February 25, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E345 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

EARMARK DECLARATION Domestic violence creates multiple health The objective of the ETSB project is to pro- problems among victims and causes 100,000 vide 6,000 users (first responders, police, fire, HON. PETER J. ROSKAM days of hospitalization and 30,000 Emergency homeland security & public works) with a OF ILLINOIS Room visits annually. With such startling sta- seamless 700–800MHz interoperable radio IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tistics, Advocate Good Samaritan has teamed platform throughout the county and the state Wednesday, February 25, 2009 up with the Downers Grove Police Department via STARCOM21. Each participant in the to move forward on a comprehensive ap- ETSB (which includes DuPage and portions of Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, pursuant to proach to addressing domestic violence in the Cook, Kane & Will Counties) is required to the House Republican standards on earmarks, community. purchase their own radios (6,000 countywide) I am submitting the following information for The federal funds I have obtained will be under this new system at a cost of $5,213 per publication in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD re- utilized to expand the successful partnership radio. garding earmarks I received as part of H.R. by providing internal education and debriefing/ To Federal funds obtained for this entity will 1105, the Omnibus Appropriations Act of Fis- consultation on domestic violence cases in be used to purchase 40 radios for municipali- cal Year 2009. order to increase awareness. This funding will ties in DuPage County that will be compatible As I have stated on the floor previously, I allow Advocate Good Samaritan to provide with the new statewide interoperable radio am a true believer in the need for increased customized trainings internally within Advocate system (STARCOM21). This funding will be le- transparency through the earmark process— (including parish nurses) and to local agencies veraged with a state grant DuPage County ob- whether in appropriations, authorizing or tax- which serve as strategic points of entry (emer- tained of $430,000 that will cover the pur- writing legislation. It is important that the Illi- gency departments, local police departments, chase of 83 of the required 411 radios need- nois taxpayer can judge for themselves the and faith-based organizations). This will in- ed. The Sheriff’s Office will assume all oper- funds that we spend at the federal level. crease its outreach efforts to community orga- ations costs of the new radio system and the I appreciate this opportunity to discuss how nizations, including a major focus on large cor- cost of purchasing the remaining radios. taxpayer funds are spent in my congressional porations in the community and the training Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) district. As a Member of Congress I was elect- employers to recognize and work with employ- Department of Justice, COPS Law Enforce- ed to this body to fight for the needs of my ees who may be victims of domestic violence. ment Technology—$75,000 for the Northern Il- constituents. Other plans of expansion include an expand- linois Police Alarm System (675 Village Court, My constituents elected me to Congress be- ing website, a regional domestic violence Glencoe, IL 60022) cause I am serious about accountability and awareness program, and purchase and dis- The Northern Illinois Police Alarm System transparency in the budget process. I take a tribution of educational materials to increase (NIPAS) Emergency Services Team (EST) is deliberative approach to project requests to awareness among and educate the public responsible for law enforcement coverage of ensure that any request with my name on it is about domestic violence. Along with matching 68 member towns with a total population of worthy of federal funding. The key ingredients funds from the hospital of $25,000, Advocate approximately 1.8 million residents. In 1982, I look for in any project are job creation, op- will also be able to leverage its involvement in severe flooding nearly devastated several portunities to support Illinois’ efforts in keeping the Corporate Alliance to End Partner Vio- small communities along the shores of Lake us globally competitive, a guarantee that the lence for additional funds. Michigan north of Chicago. Public safety re- project will not rely solely on federal funding Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) sources, especially those of law enforcement and can instead become viable in the private Department of Justice, COPS Law Enforce- agencies, became stretched to the limit. Al- sector. ment Technology—$200,000 for the DuPage though neighboring communities responded Most important to me is to ensure taxpayer County Sheriff’s Department (501 N. County with assistance, police leaders realized they dollars are returned back to my constituents, Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187) needed an organized system with pre-planned who pay more to the federal government than One of the lessons learned from the tragedy deployment procedures. The following year, they get back in government funded projects. of September 11th was the inability of first re- fifteen police agencies in Illinois’ northern Illinois taxpayers receive less federal funding sponders and public safety agencies to com- Cook and southern Lake Counties established per dollar of federal taxes paid compared to municate. To meet the requirements of the NIPAS through an intergovernmental mutual almost any state in the country. In 2005, Illi- National Telecommunications & Information aid agreement. This authorized neighboring nois citizens received only $.75 in the way of Administration, the State of Illinois is in the agencies to work together in times of need. federal spending per dollar of federal taxes process of implementing a statewide interoper- Whether faced with a natural disaster, or the paid. This ranks the state 45th nationally and able radio system (STARCOM21). Subse- unexpected results of a special event, NIPAS highlights the importance of my work to advo- quently, the DuPage County Emergency Tele- member Police Departments may request as- cate for the priorities of my constituents on the phone System Board (ETSB) awarded a con- sistance that is needed when the individual federal level. tract based on the state bid to purchase the Police Department cannot respond accordingly This is why I stand here today to advocate interoperable radio equipment for public safety on its own to an event. They can use NIPAS for the following projects I have secured in agencies in DuPage County. in three key areas: call for additional patrol H.R. 1105, the Omnibus Appropriations Act of In recent years, DuPage County has experi- cars, call for the NIPAS Mobile Field Force, FY09: enced a number of natural disasters including and call for the NIPAS Emergency Service FY09 COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE APPROPRIATIONS tornados, floods and last August, a major Team. Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) storm that cut a swath across the entire coun- Federal funds I have obtained in this bill, Department of Justice, OJP Byrne ty impairing first responder communication along with Representative SCHAKOWSKY (IL– Discretional Grants—$50,000 for Advocate among municipal police, fire agencies and 9), will be used for the purchase of atmos- Good Samaritan Hospital’s Preventing and Ad- other public safety agencies and hampering pheric detection equipment for the NIPAS dressing Domestic Violence Program (3815 rescue efforts. Over 8,000 9-1-1 calls were re- Emergency Services Team—needed equip- Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515) ceived during the storm. ment sorely lacking at NIPAS member Police With the growing numbers of reported do- Chicago and O’Hare International Airport Departments. Atmospheric detection equip- mestic violence in DuPage County and are located at the northeast border of DuPage ment is needed to allow NIPAS law enforce- throughout Illinois’ 6th Congressional District, County and it is vital for DuPage County po- ment officers the ability to respond to crimes Advocate Good Samaritan seeks to strengthen lice and fire agencies to communicate via or other incidents involving hazardous environ- and expand its current domestic violence pro- radio with Cook County and Chicago in the ments, explosive devices, arson materials, and gram to ensure that both current and expected event of a major urban or terrorists’ threat at narcotics. Communities in my district whom needs are met. O’Hare or in Chicago. A radio system con- have advocated a great need for such equip- One in three American women is abused at nected to STARCOM21 will enable regional ment included Bartlett, Elk Grove Village, Elm- some point in her life by an intimate partner. communication. hurst, Hanover Park, Mount Prospect, Roselle,

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The The precision metalworking industry offers a force development needs. project will also train and equip additional 71 variety of jobs from basic parts layout to com- This project supports current federal initia- Police officers outside of my district to respond puter numerical controlled programmers, from tives specifically addressing the concept of to mutual aid request for emergency services machinist to mangers, from mold makers to supporting community colleges at a local level related to HAZMAT incidents within my district. engineers, from salesperson to human re- to focus on education, job retraining, and help- This mutual aid format response mechanism source directors, each with its own educational ing those who have given so much for our will save millions of dollars compared to each requirements. Regardless of what position it is country. The federal funds obtained will allow Police Department trying to deploy its own du- looking to fill, industry looks for qualified appli- the College of DuPage to respond to the plicative and smaller/ineffective (due to the cants who have a first-hand knowledge of ma- needs of returning service men and women cost of equipment) HAZMAT emergency serv- chine tooling. It is for this reason that the need and the acknowledged shortage of health care ices team. NIPAS is matching this federal for this task-oriented, problem solving, knowl- workers. funding with $150,000 of their own money. edgeable, worker be developed within a high Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) Department of Health and Human Services, Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) school curriculum. Department of Justice, DJP—Juvenile Jus- The Streamwood Manufacturing Career Ex- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention— tice—$175,000 for the DuPage County Area ploration has three major objectives: $95,000 for Access Community Health Net- Project (DuCAP) (2037 Bloomingdale Road, 1. To demonstrate the inter-relatedness of work’s Martin Russo Health Center (245 South Suite 206, Glendale Heights, IL 60139) precision metal working, math and commu- Gary Avenue, Suite 200, Bloomingdale, IL Federal funds I have obtained will be used nication. 60108) for DuCAP’s Providing Positive Choices for 2. To ensure that all students in the I have obtained federal funding for the Mar- Youth program. This will improve the futures Streamwood High School Plan are oriented to- tin Russo Health Center in my congressional of at-risk youth impacted by gangs and youth ward the world of work and higher education. district will be utilized to implement a model violence. Funding will strengthen four existing 3. To ensure that all students in The Manu- community-based heart health program for low community-based youth organizations and will facturing Career Exploration are oriented to- income women. This program will offer a con- create additional community organizations fo- ward the world of work and higher education. tinuum of care to address heart disease, in- With no consistent funding available at the cused on underserved communities in the cluding preventative interventions, risk Department of Education, these federal funds western suburbs of northern DuPage County. screenings, care management for women with obtained will be useful in kick starting the pro- DuCAP has historically been successful in ad- identified risk factors, and cardiology consulta- gram off the ground and allow for continued dressing the issues of at-risk youth and their tion. The specific model to be implemented in- growth as the program in the future seeks to families. DuCAP’s track record and experience cludes: leverage funds with private industry in the Prevention—provide education and address over the past 18 years has demonstrated that area to keep the program on track. risk through smoking cessation, maintaining a developing and nurturing grassroots, commu- Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) healthy weight and being physically active. nity-based organizations creates stronger, Department of Education, Higher Education Risk reduction—help women lower their more responsive communities. The residents (Includes FIPSE)—$381,000 for the College of blood pressure and reduce their cholesterol of these communities can mobilize resources DuPage (425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL levels. to fill voids in services, and create opportuni- 60137) Care management—provide medical care ties for youth engagement, that serve to limit The College of DuPage is looking to be a management for women at risk for a heart at- involvement in gangs, youth violence, and lead institution in becoming more veteran tack due to underlying conditions such as con- substance abuse. friendly; working to identify issues and seeking genital heart disease, heart attack and stroke FY09, LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, EDUCATION the means to aid veterans in their transition to history, diabetes, and hypertension. APPROPRIATIONS civilian life. Therefore, the federal funding I Bio-psychosocial approach—screen for and Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) have obtained, along with Senator DURBIN (IL), attend to behavioral health conditions, includ- Department of Education, Elementary & will be utilized to implement curriculum, clinical ing substance abuse and depression. Secondary Education (Includes FIE)— training and on-going professional develop- Pharmaceutical advocacy—help women de- $238,000 for the Streamwood High School— ment coursework to prepare professionals to velop strategies for obtaining affordable medi- School District U–46 (355 East Chicago counsel returning veterans. This curriculum cations, through benefits counseling and Street, Elgin, IL 60120) will include: leveraging 340B pricing. Federal funding will be utilized for School Phase I—A certificate for Master’s prepared Cardiology consultation—offer an integrated District U–46 execution and implementation of clinicians