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DEDICATION IN THE MEMORY OF Edwin Heafey, Jr. was a founding partner of Edwin Heafey succumbed to cancer this MARINE CORPS PRIVATE FIRST the Oakland-based law firm Crosby, Heafey, summer, leaving behind his beloved wife, CLASS FRANCIS M. FINNERTY, Roach and May. With his father, brother and Mary, two children, three stepchildren and four JR. a law school classmate, Edwin Heafey built much-adored grandchildren. the firm from eight attorneys to 250 attorneys, His family, the closest people to him, gave HON. MARGE ROUKEMA and six offices throughout the state of Cali- the best description of him that I can imagine OF NEW JERSEY fornia. in a card written shortly after their loss. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Edwin Heafey was a lawyer’s lawyer, They called him ‘‘fun, a phrase maker, the among the last of the breed who could rightly Wednesday, October 2, 2002 problem solver. He repaired relationships, cre- claim to be an expert in fields ranging from ated opportunities, built careers.’’ Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today business law to personal injury law and who He was ‘‘an enthusiastic scholar, learned to call the attention of my colleagues to a very had 150 trials under his belt to prove it. educator, builder of a band of mutually de- special event to be held later this month in He represented Alameda County in the voted companions into a law firm.’’ Washington Township, New Jersey. Oakland Raiders’ $100 million antitrust dispute He was, in sum, ‘‘quite a guy.’’ On October 20, 2002, the community of the with the National Football League, and some I could not agree more. Township and the Veterans of Foreign Wars of his big cases helped shape product liability Post 6192 will dedicate the intersection of law in California and across the country. In f Pascack and Westgate Avenues to one of these cases and others, he was a fierce advo- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Bergen County’s fallen sons, Marine Corps cate, but one known for his good humor and Private First Class Francis M. Finnerty, Jr. courtesy as much as his expertise and tenac- HON. DOUG BEREUTER PFC Finnerty, who made the ultimate sacrifice ity. OF NEBRASKA for his country, exemplifies the American val- His knowledge of the law was as encyclo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ues that have made our country great. pedic as his respect for it was immense. PFC Finnerty arrived in Vietnam in August Edwin literally wrote the book on trial proce- Wednesday, October 2, 2002 dure. 1967, at the tender age of nineteen. A rifle- Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall As a professor at Boalt Hall law school in man, he was the only soldier in his platoon to No. 427 & 428 for reasons of official business Berkeley for 17 years, he helped train the next survive the battle of Hue in February 1968, to release the first annual report of the Con- later surviving almost a month in the moun- generation of trial lawyers. As a teacher and, for many, as a mentor long after graduation, gressional-Executive Commission on China. tains of Vietnam. Even before that—only two Had I been present, I would have voted weeks after his arrival in Vietnam—PFC Edwin Heafey seeded the California legal community with talented young people ‘‘yea’’ on the approval of the Journal and on Finnerty earned a Purple Heart for injuries to H. Con. Res. 476. his hand and leg suffered when he was steeped in both his knowledge and his uncom- wounded by a land mine in Thu Bai. promising ethic. f Later, in an act of pure selflessness, PFC Edwin Heafey held himself to the highest HONORING YALE LEONARD Finnerty elected to remain in Vietnam to fight, standards and believed that the law—and his ROSENBERG even when he became eligible to return to his law firm—could be a significant force for social home in Washington Township. Tragically, as well as legal justice. HON. KEN BENTSEN only a short time later, PFC Finnerty became The Crosby, Heafey, Roach & May Founda- OF TEXAS the 117th serviceman from Bergen County to tion has made hundreds of thousands of dol- give his life for his country, when he was killed lars worth of grants to non-profit organizations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in Da Nang. throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Wednesday, October 2, 2002 Mr. Speaker, at a time when our Nation Southern California. Grant recipients have in- cluded such organizations as Second Chance Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in mem- most needs its heroes, PFC Finnerty’s self- ory of an accomplished and revered legal lessness, courage, and dedication to his coun- Adult Literacy Program, Los Angeles Youth Conservation Corps and the Lawyers’ Com- scholar, Yale Leonard Rosenberg, who try should serve as an example to us all. On passed away on Sunday, September 22, October 20, 2002, our hearts will go out to mittee for Civil Rights. In addition, every year dozens of Crosby 2002, at the age of 63. His death is a tremen- PFC Finnerty’s family—particularly his parents. dous loss not only to his wife Irene, but to the Marion and Francis M. Finnerty—who will re- Heafey lawyers provide pro bono legal serv- ices totaling thousands of hours. They rep- University of Houston Law Center community turn to Washington Township as the Township and Houston’s Jewish community. As an A.A and VFW Post 6192 dedicate one of the resent asylum seekers from Central America, Tibet and Haiti and seniors who have been White Professor of Law at the University of Township’s streets in his memory. Houston Law Center, Mr. Rosenberg will be Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the taken advantage of or abused. They help peo- fondly remembered by his students and col- House of Representatives to join me in recog- ple with AIDS to plan their estates and provide leagues as a devoted teacher who inspired nizing this solemn occasion, and commemo- legal representation to low-income people who those around him with his quiet decency and rating the sacrifice made by PFC Francis M. would otherwise go unrepresented in discrimi- boundless passion for teaching the law. Finnerty, Jr. years ago so that we might all nation cases, landlord-tenant disputes and Yale Rosenberg, a native Houstonian, was enjoy a more secure freedom today. consumer problems. The firm Edwin Heafey helped found is an exceptional individual who exemplified the f unique in another respect. While many big best of the legal field. At an early age, he TRIBUTE TO EDWIN HEAFEY, JR. companies preach the virtues of diversity, few demonstrated remarkable academic ability and actually achieve a truly diverse workforce. desire to be involved in the community. In high HON. NANCY PELOSI Through commitment to the recruitment and school, he was named Houston’s ‘‘Out- OF CALIFORNIA retention of minority and women lawyers, the standing Jewish Athlete.’’ At Rice University, Yale Rosenberg not only excelled academi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2002 issue of Minority Law Journal ranked Crosby, Heafey, Roach and May as the 10th cally, graduating with a degree in Business Wednesday, October 2, 2002 most diverse of the nation’s 250 largest law Administration-Economics, but also and Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to firms. served as the ‘‘Grand Aleph Godol,’’ or Inter- pay tribute to a remarkable Californian, who For that, and for so much more, the East national President of the B’nai Br’ith AZA has left an indelible mark on the law and the Bay of California and indeed, the legal com- Youth Organization. community through his work in both the court- munity nationwide, has much to be thankful for Yale Rosenberg’s stellar legal career began room and the classroom. from Edwin Heafey Jr. at New York University Law School and was

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VerDate Sep<04>2002 05:43 Oct 04, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03OC8.000 E03PT1 E1734 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 3, 2002 followed by the prestigious clerkship with the in 1988, Rudy was honored as Firefighter of longstanding dream of a Polish Center in Wis- Honorable Judge Oscar H. Davis of the United the Year. He is a thirty-year member of the consin became a reality. This beautiful tradi- States Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. New Jersey State Fire Chief’s Association, tional Polish country manor design facility has He went on the work at the law firm of Arnold and is a Past President, Life Member, and become a gathering place for people of Polish & Porter. Dedicated to public service, he Member of the Board of Trustees of the New heritage, and a source of great pride for Mil- joined the New York Mayor’s Task Force on Jersey/New York Volunteer Fireman’s Asso- waukee’s Polish community. the Constitutional Convention as Legal Advisor ciation. Judge Skwierawski has been a member of in 1966 and served as Assistant United States Perhaps more amazing, while Rudy has the Polish National Alliance since 1978 and Attorney in the Southern District of New York given so much of his time and energy to the has been active in a number of committees from 1967 through 1972. Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department for and projects, including the annual PolishFest In 1973, Yale Rosenberg returned to Hous- the past half-century, his dedication to service weekend at Milwaukee’s lakefront. On occa- ton with his wife and legal collaborator Irene and his community does not end there. Rudy sion, the judge even shares his considerable Merker Rosenberg to join the faculty of the serves as a hospitality minister at the Most musical talents for a good cause, and in his University of Houston Law Center. By his own Blessed Sacrament Church, has delivered ‘‘spare’’ time he can be heard performing as account, the years he spent teaching civil pro- Meals on Wheels to those in need, has been lead singer for the Rock ’n’ Roll band, ‘‘Pre- cedure, federal jurisdiction, and professional a Charter Member of the Northwest Bergen sumed Guilty.’’ responsibility to aspiring Texas attorneys were Mutual Aid Association, and is a life Member It’s with great pleasure that I join with the incredibly rewarding. Upon receiving the 2000 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5702. It judge’s wife Gloria, his children Andrea, Teaching Excellence Award at the University is little surprise that in 1996, Rudy was hon- Jenny, Meg and Andy, his many colleagues of Houston, Professor Rosenberg explained, ored as ‘‘Volunteer of the Year’’ in Franklin and friends in offering well deserved congratu- ‘‘The satisfaction of seeing a light come on in Lakes. lations to Chief Judge Michael Skwierawski, a law student’s mind—that initial flash of un- In recognition of all that Rudy has given, on 2002 Polish American of the Year. derstanding—simply cannot be replicated.’’ His October 19, 2002, the Franklin Lakes Volun- f love of teaching was manifest. Yale Rosen- teer Fire Department will honor Rudy with a IN MEMORY OF BILL STEVICK berg shared not only his expert knowledge of dinner in tribute recognizing his fifty years of the law but instilled a respect for the power service. Rudy’s justified pride in this accom- HON. IKE SKELTON that our legal institutions and principles play in plishments is shared by his wife of fifty-two OF MISSOURI all our lives. Among Professor Rosenberg’s years, Anna, his four children, and his ten IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES most notable accomplishments in his nearly grandchildren. In these times, where America thirty years of teaching was his development most needs its heroes, Rudolph ‘‘Rudy’’ Manz Wednesday, October 2, 2002 of a Jewish law course. He also made impor- should serve as an inspiration and example to Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep tant contributions to jurisprudence in the areas all. sadness that I inform the House of the death of criminal procedure, constitutional law, and Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the of Mr. Bill Stevick of Harrisonville, MO. comparative law. House of Representatives to join me in con- Mr. Stevick was born in Topeka, KS, on His dedication to the Jewish community was gratulating Rudy Manz on his fifty years of June 8, 1920, son of James Floyd and Vera reflected in his long association with the Con- dedicated service to the Franklin Lakes Volun- May (Maze) Stevick. He attended Springfield gregation Young Israel in Houston. Professor teer Fire Department, and saluting the count- Missouri High School and received his law de- Rosenberg opened his home and his heart to less contributions he has made to the lives of gree from Washburn University, Topeka, KS, his friends and neighbors not only in Houston so many residents of New Jersey. in 1950. but from all over the country and world. f Mr. Stevick served in the U.S. Army during Yale Leonard Rosenberg is survived by his World War II both in Italy and North Africa loving wife Irene Merker Rosenberg, numer- CHIEF JUDGE MICHAEL under General George Patton receiving both ous cousins, vast numbers of friends and stu- SKWIERAWSKI, ‘‘POLISH AMER- the Silver Star and Purple Heart. He attended dents whose lives touched with his uncommon ICAN OF THE YEAR’’ the U.S. Army Command and Staff College at kindness and boundless wisdom. Fort Leavenworth and was a graduate of the Mr. Speaker, students and colleagues, as HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He well as friends and family members, mourn OF WISCONSIN was called back to active duty in 1951 as a the loss of Professor Yale Leonard Rosen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Major during the Korean War and served in Virginia as a training officer. He retired from berg, but his lasting impact will always remain Wednesday, October 2, 2002 in their hearts. the Army Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel. f Mr. KLECZKA Mr. Speaker, on Friday, Oc- Along with his distinguished military career, tober 11, 2002, the Milwaukee Society will be Bill was a member of the Delta Theta Phi legal