH M. WILDER, 1996 CON­ memberships include president and charter York community. This year, students from sev­ GRESSIONAL SENIOR CITIZEN IN­ member of the National Organization of Blacks eral area schools submitted essays for the TERN in Dietetics and Nutrition; past president and contest to be judged by Mr. Donald Ogilve, su­ secretary of the Cleveland Dietetic Associa­ perintendent of Hamburg Central Schools; Ms. HON. LOUIS STOKES tion; member of the American Association of University Professors; and past secretary of Maureen Bigha, director of reading and Fed­ OF OHIO the American Dietetic Association Foundation. eral projects for Lackawanna Central Schools; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Mr. Jim Borow, chairperson of the English In addition, Dr. Wilder chairs the Research department at Cheektowaga Central Schools. Thursday, May 16, 1996 and Education Hunger/Malnutrition Committee As a former teacher, I am very proud of all Mr. STOKES, Mr. Speaker, each year dur­ of the American Dietetic Association. She has of the young people who participated in this ing the month of May, our Nation celebrates authored numerous journals and reports, and contest. After careful consideration, however, National Senior Citizen Month. In communities has presented lectures on nutrition and other our panel selected three winners, all from Or­ throughout the United States, senior citizens health issues. chard Park Central. are recognized for their contributions to their Dr. Wilder is the recipient of awards and The 1996 Black History Month Essay Con­ communities and the Nation. In conjunction honors which recognize her strong commit­ test winner was Mr. Jacob Teplesky whose in­ with Senior Citizen Month, seniors from across ment and dedication. She is the recipient of formative essay focused upon legendary track the Nation are scheduled to gather on Capitol the Distinguished Alumni Award from Pennsyl- . vania State University, and the Teacher of the and field athlete Ms. Wilma Rudolph. Hill in a few days for the annual Congressional Year Award by the Ohio Association of Two Second and third place winners were Miss Senior Citizen Intern Program. Year Colleges. Dr. Wilder was also honored Alanna Rufat and Miss Amy Nunn, respec­ The Senior Citizen Intern Program has with the establishment of the S. Wilder Die­ tively. The subject of each of their essays was proved to be extremely successful. During tetic/Nutrition Scholarship Endowment Fund the heroic efforts of Ms. Harriet Tubman on their weeklong stay in Washington, DC, sen­ administered by the American Dietetic Asso­ behalf of slaves in the 19th century. iors receive a firsthand look at their Govern­ ment in action. They attend meetings, work­ ciation. Mr. Speaker, today I join with the families of Mr. Speaker, Dr. Sarah M. Wilder is an indi­ shops, and issue forums on topics which im­ these fine young students, the faculty and staff vidual of extraordinary talent and ability. I take of Orchard Park Middle School, and indeed, pact the elderly community in particular. The pride in welcoming her to our Nation's Capitol the entire western New York community to forums also provide an opportunity for exten­ as my Congressional Senior Citizen Intern. I recognize the insightful and informative essay sive dialog with congressional leaders, mem­ am certain that she will do an outstanding job, submissions of Mr. Jacob Teplesky, Miss bers of the President's Cabinet, and other pol­ and the Eleventh Congressional District and Alanna Rufat, and Miss Amy Nunn. icymakers. the Nation will benefit from her service on I rise to salute my Congressional Senior Cit­ Capitol Hill. izen Intern for 1996. Dr. Sarah M. Wilder, an 1996 HUMANITARIAN AWARDS, outstanding resident of the Eleventh Congres­ GREATER LONG BEACH NA- sional District, will travel to Capitol Hill to par­ HUDSON RIVER HABIT AT TIONAL CONFERENCE ticipate in the Senior Citizen Intern Program. I RESTORATION ACT want to share with my colleagues some bio­ HON. STEPHEN HORN graphical information on Dr. Wilder. HON. SUE W. KEllY OF CALIFORNIA Mr. Speaker, I am certain that during the fo­ OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rums on Capitol Hill, health care will be at the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES top of the agenda for discussion. I am pleased Thursday, May 16, 1996 Thursday, May 16, 1996 that Dr. Wilder comes to Capitol Hill armed Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to with a wealth of educational, administrative, Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, the Hudson River honor both the Greater Long Beach National and instructional experience in the field of is one of the crown jewels of America's won­ Conference and those who have been named health and nutrition. She received her bach­ ders. It has helped to shape our Nation's his­ as the recipients of its Humanitarian Awards­ elor of science degree in institutional manage­ tory and its beauty has inspired generations of Americans. This is why I rise today to intro­ the Reverend Ken McMillan, Suzanne ment from Tuskegee University, and a mas­ duce the . Hudson River Habitat Restoration Nosworthy, Henry Taboada, and Dr. David ter's degree in public health nutrition from Act of 1996, legislation to authorize Federar Tillman. Case Western Reserve University. In 1988, funding for needed habitat restoration projects For more than 30 years, the Greater Long she earned her Ph.D. in community systems along New York's Hudson River. Beach National Conference has been building planning and development: health plannihg A Reconnaissance report released by the the bridges of good will in our community, administration, from Pennsylvania State Uni­ Corps of Engineers in February 1995 identified bringing people of all races, religions, and cul­ versity. Dr. Wilder's dissertation consisted of several critical habitat restoration . projects tures together to facilitate mutual respect, un­ an exploratory study of in-home services pro­ along the Hudson River in New York-projects derstanding, and friendship. As the United vided to elderly citizens through informal sup­ intended to restore habitats damaged by in­ States moves into the 21st century, the port systems. dustry and agricultural operations that have strength of our Nation will be based upon the Dr. Wilder also has a vast amount of admin­ occurred along the river over the past century. respect, appreciation, and acceptance we offer istrative experience. During her career, she My predecessor, former Congressman Hamil­ to one another. For more than three decades, has served as director of dietetics for a con­ ton Fish, secured the funds for the reconnais­ the Greater Long Beach National Conference valescent and rehabilitation center; she has sance study. My legislation seeks to continue has been leading us toward that goal. served as president of an in-home health care this process by authorizing funding for one or Those who are being honored by the Con­ agency; and she is past president of a travel­ more of the priority projects identified by the ference's Humanitarian Award personify the ing nutrition dietetic educational management Corps' study. outstanding efforts of this organization. The system. In addition, Dr. Wilder is the author of Mr. Speaker, the Hudson River estuary is life of each recipient exemplifies the mission of the first health-oriented dietetic technology an important habitat to a wide range of water­ the conference to be an encouraging voice for program in the State of Ohio. Further, she de­ fowl and aquatic species. Many important the inclusion of all peoples. Their contributions veloped and conducted community training habitats along the river-wetlands, marshes, continue to make our community a better sessions focusing on health issues such as di­ and so forth--have been degraded over the place in which to live. Their work has enriched abetes, hypertension, CPR, and nutrition. Dr. past century as industry and agriculture grew us all. Wilder has also traveled extensively over the along the river. My legislation seeks Federal Those who would seek to build strong ties years, sharing her expertise and insight with funding for critical habitat projects identified by among all members of their communities health organizations and students around the the Corps of Engineers and New York's De­ would do well to study closely the efforts of globe. partment of Environmental Conservation. the Greater Long Beach National Conference Mr. Speaker, Dr. Wilder currently serves as Recently, I had the pleasure of touring the and the recipients of its Humanitarian Award. professor of dietetic technology at Cuyahoga Manitou Marsh in Phillipstown, Putnam Coun­ They stand as a model for the Nation. Community College in Cleveland, OH. Her ty, one of the sites identified in the Corps' 11708 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 16, 1996 study and an ideal candidate for restoration. an extraordinary persona that she has sur­ 1971, with 81 founding members, under the The marsh is a very productive ecosystem, vived being institutionalized by and some­ command of Harold Davis for the Post and 33 great habitat for raptors, waterfowl and fish, times at GDS. Tonight she must wonder with Madalyne Davis as the first president for and serves to clean pollutants from the river. whether she can survive being ritualized. the Auxiliary. Today there are 427 distin­ The most uncomfortable experience is hear­ Road and factory construction dating from the ing people say great things about you in pub­ guished members of McGillivray-Webster­ 19th century has adversely affected the tidal lic to your face. Uncomfortable yes, Gladys, Spencer Post 3735, including many of the flows in and out of the marsh, a problem my but I hope that the gentle lady will not be original members who will be specially recog­ legislation seeks to correct. heard to object. nized by current Post Commander Tom This legislation supports an ongoing and co­ Speaking of gentle ladies, education has Astrom and other dignitaries from the VFW operative effort that has involved various lev­ become one of the hottest topics in the 104th and public officials for the 25 year member­ els of government, including the U.S. Army Congress. I think I know why. This is the ship this Saturday. The entire program, Congress that discovered the deficit and then Corps of