offered through the College of continuum of primary medical care and cardi- the Manufacturing Career Exploration project. DuPage Human Services Department. ology consultation as needed. A 12-week pilot program will be implemented Phase II—Training of College counseling Nowhere in the greater Chicago area is at Streamwood High School and then be ex- staff that could assist in the development of a there a one-stop resource that truly welcomes panded to the additional five high schools in Counseling Center. low income women to obtain, under one roof, the school district. Phase III—Faculty conversion of curriculum the full range of education, prevention, risk as- Manufacturers in the western suburbs of for online delivery in accordance with accredi- sessment, medical management and specialty Chicago share a widespread and common tation stands of the Human Services Depart- care services. This program has the ability to need for a skilled workforce, especially for ment. reduce emergency room abuse by addressing those who want to build careers in manufac- Phase IV—Implementation of the Associate issues early—before they lead to complicated, turing. Many manufacturers are employing ad- in Applied Science Degree option, which will expensive and permanent debilitation. Access vanced technologists that require a workforce train students to assist graduate clinicians in Community Health Network will be matching with skills and the ongoing learning and skills the field of Veteran Counseling. this project by at least 50%, with the costs that upgrades. Firms report that many good poten- As our military personnel return home, one include $110,000 for the cardiologist, tial entry level workers need basic math and of the biggest challenges will be to transition $290,000 for behavioral health services (other English skills. Manufacturers report existing the veteran into family life, education, and the medical providers), $140,000 for medical care workers and skilled workers shortages. The workforce. In addition, significant numbers of management, and $460,000 for community forecasts indicate that many more jobs will go veterans are returning from Iraq and Afghani- education and outreach campaign. unfilled in America unless we train our young stan suffering brain trauma injury and delayed Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) students now. Good jobs in manufacturing stress syndrome. This program is designed to Department of Health and Human Services, exist but we need a pipeline of students get ahead of the curve in training profes- Health Resources and Services Administration trained to fill these jobs. sionals who can help the men and women ad- (HRSA) Health Facilities and Services— The Manufacturing Career Exploration dress these needs. The funding will allow a $143,000 for Adventist GlenOaks Hospital project offers a comprehensive solution in this variety of government initiatives to improve, in- (701 Winthrop Avenue, Glendale Heights, IL manufacturing facility heavy area of the coun- cluding but not limited to: 60139) try. The skills taught through this program will Enhance services to ease transition of re- I obtained federal funding for Adventist allow the future U.S. workforce gain the appro- turning veterans into civilian life GlenOaks Hospital in Glendale Heights, IL to

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:37 Feb 26, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K25FE8.001 E25FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with REMARKS February 25, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E347 be used for the purchase of new and updated Case Manager. The County will also collabo- those children who need them most. RIF’s surgical equipment, including minimally rate with local townships and municipalities book distribution program hands out 16 million invasive technology. The current equipment is and senior agencies to help provide transpor- books annually to the nation’s youngest and 25 years old and the demands of technology tation services for eligible seniors. This com- most at-risk children. in the treatment of their patients has increased prehensive Wellness Center will enable sen- In the President’s proposed fiscal year 2009 drastically. This equipment will provide the iors to live in the community for as long as budget, funding for this integral program was medical technology necessary in treating the they can, which coincides with current federal eliminated. This successful program directly patients at the hospital with the best possible initiatives that have dollars focused on suc- benefited over 146,000 children in the State of outcomes, as well as becoming an important cessful aging in place, decreasing healthcare Illinois in 2007, which is why I advocated that component of their key involvement in disaster costs and helping improve quality of life. instead of eliminating funded in the FY09 preparedness for their service areas. Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) budget, to allow federal funds to flow so that The need for these funds by the hospital are Department of Education, National Projects, we can continue to reach underserved chil- great, as Adventist GlenOaks Hospital is the Innovation and Improvement Teach for Amer- dren from birth to age 8 and better prepare only Medicaid Disproportionate Share hospital ica as authorized under the Elementary and them for their educational future. in DuPage County—with a steady increase in Secondary Education Act—$4,965,000 for the All RIF programs combine three essential Medicaid patients each year. The hospital Reach Out and Read National Center (56 Ro- elements to foster children’s literacy: reading serves a disproportionate number of state and land Street, Suite 100–D, Boston, MA 02129) motivation, family and community involvement, federally funded patients as well as a signifi- Too many children today arrive on their first and the excitement of choosing free books to cant number of uninsured patients in compari- day of kindergarten unprepared to learn, which keep. Therefore, I am proud to stand up in son to other facilities in DuPage County. In places them at a disadvantage before even support of this most important national project. 2007, the hospital provided over $6.3 million in starting school. An extensive body of research Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) community benefits and charity care. The total now clearly documents the importance of early Department of Education, National Projects, cost of the purchase of the equipment is $3 language and literacy skills in preparing chil- Safe Schools and Citizenship Education, Civic million. The GlenOaks Foundation has taken dren for later success in reading and in Education Program for activities authorized on the Surgical Services Department as their school. Yet today, a large number of children under the Education for Democracy Act— targeted fundraising project for the coming and their families do not receive the support $25,095,000 for the Center for Civic Education year and the $143,000 in federal funding and assistance they need to develop these es- (5145 Douglas Fir Road, Calabasas, CA going to this project will further help leverage sential skills and prepare to start kindergarten 91302) their fundraising efforts in the private sector. ready to learn. This is why I was supportive of I rise in strong support of the federal funding Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) federal funding for this important national pro- I played a role in obtaining for this