IN RECOGNITION OF RUDOLPH honoring the Chief Judge of Wisconsin’s First fraternity and practiced law for over 50 years. ‘‘RUDY’’ MANZ Judicial District, the Honorable Michael J. In the 1950’s he was Director of Vital Statistics Skwierawski at its annual Pulaski Day ban- and Records for the State of Kansas, served HON. MARGE ROUKEMA quet. as a general counsel for the State of Kansas OF NEW JERSEY Judge Skwierawski has served as a Circuit and was appointed Workers Compensation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Court Judge since 1979, and as Chief Judge Commissioner of Kansas. He was elected as since 1998. In addition to several other judicial Lee’s Summit Municipal Judge in 1962 and Wednesday, October 2, 2002 activities, Judge Skwierawski also teaches for worked in public relations for the former AT&T Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today the Wisconsin State Bar Association, the Wis- Company in Lee’s Summit, retiring with over to recognize and congratulate an outstanding consin Judicial College and the National Judi- 25 years of service. member of our community and of New Jer- cial College. Mr. Stevick was commander of the Topeka sey—Rudolph ‘‘Rudy’’ Manz, who this year Despite his busy professional schedule, chapter of the Military Order of the World completes fifty years of service to the Franklin Judge Skwierawski finds time to be active in Wars, a life member of the Veterans of For- Lakes Volunteer Fire Department in Franklin the community. He has coached softball and eign Wars, Harrisonville, the American Legion, Lakes, New Jersey. Rudy is an outstanding served on various committees at St. Sebas- Harrisonville, Gideons International, the Na- example of the type of person who makes tian’s Parish, was board member and consult- tional Rifle Association, the Cass County His- Bergen County, our state, and our Nation such ant for a non-profit group that operates group torical Society, Telephone Pioneers, and the a wonderful place. He exemplifies the Amer- homes for adolescents, and volunteers at St. Missouri and Kansas Bar Associations. Bill ican values that have made our country great. Francis Hospital during the Christmas holi- was an active member of the Harrisonville The list of Rudy’s contributions to the fami- days. United Methodist Church, where he served as lies of Bergen County and New Jersey is innu- But it is also his hard work and dedication lay speaker for many years, as well as an im- merable. Rudy joined the Franklin Lakes Vol- within the Polish community in Milwaukee that personator of John Wesley, founder of the unteer Fire Department on March 3, 1952. In makes him such a wonderful choice for Polish Methodist Church. He was also a well-known the more than fifty years since, he has served American of the Year. It was under Judge impersonator of Mark Twain. Bill was a long- in almost every capacity, from Chief Engineer Skwierawski’s leadership and vision as Presi- time Scoutmaster, an Eagle Scout and mem- to Chief of the Department. In 1972, and again dent of the Polish Heritage Alliance that the ber of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He was active

VerDate Sep<04>2002 05:43 Oct 04, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02OC8.004 E03PT1 October 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1735 in the Harrisonville community affairs in the 28 ment of awareness of the need to protect the HOUSES OF WORSHIP POLITICAL years he lived there. islands of the Sea of Corte´ and the Pacific Is- SPEECH PROTECTION ACT Mr. Speaker, Mr. Bill Stevick distinguished lands of Mexico and California. himself as a soldier for his country, a dedi- SPEECH OF Four years after Lindbergh’s death, a de- cated community leader and a wonderful fam- HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN ily man. He was indeed a role model for all cree was issued protecting all of the islands of OF CALIFORNIA young people who were graced by his pres- the Gulf of California. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ence. I know the members of the House will Dr. Lindsay has credited Lindbergh’s inter- join me in extending heartfelt condolences to vention for that move, which saved the im- Tuesday, October 1, 2001 his family: his wife, Lois; his three sons Jim, mense natural beauty of the Sea of Corte´ from Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong Ron, and Craig; his daughter Jacque; his four destruction and development. opposition to H.R. 2357, which would change stepdaughters, Joy, Meyra, Cheri, and Fran; And certainly some credit is due. But a the tax code to allow religious non-profit orga- 19 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren. great teacher stands behind every great stu- nizations to engage in political activity, use f dent. On that trip, more than 30 years ago, tax-exempt contributions for political purposes, and enable religious leaders to endorse can- TRIBUTE TO DR. GEORGE E. George Lindsay did for Charles Lindbergh didates from their pulpit. LINDSAY what he has done for millions of visitors to the This legislation is a serious mistake and magical city of San Francisco. He opened a would be a grave violation of the constitutional HON. NANCY PELOSI student’s eyes to the world around us. separation between church and state. OF CALIFORNIA The real purpose of the bill appears to be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f helping special interest groups circumvent Wednesday, October 2, 2002 campaign finance laws by channeling fund- RECOGNIZING THE BERGEN COUN- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in raising, contribution, and endorsement activity TY FIRE PREVENTION AND PRO- through religious organizations. We all know honor of Dr. George E. Lindsay, who helped TECTION ASSOCIATION generations of Californians to appreciate the that charitable, tax-deductible donations are splendor and the mystery of their natural easier to raise than political contributions. And world. HON. MARGE ROUKEMA religious non-profits are the only institutions Dr. Lindsay died this summer at 85 years that do not have to publicly file annual IRS tax old. OF NEW JERSEY reports. If this ill-conceived bill became law, Dr. Lindsay held many titles throughout his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES long and notable career. He was a highly congregants may have to begin checking the decorated World War II veteran, a botanist Wednesday, October 2, 2002 political leanings of their rabbi or preacher be- and biologist. He was an expert on the natural fore joining congregations. Is that what we life of Baja, California, on succulent plants and Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today want? Do we want annual membership dues on dolphins and whales of the Pacific Ocean. to call the attention of my colleagues to a very ending up in campaign coffers? Are we so More formally, he was the director of San special and distinguished service organization greedy for campaign cash that we’re willing to Diego Museum of Natural History, and, from in my own Fifth District, the Bergen County violate sacred houses of worship and threaten 1963 to 1982, the executive director of the Fire Prevention and Protection Association. the integrity of religion? I’m, not ready for that. Under existing law, California Academy of Sciences. The BCFPPA is comprised of fire protection religious leaders already have tremendous lati- But I think the title he would most appre- and prevention professionals from all of the tude in their ability to discuss political issues. ciate would be one that does not appear on townships, boroughs, and cities in Bergen his resume. First and foremost, George Lind- Religious institutions can even set up affiliate County. BCFPPA serves northern New Jersey say was a teacher. organizations to raise non-deductible funds for His method of instruction was indirect, but both by promoting and improving methods of political activity, that rightfully must be re- far-reaching. The goal of his lessons was to fire prevention and by educating the public as ported to the IRS and publicly disclosed. That impart not only knowledge, but respect for our to fire prevention and safety. Since 1966, the is why the National Council of Churches has natural heritage and a commitment to con- BCFPPA has worked to bring these messages called this bill ‘‘unnecessary, unwise and un- servation and stewardship. to the public, elected officials, schools, and wanted.’’ Under his watch, the Academy of Sciences, youth of northern New Jersey. I urge my colleagues to reject H.R. 2357. It which is located in San Francisco’s beautiful At the same time BCFPPA has worked to would only promote abuse of campaign fi- Golden Gate Park, grew into one of the larg- educate the public, it has served as a re- nance laws, abuse of the tax code, and abuse est natural history museums in the world, source and clearinghouse for professional in- of our nation’s founding principle of religious known for its enthralling and informative exhib- formation critical to all fire safety profes- freedom. its. sionals, as well as public officials and the New f Among his many projects was the renowned Jersey State Fire Commission. Indeed, it is no HONORING JOSEPH EDWARD fish roundabout, which since 1977 has fas- understatement to say that the work that cinated and amazed visiting children by bring- GALLO’S FAMILY BCFPPA has done in advancing both the ing them as close as humanly possible to the science and public awareness of fire safety strange and wonderful world of the ocean. HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH and fire prevention has saved countless lives, As head of the Academy, he oversaw the OF CALIFORNIA and prevented immeasurable loss to the de- creation of the dramatic entranceway, in which IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES visitors are greeted by a massive dinosaur struction of property. Wednesday, October 2, 2002 skeleton. And with his wife, Geraldine, he Mr. Speaker, at a time when our Nation launched a docent program that offered mem- most needs its heroes, the members of the Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise bers of the community in-depth lessons in nat- BCFPPA are the day-to-day sort of heroes today to honor Joseph Edward Gallo and his ural history which they then passed on to oth- that we all should honor. The selfless good family for their major contribution to the Uni- ers as museum guides. work of BCFPPA’s members is an outstanding versity of California, Merced. The family’s Perhaps Dr. Lindsay’s greatest lesson was example of the values that make Bergen presentation of a $2 million gift to the campus taught to Charles Lindbergh, the famed flyer County, our State, and our Nation such a won- will lead to the naming of the new recreation who joined him and other naturalists on a sci- derful place. and wellness facility as the Joseph Edward entific expedition to the Islands of the Sea of Gallo Recreation and Wellness Center. Corte´ in 1973. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the UC Merced Chancellor Carol Tomlinson- Lindbergh was already a committed natu- House of Representatives to join me in recog- Keasey announced the name of the facility in ralist by that time, and he was overwhelmed nizing and congratulating the Bergen County recognition of the endowment and Joseph by the beauty and fragility of the islands Lind- Fire Prevention and Protection Association for Gallo’s legacy of leadership. Planned as an in- say showed him. their years of valuable contribution to the com- novative, state-of-the-art facility, the Joseph Lindbergh then used his immense fame and munity, and expressing my sincere best wish- Edward Gallo Recreation and Wellness Center popularity to spread the word and develop- es for their continued success and good work. will be a blending of wellness services and

VerDate Sep<04>2002 05:43 Oct 04, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02OC8.007 E03PT1 E1736 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 3, 2002 recreational activities in one central location. The third of six children, of whom two died after the poor and orphans, starting an or- The goal is to encourage collaboration, joint at an early age, he was brought up with faith phanage in Warsaw, which he entrusted to the programming, and the synergies that would and trust in Divine Providence, love for the Sisters of the Family of Mary. naturally come from a focus on athletic and Church and Polish culture. When Zygmunt In political action he tried to prevent the na- health-related issues. was 11 years old his father died. Five years tion from rushing headlong into a rash and in- A living legend in California’s dairy industry, later, in 1838, his mother was arrested by the considerate position. As a sign of his own pro- Joseph Gallo, founder of Atwater-based Jo- Russians and sent into exile in Siberia for her test against the bloody repression by the Rus- seph Gallo Farms, began his lifelong devotion involvement in patriotic activity. Her patriotic sians of the ‘‘January Revolt’’ of 1863, Arch- to agriculture as a child working in the Gallo activity was working for the improvement of bishop Felinski resigned from the Council of family vineyards. He first began his own busi- the social and economic conditions of the State and on 15 March 1863 wrote a letter to ness 56 years ago, when he acquired and farmers. the Emperor Alexander II, urging him to put an started developing land to grow grapes, later Zygmunt was well educated. After com- end to the violence. He likewise protested diversifying into other crops and raising heif- pleting high school, he studied mathematics at against the hanging of the Capuchin Fr. ers. Launched in 1979 with 4,000 cows, the the University of Moscow from 1840–1844. In Agrypin Konarski, chaplain of the ‘‘rebels’’. His Joseph Gallo dairy has grown to more than 1847 he went to Paris, where he studied courage and interventions quickly brought 37,000 head of cattle on five dairies. Success- French Literature at the Sorbonne and the about his exile by Alexander II. ful Farming magazine cited Joseph Gallo Colle´ge de France. He knew all