Engineers and the New York Depart­ discovered that talk about education is chaired by Ken Ratliff, will be a moving tribute ment of Environmental Conservation, local en­ cheap. So there's a lot of it. to the service and dedication of veterans who vironmental organizations, such as the Mu­ We'd be much better off if we talked about survived these conflicts, veterans who en­ seum of the Hudson Highlands, Scenic Hud­ individual school. You don't have to be the dured on-going injuries from these conflicts, son, and the Audubon Society, as well as pri­ mother of a GDS lifer to think that GDS and those like SSgt. McGillivray, Cpl. Webster, vate sector businesses, such as Metro North would be counted in that number Gladys and Lt. Spencer who made the ultimate sac­ Railroad. Stern is a major reason why. So Gladys, all rifice for their nation. Passage of the Hudson River Habitat Res­ I can say about all these wonderful things Mr. Speaker, at a time when we must take they are saying about you tonight is "Be­ toration Act will be an important step in pro­ lieve it." Denial will get you nowhere. I'm a hard look at our Nation's priorities, never let tecting the environmental quality of this impor­ going to see just how much you can stand. us forget that our strength is not in our planes, tant waterway. I urge my colleagues to join me Tonight is not the end of the endless tribute. ships, tanks, or other armaments. Rather, the in support of this legislation. Tomorrow I will place a tribute to you in the real strength is in our dedicated men and nation's official record, The Congressional women who serve now or who have served Record. No, this is not to get back at Newt previously in our Armed Forces. We are a na­ TRIBUTE TO GLADYS M. STERN and the boys, it's the only way I have to tell tion of men and women, under God, dedicated the world what a first class educator and to liberty and justice for all, and we are only world class human being you are. You'll just HON. ELEANOR HOLM~ NORTON have to suffer through it Gladys. Mazel tov. as good as our own commitment to these OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA causes. lli THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am proud that we can count on wonderful HAPPY 25TH MCGILLIVRAY­ people like those of Oscoda and the veterans Thursday, May 16, 1996 WEBSTER-SPENCER VFW POST 3735 of McGillivray-Webster-Spencer Post 3735. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, last night, hun­ Mr. Speaker, I urge you and all of our col­ dreds of people filled Lisner Auditorium in a HON. JAM~ A. BARCIA leagues to join me in wishing the members of rare tribute to one of America's leading edu­ OF MICHIGAN this Post, a most memorable 25th anniversary, cators, Gladys M. Stern. Gladys Stern has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with our thanks for all that they have done. been headmistress of Georgetown Day School for 21 of her 42 years at the school. This year, Thursday, May 16, 1996 she will retire leaving an extraordinary legacy. Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, military service BUDGET RESOLUTION Georgetown Day was the first private school has a proud tradition in our country, and those in the District of Columbia to be integrated in who have served in the Army, Navy, Air Force HON. RICHARD E. NEAL a city which in virtually every respect was a or Marines have a camaraderie that cannot be OF MASSACHUSETTS Jim Crow replica of the deep South. Gladys matched by any other activity. That spirit of to­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES came to the school in 1961 as an assistant di­ getherness has been maintained after service Thursday, May 16, 1996 rector after spending her time volunteering in through the participation of veterans in distin­ a variety of capacities. Glayds-as she is guished organizations like the Veterans of For­ Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, a fondly called by students and peers alike­ eign Wars. VFW Post 3735, in Oscoda, Ml, is few months ago we were all engaged in a took on the task of building a new high school celebrating its 25th anniversary this Saturday, tough debate commonly referred to as the at Georgetown Day, embracing the challenge and I am honored to recognize this important "battle of the budget." Once again, we are with enthusiasm that became her signature. · event with this history of the Post. • here debating the budget and lines are being She counts the successful completion of that VFW Post 3735 is known as McGillivray­ drawn in the sand. While the budget which is project as her most fulfilling accomplishment. Webster-Spencer Post 3735. It is named in before us is not as outrageous as the budget In 1975, Gladys was named headmistress honor of three area veterans who were killed resolution before us last year, however, this of Georgetown Day at a time when most pri­ in battle. Staff Sergeant Donald McGillivray budget resolution is still out of touch with the vate schools around the country were run by was killed in action on October 2, 1944, on average American. This resolution harms pro­ men. Stressing the values of high academic Anguar Island in the southwest Pacific. Cor­ grams that benefit many of our constituents standards, respect for the individual, and di­ poral Calvin Webster was the first local fatality and represent values which I think should de­ versity, Gladys soon became a model educa­ of the Korean conflict, having been killed in fine America. tor, not for the District alone, but for the Nation action as a platoon leader on January 28, For the past few years, I have been very ac­ itself. To her students, the real beneficiaries of 1945. First Lieutenant James F. Spencer died tive on the debate on welfare. We all agree her legacy, she will always be known as just of injuries he sustained in a helicopter crash in with President Clinton that "we have to end plain, "Gladys." Vietnam on October 28, 1969. The return of welfare as we know it." The welfare provisions Gladys M. Stern, a Washington institution in his dog tags helped to encourage his mother, of this budget resolution are better than the her own right, was celebrated last night by Mrs. Mary Spencer, to urge the Postal Service budget which was passed Congress, but the students whose names are unfamiliar and by to develop the POW-MIA commemorative structural changes this provision makes are fa­ othe~s with the most familiar names in Wash­ stamp that was issued last Memorial Day. tally flawed. ington-Art Buchwald, Judith Viorst, Frank These three heroes of democracy and self­ All individual guarantees for assistance to Mankiewicz, Judith Martin (Miss Manners) and sacrifice are an appropriate inspiration to all of needy families would be replaced with block Sam Gilliam, among others. I am pleased to us who need to understand and there are grants to the States. The States would receive submit the brief words of tribute that I offered times when we must serve our country, and a funding but there is not enough guidance from into the RECORD as well: strong reminder that democracy should never the Federal level to determine how these The word is out that Gladys has gotten be taken for granted because the price of pre­ funds will be spent. Also, the maintenance of tired of being an institution. So she is retir­ serving it can often be high. effort requirements are weak. The cornerstone ing so that she can go back to being a person The charter for both the VFW post and the of welfare reform should be work. The only again. Actually, Gladys is a person with such VFW Auxiliary were approved on April 17, way to successfully reform welfare is to move May 16, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11709 individuals toward work. This cannot be done ing of the Cuban children who had to endure nificantly worse and the chances for a positive without having a successful work program the camps in Guantanamo. These young lead­ response to thinning diminish. Market opportu­ which is adequately funded. ers undertake these activities not for class nities presently exist for the small-diameter Not only does this budget resolution not pro­ credit or special recognition, but simply to sat­ trees that would be removed in thinning. vide funding for work. It cuts the earned-in­ isfy their desire to help others. In drafting the Colville National Forest come tax credit by $20 billion over 7 years. Mr. Speaker, I would also like to take a mo­ Adaptive Management of Timber Resources President Reagan referred to the earned-in­ ment to recognize the School Board of Dade Act, I have taken the results of the CROP come tax credit as "the best, antipoverty, the County, FL, for their unwavering support of the study, emphasized the need and demand for best pro-family, the best job-creation measure Youth Crime Watch of Dade County program. scientifically based and environmentally ac­ to come out of Congress." Why are we cutting They have shown great wisdom and foresight ceptable results, and recognized the ongoing this successful programs that provides an in­ in ensuring that this much-needed program substantial reduction in Forest Service funds centive to get off welfare and work? The pro­ continues to reach tens of thousands of stu­ and trained personnel. posed cuts go beyond eliminating the EITC for dents every year. The Colville is a logical place to begin this childless workers. In Massachusetts, 8 percent All of these people-staff, students, and ad­ research because the CROP study has al­ of the taxpayers will benefit from the EITC in visors-truly exemplify the ideal of community ready laid the groundwork, especially in terms 1996. service. As a Nation, we must be proud to of resource inventory and assessment. It This resolution is less harsh on Medicaid have such individuals in our society. I for one would take more preparation time to begin the than the resolution before us last year. But am privileged that s() many of them reside in same project elsewhere. once again, the proposal calls for a massive my community. Upon enactment, a 10-year research and restructuring of the current Medicaid Program experimentation effort will begin on the Colville and this will hurt the elderly. The proposal that is intended to conserve natural resources does not guarantee low-income seniors who THE COLVILLE NATIONAL FOREST without locking them up; provide answers ap­ cannot afford Medicare that their premiums ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT OF plicable throughout the intermountain west; re­ and copayments will be covered by Medicaid. TIMBER RESOURCES ACT duce waste of resources; shift activities from This jeopardizes guaranteed health coverage the declining public employees sector to the for nursing home residents. Why are we at­ HON.GEORGEB. NETIIERCUff,JR. private sector for savings in cost and effi­ tacking the elderly in this budget? We are OF WASHING TON ciency; and help balance the budget by gener­ hurting those who need our help the most. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ating revenues from federal assets without in­ creasing expenditures. Deficit reduction needs to be accomplished Thursday, May 16, 1996 and we need to address many complicated The act requires the Secretary of Agriculture issues. We need to continue to talk about Mr. NETHERCUTT. Mr. Speaker, today to prepare a research plan and supporting en­ these issues. The budget resolution that will am introducing the Colville National Forest vironmental documents that provide for imple­ be before us tomorrow is not the right solution. Adaptive Management of Timber Resources menting and evaluating controlled silvicultural Spending in certain areas can be reduced and Act. The intermountain west and, in particular, treatment in the affected areas. The purpose programs can be reformed, but this budget a portion of my district in eastern Washington of the research is to test the effect of adaptive just goes too far. We need to continue to work State, are plagued by unhealthy, overstocked management techniques in the treatment of on a path to balance the budget and this forests. such forest stands. should be done in a bipartisan manner. These unhealthy forests are susceptible to The research area is approximately 110,000 catastrophic fires of such intensity that they acres of the Colville National Forest. These cook the forest soil and leave the forest floor acres are overstocked, small-diameter, stag­ YOUTH CRIME WATCH OF DADE lifeless. The threat of such disasters lies in the nated forest stands in areas generated from COUNTY, FL broad expanses of forest stands that are fire up to 80 years ago. Research is to begin densely overstocked with small-diameter trees by the second full field season after enact­ HON. LlNCOLN DIAZ-BAI.ART of low vigor. They are highly susceptible to in­ ment, but a demonstration project covering OF FLORIDA sects and disease, as well as fire. These perhaps 10,000 acres can begin as soon as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stands have become that way in part because preliminary draft of the research plan is com­ they have not been managed and because the plete. The research is to continue over a 10- Thursday, May 16, 1996 lower-intensity fires that are nature's way of year period, with roughly equal amounts of Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today forest management have been suppressed. acreage to be treated each year. Monitoring of to pay special tribute to the staff, students, The recently completed 5-year ·CROP­ the research is to continue for 15 years, with and faculty advisors who comprise Youth CReating OPportunities-study commissioned detailed reports of findings and implications to Crime Watch of Dade County, a program of by the U.S. Forest Service on the Colville Na­ be submitted to Congress at 5-year intervals. Citizens' Crime Watch of Dade County, for tional Forest starkly portrays the dimensions of The research will be paid for from a com­ their continuing meritorious service and assist­ the problem and also points the way toward bination of the proportionate funds available ance in improving the quality of life within solutions. This study, conducted during 1989 for the research area through the normal For­ Dade County. through 1994, found that more than 525,000 est Service budget and 50 percent of the reve­ In an era when violence in our Nation's acres of the Colville, or just under half its total nues generated from sales of forest products schools is mounting, and the public has come land base, had been burned between 1910 removed pursuant to the scientific research. to perceive many young people as apathetic, and 1934. Of the forest stands generated from Counties will receive their normal 25 percent Youth Crime Watch of Dade County provides these burned acres, 96 percent now have a share of revenue generated by research sales. a shining example of the best in America's poor to fair vigor rating, and 42 percent have The Secretary of Agriculture will be able to youth. In my community alone, students at a moderate to high hazard rating for mountain use private contractors for the preparation, im­ schools such as Hialeah Senior, American pine beetle infestation. The productivity of plementation, and monitoring of the research. Senior, Hialeah Middle, Henry H. Filer Middle, these stands is declining. Insects and disease He might choose to involve the Center for and Palm Springs Middle have worked contribute to the heavy fuel load on these Sustainable Eastern Washington Ecosystems through their Youth Crime Watch of Dade acres, increasing the probability of cata­ which was substantially involved in the CROP County programs to set up student patrols strophic fire requiring a major reforestation ef­ study that underlies this research. To the which have significantly reduced crime in their fort. Of these fire-generated stands, 86 per­ greatest extent practicable, the Secretary is to schools; educated their student bodies on how cent are allocated for emphasis on timber use private contractors from communities ad­ to anonymously report crimes; collected management. versely affected by reductions in Forest Serv­ canned goods, toys, and clothing for needy The CROP study determined that thinning ice timber sales. families; visited orphanages and nursing these stands would improve vigor, reduce risk, Mr. Speaker, 1O to 15 years may sound like homes; hosted students from other countries and ultimately create greater stand diversity. a long time for research, monitoring, and such as Japan and the Bahamas; and worked There is a 10- to 20-year window of oppor­ broad application of the research finds. But to alleviate the physical and emotional suffer- tunity before the insect hazard becomes sig- the amount of time is very short before we 11710 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 16, 1996 must begin to deal with the problem of over­ woman; Rev. Martin Donnelly, pastor of St. of this woman's interests and achievements. stocked and underconserved forests. I urge all Martin DePorres; and Larry Sykes, division of Madeline Duckies, born in rural California, was of my colleagues who despair of the soil-steri­ business development and retail lending, Fifth fortunate to have attended the tuition-free, lizing large fires that have plagued our forests Third Bank. University of California at Berkeley and to too often in recent years to join me in support I also rise to commend the coalition for graduate in 1937, as the first in her family to of this bill and help get this vital scientific re­ passing a recent resolution in response to cur­ go beyond high school. While she reveled in search underway. rent strife and loss of lite in Lebanon: her academic pursuits, her earlier awareness Be it resolved that the Interracial Reli­ of the commonality of humankind was gious Coalition called upon its Members to strengthened by the diversities of the people RONALD G. PETTENGILL, PRESI­ pray for peace in the Middle East, pray for she met at Berkeley. DENT, ROCHESTER LABOR COUN­ those who have lost their lives in the strife, Her life at the University of California con­ CIL, RETIRES and to ask our government to stop the bomb­ firmed her childhood understanding that dif­ ing on both sides and continue the pursuit of ferences in peoples' outward appearance were peace. HON. LOUIS McINTOSH SLAUGHTER not measures of their worth, that discrimina­ OF NEW YORK The diplomats of Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and tion and hatred based on such attributes had France brought together by the Clinton admin­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES no place in her life. The seeds of her work iri istration in Washington, DC, to arrange for opposition to discrimination, inequality, hate Thursday, May 16, 1996 · monitoring of the ceasefire between Israel and and war were firmly implanted during these Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, it is with Hezbollah guerrillas would do well to follow university years. pleasure that I call your attention to the retire­ their lead. In the 1950's the Congressional House Un­ ment of the president of the Rochester Labor American Activities Committee [HUAC] loomed Council, AFL-CIO Ronald G. Pettengill. Ron is large over the country. California had its "Little not only an esteemed labor leader and team CONGRATULATIONS TO MIRA Hoover" commission, and the University of player, he is also a wonderful friend, whose COSTA HIGH SCHOOL California felt its own anticommunist pressures hard work and dedication will be greatly as the specter of the loyalty oath blighted free­ missed. HON. JANE HARMAN dom and integrity. Madeline, joined the Wom­ Ron joined the United Brotherhood of Car­ OF CALIFORNIA en's International League for Peace and Free­ penters and Joiners in 1955, first as an ap­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dom in the mid-1940's, braved the pressures prentice, then as a journeyman carpenter, and and spoke out, with WILPF, against the witch Thursday, May 16, 1996 later as a leader in Local 85. During his tenure hunting. the brotherhood's membership significantly Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I wish to The Vietnam war grew from a buzz heard grew and the joint apprenticeship program and salute Mira Costa High School, in the beautiful across many campuses to an early roar in journeyman training program greatly ex­ community of Manhattan Beach, on being se­ Berkeley and the bay area. Madeline was one panded. lected for a Department of Education Blue of the first American women to visit North Viet­ Ron has also served with distinction as the Ribbon School Award. Mira Costa High School nam and was accused of providing aid and president of · the Rochester Labor Council was 1 of only 266 schools in the Nation recog­ comfort to the enemy. Providing no aid or since 1985. He has worked tirelessly to in­ nized for outstanding achievement by the stu­ comfort, she did bring out the first information crease the council's influence. Since he as­ dents, teachers, and staff, and an education on prisoners of war held in the north. In the sumed the presidency, the council's member­ environment of the highest quality. 