most impor- Department of Health and Human Services, gram. tant national program. The Education for De- Health Resources and Services Administration Through Reach Out and Read, nearly mocracy Act’s domestic and international civic (HRSA) Health Facilities and Services— 50,000 doctors and nurses have been trained education programs—which reach approxi- $190,000 for the DuPage Convalescent Cen- nationwide in ROR’s proven strategies of early mately 5 million students each year—has ter (400 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL language and literacy development. Pediatri- been demonstrated by independent research 60187) cians and other healthcare providers guide and evaluation. In addition, economic edu- As the senior population in our communities and encourage parents at every pediatric cation exchange programs supported by the continues to increase, it is ever more impor- check-up to read aloud to their children from Act reached 2.9 million students in 2006– tant to ensure these seniors have access to the earliest months of life. Currently, more 2007. These programs make a significant con- programs that will allow them to continue a than 3,500 clinics and hospitals are imple- tribution to our country’s commitment to healthy lifestyle that implements numerous menting the program, reaching more than 25% strengthening freedom and democracy in the preventative health measures. A particular of America’s at-risk children. United States in emerging democracies focus on strength training has the added ben- Specifically, Reach Out and Read: throughout the world. efits of bone strengthening, improved balance Makes literacy promotion a standard part of Over the course of my first term in Con- and stability, greater endurance and energy, pediatric primary care, so that children grow gress, I visited classrooms in my district on a sleep improvement, prevention of falls and up with books, language skills, and the ability weekly basis. Every teacher I met during the subsequent disability, improved neuromuscular to read; course of my visits touted the success of the coordination, enhanced cognitive functioning, Trains doctors and nurses to advise parents civic education programs, the benefits to their improved energy metabolism, improved weight about the importance of reading aloud, and students, and the need for Congress to con- management, and improved ADL (activities of gives books to children at pediatric check-ups, tinue supporting such a successful program. daily living) ability. with a special focus on disadvantaged children As such I supported federally funding this As such, I obtained $190,000 for the and those growing up in poverty; and project in the FY09 Appropriations Bill. DuPage Convalescent Center’s (DPCC) Helps families and communities encourage The Education for Democracy Act funds val- Wellness Center in this appropriations bill. The early literacy skills by building on the unique uable initiatives that have been proven to in- federal funds will establish dual Wellness/Fit- relationships between parents and their chil- crease students’ fundamental understanding of ness Centers inside the Convalescent Center dren’s pediatricians. democracy, improve the school environment, (1920 square feet). One will be adjacent to the ROR is nationally and internationally re- and increase academic achievement. Inde- Physical Therapy/Rehab Department that will spected, with proven results, deserves Con- pendent evaluations testify to these initiatives’ serve the long and short term population at gressional support. In 2007, Reach Out and success in promoting civic and economic DPCC. The second area will be located on the Read received one of the five prestigious knowledge; intellectual and participatory skills; Ground floor with direct access to an entrance United Nations’ Confucius Prizes for Literacy, and civic dispositions such as civility, toler- and parking accommodations so that seniors the only American program to be so honored. ance, respect for the rule of law, and a rea- from the community will have easy access. In 2006, the White House Conference on soned commitment to the fundamental values The Wellness Center would serve approxi- Global Literacy, hosted by First Lady Laura and principles of constitutional democracy. mately 430 short-term residents during their Bush, highlighted nine successful literacy-pro- FY09 ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT stay on the sub-acute unit with an anticipated motion models, of which Reach Out and Read APPROPRIATIONS enrollment of approximately 80% of this popu- was again the only American program show- Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) lation once they return to the community. In cased. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency addition, about 65%–70% of residents enrolled Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) and Renewable Energy/Vehicle Technologies: in current Physical Rehab programming will be Department of Education, National Projects, $209,330 for Storage Tanks & Dispensers for able to participate in the Wellness center and Innovation and Improvement Reading is Fun- E85 and Bio-Diesel for the Forest Preserve this roughly translates to about 120 long-term damental as authorized under the Elementary District of DuPage County (3S580 Naperville convalescent center residents. and Secondary Education Act—$24,803,000 Road, Wheaton, IL 60187) The federal funding will go specifically for for Reading is Fundamental (1825 Connecticut In 2001, the Forest Preserve District of the purchase of equipment and upgrades to Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009) DuPage County embarked on a 10-year initia- the Wellness Center. DuPage County will pro- Reading is Fundamental (authorized under tive to convert its entire fleet of vehicles from vide the funds for staffing the center with a Title V, Part D, Subpart 5) prepares children to standard gasoline or diesel-powered engines full-time Fitness Specialist and a part-time read by delivering free books and resources to to vehicles that run on alternative fuels such

VerDate Nov 24 2008 06:37 Feb 26, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K25FE8.001 E25FEPT1 rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with REMARKS E348 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 25, 2009 as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied when completed will have a total water capac- the west side of town. The addition of a new propane (LP), ethanol (E85), and soy bio-die- ity of 7 billion gallons, provide more than $90 well in Bartlett is essential to expanding the sel. I am proud to partner with the DuPage million per year in benefits to 3.1 million peo- Village’s ability to efficiently provide potable Forest Preserve District in this important initia- ple in 37 communities, and protect more than water to residents living in current and future tive. This effort represents the sort of good- 1 million structures. Completing the McCook residential developments as well as the sur- government work that the American people and Thornton Reservoirs and bringing them rounding industrial and commercial business expect. In the long-term, this full-fleet conver- fully on-line is crucial to local communities, the parks. The new well will also increase the sion will save the District hundreds of thou- health of Lake Michigan and its tributaries, availability of water for the local fire protection sands of dollars on future fuel purchases, in and to the economic development of the re- district