the important In fact, on 14 June 1863, he was deported Farms as the nation’s largest dairy farm in figures of the Polish emigration. He was a from Warsaw to Jaroslavl, in Siberia, where he 1995. Among the other honors Joseph Gallo friend of the nationalist poet Juliusz Slowacki spent the next 20 years deprived by the Czar Farms has received are the Baker, Peterson, who died after the revolt of Poznan. In 1848, of any contact with Warsaw. He found a way and Franklin Agri-Business of the Year and he took part in the revolt of Poznan which to organize works of mercy to help his fellow the Fresno Bee Central California Excellence failed. From 1848–50 he was tutor to the sons prisoners and especially the priests. Despite in Business for Agriculture award. of Eliza and Zenon Brzozowski in Munich and the restrictions of the Russian police, he man- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Jo- Paris. In 1851 he returned to Poland and en- aged to collect funds to build a Catholic seph Edward Gallo and his family for their tered the diocesan seminary of Zytomierz. He Church, which later became a parish. The continued dedication to improving the Central studied at the Catholic Academy of St. Peters- people were struck by his spiritual attitude and Valley. I urge my colleagues to join me in burg until 1857, when the bishop appointed eventually began calling him the ‘‘holy Polish thanking Joseph Gallo and his family for their him spiritual director of the Ecclesiastical bishop’’. outstanding service to the community and Academy and professor of philosophy. In 1856 In 1883, following negotiations between the wishing them continued success in all future he founded the charitable organization ‘‘Re- Holy See and Russia, Archbishop Felinski was endeavors. covery for the Poor’’ and in 1857 he founded freed and on 15 March 1883, Pope Leo XIII f the Congregation of the Franciscan Sisters of transferred him from the See of Warsaw to the the family of Mary. titular See of Tarsus. For the last 12 years of ZYGMUNT SZCZESNY FELINSKI On 6 January 1862, Pope Pius IX appointed his life he lived in semi-exile, in southeastern Zygmunt Felinski Archbishop of Warsaw. On Galizia at Dzwiniaczka, among the crop farm- HON. BOB SCHAFFER 26 January 1862 Archbishop Zylinski con- ers of Polish and Ukrainian background. As OF COLORADO secrated him in St Petersburg. On 31 January chaplain of the public chapel of the manor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he left for Warsaw where he arrived on 9 Feb- house of the Counts Keszycki and ruary 1862. The Russians brutally suppressed Wednesday, October 2, 2002 Koziebrodzki, he launched an intense pastoral the Polish uprising against Russian in Warsaw activity. Out of his own pocket, he set up in Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, on August in 1861 creating a state of siege. In response the village the first school and a kindergarten. 18, 2002, Pope John Paul II beatified the to the harsh measures of the Russians, the He built a church and convent for the Francis- founder of Russian Catholicism Zygmunt ecclesial authorities closed all the churches for can Sisters of the Family of Mary. Szczesny Felinski (1822–1895). BI. Zygmunt four months. On 13 February 1862, the new In his leisure, he prepared for publication Felinski was Archbishop of Warsaw and Archbishop reconsecrate the cathedral of War- the works he had written during his exile in Founder of the Franciscan Sisters of the fam- saw; the Russian Army had profaned it on 15 Jaroslavl. Here are some of them: Spiritual ily of Mary. He was born on November 1, October 1861. On 16 February he opened all Conferences, Faith and Atheism in the search 1822 in Wojutyn in Volinia in present-day of the churches in the city with the solemn for happiness, Conferences on Vocation, Ukraine. celebration of the Forty Hours Exposition of Under the Guidance of Providence, Social As Co-Chairman of the Congressional the Blessed Sacrament. Commitments in view of Christian Wisdom and Ukrainian Caucus, I call the attention of the Zygmunt Felinski was Archbishop of War- Atheism; Memories (three editions). House to the life of Archbishop Felinski—a saw for 16 months, from 9 February 1862 to He died in Krako´w on 17 September 1895 man whose example of courage, persever- 14 June 1863. Times were difficult since there and was buried in Krako´w on 20 September. ance and faith provides heroic encouragement were daily clashes between the occupying Later he was buried at Dzwiniacza (10 Octo- to all of us who desire freedom and liberty. Russian power and the Nationalist Party. Un- ber 1895). In 1920 his remains were trans- Mr. Speaker, according to the Vatican, fortunately, he was met by an atmosphere of lated to Warsaw where, on 14 April 1921, they Felinski, Archbishop of Warsaw for 16 months, distrust on the part of some citizens and even were solemnly interred in the crypt of the Ca- spent 20 years in exile in Siberia, spent 12 clergy, since the Russian government de- thedral of St. John where they are now vener- years in semi-exile as Archbishop of Tarsus ceived them into thinking that he was secretly ated. and parish priest in the county. He died in collaborating with the government. The Arch- Mr. Speaker, the beatification of Zygmunt Krako´w, which then belonged to Austria, on 17 bishop always made it clear that he was only Felinski is significant for us to consider during September 1985. Indeed, he spent 58 of his at the service of the Church. He also worked the difficult period in which we find ourselves 73 years in territory that belong to the Russian for the systematic elimination of governmental today. Clearly, America’s desire to secure Empire. interference in the internal affairs of the freedom and liberty for our neighbors and our- A Vatican biography describes him as fol- Church. He reformed the diocese by making selves must coincide with a sincere commit- lows: he is venerated as Shepherd in exile, an regular visits to the parishes and to the chari- ment to provide aid, comfort and charity to the apostle of national harmony and unity in the table organizations within the diocese so that poor and oppressed of the world. spirit of the Gospel, a model of priestly dedica- he could better understand and meet their Upon the Holy Mass and Beatification, Pope tion. As Archbishop of Warsaw and founder of needs. He reformed the programs of study at John Paul II suggested to the world the suit- a religious congregation, he exercised his du- the Ecclesiastical Academy of Warsaw and in ability of Zygmunt Felinski as an inspiration to ties and role as ‘‘Good Shepherd’’ with great the diocesan seminaries, giving new impetus persevere in service to the poor. He stressed strength, love and courage, always keeping to the spiritual and intellectual development of the importance of establishing educational in- careful watch over himself. ‘‘I am convinced the clergy. He made every effort to free the stitutions, orphanages and political activism for that by keeping my heart uncontaminated, liv- imprisoned priests. He encouraged them to the cause of freedom. ing in faith and in fraternal love towards my proclaim the Gospel openly, to catechize their The pope said, ‘‘inspired by this spirit of so- neighbor, I will not go off the path. These are parishioners, to begin parochial schools and to cial charity, Archbishop Felinski gave himself my only treasures and are without price,’’ he take care that they raise a new generation that fully in defending the freedom of the nation. wrote. would be sober, devout and honest. He looked This is necessary today also, when different

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forces—often under the guidance of a false lations for the types of quality control systems While PATSY has a long list of accomplish- ideology of freedom—try to take over this financial institutions should have in place to ments, female college students in America will land. When the noisy propaganda of lib- guard against internet gambling. This regu- forever be heirs to the legacy of Title IX, which eralism, of freedom without truth or responsi- latory section was a vast improvement to the she was integral in passing. Title IX prohibits bility, grows stronger in our country too, the bill reported out of the House Financial Serv- gender discrimination at any education institu- Shepherds of the Church cannot fail to pro- ices Committee earlier this year. tion receiving federal funds. claim the one fail-proof philosophy of freedom, According to a recent interim study by the I am deeply saddened by this news of my which is the truth of the Cross of Christ. This independent U.S. Government Accounting Of- friend and I offer sincere condolences to her philosophy of freedom finds full motivation in fice (GAO), currently, financial institutions are family. the history of our nation.’’ estimated to be stopping eighty percent of f Mr. Speaker, I know the hearts of America’s internet gambling transactions using their cur- Polish, Ukrainian and Russian immigrants rent internal policies against internet gambling. EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE swelled with pride upon the beatification of Banking regulators would have the ability to HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE Archbishop Felinski. Likewise, the faithful of gather information about which policies are the HONORABLE PATSY T. MINK, Poland, Ukraine, and Russia, through his min- most effective and promulgate rules for the in- MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM istry, have been truly blessed. His remarkable dustry to further increase the success rate of THE STATE OF HAWAII life brought the Gospel to the most inhos- blocking illegal internet gambling transactions. SPEECH OF pitable reaches of Eastern Europe and he de- This type of regulatory expertise will not be livered the word of salvation to thousands available to 50 different state judges who have HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER whose lives were inspired by his exemplary full court dockets and will not likely have the OF OHIO devotion. Indeed, we are all inspired today. time to fashion an effective and efficient in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES junctive remedy. As the son of a Ukrainian immigrant, I am Tuesday, October 1, 2002 honored to deliver these remarks today as a My second concern is that this legislation Member of the U.S. Congress that we may all may exacerbate the extent to which internet Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, last weekend, find encouragement and reassurance in the gambling is used as a money laundering tool. the members of our committee lost a friend unyielding love of the Almighty as is intended The interim GAO study reported that using and colleague. The people of Hawaii lost a by the beatification of Archbishop Zygmunt credit cards for money laundering transactions strong and trusted voice. And the people of Szczesny Felinski. carried high risks for criminals due to the our country lost a leader. record-keeping in these transactions and the f PATSY MINK was a vibrant, passionate, and transaction limits on these cards. Unfortu- effective voice for the principles she believed LEACH-LAFALCE INTERNET nately, e-cash transactions do not present in. She spent most of her life serving her be- GAMBLING ENFORCEMENT ACT these same risks so this bill could serve as a loved state of Hawaii and the people of the roadmap for criminals to money launder United States. Her service to the nation as a SPEECH OF through e-cash. member of this House came in two chapters: HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE Mr. Speaker, as the 107th Congress draws she first served here from January 1965 to to a close, this legislation is unlikely to be con- OF DELAWARE January 1977; then she returned more than a sidered by the Senate in time to reach con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES decade later, in 1990, to resume her work on sensus and be delivered to the President for behalf of her constituents. Tuesday, October 1, 2002 signature. Therefore, should the House con- I was elected to the House that same Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sider this legislation again in the next Con- year—1990. As incoming members of the acknowledge some of the improvements that gress, my hope is that the bill supporters will Education and the Workforce Committee, we have been made to H.R. 556 since it was re- be open to changes. The GAO is scheduled to didn’t see eye to eye on many issues. Our ported out of the House Financial Services complete its report on this issue in November committee was the scene of some of the Committee earlier this year. I also want to ex- 2002. I am hopeful that its final report will pro- nastiest partisan sparring in the House, and press my continued concerns about some re- vide some direction to Congress on a better there wasn’t a lot of communication between maining problems with the bill that I hope will way to address the serious problem of internet members from different parties. be resolved as this bill moves through the gambling. Over the years, I went up against PATSY di- Senate and is ultimately reconciled with the f rectly several times, on the issue of the Native House language. EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE Hawaiian Education Programs and Hawaii’s There is no doubt that illegal internet gam- HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE Bishop Estate Trust. I won’t mince words: I bling is a serious issue that merits effective HONORABLE PATSY T. MINK, lost—each and every time. During those de- solutions. Today, it is much too easy for chil- MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM bates I learned first-hand what a fierce advo- dren to use their parents’ credit cards to gam- THE STATE OF HAWAII cate she could be. Take it from me: when ble on the internet creating financial burdens PATSY MINK decided she was going to fight for for the family. My concerns about this legisla- SPEECH OF something, it wasn’t much fun being on the re- tion should not be interpreted by anyone to ceiving end. mean