1960's Madeline accepted an invitation from a ship has grown dramatically and now even The Department of Education awarded Mira women's group to address an outdoor rally in has a full-time staff person to coordinate the Costa the highest rating in areas such as in­ Florence. Her speech on Vietnam did not ad­ council's activities. structional leadership, curriculum, student en­ vocate the violent or otherwise overthrow of Ron's accomplishments take on even great­ vironment, and parent and community support. the American Government, but a report on her er significance when viewed in the context of I am particularly impressed with Mira Costa's speech in the press brought a warning from the current work environment. The labor emphasis on technology, which is the back­ the U.S. Consul that she might be dismissed movement must look to quality leaders, like bone of the South Bay's economy now and in from Italy. Ron, to fight for worker protection and fair the future. In areas such as the Integrated A dossier on Madeline's activities exists in compensation. He has always stood by my Learning Systems Wastch Lab, the MAC lab, the FBI files, over several decades. This FBI side as we fought to promote the interests of the school library. and as a part of the surveillance led to concern by her family, par­ our community's working men and women. · ADTECH consortium, the students of Mira ticularly during her first trip to Vietnam, wheth­ Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to publicly Costa are developing the technological skills er she would return in one piece. Despite the commend the achievements of Ron Pettengill necessary for the 21st century. official intimidation, hate mail and telephone and to wish him a long and healthy retirement. I congratulate Mira Costa principal. John calls, Madeline visited areas and spoke with Giovati, Manhattan schools superintendent people thought by others as enemy. In each Gerald Davis, and school board trustees Kathy case, her choice to make that visit has been SIXTH ANNUAL HONOREES Campbell, Barbara Dunsmoor, Michele based in part or in whole on the belief that the BANQUET Memmott, Leroy Nelson, and Mary Rogers. way to peace begins by talking with those with And I especially congratulate the students and whom one currently has no peace. Madeline HON. MARCY KAPTIJR teachers of Mira Costa for setting an excellent has consistently used her skills and strengths OF OHIO example for other schools to follow. to join with those of others to make positive IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES differences in this world. In late 1966 physicians and concerned indi­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 A TRIBUTE TO MADELINE TAYLOR viduals formed the Committee of Responsibil­ Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, this Sunday, DUCKLES ity, which sent observers to Vietnam to find May 19, the Interracial Religious Coalition in war-injured children who could benefit from my community will hold its Sixth Annual Hon­ HON. RONAID V. DELLUMS medical treatment in the United States. Mad­ orees Banquet at the Islamic Center of Great­ OF CALIFORNIA eline became the west coast organizer at the er Toledo. The coalition is to be commended IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES outset, and supervised the transit, treatment, for its celebration of interracial and interreli­ housing, and other activities necessary for the gious harmony and unity. Thursday, May 16, 1996 numbers of children treated under this pri­ Four individuals who have contributed to the Mr. DELLUMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog­ vately funded program. Every child whose in­ quality of community relations in our city will nize an extraordinary human being in my dis­ juries allowed for safe return to Vietnam was be honored at the banquet, Rev. Claude trict, Madeline Taylor Duckies, on the occasion sent home; those who would not survive at Christopher, pastor of St. Paul AME Zion of her 80th birthday. The phrase, "my district" home were helped to remain in this country Church; Joan Coleman, Toledo city council- only serves to highlight the world-wide breadth where available medical skills would allow May 16, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11711 them to live. Each child, now adult, who re­ of Europe report used particularly pointed lan­ the Joseph W. St. Geme, Jr., Leadership mained in the United States is self-supporting. guage, noting that while some of the practices Award for Distinguished Service in Pediatrics, Madeline continued her work with WILPF/ associated with the implementation of the law in expressing our most heartfelt gratitude for Women for Peace, which became synony­ "might have been lawful under the Czech law his work and continued leadership. mous with peaceful protest, and finally, the of 1967. • • • [they] clearly do not meet Euro­ It is extremely important to recognize the end to the American war in Vietnam. She pean legal standards." Moreover, according to extraordinary accomplishments of great Ameri­ served during this time as chair of the World the recently released State Department coun­ cans like Dr. Simon. Dr. Simon has not only Council for Peace. try report, some who are affected by this law been an excellent physician and teacher for Her activism continued after the Vietnam have been deported, contrary to the assur­ 40 years, he has also provided for a bright war. She educated us on the growth of Amer­ ances I had previously received from Czech and productive future for the field of pediatrics. ican military power and the continued high officials. Dr. Simon, born and raised in San Fran­ level of armaments. She supported congres­ I appreciate that efforts have been made to cisco, CA, is currently the chairman of the De­ sional efforts to eliminate arms stockpiling, re­ improve the citizenship law and strengthen its partment of Pediatrics at the Bowman Gray duction of nuclear weapons, and to focus gov­ association with international human rights School of Medicine in Winston-Salem., NC. ernmental spending on strengthening our so­ norms. In particular, I understand an amend­ Shortly after completing his medical and cial infrastructure to enhance the lives of the ment to the law was passed on April 26. That postdoctoral training, Dr. Simon served his children today and tomorrow. amendment, however, fails to address the fun­ country with distinction as a captain in the Air Force. He has been a physician and professor Madeline Taylor Duckies' 80th birthday, on damental shortcomings of the law. at the University of Oklahoma School of Medi­ May 19, 1996, is the occasion for celebration For example, it appears that former Czecho­ cine, at the Kern County General Hospital in by her family, friends and colleagues, and pro­ slovaks who were long-term residents of the Bakersfield, CA, at the University of Texas vides us the opportunity to recognize her life Czech Republic must still make cumbersome Medical Branch, and, since 1974, at the Bow­ and dedicated work of more than half a cen­ applications and pay so-called administrative man Gray School of Medicine. tury in support of the cherished American prin­ fees in order to be considered for citizenship Dr. Simon has served in numerous public ciples of the freedoms of speech, liberty, and in the only homeland they have ever known. service and policymaking capacities through­ equality and the right to live one's lite, any­ In addition, it has been reported that the out his long and productive career. Through where in peace. Madeline Taylor Duckies is a amended law gives the Ministry of Interior his wide-ranging memberships in professional visionary who has been practicing the concept complete discretion to require those applicants organizations, Dr. Simon has helped develop of thinking globally and acting locally through­ to have a clean criminal record. It seems to a vision for pediatric medicine in the 21st cen­ out her lifetime; she has been a feminist be­ me that this would be like telling charter n tury. fore the term was coined, a humanist of the dissidents that of course they have a right to The Joseph W. St. Geme, Jr., Award is an greatest kind and an American with a world vi­ free speech-provided they got a waiver from annual award given to a practicing pediatrician sion. I am proud to have had a chance to the Ministry of Interior before exercising it. In who has contributed to an extraordinarily work with her and join with her many friends short, even as amended, the Czech citizen­ broad range of areas of pediatrics and who in the ninth Congressional District, and all over ship law still stands in violation of the Czech has created a future for pediatrics. I am ex­ the world to recognize her work and to salute Republic's international commitments. tremely pleased that Dr. Simon has been rec­ this wonderful American. In a few weeks, Czechs will return to the ognized for possessing these outstanding polls to elect a new parliament. In that context, qualities. the significance of the citizenship law is all the Dr. Jimmy Simon has shown us that one CZECH CITIZENSHIP LAW UNAIDED more poignant: those wrongly denied citizen­ person dedicated to a cause can make a dif­ BY AMENDMENT ship are also wrongly denied the right to vote. ference. Dr. Simon inspires us all to strive for Mr. Speaker, I do not understand what ben­ excellence out of love for one's profession and HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMTIH efit the Czech Government sees in maintain­ all the benefits it can bring. I invite my col­ OF NEW JERSEY ing provisions of this law that have generated leagues to join me in expressing our apprecia­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES international criticism. Those who have criti­ tion of Dr. Simon's remarkable career. Thursday, May 16, 1996 cized this law, including the Helsinki Commis­ sion, are not proposing that the Czech