responding to fires on the west side of addition to greatly reducing tailpipe emissions gion. I am pleased to support this project, and Bartlett. The well would require a radium and and ozone pollution. Furthermore, continued to have secured funds for it. The larger effort barium removal system to be installed in order application of this technology will serve as a will provide a series of underground tunnels for the well water to meet the current federal catalyst for even wider usage and availability and storage reservoirs designed to address standards of the Environmental Protection to the general public. Previously, the District combined sewer overflow discharges. Without Agency. Because the project is a public well, used $612,000 to fund the CNG and LP por- timely completion of the project, communities it is eligible for funding under the Drinking tions of this alternative fueling station. I se- will face decreased drinking water allocations, Water State Revolving Fund (from the STAG cured this funding for the District to complete significant decreases in water quality and Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Project these other phases of the project and advance thousands of homes will be vulnerable to account), authorized by the Safe Drinking the transition to an all alternative-fuel fleet by flooding. This system has been enormously ef- Water Act. The Village of Bartlett dem- adding E85 and bio-diesel fuel dispensers, fective in achieving its goal as evidenced by onstrated an ability to commit more than $1,000,000 to the project, far in excess of the and to allow other governmental agencies in the elimination of 85% of the combined sew- 45% commitment required for federal funds. It the region to fuel their alternative fuel vehicles age pollution in a 325 square mile area. Statu- is my honor to have secured federal funds for at the site. tory authorization for this request is provided a worthy project such as this, and I believe Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) in Public Law 100–676, and the project was that this project serves as a good example of Army Corps of Engineers/Construction: included in the President’s FY2009 budget re- how federal funds can leverage local dollars to $7,500,000 for the Des Plaines River, through quest in the amount of $34,000,000. This is serve the American people with tangible qual- the City of Des Plaines, Illinois (1420 Miner clearly the sort of good and necessary infra- ity of life enhancements. Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016) structure project that the American people FY09 TRANSPORTATION-HUD APPROPRIATIONS In the past couple of years we have seen need and desire, which is why I am pleased severe flooding in the Chicagoland area. This Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) to have served a role in securing these funds. HUD/EDI: $142,500 for Marklund Philip past September we were inundated with one Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) of the worst rainstorms in our history, prompt- Army Corps of Engineers/Construction: Center for Children in Bloomingdale, Illinois ing the President to declare our area a federal $5,750,000 for the Chicago Sanitary & Ship (164 S. Prairie Avenue, Bloomingdale, IL disaster area. That is why I have secured this Canal Dispersal Barriers, through the U.S. 60108) I am honored to partner with the Marklund important funding for the expansion of Big Army Engineer District, Chicago (111 North Philip Center for Children, and humbled to be Bend Lake and for lowering the normal lake Canal Street, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60606) a part of their work through this funding. This level. These changes will provide an additional Our Great Lakes are an environmental educational facility in Bloomingdale, Illinois, 587 acre-feet of storage for enhanced flood treasure for our region, and it is incumbent houses a pediatric nursing facility for infants, mitigation. The overall project helps 33 munici- upon us to provide for their healthy preserva- children and medically fragile adults, an edu- tion for future generations. Accordingly, I palities in Cook and Lake Counties in Illinois. cation program for children ages 3 to 21, and worked with a bipartisan group of my col- The Des Plaines River has a long history of a respite care program. Serving among others leagues to secure funding for this important flooding that has caused significant economic infants and children with severe and profound initiative. Historically, the Great Lakes and the losses. Recurrent flooding along the Des developmental disabilities who are Medicaid- Mississippi River were separated naturally by Plaines River causes estimated average an- eligible, this facility provides a tremendous a landmass, but since the completion of the nual damage in the amount of $25,228,500 service and benefit to the surrounding commu- Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, aquatic (69% traffic damages, 20% residential dam- nity. In such a time of upheaval in our public ages, 8% commercial/industrial/public dam- species can move freely between the two life, the people at Marklund serve as shining ages, 3% emergency services costs). Statu- water systems. A temporary dispersal barrier example of service for those in need. tory authorization for this project is provided in (Barrier I) has been operating for nearly six Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) the Water Resources Development Act of years, and construction of a permanent barrier FHWA/Transportation and Community and 1999 (Public Law 106–53), and a Project Co- (Barrier II) will be completed this year. Without System Preservation: $475,000 for the Busse operation Agreement has been signed by these barriers, Lake Michigan, and the rest of Woods Trail and Illinois Route 72 Bicycle Army Corps and Illinois Department of Natural the Great Lakes, would be vulnerable to Overpass in Elk Grove Village, Illinois (901 Resources. I am grateful that the American aquatic invasive species like the Asian Carp. Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL people have entrusted us with these precious Funding is needed for the operations of both 60007) resources to advance this project and en- barriers and to begin construction of the con- I am pleased to be able to stand alongside hance our region’s flood mitigation and Great version of Barrier I into a permanent barrier. Elk Grove Village having secured these funds Lakes water quality initiatives. This project is authorized by the Water Re- to provide a greater measure of safety for our Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) sources Development Act of 2007 (Public Law friends and family, and enhance the regional Army Corps of Engineers/Construction: 110–114, Section 3061), and the President’s trail system that benefits our area. Federal $28,709,000 for the McCook and Thornton budget recommended $6.25 million. Providing funding provided for this project will be used Reservoirs, through the Metropolitan Water these funds serves my constituents who enjoy for the construction of a bicycle overpass to Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (100 the Great Lakes, and every American who replace the existing at-grade path crossing the East Erie Street, Chicago, IL 60611) travels to the Great Lakes region to enjoy six lane arterial roadway at the signalized The recurrence of major flooding in the Chi- these national treasures. intersection of Illinois Route 72 and the Inter- cago area, particularly in recent