I have a diminished concern for the seri- HON. HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ McKEON As I mentioned, there wasn’t much oppor- OF CALIFORNIA ousness of this problem. To the contrary, I tunity to get to know PATSY when I first joined want Congress to enact solutions that are truly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our committee in the early 1990s. But our effective and that will not exacerbate the prob- Tuesday, October 1, 2002 committee is a different place than it was 10 lem. Mr. MCKEON. Mr. Speaker, the death of years ago. And on days like today, it’s a little My first concern is that this legislation will Representative PATSY MINK comes as great bit easier to understand why that’s so impor- fracture the unity so essential to regulating the sorrow not only to her family, friends and con- tant. Republicans on our committee eventually financial services industry. Provisions in this stituents, but also to the U.S. Congress as got the opportunity to not only know PATSY bill that grant the US Attorney General and well will long feel the loss of one of our most MINK, but to work with her side-by-side on State Attorney Generals the authority to seek passionate members. issues like education reform. I know I speak injunctions from the courts against financial in- I had the privilege of working with PATSY on for all the Republican members of our com- stitutions that may be having their payment the House Education and the Workforce Com- mittee when I say I’m sincerely grateful we got systems manipulated to transact illegal inter- mittee recently in her role as the ranking that chance. net gambling will result in 50 different rules for member of the 21st Century Competitiveness PATSY MINK’s passionate commitment to the what is necessary for a financial institution to Subcommittee, which I chair. She always pre- issues she believed in gave our committee a comply with this law. This lack of uniformity sented her views with a rare combination of spark that will not be easily replaced. Many of will create a disruptive and confusing patch- elegance, conviction and passion. the bills we’ve moved in the last year and a work of rules that will take resources away As the first woman of color elected to Con- half bear her unmistakable imprint. As ranking from what is needed to solve this problem. In- gress and the first Asian-American woman to member of the subcommittee on 21st Century stead, I believe this bill should strike the in- practice law in Hawaii, PATSY was a trailblazer Competitiveness, PATSY played a key role in junctive section and retain the section that al- and a role model to young women across the passing the No Child Left Behind Act, the bi- lows the banking regulators to establish regu- nation. partisan education bill signed in January by

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Although such had ‘‘extensive links in Iraq’’, particularly to chance to continue this partnership with transactions violate India’s export control laws, its al-Mamoun missile production plant and PATSY. We’ll never know exactly where it they are apparently taking place with a wink Fallujah 2 chlorine plant. might have led, or the things that might have and a nod from the Indian government. Earlier Analysts added that in an intriguing in- been accomplished. But I do know one thing. I exposed India’s oil transactions with Iraq, sight, the dossier appeared to indicate that I’m very grateful for the chance to have served which violates UN sanctions. much of this had been known to New Delhi with her, and to have worked alongside her to In spite of this, according to the September for some time. ‘‘(The) Indian authorities recently sus- achieve some of the goals for which she 18 issue of the Times of India, the United pended its (the company’s) export license’’ strived. States and India are conducting joint naval ex- after ‘‘an extensive investigation’’, the dos- PATSY MINK’s passing is a significant loss ercises. sier says, ‘‘although other individuals and for our committee, the people of Hawaii, and On January 2, the Washington Times ex- companies are still illicitly procuring for the people of the United States. I offer my sin- posed the fact that India is sponsoring cross- Iraq’’. cere condolences to her family and constitu- border terrorism in the province of Sindh in In what defense experts suggested was yet ents. She will be greatly missed. Pakistan. India’s leading newsmagazine, India another indication of a host of ‘‘front compa- Today, reported that India created the Libera- nies’’ in India and elsewhere, the dossier fur- f ther says the machine tools and raw mate- tion Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), which the rials supply chain crucially remains in place HOUSES OF WORSHIP POLITICAL United States government calls a ‘‘terrorist or- SPEECH PROTECTION ACT for Iraq’s al-Samoud and longer-range mis- ganization.’’ The U.S. State Department re- sile systems. ported that the Indian government paid 41,000 Even as Iraq refuted the dossier’s claims as SPEECH OF cash bounties to police officers for killing ‘‘totally baseless’’ and a ‘‘Zionist campaign’’, HON. TOM LATHAM Sikhs. According to the Indian newspaper Blair went before a heated emergency ses- sion of the British parliament to declare, OF IOWA Hitavada, the late governor of Punjab, Surendra Nath, received $1.5 billion from the ‘‘regime change would be a wonderful thing’’. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Blair’s dossier, which precedes Washing- Indian government to forment terrorism in Tuesday, October 1, 2002 ton’s promised evidence on Iraq, was greeted Punjab and Kashmir. The book Soft Target by boredom and yawns among sections of the Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to shows that the Indian government blew up its pundits and politicians, who said it crucially announce my intention to vote against H.R. own airliner in 1985 to blame Sikhs. This has lacked the so-called killer fact. 2357, the Houses of Worship Political Speech been discussed many times. Commentators said the dossier, which Protection Act. If India is practicing and sponsoring ter- Blair described as primarily for the British I firmly support the base principle of this leg- rorism and helping to build Saddam Hussein’s people, may do little to persuade opinion fur- islation—reinforcing the right of freedom of war machine, why are we conducting joint ther afield, notably India. India has long said that it is opposed to military intervention in speech to America’s religious leaders without naval exercises with India? Isn’t this like con- Iraq and that ‘‘regime change’’ is an issue for fear of losing their tax-exempt status. How- ducting joint exercises with the enemy? I call the Iraqi people. ever, I cannot support this legislation because on the Defense Department to call off these INDIAN DIPLOMATS REACT it does not address the issue of political con- exercises. Responding to the allegations in Blair’s tributions and fundraising by or within the Mr. Speaker, we can help bring freedom to dossier, Navdeep Suri, spokesman for the In- church. South Asia and end India’s flirtation with ter- dian High Commission confirmed that the Under this bill churches can maintain their rorist enemies of the United States. The time case against the company, NEC, had been tax exempt status while engaging in political has come to impose sanctions on India, cut off charged and the matter was currently sub- activity such as endorsements, issue adver- its aid, and openly declare our support for self- judice. tisements, and get-out-the-vote efforts. Most determination for all the people of the sub- He said, ‘‘such actions are in violation of egregiously, under this bill churches will be- continent. This is the best way to help see to India’s export control laws and whenever come involved with partisan fundraising while such a violation comes to the government’s it that everyone in that troubled region can live attention, firm action is taken’’. He declined allowing for tax deductible and tax-exempt sta- in freedom, dignity, prosperity, stability, and to comment on what he called ‘‘speculative tus for the church and congregation. peace. statements’’ about ‘‘other (Indian) individ- The abuse by political parties and partisan I am inserting the articles from the Times of uals and companies’’ continuing to procure groups and individuals of so many American India into the RECORD. illicit material for Iraq. institutions when it comes to political activity [From the Times of India, Sept. 25, 2002] should not be allowed to cross the doorway INDIAN FIRMS ARMING IRAQ, SAYS UK [From the Hindustan Times, Sept. 23, 2002] into America’s houses of worship. Politics is (By Rashmee Z. Ahmed) LABOUR MP STOKES KHALISTAN FIRE IN not the purpose of our places of worship. BRITAIN I have been informed that 77 percent of LONDON: Britain has alleged that Saddam Hussein’s Iraq is able and willing to deploy (By Sanjay Suri) clergy and over two-dozen religious groups some of its deadliest weapons of mass de- WOLVERHAMPTON, September 23.—A senior have announced their opposition to this bill. struction in under one hour from the order ruling Labour Party MP has supported a de- While I do believe that the primary inten- being given and that it possesses missile in- mand for a separate Sikh state of Khalistan tions of the bill were well meant, I cannot sup- frastructure produced with the illicit help of if the move is made ‘‘peacefully and demo- port it in this form. Indian companies. cratically’’. f The British claims of Indian involvement Rob Marris, Labur MP, expressed his sup- are contained in a 55-page dossier controver- port at a meeting organized by a pro- INDIAN COMPANIES SELLING sially and uniquely published by Tony Blair Khalistan group in a gurdwara in MILITARY MATERIALS TO IRAQ on Tuesday on the basis of what he called Wolverhampton Sunday. ‘‘unprecedented and secret’’ intelligence in- At the same meeting a senior shadow min- formation. ister of the Conservative Party expressed HON. DAN BURTON The dossier, received by largely skeptical support for Sikhs in Britain to register OF INDIANA political, press and public opinion here, tries themselves as Sikhs and not Indians. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to make a case for a Gulf War II-type oper- Rob Marris, who is treasurer of the All ation to disarm Saddam and ‘‘regime Party Panjabis in Britain Parliamentary Wednesday, October 2, 2002 change’’. Repeating US and UK claims that Group, expressed strong support for the Sikh Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, just Baghdad continues to improve its missile ca- Agenda that the Sikh Secretariat has pro- as we are about to go to war with Iraq, sup- pability, the dossier names names when it duced. The agenda calls for Sikhs to be reg- posedly democratic India is propping up that comes to alleged Indian support for Iraqi istered as separate from Indians in Britain, missile production. and calls for self-determination in Punjab. brutal dictatorship. The document, which only obliquely Marris addressed specifically the demand According to an article in the September 25 blames ‘‘Africa’’ for supplying uranium to for Khalistan raised at the meeting. ‘‘That is issue of the Times of India by Rashmee Z. Saddam’s secret nuclear weapons pro- an issue dear to your hearts I can see by Ahmed, Iraq possesses some of the deadliest gramme, pinpoints India as part of the sup- looking down the hall. Those in the Indian

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Despite this high incidence the education and life skills needed to reach The comment was followed by loud cries of rate, Fragile X is relatively unknown even with- his full potential is a full time job—but because Khalistan zindabad. in the medical profession. It is easily identified of the lack of understanding of Fragile X, the Marris said it would not be right for par- by a simple blood test, yet families often strug- Smollers have also spent much of the last ties in Britain to decide whether there gle for months, even years, searching for ex- decade educating themselves, teachers, other should be self-determination in that part of planations for alarming developmental delays parents, and friends about Devin’s disorder. the subcontinent. ‘‘But it would be right for and behavioral problems associated with Frag- Awareness and early diagnosis is critical to people to democratically and peacefully ex- effective therapy and treatment, and can pro- press their opinions.’’ ile X. There are some common physical signs, A senior shadow minister of the Conserv- such as large ears, long faces and flat feet, vide emotional relief to families struggling ative Party declared at the meeting of but half of all Fragile X children do not exhibit through this maze of medical tests. Only with Khalistanis Sunday that the Conservatives these characteristics. Other symptoms are sound information can parents prepare for the will give Sikhs the option to register as less tangible, including hyperactivity, attention special care and education services most Sikhs and not Indians when the party comes deficits, severe anxiety and violent seizures, Fragile X children will need—which averages to power. making diagnosis difficult. As a result, it is es- more than $2 million over a lifetime. Accurate The announcement follows backing to the timated that over 80 percent of children with diagnosis helps not only the child and parents, Khalistanis’ demand by two senior shadow ministers of the Conservative Party earlier. Fragile X are currently undiagnosed or but also siblings and extended family mem- The developments at the meeting Sunday misdiagnosed. bers who may have Fragile X, or who risk mark rapid strides the Khalistani group has It is fitting that we gather today to consider passing on the mutation. made in Britain in recent weeks. There has a resolution recognizing National Fragile X Re- Countless parents agonize about a child been little evidence of support for the search Day, and the urgency of the need for who learns slowly, suffering from intense anx- Khalistanis among Sikhs, but strong Con- increased funding for Fragile X research. Two iety and temper tantrums. Do they go from servative Party backing to this group pur- years ago this week, Congress enacted an- doctor to doctor, without explanation? Do they suing what they call the ‘‘Sikh agenda’’ has other bill I co-authored with Congressman have additional children with Fragile X before given them new prominence. WATKINS, the Fragile X Research Break- learning a mother is a carrier? Is a child de- The Sikh Secretariat, which organised the meeting in Wolverhampton, had said 10,000 through Act, as part of the Children’s Health prived of treatment because she received in- would attend. Only a few hundred came, Act of 2000. This law directed an arm of the accurate diagnoses? Do parents conclude most of them brought in coachloads from NIH to expand and coordinate research on they simply have a ‘‘bad kid’’? London and Southampton. Fragile X, and authorized the establishment of For years, Fragile X families and the Caroline Spelman, shadow cabinet min- at least three Fragile X research centers. FRAXA Research Foundation have worked ister for international development and I am pleased to report significant progress hard to raise public awareness about the dis- women’s affairs, told the meeting that the toward implementing these provisions. Early ease, and to increase funding for research. Sikhs are a distinctive group, ‘‘and yet we this year, the Institute began accepting appli- Until a cure is discovered, our goal is to pro- have very little idea how many Sikhs there are’’. cations for the Fragile X research centers, vide families dealing with Fragile X with the Spelman said: ‘‘At best that is discour- which may be ready to open their doors by most significant tool now available: knowledge. teous, at worst it deprives you of proper this spring. With a little help from Congress, these families monitoring of what your needs are.’’ Thanks to this federal commitment, many will at least have a better shot at accurate di- She said it was ‘‘extraordinary’’ that an prominent scientists have undertaken Fragile agnosis and access to treatment, as we also opportunity to find out had been missed in X research projects—rapidly accelerating accelerate research toward overcoming this the 2001 census. progress and leading to new breakthroughs debilitating disease. I therefore urge my col- She said the Labour government should about its cause. In a series of landmark dis- leagues to join with us in supporting this reso- monitor Sikhs separately and ‘‘if they fail, then that will be a task for a Conservative coveries, researchers have identified the set of lution—which recognizes the devastating im- administration to deliver on’’. genes which are normally regulated by the pact of Fragile X, calls from an increase in The move is politically loaded. It would Fragile X gene. Scientists are also now pur- federal research, urges medical schools and give Sikhs the option to declare themselves suing promising drug therapies for Fragile X other health educators to promote this re- Sikhs and not Indians. It would mean that as new evidence has shown that this type of search, and commends the goals of National the estimated 1.2 million Indian population defect can be blocked by relatively simple Fragile X Research Day. in Britain could fall to about half of that on medications. f the records. These new discoveries may not only lead to Marris supported the demand for separate treatments for Fragile X, but also have uncov- A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO THE listing of Sikhs in Britain. He said there ered striking connections between Fragile X BALLREICH’S COMPANY OF TIF- would be many opportunities to do so before FIN, OHIO AND THE 150TH ANNI- the 2011 census. and other neurological and psychiatric dis- Amrik Singh Gill, who heads the group orders—with implications for autism, pervasive VERSARY OF THE POTATO CHIP that called the meeting, said Khalistan ‘‘is development disorder, Rett Syndrome, Alz- the only way out’’ for Sikhs and that ‘‘we heimer’s, schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR will get our own rule’’. Posters of separatist disorder, Tourette’s Syndrome, and numerous OF OHIO leader Bhindranwale lined the walls of the other disorders. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hall where the meeting was held. All this holds great promise for the develop- Wednesday, October 2, 2002 f ment of safe and effective treatments, but there’s a great deal more to do. Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great RECOGNIZING THE DEVASTATING Among the thousands of Fragile X families pride that I rise today to recognize an indelible IMPACT OF FRAGILE X across the country are your constituents and institution in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional Dis- mine. And their experiences are likely similar trict. In this, the 150th anniversary year of the SPEECH OF to Patricia Crouse of Chatham, Massachusetts potato chip, the Ballreich Potato Chip and HON. WILLIAM D. DELAHUNT who wrote to me about her grandson: ‘‘After Snack Company has been producing some of OF MASSACHUSETTS searching for several months and spending a the best snack foods known to northwestern IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES small fortune in doctor bills, my son and Ohioans. daughter-in-law finally found that the cause of The Ballreich Potato Chip and Snack Food Tuesday, October 1, 2002 their son’s development delay is Fragile X. Company was started in the 1920s by Fred Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, A few years This is apparently just the beginning of a life- Ballreich. Fred began his entrepreneurial jour- ago, a friend from the South Shore of Boston time of special needs he will have unless the ney into the snack food business while he was told me about his son who for years had researchers can discover a cure or treatment.’’ just a teenager while working in a bakery that struggled to overcome the deficits associated Or Blaine and Suzanne Smoller of Brewster, was owned by his sister. With the end of with a disease called ‘‘Fragile X.’’ Like most Massachusetts whose son Devin was diag- World War I, Fred, and his wife Ethel, decided Americans, I had never heard of this disorder. nosed with Fragile X as a toddler. Devin is a to venture into the arena of small business

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County is that’s what is done for one another. less worker, a real trailblazer, and an inspiring As demand for these snack foods began to I am very proud of my Hometown Heroes of leader. Congresswoman MINK was self-sacri- grow so did the Ballreich Brothers’ business. Montgomery County. It is important we recog- ficing and sincerely devoted to her constitu- To meet that demand the Ballreich’s moved nize that these firefighters, as well as all fire- ents and to this House. into the age of technology and began to fighters across the Nation, were heroes long After becoming the first Asian-American mechanize their means of production. Today, before September 11. They will continue to be woman elected to Congress in 1964, Con- a multitude of conveyors and industrial size heroes each day they risk their lives to save gresswoman MINK won a reputation for taking machinery allow the company to produce over our own. It is time we pay tribute to those who the lead on issues involving civil rights, edu- 2,000 pounds of the famous potato chip in one are ready in a moment’s notice to make the cation, the environment, poverty, as well as hour. ultimate sacrifice, so that our community and opposition to the Vietnam War. She was one The Ballreich Company is a brand name our nation is a safe place to live. of the first legislators to call for the impeach- within the northwest Ohio region, and is be- f ment of President Richard M. Nixon over Wa- coming nationally recognized. As individuals tergate, and her pioneering campaign for venture out from the region and take this re- HONORING THE CITY OF SHELLEY, equality for women was credited with helping gional tradition with them around the country, IDAHO, AND THE SHELLEY SPUD to make the issue a focal point of Democratic it allows others to become familiar with this DAYS ACTIVITIES politics. beloved Ohio product. Congresswoman MINK was extremely proud Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize this HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON of the leading role she played in 1972 in the company for all of its contributions to Ohio, in- OF IDAHO passage of Title IX of the Education Act which cluding its commitment to all of the employees IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as a result opened many doors and provided and their families who diligently work to keep Wednesday, October 2, 2002 opportunities for young women in athletics. this Ohio tradition alive. Also, it is appropriate Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, as the autumn More recently, she opposed the toughening of to recognize the 150th anniversary of the po- nights get crisp and fall descends in eastern welfare laws signed by former President Bill tato chip, an institution within itself that has Idaho, the harvest of potatoes begins. So Clinton. engrained itself into the American culture. In INK today, I rise to honor an Idaho tradition: Shel- M has served in the U.S. Congress for addition, I want to wish all of the Ballreich ley Spud Days. 24 years. She was a ‘‘voice for the voiceless’’ Company family the best. You are an example Shelley, Idaho, located in Bingham County, and worked diligently for those who are often- that not only is the American Spirit stronger produces more potatoes than any other place times forgotten such as the poor and the than ever, but that the American Dream is in the world. Idaho farmers harvest 400,000 disenfranchised. alive and well. acres of spuds each year equaling more than Congresswoman MINK was a petite woman f 14 billion pounds. With worldwide fame, it’s with a big heart and great intellect. It was a privilege to serve with her in the House and EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR GOALS only fitting that Idaho’s most famous com- modity is commemorated each year in the observe as she combined charm with an un- AND IDEAS OF DAY OF TRIBUTE limited energy and the highest integrity. Her TO ALL FIREFIGHTERS heart of potato country USA. So, for 74 years the closeknit community of leadership and passion for justice will be missed not only by those who served with her, SPEECH OF Shelley has celebrated the harvest season with Shelley Spud Days. What started in 1927 but by her constituents which she proudly HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA when a handful of farmers gathered for a har- served. OF MARYLAND vest party has transcended to one of Idaho’s In closing and to sum up the impact which IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES largest community celebrations. With only I believe PATSY MINK has had, I would like to Tuesday, October 1, 2002 3,500 residents, Shelley puts on a premier paraphrase the words of Abraham Lincoln who stated in a memorable address: ‘‘The world Mrs. MORELLA. Madam Speaker, I rise party. This year more than 10,000 people took in a day’s worth of activities including wrestling will little note, nor long remember what we say today in support of H. Con. Res. 476, legisla- here, but can never forget what they did tion Expressing Support for the Goals and in a mashed potato pit, shaking hands with Mr. Potato Head and eating a free baked po- here.’’ Ideas of a Day of Tribute to All Firefighters. My deepest condolences to her husband When I recently visited the Bethesda Fire De- tato with sour cream and butter. As any non-profit organization understands, John and daughter Wendy, and to the con- partment, the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue these events could never function without stituents to the second district of Hawaii. Squad, the Glen Echo Volunteer Fire Depart- dedicated volunteers who spend countless f ment, the Kensington Volunteer Fire Depart- hours ensuring its success. I especially want ment, the Rockville Fire Department, and the HONORING ED AND NANCY FELD- to thank Raylene Johnson, coordinator for the Silver Spring Volunteer Fire Department, I wit- MAN AND DRS. GUS AND BECCA event, for her hard work. nessed an amazing bond of brotherhood GALANTE I’m proud Shelley has continued this com- among the firefighters, the Auxiliary Team, munity event to celebrate what Idaho is fa- and the Emergency Medical Technicians mous for—potatoes. It’s a celebration that HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY (EMT’s). Fire Departments are much more hopefully will continue for years to come. OF INDIANA than just buildings that house employees. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES They are truly places of community. Fire- f Wednesday, October 2, 2002 fighters are much more than colleagues to one EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE another. They are truly members of an ex- HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- tended family. At many of the firehouses, I HONORABLE PATSY T. MINK, tinct honor to commend four of Northwest Indi- saw married couples, their parents, and their MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM ana’s most distinguished citizens, Ed and children at their monthly meetings brought to- THE STATE OF HAWAII Nancy Feldman and Drs. Gus and Becca gether by a sense of tradition, honor, family, Galante. On Sunday, October 6, 2002, these and love. Tradition and honor is so apparent, SPEECH OF couples will be honored for their exemplary any volunteer or career firefighter can tell you HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL and dedicated service to Northwest Indiana the history of their department and the history OF NEW YORK and to the State of Israel. Their praiseworthy efforts will be recognized at the annual North- of their community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Many would tell you that the last fallen fire- west Indiana-Israel Dinner of State, as they re- fighter in Montgomery County, Maryland was Tuesday, October 1, 2002 ceive the prestigious Jerusalem Medal. The Jim Nicewarner. In 1977, as he was trans- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you State of Israel Bonds presents the Jerusalem porting an individual to George Washington today to join with my colleagues in paying a Medal to worthy recipients who demonstrate