Repub­ Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I lic adopt dual citizenship; we are not propos­ TOM TRACY: DISTINGUISHED rise today to express my disappointment re­ ing that former Czechoslovaks who were or IRISH-AMERICAN LEADER garding the progress of the Czech Republic in are permanent residents in Slovakia be given its on-going transition from Communist dicta­ citizenship; and we are not saying that the HON. ROBERT K. DORNAN torship to democracy. Overall, the Czech Czech Republic does not have a right to pro­ OF CALIFORNIA record is quite good. And the Czech Republic tect its borders. Instead, a finite number of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has made, possibly, the greatest strides of any people, all of whom are, by definition, perma­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 countries in the region in its efforts to estab­ nent residents in the Czech Republic anyway, Mr. DORNAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lishing a functioning free market. But in one must have their citizenship restored if the recognize the honorable achievement of a particular area, the Czech record has been Czech Republic is to bring its law into con­ good friend and fellow Irish-American, Tom abysmal. Since the breakup of the Czechoslo­ formity with the international standards it has Tracy. Tom recently received the 1996 Distin­ vak Federation at the end of 1992, the Czech adopted. guished Leadership Award by the American Republic has imposed a citizenship law that Ireland Fund. The award acknowledges an discriminates against the Czech Republic's American of Irish heritage whose lifetime ac­ largest minority group, the Roma, and violates DR. JIMMY SIMON RECEIVES JO­ complishments personify the spirit of the Irish international law. SEPH W. ST. GEME, JR., LEADER­ immigrants who contributed to making our Na­ The Helsinki Commission, which I now SHIP AWARD tion the greatest in the history of mankind. chair, flagged this problem in a report in 1994. I am especially proud of Tom because I More recently, in early April, the Council of HON. TOM LANfOS share his Irish roots. I value my ancestry be­ Europe and the UNHCR each released reports OF CALIFORNIA cause it has given me a feeling of being con­ on the Czech Republic. Although the reports IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nected to a long history of a people in love differ in their specific mandate and analysis, with life. The Irish have suffered mightily Thursday, May 16, 1996 their final conclusions are consistent: The cur­ through history, but the essence of life is to rent Czech citizenship law, both as drafted Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to persevere and conquer the challenges that life and applied, violates international standards. honor and congratulate Dr. Jimmy Simon, one presents. Irish-Americans like Tom Tracy have In particular, both reports found that-contrary of the preeminent practitioners of pediatric excelled at that task. to the previous assertions of the Czech Gov­ medicine in the United States. I join with the Tom has been associated with about 28 ernment-the Czech law has created both de American pediatric community, who honored Irish-related organizations, including many de­ jure and de facto statelessness. The Council Dr. Simon here in Washington last week with voted to achieving peace in Northern Ireland. 11712 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 16, 1996 Over the last 5 years, Tom has spent much collection efforts; AHCPR has stepped up to A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO BOB time and money trying to work towards that the plate on this issue and their contribution WINTERS peace. should be acknowledged. I also share one of Mr. Tracy's other pas­ In light of the responsiveness of AHCPR to HON. JAME.5 A BARCIA sions: our Catholic Church. We have both our concerns, I think it is time to move for­ OF MICHIGAN been dedicated to strengthening and protect­ ward. We have seen major reform and re­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing the church and our particular dioceses. Mr. structuring at this Agency and now we need to Thursday, May 16, 1996 Tracy has been deeply involved in the Dio­ let it get on with its mission of identifying what cese of Orange, CA, where he has served on works and what is cost-effective in health Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, a good education key committees and numerous other Catholic care. Its research has already demonstrated is an important tool to prepare for a successful organizations, including the effort to gain saint­ that better quality care can cost less if clini­ future. Without excellent educators to provide hood for Father Junipero Serra. cians and patients have the information they our future generation with the kind of edu­ I thank Tom for his many contributions. He need to make more informed choices. This re­ cation they need to succeed in our technical honors all Irish-Americans for his dedication search is crucial to our committee's efforts to job market, our country would not be the great and his good will. reform and save the Medicare Program and Nation it is today. The people who teach or we now need to let them do their job. develop innovative teaching tools are the key to our continuing success. Over his 36 years THE AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE as an educator, administrator, and visionary, POLICY AND RESEARCH COSPONSORSHIP OF CAMPAIGN Bob Winters has used his skills to improve the FINANCE REFORM LEGISLATION education system locally and nationally. In rec­ HON. WIWAM M. THOMAS ognition of how much this community appre­ ciates and acknowledges his dedication to OF CALIFORNIA HON. THOMAS M. FOGUEITA education, they are honoring him on Friday, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PENNSYLVANIA May 17, 1996. Thursday, May 16, 1996 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bob Winters graduated from Detroit South­ Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, as the chairman Thursday, May 16, 1996 eastern High School and received his B.A. in of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I recently education from Wayne State University. After I want to take this opportunity to comment on overcame a challenge in the Pennsylvania graduation, he began his lifelong commitment, the Budget Committee's report language relat­ Democratic primary, where, we believe, my not only providing the best education to his ing to the Agency for Health Care Policy and opponent was able to spend more campaign students, but also working to improve edu­ Research [AHCPR] that was included with its funds than my campaign spent. I came away cation for students all over the country. Bob discussion of the major discretionary health from that campaign with the certain belief that taught social studies, history, and English in programs funded under function 550. The re­ we spend too much time concentrating on Ferndale, Ml, for 5 years. Knowing the importance of education, he re­ port language refers to the committee's objec­ campaign fundraising and that there is too turned to school to receive a masters degree tions to AHCPR's role in the development of much money in the political process. We must from Michigan State University. Using this new outcomes research-based clinical practice reform the way we finance our political cam­ knowledge, he became the assistant principal guidelines and the need to better integrate paigns. I have signed the discharge petition to at a junior high school in Birmingham, Ml. In survey and data collection efforts at a number require the Republican majority to do what this position he coordinated a new approach of agencies, including AHCPR. This is an im­ they do not want to do: bring campaign fi­ to teaching called team teaching. This new ap­ portant goal but think it is important to note nance reform legislation to the floor. proach encouraged teachers to work and plan that AHCPR has already addressed the two I come to the floor today to announce that curriculum together to help students under­ issues raised in this report. I am cosponsoring two pieces of campaign fi­ stand the connection between subjects. Each First, in the area of clinical practice guide­ nance reform legislation. teacher brings his or her strengths to the lines, AHCPR has been responsive to the First, I am cosponsoring the Meehan-Shays­ school curriculum to provide students with the committee's concerns. The Agency took this Smith campaign finance reform bill. This bill best possible curriculum. criticism seriously, engaged in a dialog with would make fundamental changes in the way Recruited to share this new teaching tech­ the health care community, and announced we fund our campaigns. The sponsors of the nique with others, Bob moved to upstate New last month that it will no longer directly support bill should be applauded for the contribution York in 1970 to serve as the associate director the development of clinical practice guidelines. they have made in moving this debate for­ of a regional educational planning center to Instead, AHCPR will concentrate on its ward. advise other schools on implementing team strength, the development and assessment of I am also cosponsoring SAM FARR's Amer­ teaching on a national level. Always trying to the scientific evidence that physicians, health ican Political Reform Act. While the two bills improve the education system, Bob moved to plans, and other providers need so that they, are similar in important respects, but there are Washington years later to serve as the Senior not AHCPR, can develop guidelines or other aspects in the Farr bill that I prefer. First, it Associate to the National Institute of Edu­ qualify improvement strategies. This approach better recognizes the constitutional infirmity in cation. He shared his research and planning will provide physicians and health plans with banning political action committees by setting of the $50 million experimental schools pro­ the information they need to develop better, expenditure limits, restricting PAC contribu­ gram as a consultant and conference planner evidence-based guidelines, without the impli­ tions in the mix of total contributions and low­ at the National Rural Experimental Schools cation that the Federal Government is telling ering the maximum contributions from individ­ Conference, Little Rock, AR. them how to practice medicine. ual PAC's. Second, it does not contain the in­ Eager to return to educating on a personal Second, the agency has been responsive in state, in-district requirements, included in the level, Bob moved back to Michigan to serve attempting to minimize their overlap with other Meehan-Shays-Smith bill. Those of us who as the deputy superintendent and director of Health and Human Services agencies in the seek to run in poor districts, especially chal­ instruction for the East Lansing Public area of the data collection. Despite the fact lengers, would be sorely handicapped by this Schools. In 1979, he became the superintend­ that AHCPR has only a small, but important, limitation. Moreover, it would put entities like ent of Essexville-Hampton Public Schools role in the area of data collection, the Agency Emily's List and the groups that come together were he has served for the past 17 years. As took the lead in proposing a major restructur­ to fight for the State of Israel out of business, superintendent he made several significant ing of its medical expenditure survey to elimi­ for all practical purposes-these groups have changes in the area including allowing student nate areas of duplication with other HHS sur­ genuine first amendment interests. Third, it representation on the board of education and veys. The new medical expenditures panel correctly restricts bundling but carves out a re­ implementing substance abuse-drug aware­ survey that they are now undertaking reflects sponsible exception for PAC's that do not ness programs. Bob also served as a member those survey integration efforts. I agree with lobby. of the Michigan Association of School Admin­ the committee that it is important that the I hope that the Republican leadership will istrators [MASA] 1985 to 1987 and served as other agencies of the Department explore see the light and work with us to reform the president, secretary-treasurer and served on greater integration of their survey and data political process. the legislative committee. May 16, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11713 Bob is also active in his community and is REVEREND JACQUELINE Being a parent in the Westhill School Dis­ a member of the Alliance for Bay County McCULLOUGH trict, I am especially proud today. Many of the Schools, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce players are well known to me and my neigh­ legislative affairs committee, Bay Medical Cen­ HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS bors. We have watched these athletes grow, ter, Delta College Community advisory board, OF NEW YORK become stronger, become young adults, never Partnership for Kids Committee, and United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES losing their school spirit, their pride, never fal­ tering in support of one another. Way to Bay County. Thursday, May 16, 1996 We are now gratified to see them succeed Bob could not have achieved these great Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, Rev. Jacqueline so completely. We will recognize them, and all accomplishments without the support of his McCullough has spent most of her life in the our district's scholastic athletes, at Sports wife, Kay. As an avid golfer and member of church. She is the daughter of two preachers, Night on June 6. These two teams give us the Saginaw-Bay Yacht Club, Bob will have Reverend and Evangelist Percival Phillips. reason to cheer, but as parents everywhere Presently, she is an associate pastor at Elim many activities to keep him occupied in his re­ understand, they also give us an opportunity International Fellowship and has been under tirement. He is also a member of the Bay City to give a final round of applause this year to the tutelage and pastoralship of Bishop Wilbert all the students who partake in school sports. Players, a barber shop quartet, and is active McKinley for over 20 years. with the Society for the Preservation and En­ Members of the New York State Class C After 7 years of working as a nurse, Rev­ Championship Varsity Girls Basketball Team couragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing erend McCullough left the medical field to from Westhill Senior High School were in America. enter full-time ministry. She has traveled for coached magnificently by Sue Ludwig. They Mr. Winters is a shining example of the abil­ over 20 years nationally and internationally are: Jessica Adydan, Erin Davies, Sarah ity of individuals to improve our society. He is conducting and attending revivals, seminars, Detar, Lauren Fitzpatrick, Leigh Halsey, Laurie the embodiment of the finest qualities ex­ workshops and conferences. She is often Hughes, Melissa Johnson, Sarah Johnson, seen on religious cable television and heard pressed in the word "citizenship." I commend Stephanie Mancini, Maura Satalin, and Kath­ on religious talk show. Reverend McCullough Bob for his lifelong achievements and I urge leen Sheridan. is accredited with master of arts in philosophy Members of the New York State Class C my colleagues to join me in extending him our from New York University. She is presently bes wishes in his retirement. Championship Varsity Girls Soccer Team from working toward a doctorate degree in Bible­ Westhill Senior High School, coached by Ann Old Testament-at the Jewish Theological Riva, are: Jessica Adydan, Ellen Bronchetti, Seminary. Carolyn Butler, Shannan Card, Jennifer In 1986, Reverend McCullough founded the NEPTUNE IDGH SCHOOL NAVAL Conway, Erin Davies, Julie Donahue, Sharon Daughters of Rizpah, a nonprofit religious or­ Gates, Julie Guinn, Karen Guinn, Alissa Hoo­ J.R.O.T.C. UNIT MILITARY BALL ganization where she is the president and di­ AND AWARDS CEREMONY ver, Laurie Hughes, Jennifer Kirsch, Lindsay rector. This organization underwrites all of her Lazarski, Sara Murphy, Kirsten Parody, Wallis extra-church ministerial activities and commu­ Patulski, Megan Rogers, Courtney Spencer, HON. FRANK PAllONE, JR. nity involvements. She is also the proprietor of Sarah Thornton, Sarah Ungerer and Jessica Biblion-The Family Bookstore, the author of Vosseteig. OF NEW JERSEY "Daily Moments-In Quietness and Con­ Westhill was further honored this year when fidence" and publisher of a semiannual news­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Coach Riva was named by the National Soc­ magazine "Mended Bridges". cer Coaches Association of America as Coach This recount only serves to give an over­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 of the Year for the Northeast Region of the view of her life, work, and godly commitment. United States. It does not reflect her passionate love for God, Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker on Friday, May Under her direction, the Westhill team has 31, 1996, at the Waterview Pavilion in Belmar, His word, the innumerable sacrifices for the won State Sectional titles for the last 4 years, NJ, the Neptune High School Naval Junior Re­ work of the Lord and her sensitivity to the and Onondaga High School League cham­ serve Officer Training Corps unit will hold its needs of God's people. pionships for the last 5 years. During 22 sea­ Military Ball and Awards Ceremony. sons, her teams have recorded 208 wins It is with great honor that I pay tribute, on WESTHILL'S DOUBLE against 85 losses and 20 ties. this day, to the Neptune High School Naval CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON Everyone at Westhill is very proud. I salute the coaches, parents, administration, faculty, JROTC unit. Existing since 1977, this 4-year and staff-and most of all, the teams. · program is designed to teach high school stu­ HON. JAMF5 T. WAI.SH dents leadership and citizenship. To achieve OF NEW YORK this, the program stresses self-discipline, patri­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM WIDTNEY otism, and high self-esteem. All of this is prac­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 AND MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMEN­ ticed within the organization and administrative Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, today I ask my TARY SCHOOL structure of the U.S. Navy. colleagues in the House of Representatives to The Neptune High School JROTC boasts a join me in congratulating the young women HON. JOSEPH M. McDADE athletes of the Westhill Senior High School membership of 103 members with 47 of its OF PENNSYLVANIA soccer and basketball programs for their New IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES members recently completing a 3-day mini­ York State Class C Championships during the boot camp training weekend at Fort Dix, NJ. past season. Thursday, May 16, 1996 On November 20, 1995, the unit successfully From a small school of 600 in the Town of Mr. MCDADE. Mr. Speaker, it was my pleas­ completed their 1005-96 Navy area manager Onondaga in Central New York, two outstand­ ure today to meet with the sixth grade class inspection with an overall grade of outstand­ ing coaches have inspired, instructed, led, ca­ from Mountain View Elementary School in ing. I would like to take this opportunity to ap­ joled, and pushed in order to get the best from Kingsley, PA. plaud these outstanding young men and their girls. In each case, their best was indeed Across our great land, there are people who women for their commitment and allegiance to good enough. dedicate their lives to the education of our the JROTC and also for their overall outstand­ Before I name the players, I would also like children. Through their tireless efforts they ing grade. to congratulate the entire Westhill High School give the gift of learning to their students, help­ community-led by Superintendent Mark ing make a better future for our families, our Mr. Speaker, this ceremony is an important Desantis, Principal Richard Cavallaro, Board communities, and our Nation. event, not just for the proud members of the President Anthony Sidoni, Athletic Director The people of whom I speak are the teach­ J ROTC but for all of us. It should remind us Matt Whipple and the hundreds of parents and ers in schools across America. Today, I would all of the importance of citizenship and patriot­ students who make up the support infrastruc­ like to especially recognize William Whitney of ism and what it means to be an American. ture at Westhill. Mountain View, who is one of those