years, has FY09 INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS state 290 ramps. The roadway carries in ex- demonstrated the great need for the advance- Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) cess of 40,000 vehicles per day and the ment of the Chicago Underflow Plan (CUP), EPA/STAG Water and Wastewater Infra- ramps carry nearly 15,000 vehicles per day. the regional flood control element of the Tun- structure Project: $500,000 for a Public Well in These heavy traffic volumes coupled with the nel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) of the Metro- the Village of Bartlett, Illinois (228 S. Main high vehicular speeds from vehicles exiting the politan Water Reclamation District of Greater Street, Bartlett, IL 60103) interstate create a hazardous crossing for Chicago. This funding will be used to continue I am pleased to have secured funds for the bicyclists and pedestrians. The proposed over- on-going design and construction of the people of Bartlett, Illinois. These much-needed pass would link the trail systems of the Illinois McCook Reservoir, a key component of the funds will expand the availability of clean Prairie Path and the Fox River Trail systems TARP, a long-term comprehensive flood pollu- water for my constituents. Due to new indus- and would remove vehicular conflict with bicy- tion control solution for Chicago and its 51 trial and residential development, the Village clist and pedestrian traffic on this regional trail surrounding communities. The McCook Res- must install a new well to meet the maximum system. Part of the State’s transportation im- ervoir is currently under construction, and daily demands of residents and businesses on provement plan, these safety enhancements

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This Requesting Member: Congressman TOM $4,800,000 for the Metra Union Pacific West project was authorized in SAFETEA–LU. I am LATHAM Line through Metra (547 W. Jackson Boule- glad these funds have been made available Bill Number: H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropria- vard, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL 60661) because this project demonstrates the sort of tions Act, 2009, Division A—Agriculture, Rural In a regional area plagued with congestion, growth-oriented effort that my constituents and Development, Food and Drug Administration, and a nation struggling with dependence on the American people expect when investing and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. foreign energy, projects like these are needed public resources. Account: Cooperative State Research Edu- catalysts for growth in transportation options Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) cation & Extension Service for the American people. I was glad to have FTA/Alternatives Analysis Program: Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa worked in a bipartisan fashion to secure these $237,500 for Alternatives Analysis for Pace State University funds. Metra’s Union Pacific West (UP–W) Suburban Bus Service in Arlington Heights, Il- Address of Requesting Entity: 1138 Pearson Line project will build upon the recent exten- linois (550 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Hall, Ames, IA 50011 sion to Elburn and create needed capacity Heights, IL 60005) Description of Request: The Human Nutri- while continuing to deliver safe, reliable and This effort is a worthy one, and one for tion project receives $451,000. This project affordable service to Metra riders. This funding which I was glad to advocate and secure fund- will enhance human health and aims to reduce will provide new corridor improvements key to ing. Pace will use these federal funds to per- unnecessary health care expenditures by eval- addressing freight congestion. The UP–W Line form the federally required Alternatives Anal- uating the impact of foods, nutrient supple- extends nearly 44 miles west from Ogilvie ysis study on the proposed ‘‘J-Route’’ Bus ments and diet and exercise strategies pro- Transportation Center in downtown Chicago. Rapid Transit (BRT) project. This project will moting wellness. Along that corridor, it serves 18 outlying sta- create a high-speed transit option for com- Requesting Member: Congressman TOM tions within Kane, DuPage and Cook Coun- muters in the western suburbs of Chicago be- LATHAM ties. The line currently offers 59 commuter tween Schaumburg, O’Hare Airport, Oakbrook Bill Number: H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropria- trains per weekday, 29 inbound and 30 out- and Naperville. BRT is based on signal priority tions Act, 2009, Division A—Agriculture, Rural bound, with passengers making approximately for buses at traffic signals along arterial Development, Food and Drug Administration, 30,000 daily trips. The substantial residential routes, roadway improvements, real-time trav- and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. growth in this region is fueling a corresponding el information signs at significant stops along Account: Cooperative State Research Edu- demand for increased service; employment in the route using the Intelligent Bus System al- cation & Extension Service the UP–W corridor is expected to increase ready installed on all Pace buses, and dis- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa more than 100 percent by 2030. SAFETEA– semination of real-time travel information to State University LU authorized the UP–W Line improvements, passengers, dispatchers, planners, and cus- Address of Requesting Entity: 1750 and this federal funding will allow Metra to tomer relations staff using a variety of elec- Beardshear Hall, Ames, IA 50011 offer UP–W Line commuters more express tronic media. The federal government has Description of Request: The Animal Science trains and more reverse commuter trains. I supported the capital costs of public transit im- Food Safety Consortium receives $939,000. was pleased to work on securing these funds provements for decades, and this project This project is a continuation of the effort to because I believe these increased services would enhance Illinois’ transportation infra- assess potential threats to food safety as it re- and options will add to our region’s economic structure while promoting economic growth. I lates to pork during productions, processing, potential and serve as an example for how ef- am pleased to have secured funding for such distribution and consumption. ficient public transportation can serve the pub- a project that will do much to add to the serv- Requesting Member: Congressman TOM lic interest so well. ice Pace offers and the opportunity it provides LATHAM Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM (IL–6) to its users. Bill Number: H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropria- FTA/New Starts-Fixed Guideway: f tions Act, 2009, Division A—Agriculture, Rural $4,800,000 for the Metra STAR Line through Development, Food and Drug Administration, Metra (547 W. Jackson Boulevard, 13th Floor, EARMARK DECLARATION and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Chicago, IL 60661) Account: Cooperative State Research Edu- I have been so pleased to be a part of this HON. TOM LATHAM cation & Extension Service STAR Line project because it truly represents OF IOWA Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa a foundational effort to provide new and cre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State University ative forms of transportation. This funding is Address of Requesting Entity: 1138 Pearson needed