VerDate Sep<04>2002 05:43 Oct 04, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02OC8.022 E03PT1 October 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1741 their dedication and outstanding service to RECOGNIZING THE DEPARTMENT vide. At no time in American history has this Israel and their community. OF LABOR FOR SUCCESS OF profession been more appreciated. COMMUNITY AND FAITH-BASED The State of Israel Bonds is an international My family has a personal respect for the INITIATIVE organization offering securities issued by the competence of firefighters. The West Colum- government of Israel. Since its inception in bia Fire Department, led by Chief Barry Ander- 1951, Israel Bonds has secured $25 billion in HON. JOHN R. THUNE son, has three times saved our family home OF SOUTH DAKOTA investment capital for the development of from a faulty water heater, a stove fire, and an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES every aspect of Israel’s economy, including electrical short of a television. In each event agriculture, commerce and industry. Through- Wednesday, October 2, 2002 the Department was prompt and thoughtful. out its history, Israel has maintained a perfect Mr. THUNE. Mr. Speaker, I want to recog- As a newcomer to Congress, I have been nize the Department of Labor for its efforts to record on the payment of principal and interest impressed by the quality of my colleagues in integrate community and faith-based organiza- on the securities it has issued. the House. One whom I have grown to truly tions into Federal employment and training Mr. and Mrs. Ed Feldman, are two of the services. The department is working with respect is the author of this Resolution, CURT most caring, dedicated, and selfless citizens of these local partners to deliver effective pro- WELDON of Pennsylvania. I know firsthand of Indiana’s First Congressional District. The grams to some of our hardest to reach neigh- his appreciate for and his tireless work on be- Feldman’s are very active members of Con- borhoods. Small community and faith-based half of our nation’s firefighters. gregation Beth Israel in Hammond. Ed teach- organizations have already made significant es Bar and Bat Mitzvah students, serves as human investments in communities throughout f chairman of the Ritual Committee, acts as America and are known and trusted to deliver Cantor for Shabat and holiday services, and is results. RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS a member of the Executive Committee and The importance of this initiative is most evi- OF HAROLD W. JURGENA Board of Directors. He is the immediate past dent among some of America’s poorest fami- president of the Jewish Federation of North- lies and individuals, where community and west Indiana and serves on the Endowment faith-based organizations are sometimes the HON. JOHN SHIMKUS only partners capable of delivering effective Fund Trustees Committee as well as the OF ILLINOIS services. I commend the Department of Labor Building Legal Finance Committee. Nancy is for creating several pilot and innovative grant IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES also a member of the Board of Directors and programs designed to better utilize the unique Wednesday, October 2, 2002 serves as co-chair of the Chevra Kedisha, is skills of community and faith-based institutions a member of the Mitzvah Committee, and co- in its employment and training efforts. Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ordinates projects for Bar and Bat Mitzvah stu- Given the department’s growing record of recognize the achievements of Harold W. dents. Along with Gus Galante, she is co-chair success, I sincerely hope that Congress will Jurgena, from Irving, Illinois. of the Federation’s annual fund-raising cam- pass and send legislation to the President’s paign, where she serves on the Executive desk that ensures the Federal government will A graduate of Hillsboro High School, Mr. Committee and Board of Directors as vice no longer ignore these critical partnerships. Jurgena went on to work at the Hillsboro president. The House has passed H.R. 7 to make com- Glass Company for nearly 40 years. He and munity and faith-based organizations eligible his family have been involved in farming since Drs. Gus and Becca Galante are the other to receive federal program dollars, and again, his birth. recipients of the Jerusalem Medal. Gus was I hope this legislation will pass both chambers In 1962, Jurgena was appointed to replace born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and is the de- before we adjourn. scendant of Jews who migrated from Lith- Again Mr. Speaker, I want to commend the John Walters’ in his term as Village President. uania, Russia, Gibraltar and Morocco. He is Department of Labor for its work to improve He has been re-elected as Village President an active member of the Northwest Indiana Federal services and encourage them to con- for the last nine consecutive terms. Federation Board and is the current co-chair- tinue and expand their successful partnerships The Jurgena tenure has been marked by a man of the general campaign. In addition, he with community and faith-based organizations. number of achievements such as improve- participates in Chevra Kedisha and is the re- f ments in the city’s water system, natural gas, cipient of the Emanuel Marcus Leadership EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR GOALS sewage upgrades, cable television, modern- Award for community participation. Becca is AND IDEAS OF DAY OF TRIBUTE izing the city police department, lighting the descended from Jews who migrated from Rus- TO ALL FIREFIGHTERS ball field, a new Fire House and City Hall and sia, Poland and Austria and was born in La- the construction of the Irving Century House. SPEECH OF fayette, Indiana. She serves on the Board of As Village President or ‘‘Mayor’’ as he is Directors of Congregation Beth Israel, on the HON. JOE WILSON known, Jurgena never overlooked the needs Sisterhood Board and is a member of the OF SOUTH CAROLINA of his city. Yet he didn’t stop with just elected Chevra Kedisha. She is a past co-chair of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES public service. He has also served on the Federation’s general campaign, co-founder of Tuesday, October 1, 2002 Hillsboro Board of Education, as a member of the Jewish Future Forum, and recipient of the the Irving Volunteer Fire Department, a mem- Hurst Family Leadership Award, as well as the Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam ber of the Farm Bureau, past president of the Gevurah Award from the Jewish Federation. Speaker, I am very pleased to be here today to speak in support of H. Con. Res. 476, pro- Lutheran Brotherhood, member of the Ansar The special guest at this gala event will be viding tribute to firefighters who have died in Shrine in Springfield, Adult Leader of the Ambassador Gvir. Ambassador Gvir was born the line of duty. Montgomery county 4–H and Past Master of in Shilde near Antwerp, Belgium, and escaped This Resolution has special meaning to my the Irving Masonic Lodge. the Nazis as a child to Switzerland. He made home community in that last year Jeff Chavis, Throughout his life, Harold Jurgena has aliyah in 1958 and has served as Israel’s Am- of the Lexington County Fire Service of Lex- bassador to the Czech Republic, Switzerland ington, South Carolina, lost his life as he cou- given selflessly for his community and those and Liechtenstein. He was also the minister at rageously fought a fire that destroyed a home around him. He has been an inspiration to the Permanent Mission of Israel to the United on the shores of Lake Murray. Jeff was a generations of Irving residents and I am proud Nations. dedicated twenty-two year old firefighter who to call him one of mine as well. will always be remembered in South Carolina Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distin- The people of our area have benefited as a symbol of devotion to protecting the pub- greatly from Harold Jurgena and I believe it is guished colleagues to join me in commending lic from harm. proper for us to take the time to recognize him the Feldman’s and Galante’s for their lifetime Jeff’s death, and then the murderous attack of service, success, and dedication to Indi- on the World Trade Center towers, have re- and say thanks for a job well done. ana’s First Congressional District and the minded all Americans of the courage of fire- State of Israel. fighters and the sacrifice they voluntarily pro-

VerDate Sep<04>2002 05:43 Oct 04, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02OC8.026 E03PT1 E1742 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 3, 2002 EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE in one common belief, that of the impor- Moreover, by making timely repairs at sea, HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE tance of freedom as the essence of our coun- ships like the Sierra save the Navy countless HONORABLE PATSY T. MINK, try. millions in more expensive upkeep and labor MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM We all know that Hawaii was founded by repairs in drydock. THE STATE OF HAWAII Polynesian travelers guided by the stars. The crew of the USS Sierra deserve the Today in the skies of Hawaii shines yet an- recognition of this house for their contributions SPEECH OF other star in the constellations to still guide the to the U.S. Navy in times of war and peace. HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA islanders and those of us here on the main- I want to further recognize the members of the land. OF CALIFORNIA USS Sierra Veterans Association for their ef- I will miss her very much. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forts to keep the memory of their ship alive f and strong, and extend my best wishes for a Tuesday, October 1, 2002 successful and memorable gathering this year. USS SIERRA TRIBUTE Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gen- f tleman from Hawaii for yielding, it is with great sadness that I rise today to address the HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN PERSONAL EXPLANATION House. OF NEW YORK I offer my deepest sympathies to PATSY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. FRANK MASCARA MINK’s family, husband John Francis Mink, Wednesday, October 2, 2002 OF PENNSYLVANIA daughter Wendy and brother Eugene IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Takemoto. Anyone who was fortunate enough Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Wednesday, October 2, 2002 to have been touched by her life knows that pay recognition to the men of the USS Sierra this Nation has lost a true warrior in the con- Veterans Association, who will be gathering at Mr. MASCARA. Mr. Speaker, on October 1, stant struggle for justice. their annual ‘‘Ship Reunion’’ this weekend. 2002, I was absent for personal reasons and We will all miss her counsel and guidance The Sierra (AD–18) had a long career of missed rollcall votes numbered 424 through as well as her friendship. distinction within the U.S. Navy. A Dixie-class 426. For the record, had I been present I She encountered early on the difficulties of destroyer tender commissioned in 1944, the would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on all of these votes. prejudice and sexism. She also understood Sierra was named for the famous Nevada f the importance of coalition building that she mountain range, which means ‘‘Snow Moun- would carry on for the rest of her career. tains.’’ IN HONOR OF THE LIFE AND AC- She was a person of firsts: first Japanese Almost immediately after her commis- COMPLISHMENTS OF ELIZABETH American woman to become a lawyer in Ha- sioning, the Sierra began repairing battle-dam- UPHAM-MCWEBB waii in 1952, first Asian American woman and aged destroyers in Pearl Harbor. During one woman-of-color elected to Congress, being 1 nine-day period, the Sierra’s crew performed HON. JOHN D. DINGELL of only 12 women total in 1964. 21,393 man-hours of work on 65 ships, for OF MICHIGAN Her abilities in awakening all of our social which they were commended. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consciousness through her tireless advocacy, As the Japanese forces were driven back Wednesday, October 2, 2002 work and dedication, inspired students, com- across the Pacific, the Sierra followed the munity leaders, political appointees and espe- fleet, performing battle repairs and mainte- Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to cially elected officials of the APA community nance upkeep at the Admiralty Islands, Caro- pay tribute to Elizabeth Upham-McWebb, and beyond. line Islands, Solomon Islands and the Phil- known to the world as ‘‘Aunt Bett’’ on the dedi- Congresswoman MINK’s record as an advo- ippines. Her early postwar duties included cation of her statue of Little Brown Bear, and cate for civil rights is unassailable, a crowning work on ships stationed in Inchon, Korea; Oki- to commemorate her on ninety-eight pros- achievement being the passage of Title IX of nawa, Japan; and Tsingtao and Shanghai, perous years. the Federal education amendments in 1972. China. Born and raised in Monroe County, which is This landmark legislation banned gender dis- After transferring to Norfolk, Virginia in part of Michigan’s 16th Congressional District, crimination in schools, whether it was in aca- 1950, the Sierra served with the Sixth Fleet Aunt Bett grew up telling stories and writing demics or athletics. until 1992. Operating both in the Mediterra- with her parents and eight siblings. Aunt Bett As I have indicated, she has been a role nean and in the Atlantic near Norfolk, the Si- has always loved working with children. After model for countless women as well as those erra performed maintenance support to Sixth attending school, she became an elementary of us from the Asian American and Pacific Is- Fleet logistics, amphibious, combatant ships school teacher; she still enjoys teaching Sun- lander community. Though she is not phys- and submarines. This service included support day school to Monroe County youth. Aunt ically present, her spirit and legacy will live on to naval forces during operation Desert Storm Bett’s most famous accomplishments include through those of us who believe that the fight in 1991. authoring numerous verses and stories for for fairness and equity is never over. In late August 1992, Hurricane Andrew, a children. The most well-known of these are Mr. Speaker, as we all know, PATSY had a devastating category 5 storm, left a wide Little Brown Bear and Little Brown Monkey. fierce passion for freedom and equal treat- swath of destruction throughout Southern Flor- These remarkable stories have become favor- ment for all persons and during these tense ida. Within 26 hours of being notified, the Si- ites among children everywhere. times as our Nation faces growing poverty erra was en route to help rebuild shattered In May 1978, Aunt Bett was awarded a spe- rates and international turmoil, I’d like to close communities in South Florida. In less than one cial state tribute. She also received numerous with two quotes from PATSY MINK. The first month, the Sierra’s crew restored 12 schools, awards for her writing. Her rhymes and stories quote underscores her passion for the need to erected a tent city, provided federal emer- have been widely published in magazines, stand up for the underrepresented and the gency management agency case workers, books and textbook readers. second quote makes the point that when our supplemented Navy relief volunteers, provided Aunt Bett has benefited the community of national security is tested, we as a people Spanish linguists to U.S. Army medical units, Monroe County in countless ways. For dec- must not ignore the basic principles that this and prepared tens of thousands of meals for ades she has been entertaining and assisting country was founded on: relief workers, fire fighters and police officers. the reading world with her writing and teach- If to believe in freedom and equality is to In this relief effort, the Sierra was the first ship ing. In addition, she and her husband donated be a radical, then I am a radical. So long as to arrive, and the last to leave. their playhouse to the Monroe County fair there remain groups of our fellow Americans The Sierra was decommissioned on October where it continues to serve as an exciting at- who are denied equal opportunity and equal 15, 1993 at the U.S. Naval Base in Charles- traction to county children and adults. Aunt protection under the law * * * we must re- ton, South Carolina. Bett has illustrated several safety posters that main steadfast, till all shades of man may All too often, Mr. Speaker, ships like the Si- inform children of important safety rules. The stand side by side in dignity and self-respect to truly enjoy the fruits of this great land. erra have stood in the shadows of the more Elizabeth Upham-McWebb ‘‘Little Brown Bear’’ America is not a country which needs to familiar front line combat vessels, the battle- Fund is endowed by the Trustees for the punish its dissenters to preserve its honor, ships and aircraft carriers, cruisers and de- Community Foundation of Monroe County and America is not a country which needs to de- stroyers. But as the history of this vessel has with a major grant from the C.S. and Marion mand conformity of all its people, for its shown, these ships play a vital role in keeping F. McIntyre Foundation to support programs strength lies in all our diversities converging those combat vessels operating at peak form. which encourage children to read books.

VerDate Sep<04>2002 05:43 Oct 04, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02OC8.033 E03PT1 October 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1743 Little Brown Bear has become a celebrity in MEMORIALIZING DR. ROY E. PERSONAL EXPLANATION the Monroe County Community. Monroe YOUNG County libraries have organized a sign-up for HON. XAVIER BECERRA residents who want to take Little Brown Bear OF CALIFORNIA along on their travels. This program has been HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES very successful; in fact Little Brown Bear has OF CALIFORNIA Wednesday, October 2, 2002 traveled to countries such as England, Ger- many, Finland, Korea, Sweden, Thailand and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, Australia with Monroe County residents. In October 1, 2002, I was unable to cast my floor Germany he received an honorary pilot’s li- Wednesday, October 2, 2002 vote on rollcall numbers 424, 425, and 426. The votes I missed include rollcall vote 424 on cense and German visa. Little Brown Bear has Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to compiled an interesting collection of worldwide the Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as honor the memory of Dr. Roy Young of San library cards for the Monroe libraries. Amended S. 434, providing Sioux Tribe Com- A pride and joy of Monroe County, Aunt Bett Jose, California. As a devoted husband, fa- pensation; rollcall vote 425 on the Motion to is admired and loved by all. Today Monroe is ther, and professor, Dr. Young deeply influ- Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended honoring Aunt Bett with this 900-pound bronze enced the lives of thousands of Californians. H.R. 4125, the Federal Courts Improvement statue of Little Brown Bear, to be placed out- On July 26th, 1925, Dr. Young was born in Act of 2002; and rollcall vote 426 on the Mo- side the Dorsch Memorial Library. The statue San Angelo, Texas where he was raised. He tion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to H. is a tribute to Aunt Bett and will remind resi- studied theater at Cornell University and Res. 538, Honoring Johnny Unitas. dents of her legacy for decades to come. A earned his Ph.D. at the University of Texas at Had I been present for the votes, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall votes 424, 425 community based event, more than fifty per- Austin. During World War II, he served as an and 426. cent of the work on the statue was donated. ensign on the battleship USS West Virginia. Built to last centuries, the statue will undoubt- Eventually, Dr. Young moved to San Jose f edly remain an honorable Monroe County fix- where he served as professor and chairman of EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE ture. HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE Mr. Speaker, I would like you to join me in the political science department at San Jose HONORABLE PATSY T. MINK, commending Elizabeth Upham-McWebb for State University for 30 years. During his ten- MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM her leadership in both her community and her ure, his research focused on American politics THE STATE OF HAWAII country, as we dedicate this statue and cele- and elections. He created two new courses at San Jose State University on public opinion brate her 98th birthday. SPEECH OF f and ethnic politics. The University and Bay Area were fortunate HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES MCGOWAN INSTITUTE FOR OF OHIO to be recipients of his work. He gave to his REGENERATIVE MEDICINE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES community as a professor and as an active community member. Twice elected chair of Tuesday, October 1, 2002 HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF PENNSYLVANIA San Jose State University’s Academic Senate, today in remembrance of my colleague Con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he challenged the University’s governance policies. He was a proud democrat and an ac- gresswoman PATSY MINK who served in the Wednesday, October 2, 2002 tive member of the San Jose Board of Ethics House of Representatives for twelve terms. Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and Campaign Finance. The University’s Col- She was the first woman of Asian descent to call the House’s attention to an important lege of Social Sciences presented him the serve in the U.S. Congress. Representative event that took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- Distinguished Service Award. In each position, PATSY MINK’s ancestry is the classic story of immigrants seeking a better life in America for vania, on Thursday, September 26. On that he took seriously the responsibilities placed on day, the McGowan Institute of Regenerative themselves and their families. Her four grand- him, often challenging the status quo. Medicine of UPMC Health System and the parents emigrated from Japan in the late University dedicated a new building that will His teaching was what he was most proud 1800’s to work as contract laborers in Maui’s be used for important medical research. of. His passion for education overflowed into sugar plantations. The next-generation medical therapies that every aspect of his life. His dedication to his Representative MINK began college at the will be designed and tested in this building will students went far beyond the prescribed role University of Hawaii, but transferred to the be used to wage war on disease and suf- of a professor. If a student needed a book, he University of Nebraska where she faced a pol- fering. In this new facility a coordinated part- would purchase it with his own money. His icy of segregated student housing. Working nership effort will enable Pittsburgh to make love of learning extended beyond the class- with other students, their parents, and even impressive advances in artificial heart tech- room and into his home. A lover of books, his university trustees, this policy of discrimination nology, in designing artificial lungs for wound- house is filled from floor to ceiling with texts was ended. She returned to the University of ed soldiers, and producing artificial blood. covering a broad range of subjects. As testi- Hawaii to prepare for medical school and This new building has been made possible mony to his devotion to education, Dr. Young graduated with a degree in zoology and chem- by the leadership of the McGowan Founda- chose to be buried on a hill overlooking San istry. However, in 1948, none of the twenty tion, the McGowan family, Pittsburgh’s dy- medical schools to which she applied would Jose State University and the students of to- namic local leadership, and the Common- accept women. She decided to study law and morrow. wealth of Pennsylvania. The excitement about was accepted by the University of Chicago be- this new facility is enhanced, Mr. Speaker, by In the last years of his life, Dr. Young recov- cause they considered her a ‘‘foreign student.’’ the fact that it is also a remarkable ‘‘green ered from a heart attack and battled Parkin- Choosing not to inform the University that Ha- building.’’ Designed at every step with the pro- son’s Disease and cancer. Though his last waii was an American territory, she obtained tection of the environment as its first and fore- years were difficult, they slowed his busy her Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1951. Newly most concern, this building is achieving na- schedule giving him cherished time to spend married, she became the first Asian-American tional recognition for its combination of cutting with friends and family. In passing, he leaves woman to practice law in Hawaii. edge research space with environmental sus- his loving wife Linda and his two sons Jason In 1956, she was elected to the Territorial tainability. and Joshua. He succumbed to pneumonia on House of Representatives. It was the begin- Mr. Speaker, the McGowan Institute for Re- August 8th at the age of 77. ning of a long and effective political life. In generative Medicine will lead the way in artifi- 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state. In 1965, cial organ design, cell therapy, and tissue en- Mr. Speaker, I extend my deepest condo- PATSY MINK was elected to the U.S. House of gineering. The research accomplished there lences to Dr. Young’s wife, children, and Representatives and began the first of six con- will touch the lives of many of us in the years friends. Please join me in honoring a truly ex- secutive terms in the House of Representa- to come. I join the scientific community and ceptional individual, Dr. Roy Young, who dedi- tives. She was the first woman of color to be the constituents of Pennsylvania’s 14th Con- cated his life to the service of others. I want elected to Congress. gressional District in congratulating the to give thanks for all he did throughout his life Representative MINK’s ability to build coali- McGowan Institute on this important mile- to make his community and our country better tions for progressive legislation continued dur- stone. for human kind. ing her tenure in Congress. She introduced