dedicated 11714 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 16, 1996 teachers who not only excels in the class­ END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN one individual, Anna Cherney, by waking the room, but also makes those extra efforts to giants that live within all of us to help our enrich his students' learning experiences. HON. CLIFF STEARNS neighbors, our community, and our Nation. Today's visit by the Mountain View Elemen­ OF FLORIDA Anna Cherney did, and for this, I say thank tary School marks the 25th consecutive year IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES you, Anna. in which Mr. Whitney has brought his students to our Nation's Capital. In addition, Mr. Whit­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 ney also coaches several athletic teams. I Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, the statistics R.R. 2594 AND TECHNICAL commend him for his dedication to his stu­ are bone chilling. Three out of four American CHANGES TO ICC TERMINATION dents. women will be a victim of a violent crime in ACT Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this oppor­ their lifetime. For every 5 minutes that passes, tunity to express my gratitude to all the teach­ another women is raped. Every 9 seconds an­ HON. BUD SHUSTER ers who play such an important role in the other woman is abused. OF PENNSYLVANIA lives of our children. Teachers like Mr. Whit­ And don't think it doesn't happen in your IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ney exemplify, and impart in our children, the community. While most men are respectful to­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 true meaning of citizenship in this great de­ ward women, the statistics indicate that in mocracy in which we live. every community there lives at least one Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, today I would weak, cowardly, and spineless man who feels like to announce that H.R. 2594, the Railroad the compulsion to humiliate and torment a Unemployment Insurance Amendments Act, is woman. scheduled to be considered on the House ANNOUNCING COMPREHENSIVE BI­ Don't fool yourself into believing that you Floor next week. This bipartisan bill improves PARTISAN CmLD SUPPORT RE­ couldn't know a woman who is suffering. unemployment and sickness benefits for rail FORM These women are someone's mother, some­ workers, with no additional cost to the Federal one's sister, someone's daughter, someone's Government. HON. NANCY L JOHNSON coworker, someone's friend. This abuse H.R. 2594 was approved by the Transpor­ breeds fear, pain, and shame in women. tation and Infrastructure Committee by voice OF CONNECTICUT It's time to alert and educate the public vote last November. It is a consensus meas­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES about the violence that is being inflicted on ure, supported by both rail labor and rail man­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 women and how to stop it. Violence is inex­ agement. cusable in any civilized society. Only by ex­ Unemployment and sickness benefits for rail Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speak­ posing this destructive vile behavior will there workers are handled under a national, em­ er, I rise to announce yesterday's introduction be an end to the pain and suffering. Anything ployer-financed system that is administered by of an outstanding bipartisan bicameral bill that less is unacceptable. I urge everyone to do the Railroad Retirement Board. H.R. 2594 will have a tremendous impact on the lives of their part to end the violence. makes a number of changes to railroad unem­ millions of American families-the Child Sui:r ployment and sickness benefits that will port Improvement Act of 1996 (H.R. 3465). My produce a more equitable and up-to-date pro- · colleague from Connecticut, BARBARA KEN­ TRIBUTE TO ANNA CHERNEY, gram. NELLY, as well as Senators OLYMPIA SNOWE PEACE AND COMMUNITY ACTIVIST The reforms contained in H.R. 2594 will and BILL BRADLEY, have joined me as spon­ bring the railroad industry benefits more into sors of this important legislation. HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY line with the State unemployment benefits that The Child Support Improvement Act is not OF CALIFORNIA apply to all other industries. Daily benefits will new language; it is the child support title of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES be increased from $36 to $42. Currently, most H.R. 4, the welfare reform bill that has been States have higher daily benefits than the rail­ bogged down in negotiations for over a year. Thursday, May 16, 1996 road unemployment program. In addition, the Because we have reached agreements on all Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to waiting period before benefits begin to accrue aspects of the child support title of the welfare pay tribute to Anna Cherney, one of Califor­ is reduced from 14 days to 7 days. Again, reform bill, we believe it is imperative that we nia's long-time social and peace activists who most States have a shorter waiting period than liberate these provisions of the bill so that they passed away on April 18, 1996, at the age of under the railroad unemployment system. The are ready to move forward independently if 94. Until her death she was active throughout bill also limits the amount of benefits that can necessary. the community as a vigorous worker for civic be paid based on an individual's outside in­ Let me make this clear-we prefer sending activities, involved with the peace and labor come, and reduces the maximum number of to the President a comprehensive, bipartisan movements, and supporting the struggle for days of extended benefits. welfare reform bill that includes our child sui:r equality. Because the railroad unemployment system port enforcement provisions. But no matter Anna is well known for giving generously of is financed by taxes imposed on the railroad what happens with welfare reform this year, herself and her finances. Seldom did she with­ industry, the federal taxpayer will not be sad­ our goal is to have the child support enforce­ hold her financial support for her beliefs. dled with additional costs as a result of this ment provisions signed into law by the time Anna is attributed with making her commu­ bill. Thanks to the efforts of our colleagues on this Congress adjourns. nity, the city of Sebastopol, CA, a nuclear-free the Budget Committee, the budgetary impact Imagine this-as recently as 8 years ago, zone. She has helped raise money for student of the bill has been resolved so that we are just about every State had its child support or­ art scholarships at the local Santa Rosa Junior able to bring the bill to the floor under suspen­ ders in file cabinets. We approved legislation College, the Sonoma County Peace and Jus­ sion of the rules. in 1988 that brought us into the 20th century tice Center, and continued fund raising activi­ In the motion to suspend the rules and pass by requiring computer automation of this infor­ ties, rallies, and peace marches until just re­ H.R. 2594, I will also include several technical mation. The bill we introduced yesterday will cently. Her friends call her "one feisty lady," corrections that are necessary to eliminate take us to the next level by linking States to and it is her spirited nature that will be remenr minor drafting ambiguities in the ICC Termi­ a central Federal databank. At one time a bered and cherished by her many followers nation Act, which was enacted at the end of deadbeat parent from Connecticut could find who will pick up the torch and carry it to the 1995. The changes are intended only to re­ work in California and never have to worry generations who follow. store the status of related laws to the way about being tracked down to pay child sui:r Mr. Speaker, Anna Cherney's commitment they were at the time of the enactment, or to port. to her community, her legacy of generosity, correct purely clerical errors in the text of the To all deadbeat parents, you are now on and her selflessness serve as an example to ICC Termination Act. The text of these tech­ notice. Once this bill is enacted, you will not all Americans. It is people like Anna, working nical changes follows. be able to hide. We will find you. We will together in communities throughout America, One of the technical changes is necessary make you live up to your parental responsibil­ who make our Nation so great and bring out to carry out the explicitly stated intent of the ities of supporting your children. the best in us. We can celebrate the power of ICC Termination Act that its enactment did not May 16, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 11715 "expand or contract coverage of employers or (d) TITLE 28.-Section 2342(3)(A) of title 28, But Joyce is perhaps most well known for employees under the Railway Labor Act." 49 United States Code, is amended by striking her role as the "apricot lady", passing out U.S.C. 10501 (c)(3)(B). The technical correc­ "part B or (C)" and inserting "part B or C". apricots around the country as a bit of sun­ (e) ICC Termination Act.-Effective De­ tion is drafted merely to restore more clearly cember 29, 1995- shine from the valley. Joyce's apricot network the exact legal standards for coverage under (1) section 308(j) of the ICC Termination would be the envy of many a corporate execu­ the Railway Labor Act that existed prior to the Act of 1995 (109 Stat. 947) is amended by tive. enactment of the ICC Termination Act. Other­ striking "30106(d)" and inserting "30166(d)"; I consider myself very lucky to know Joyce. wise, the current text of the law could cause and While we will all miss her here in the Central needless ambiguity and confusion. (2) section 327(3)(B) of such Act (109 Stat. Valley, I am confident that her contributions to 951) by inserting "each place it appears" be­ H.R. 2594 will provide for" much-needed re­ fore "and inserting in lieu thereof". the human family are far from over. Joyce's form of the railroad unemployment system and (f) ARMORED CAR ~DUSTRY RECIPROCITY new neighbors are indeed lucky to have this I urge your support of this legislation. ACT OF 1993 AMENDMENTS.-Section 5(2) of bright, talented, and dedicated woman in their TECHNICAL CHANGES TO ICC TERMINATION ACT the Armored Car Industry Reciprocity Act of lives, as are we all. To BE INCLUDED IN H.R. 2594 1993 (15 U.S.C. 5904) is amended by striking SEC. 6. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS. "is" preceding "registered". (a) REFERENCES.-(1) Section 24307(c)(3) of SALUTE TO COMMACK MIDDLE title 49, United States Code, is amended by SCHOOL'S ANTITEEN SMOKING striking "Interstate Commerce Commission" TRIBUTE TO JOYCE BARFUSS PROGRAM and inserting in lieu thereof "Surface Trans­ portation Board". HON. GARY A. CONDIT HON. RICK LAZIO (2) Section 24308 of title 49, United States OF CALIFORNIA OF NEW YORK Code, is amended- lli THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (A) by striking "Interstate Commerce lli THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, May 16, 1996 Commission" in subsection (a)(2)(A) and in­ Thursday, May 16, 1996 serting in lieu thereof "Surface Transpor­ Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tation Board"; and pay tribute to Joyce Barfuss, a constituent and Mr. LAZIO of New York. Mr. Speaker, (B) by striking "Commission" each place it friend who has made countless contributions would like to take a minute to express my appears and inserting in lieu thereof "Sur­ to our community. Joyce has lived her life to strong support for a program that a school in face Transportation Board". make a difference in the lives of others. I am my district has been developing to combat (3) Section 24311(c) of title 49, United only one of thousands who has been the re­ teen smoking. Mrs. Joan Hanley's eighth States Code, is amended- grade class at Cammack Middle School on (A) by striking "Interstate Commerce cipient of her help, her kindness, her exper­ Commission" in paragraph (1) and inserting tise, her selflessness, and her apricots. I ap­ Long Island have designated June 4, 1996, as in lieu thereof "Surface Transportation preciate this opportunity to honor Joyce's ef­ Antiteen Smoking Day. Board"; and forts and accomplishments. Mrs. Hanley's class has proposed a non­ (B) by striking "Commission" each place it Joyce Barfuss has been a resident of Pat­ smoking club for their school, as well as a appears and inserting in lieu thereof "Sur­ terson, CA, since 197 4. Joyce came to Patter­ peer program that will assist teens to stop face Transpiration Board". son and immediately made her mark. Out of smoking. The class is also circulating a peti­ (b) CLARIFYING AMENDMENT.-(1) The first tion that teens can sign pledging not to paragraph of section 1 of the Railway Labor her various church activities was born, The Act (45 U.S.C. 151) is amended by inserting Clothes Closet, a clothing bank for the needy. smoke. "The term •carrier' includes any express The operation grew from Joyce's garage into Last year over 130,000 people died from company or sleeping car company subject to a full-fledged volunteer organization which pro­ smoking related illnesses, many of these peo­ subtitle IV of title 49, United States Code, vided needy recipients with clothing for nearly ple began smoking when they were young. within the meaning of such terms under this 4 years. · The average teenage smoker starts at 14 112 section as in effect on December 31, 1995." After the untimely death of her husband Jim years old and every day 3,000 young people after "in any of such activities.". in 1979, Joyce began a new endeavor working become regular smokers. One-third of these (2) The amendment made by paragraph (1) for the Census Bureau. She worked tirelessly will eventually die as a result of their habit. is made for the purpose of clarifying the pol­ icy stated in section 10501(c)(3)(B) of title 49, at the Bureau for 1O years. After retiring from The work of Mrs. Hanley's class is an impor­ United States Code, that the enactment of Federal service she worked for the National tant way to make teens more aware of the the ICC Termination Act of 1995 did not ex­ Association of State Departments of Agri­ dangers of smoking. pand or contract coverage of employees and culture adding her experience and expertise to I salute Mrs. Hanley's eighth grade class for employers by the Railway Labor Act. their operation. their initiative, to prevent teen smoking, and (c) TITLE 49.-Title 49, United States Code, Throughout Joyce's distinguished life, no help save many lives. These students from my is amended- matter what the outlet, she has been involved district are role models. I urge my colleagues (1) in section 13102(10)(A) by inserting after in the lives of those who need it most. To list to support antiteen smoking programs in their "her dwelling" the following: "and if the every organization, movement, and cause districts similar to this outstanding project transportation is at the request of, and the transportation charges are paid to the car­ which Joyce has lent her unique mark, would being conducted by Mrs. Hanley's class. rier by, the householder"; take a tome. I would, however, like to mention (2) in chapter 151 by striking "CHAPTER some of the most notable endeavors Joyce 151-GENERAL PROVISIONS" the second has undertaken. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES place it appears; Joyce has been active with the Del Puerto WEEK (3) in chapter 153 by striking "CHAPTER Hospital Auxiliary and the American Cancer 153--JURISDICTION" the second place it ap­ Society for 20 years. She has assisted the HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. pears; Visiting Nurses Association with flu shots for OF FLORIDA (4) in chapter 157 by striking "CHAPTER the elderly and has served as president of the 157-0PERATIONS OF CARRIERS" the sec­ lli THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Northern San Joaquin Valley Area Council of ond place it appears; Thursday, May 16, 1996 (5) in chapter 159 by striking "CHAPTER Hospital Volunteers. She has been incredibly 159--ENFORCEMENT: INVESTIGATIONS, active in Patterson working with the city to get Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec­ RIGHTS, AND REMEDIES" the second place a senior center built and serving as Secretary ognize Emergency Medical Services Week. it appears; of the Patterson Chamber of Commerce. First, let me tell a short story. (6) in the table of sections for chapter 159 Joyce has represented her community as a Like any healthy 4-year-old boy, Cody was by striking the item relating to section member of the Apricot Fiesta Board, Grand thrilled to be climbing on a shiny red fire en­ 15907; (7) in chapter 161 by striking "CHAPTER Marshall of the 1996 Fiesta Parade, appointee gine. He and his brother, Drew, were visiting 161-CIVIL AND CRIMINAL PENALTIES" to the White House Conference on Aging, ap­ their local fire department for a special reason. the second place it appears; and pointee to the Stanislaus County Commission One week earlier, two of the paramedics from (8) in section 41309(b)(2)(B) by striking on Aging, and as a member of the California this fire department were struggling to save "common''. Agency on Aging. Cody's life. 11716 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 16, 1996 On that January day in 1995, Drew saw ryngoscope and a pair of McGill forceps, courages States and municipalities to enhance Cody run past the family room and down the which look something like salad tongs. Again, their emergency medical systems to benefit hall toward the bathroom. Sensing something Cody's attempts to breathe foiled his efforts. children in ways unheard of just a few years was wrong, Drew scurried after his brother, More seconds passed. ago. This program enhances emergency care reaching Cody just before he collapsed. Drew By this time a senior paramedic arrived on by integrating the needs of severely ill or in­ yelled for their father, then tried the Heimlich the scene and immediately decided to give the jured children into existing EMS systems, maneuver he recently learned at school. But, McGill forceps one more try. Working as a trains and educates EMS personnel to effec­ whatever was lodged in Cody's throat would team, the two paramedics finally dislodged the tively handle pediatric emergencies, works to not budge. By this time, their father had object in Cody's throat. Cody began to breath. prevent pediatric emergencies by supporting reached the boys and told Drew to call 911. It was a save. injury prevention programs, and saves money The call came in stating that a young boy I retell this story to emphasize the reality by stimulating partnerships between grantees, was having difficulty breathing. Two para­ that a child's life not only requires specialized local agencies, and community organizations. medics responded to the call, arriving on the equipment and training, it also takes a thor­ Mr. Speaker, as our Nation recognizes scene only minutes later. They found Cody ough understanding of just how different chil­ Emergency Medical Services Week, I want to pale and no longer breathing. One paramedic dren are from adults, both physically and emo­ congratulate Dr. Mulligan-Smith on her efforts ·took the child's pulse and mentally ran through tionally. No one understands this more than to save the lives of our children through the the training he had received just a few weeks Dr. Deborah Mulligan-Smith of my district in EMSC program. Children do need special at­ earlier at a special pediatric airway manage­ south Florida. Working tirelessly, Dr. Mulligan­ tention and treatment, and they need the de­ ment class. At that point he could see that the Smith recently inspired the Florida Legislature velopment of special medical equipment to object looked like a jaw breaker, but it was to pass a bill that appropriates $200,000 for help save their lives. They also need to have covered with tissue and blood. the training of paramedics in emergency pedi­ paramedics specially trained in emergency pe­ He tried basic measures to remove the ob­ atrics. diatrics. I support Dr. Mulligan-Smith's dedica­ ject and it seemed to move a little. In his ef­ In 1984, Congress funded a grant program tion to accomplishing EMSC objectives, and I forts to breath, however, Cody sucked it back that helps States expand children's access to encourage my congressional colleagues to do down. Seconds went by. The paramedic then proper emergency care while also improving the same. tried a new child-sized piece of equipment he the quality of such care. The Emergency Med­ had received during his recent training: A la- ical Services for Children [EMSC] program en-