for preliminary engineering of the Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Hall, Ames, IA 50011 STAR Line. There is considerable support Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Description of Request: The Biotechnology among my colleagues and myself in the Illinois the House Republican standards on earmarks, Test Production project receives $322,000. Delegation for this bold, new initiative that will I am submitting the following information in re- This project will develop plant-based tech- link more than 100 communities in the gards to H.R. 1105, the Omnibus Appropria- nologies related to production of corn lines Chicagoland region with new service and pro- tions Act for Fiscal Year 2009. and other crop-related lines that generate vide new connections between existing com- Requesting Member: Congressman TOM higher yields. muter rail lines, as well as a potential new sta- LATHAM Requesting Member: Congressman TOM tion at O’Hare International Airport. Metra’s Bill Number: H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropria- LATHAM proposed STAR Line goes beyond providing a tions Act, 2009, Division A—Agriculture, Rural Bill Number: H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropria- service to a single corridor or portion of the Development, Food and Drug Administration, tions Act, 2009, Division A—Agriculture, Rural suburban areas. Rather, the STAR Line estab- and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Development, Food and Drug Administration, lishes key rail connections throughout the Account: Animal Plant Health Inspection and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. northwest, west, and southwest suburbs, and Service Account: Cooperative State Research Edu- also offers the basis for expanded suburban Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa cation & Extension Service rail service in the future. The STAR Line holds State University Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa the potential to provide a long-needed alter- Address of Requesting Entity: 1138 Pearson State University native to the automobile for nearly 1.2 million Hall, Ames, IA 50011 Address of Requesting Entity: 1750 employees who commute to work at busi- Description of Request: The Bio-Safety Insti- Beardshear Hall, Ames, IA 50011 nesses located along the proposed alignment. tute for Genetically Modified Agriculture Prod- Description of Request: The Center for Agri- It also provides an effective and proven trans- ucts project receives $259,000. This project culture & Rural Development receives portation option to nearly 1.6 million residents utilizes federal funds to provide independent, $412,000. Project analyzes the impacts of al- who today live in an area chronically plagued unbiased and science-based evaluations of ternative domestic and trade policies on agri- by highway congestion. By linking nearly 100 the risks and benefits of genetically modified culture production. As agriculture continues to suburban communities around Chicago, the agricultural products. Personnel develop the globalize, project models will produce a better

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understanding of trade policy impacts, and Bill Number: H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropria- Requesting Member: Congressman TOM therefore better trade policies. tions Act, 2009, Division A—Agriculture, Rural LATHAM Requesting Member: Congressman TOM Development, Food and Drug Administration, Bill Number: HR 1105, Omnibus Appropria- LATHAM and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. tions Act, 2009, Division B—Commerce, Jus- Bill Number: H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropria- Account: Cooperative State Research Edu- tice, Science, and Related Agencies Appro- tions Act, 2009, Division A—Agriculture, Rural cation & Extension Service priations Act. Development, Food and Drug Administration, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa Account: OJP—Byrne Grants and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. State University Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa Account: Natural Resource Conservation Address of Requesting Entity: 1138 Pearson Central Community College Service Hall, Ames, IA 50011 Address of Requesting Entity: 330 Avenue Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa Soy- Description of Request: The Midwest Poultry M, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 bean Association project receives $471,000. The program will Description of Request: The project is fund- Address of Requesting Entity: 4554 NW address sustainability and efficiency in poultry ed at $450,000. Funds will be used by the 114th St., Urbandale, IA 50322 production. The initiative will provide a struc- Iowa Central Law Enforcement Training Cen- Description of Request: The Center for Envi- ture to facilitate multi-disciplinary research net- ter to carry out a multi-disciplinary training pro- ronmental Management Systems for Agri- works that enhance limited state and industry gram for law enforcement personnel from culture receives $288,000. This project con- resources and have the scope to attack real- across the state. Thus far, almost 24,000 law tinues the implementation of program to help world problems. The project will also develop enforcement personnel have been trained. farmers facilitate better environmental man- collaborative approaches in research and Requesting Member: Congressman TOM agement plans through best practices involv- technology transfer. LATHAM ing fertilizers, pest control and soil manage- Requesting Member: Congressman TOM Bill Number: HR 1105, Omnibus Appropria- ment LATHAM tions Act, 2009, Division B—Commerce, Jus- Requesting Member: Congressman TOM Bill Number: H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropria- tice, Science, and Related Agencies Appro- LATHAM tions Act, 2009, Division A—Agriculture, Rural priations Act. Bill Number: H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropria- Development, Food and Drug Administration, Account: OJP—Byrne Grants tions Act, 2009, Division A—Agriculture, Rural and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa Development, Food and Drug Administration, Account: Cooperative State Research Edu- State University Address of Requesting Entity: 1750 and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. cation & Extension Service Beardshear Hall, Ames, IA 50011 Account: Cooperative State Research Edu- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa Description of Request: The project is fund- cation & Extension Service State University ed at $3,000,000. Funds will be used for con- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa Address of Requesting Entity: 1750 tinuation of forensic training and research at State University Beardshear Hall, Ames, IA 50011 the Lab. Numerous & crime labs, at the fed- Address of Requesting Entity: 1138 Pearson Description of Request: $282,000 is pro- eral, state and local levels, have benefited Hall, Ames, IA 50011 vided for Iowa State University’s New Century from training at the Ames Lab in the areas of Description of Request: The Food and Agri- Farm. The project seeks development of a forensic evaluation, analysis and crime lab culture Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) re- sustainable biofuel feedstock production sys- management. The various forensics labs that ceives $1,139,000. FAPRI makes baseline tem, a living lab for developing and testing benefit from the discoveries at the Ames Lab projections of production, consumption and sustainable biomass systems. Project will ac- continue to send their personnel to Ames, trade flows of major agricultural commodities celerate the development and evaluation of al- year after year, to receive updated training. in the United States and other countries that ternative, ‘green’ biofuels, both short and long- Requesting Member: Congressman TOM import or export significant amounts of agricul- term. Requesting Member: Congressman TOM LATHAM tural products. LATHAM Bill Number: HR 1105, Omnibus Appropria- Requesting Member: Congressman TOM Bill Number: H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropria- tions Act, 2009, Division B—Commerce, Jus- LATHAM tions Act, 2009, Division A—Agriculture, Rural tice, Science, and Related Agencies Appro- Bill Number: H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropria- Development, Food and Drug Administration, priations Act. tions Act, 2009, Division A—Agriculture, Rural and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Account: OJP—Byrne Grants Development, Food and Drug Administration, Account: Cooperative State Research Edu- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. cation & Extension Service State University Account: Cooperative State Research Edu- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Northeast Address of Requesting Entity: 1750 cation & Extension Service Iowa Community-based Dairy Foundation Beardshear Hall, Ames, IA 50011 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box, Description of Request: $650,000 is pro- State University Calmar, IA 52132 vided to continue a major cyber security de- Address of Requesting Entity: 1750 Description of Request: The Dairy Education fense program, which is a first-of-its kind, Beardshear Hall, Ames, IA 50011 program receives $159,000. The project aims dedicated to creating a virtual Internet environ- Description of Request: The Protein Utiliza- to increase the success of dairies by providing ment to research and design cyber defense tion project receives $586,000. This project education on production technology, environ- mechanisms. Simulations are played out will develop technologies that enhance bio-re- mental stewardship, marketing and competi- against real equipment vs. artificially-created fineries using soybeans as feedstock to de- tiveness. The Dairy Education project has attack scenarios. velop products that replace petro-derived in- goals of retaining, growing and fostering the Requesting Member: Congressman TOM dustrial products. development of the industry. LATHAM Requesting Member: Congressman TOM Requesting Member: Congressman TOM Bill Number: HR 1105, Omnibus Appropria- LATHAM LATHAM tions Act, 2009, Division B—Commerce, Jus- Bill Number: H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropria- Bill Number: H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropria- tice, Science, and Related Agencies Appro- tions Act, 2009, Division A—Agriculture, Rural tions Act, 2009, Division A—Agriculture, Rural priations Act. Development, Food and Drug Administration, Development, Food and Drug Administration, Account: OJP—Byrne Grants and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Des Account: Cooperative State Research Edu- Account: Natural Resource Conservation Moines Area Community College cation & Extension Service Service Address of Requesting Entity: 2006 South Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa Soy- Ankeny Blvd. Ankeny, IA 50023 State University bean Association Description of Request: The Des Moines Address of Requesting Entity: 1138 Pearson Address of Requesting Entity: 4554 NW Area Community College Electronic Crime In- Hall, Ames, IA 50011 114th St., Urbandale, IA stitute is provided with $1,400,000. Funds will Description of Request: The Livestock Description of Request: The On-Farm Man- be used for equipment and supplies for pro- Waste project receives $184,000. This project agement System Evaluation Network receives grams at the Institute. This is a computer/elec- will fund ongoing emission reductions strate- $167,000. This program will help farmers opti- tronic crime training institute that trains law en- gies. mize nutrient efficiency which, in turn, en- forcement personnel (at federal, state and Requesting Member: Congressman TOM hances the economic, environmental and ag- local levels) in electronic crime detection and LATHAM ronomic performance of working lands. forensics.

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Requesting Member: Congressman TOM Account: DOE, Office of Science Bill Number: H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropria- LATHAM Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Luther tions Act, 2009, Division C—Energy and Bill Number: HR 1105, Omnibus Appropria- College Water Development and Related Agencies Ap- tions Act, 2009, Division B—Commerce, Jus- Address of Requesting Entity: 700 College propriations Act tice, Science, and Related Agencies Appro- Dr., Decorah, IA 52101. Account: Corps of Engineers—Section 205, priations Act. Description of Request: Provides $951,500 Flood Control Account: OJP—Juvenile Justice for the renovation of the Valders Hall Science Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Corps of Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Big Broth- Bldg, a primary element of which is energy Engineers ers/Big Sisters of Central Iowa, Clive, Iowa conservation modes used in the renovation. Address of Requesting Entity: Rock Island, Address of Requesting Entity: 9051 Swan- The project uses ‘‘green’’ approaches and IL. son Blvd. Clive, IA 50325 methods in the renovation and expansion of Description of Request: Provides approx. Description of Request: $250,000 is pro- the building. $200,000 to continue a feasibility study for the vided to support a Big Brothers/Big Sisters Requesting Member: Congressman TOM Winnebago River flood control project in training and mentoring program in rural Iowa. LATHAM Mason City, Iowa. This is a major initiative It is a prevention program in which the trained Bill Number: H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropria- aimed at mitigating perpetual flood hazards in mentors work with children, ages 6–17. tions Act, 2009, Division C—Energy and this region of Iowa. Requesting Member: Congressman TOM Water Development and Related Agencies Ap- Requesting Member: Congressman TOM LATHAM propriations Act LATHAM Bill Number: HR 1105, Omnibus Appropria- Account: DOE, Renewable Energy Bill Number: H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropria- tions Act, 2009, Division B—Commerce, Jus- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa tions Act, 2009, Division C—Energy and tice, Science, and Related Agencies Appro- Lakes Community College Water Development and Related Agencies Ap- priations Act. Address of Requesting Entity: South 7th propriations Act Account: COPS Meth Program Street, Estherville, IA. Account: DOE—Energy Delivery & Energy Legal Name of Requesting Entity: State of Description of Request: Provides $475,750 Reliability Iowa (Office of Drug Control Policy), Des for a sustainable energy education center as a Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa As- Moines, Iowa demonstration project involving ‘‘green’’ build- sociation of Municipal Utilities Address of Requesting Entity: 401 SW 7th ing initiatives and other benefits related to new Address of Requesting Entity: 1735 70th Av- Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 energy efficient technologies, mo