VerDate Sep<04>2002 05:43 Oct 04, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02OC8.033 E03PT1 E1744 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 3, 2002 the first comprehensive Early Childhood Edu- nificant campaign finance implications. Reli- SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. cation Act and authored the Women’s Edu- gious entities would be able to undertake sub- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Center for cational Equity Act. stantial amounts of partisan campaign activity, International Human Rights Act of 2002’’. In the early 1970’s, she played a key role in including contributing soft and hard money to SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. the enactment of Title IX of the Higher Edu- federal and state races and national parties. In this Act: cation Act Amendments. Written in 1972 to be This bill would effectively create a significant (1) CENTER.—The term ‘‘Center’’ means the enacted by 1977, Title IX, which prohibited new loophole in our campaign finance and tax Center for International Human Rights. gender discrimination by federally funded insti- laws with serious ethical and legal implica- (2) BOARD.—The term ‘‘Board’’ means the Board of Directors of the Center. tutions, has become the major tool for wom- tions. en’s fuller participation not only in sports, but Finally, this bill stands in stark contrast to SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTER; PURPOSES. in all aspects of education. Title IX is the rea- our time tested constitutional principle of the (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Congress finds that son why girls and women have made such separation of church and state. Religious or- there has been established in the District of Columbia a private, nonprofit corporation gains in education and particularly in sports. In ganizations hold a special place in our tax known as the Center for International 1971, only 294,015 girls participated in high code because it is believed that their work is Human Rights which is not an agency or es- school athletics. Today, over 2.7 million girls contributing to the common good of society, tablishment of the United States Govern- participate in high school athletics, an 847 per- not a political party or a partisan campaign. ment. cent increase, according to the Department of This bill seeks to remove that special and ap- (b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the Center, Education. propriate place. as set forth in its articles of incorporation, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to reiterate the im- I urge my colleagues to vote ‘‘no’’ on H.R. are— portance the legacy of my dear friend PATSY 2357. (1) to establish programs devoted to the promotion of human rights throughout the MINK. Congresswoman MINK will be remem- f world; bered for her deep concern and support of HUMAN RIGHTS CENTER, H.R. 5528 (2) to independently monitor and analyze education, women rights, and Pacific Islander the status of human rights in Asia, Latin issues. Her struggles and accomplishments America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, bear witness to the strength of the American HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN and throughout the world; Spirit. OF NEW YORK (3) in conjunction with both private and f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES governmental organizations, to investigate Wednesday, October 2, 2002 allegations of human rights violations, par- HOUSES OF WORSHIP POLITICAL ticularly torture, genocide, extrajudicial SPEECH PROTECTION ACT Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, at the present, killing, imprisonment due to expression of there is no independent institution or resource political or religious beliefs, and other gross SPEECH OF which focuses exclusively on international violations of fundamental human rights; HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY human rights. Although there are hundreds of (4) to sponsor fellows from the United private, nongovernmental entities concerned States and other countries who desire to OF ILLINOIS study current issues related to international with international human rights, the community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES human rights at the Center’s headquarters in of organizations is often divided on issues of the District of Columbia; Tuesday, October 1, 2001 great importance. Accordingly, it is vital to (5) to establish and carry out a conference Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise have an entity that transcends the particular series to bring together experts in the field today in opposition to H.R. 2357, the Houses ideologies of the human rights groups and fos- of international human rights from the of Worship Political Speech Protection Act, ters the development of a consensus on U.S. United States and other countries to discuss and I urge my colleagues to vote no on this human rights policy. Moreover, U.S. human and disseminate information regarding measure. This bill, which would allow houses rights policy requires legitimacy and direction human rights; and as it competes within the broader foreign pol- (6) to make grants to, and enter into co-op- of worship to participate or intervene in polit- erative agreements with, nongovernmental ical elections and still maintain tax-exempt sta- icy agenda for the resources and attention of organizations to promote human rights, with tus, is unnecessary, unwanted, could have far- policy-makers in Washington. priority on making grants to, and entering reaching and unintended consequences on To that end, I am introducing legislation that into co-operative agreements with, indige- the tax code, and goes against our constitu- will create a center for international human nous human rights organizations in coun- tional value of the separation of church and rights which will focus on the role of human tries the governments of which engage in state. rights in U.S. foreign policy and improve the torture, genocide, extrajudicial killing, im- Current law does not hinder a religious lead- intellectual resources available to profes- prisonment due to expression of political or er’s right to free speech; it simply limits groups sionals and scholars working on human rights religious beliefs, or other gross violations of fundamental human rights. from being both a tax-exempt ministry and a policy. The center will involve the participation partisan political entity. Numerous faith-based of U.S. government and non-government pol- SEC. 4. GRANTS TO CENTER. organizations have spoken out against this bill icy makers, activists and scholars as well as The Secretary of State is authorized to individuals from other countries. The center make an annual grant to the Center to en- because they feel it would lift important safe- able the Center to carry out its purposes as guards that protect the integrity of both reli- will sponsor fellows, activists and thinkers from specified in section 3(b). Such grants shall be gious institutions and the political process. the U.S. and abroad for integrated research made with funds specifically appropriated Some of these organizations include the Inter- projects as well as conducting seminars that for grants to the Center. faith Alliance Foundation, the National Council will assist Washington officials in the policy- SEC. 5. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION; OVERSIGHT; of Churches, the Congress of National Black making process. RELATED ADMINISTRATIVE PROVI- Churches, the General Board of Church and Moreover, since the center for international SIONS. Society—United Methodist Church, the Pres- human rights will be the only independent in- (a) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in byterian Church (USA), the Union of American stitution that will have human rights as its pri- this Act shall be construed to make the Cen- mary responsibility in Washington, it will com- ter an agency or establishment of the United Hebrew Congregations, the Baptist Joint Com- States Government or to make the members mittee on Public Affairs, and the Central Con- plement the work of other institutions that of the Board of the Center, or the officers or ference of American Rabbis. Many religious have a slightly different focus such as regional employees of the Center, officers or employ- leaders feel this bill could create division institutions like the East West Center or func- ees of the United States. among their members and would compromise tional institutions like the National Endowment (b) OVERSIGHT.—The Center and its grant- their position as religious and moral leaders. for Democracy. Accordingly, the center will ees shall be subject to the appropriate over- In addition, this bill was not approved by the serve not only as a coordinating organization sight procedures of Congress. Ways and Means Committee, in part because but as a motivating vehicle for enhancing U.S. SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS; there are concerns about its unintended con- government human rights policies. AVAILABILITY. sequences. Churches receive preferential tax Accordingly, I urge my colleagues to support There are authorized to be appropriated to this human rights measure, H.R. 5528. carry out this Act $15,000,000 for each of the treatment as 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations fiscal years 2003 through 2007. Amounts ap- and receive very little oversight from the IRS. H.R. 5528 propriated pursuant to the authorization of If this bill were to become law, not only could Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- appropriations under the preceding sentence people’s tax deductible contributions be used resentatives of the United States of America in are authorized to remain available until ex- for political purposes, but there would be sig- Congress assembled, pended.

VerDate Sep<04>2002 05:43 Oct 04, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02OC8.037 E03PT1 October 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1745 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 42ND AN- ship with the Cypriot government and working TRIBUTE TO PASTOR PAUL NIVERSARY OF THE INDEPEND- towards a peaceful, agreeable resolution to GOLATT ENCE OF THE REPUBLIC OF CY- the Turkish occupation. PRUS f HON. CARRIE P. MEEK OF FLORIDA HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS CONGRATULATIONS TO NATIONAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Wednesday, October 2, 2002 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, October 2, 2002 HON. GARY G. MILLER Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend a dedicated Pastor and OF CALIFORNIA Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before leader in my district as he celebrates his four- you today in recognition of the 42nd anniver- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES teenth Pastor’s Appreciation Day on October sary of the independence of the Republic of Wednesday, October 2, 2002 6, 2002. Cyprus. On October 1, 1960, Cyprus broke Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speak- Pastor Paul Golatt, Jr. is the Pastor of Mac- free from 80 years of British colonial rule to er, I rise to honor the National Association of edonia Church of God in Christ and the Su- become its own independent Republic. While Realtors on their decision to build a new head- perintendent of the North Miami District of the the tragic events in this region over the past quarters on Capitol Hill. Church of God in Christ. He also serves his four decades have overshadowed its progress, In addition to serving their 850,000 mem- community as an employee for the United the government of the Republic of Cyprus re- bers, this new building will enhance the Cap- States Postal Service. mains committed to the core principles en- itol Hill community. Its elegant design will com- Pastor Paul Golatt, Jr. was ordained by shrined in the Cyprus Constitution that guar- plement the location, and its state of the art Bishop Jacob Cohen in Fort Pierce, Florida antee basic rights and freedoms to both Greek environmentally friendly features will serve as during the Jurisdictional Holy Convocation in Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots. 1969. After many sermonettes, faithful serv- This year, Cyprus’ Independence Day oc- a model for future construction. Moreover the $45 million in construction and acquisition cap- ices and training under the leadership of the curs at a time of great hope and optimism for late Pastor Paul Golatt Sr., he was appointed its people. The economic and political ital will benefit several Washington, D.C. busi- nesses, including developer Lawrence N. the first Assistant Pastor of the Macedonia progress that Cyprus has made during its Church of God in Christ. Upon the passing of young history has made it a leading candidate Brandt, Inc., construction manager CarrAmerica, architectural firm Bannigan and his father and Pastor in December 1987, Paul for membership in the European Union, and it Golatt, Jr. was appointed Pastor of Macedonia is expected that a formal invitation to enter the Associations, and numerous contractors and subcontractors. Church of God in Christ. On September 4, EU will be extended to them at the end of this 1999, he was officially appointed and installed year. As resolutions have been introduced in As a homebuilder, I understand the signifi- cance of selecting a community to call home. as District Superintendent of the North Miami both the House and Senate expressing the District Church of God in Christ, by the Juris- sense of Congress that security, reconciliation, The District of Columbia should take pride in the fact that the National Association of Real- dictional Prelate, Bishop Jacob Cohen. and prosperity for all Cypriots can be best Pastor Paul Golatt, Jr. continues to devote achieved within the context of membership in tors has chosen 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW as their new home. This new building will his life by extending benevolence to people in the EU, this is certainly a favorable advance- need. In addition to providing churches and ment for the prosperous future of Cyprus. De- demonstrate the association’s commitment to both the city and the legislative process. communities with school supplies for children, spite the hardships and trauma caused by the he frequently donates food, clothing and ongoing Turkish occupation, Cyprus has reg- Clearly, this is an exciting time for the Na- tional Association of Realtors. Mr. Speaker, I money to communities and to orphanages in istered remarkable economic growth, and the Haiti. He also finds the time to conduct joint people living in the government-controlled ask that this 107th Congress join me in con- gratulating them on this endeavor. services on holidays, including Easter, areas enjoy one of the world’s highest stand- Thanksgiving and Christmas, with neighboring ards of living. Sadly, however, the citizens f churches. who reside within the occupied area continue PERSONAL EXPLANATION Pastor Paul Golatt, Jr. is a remarkable man to be mired in poverty as a result of the poli- whose personal achievement and community cies implemented by the Turkish occupants. service are an example to us all. He is a fa- This year’s celebration is also marked by HON. JIM McDERMOTT ther, Superintendent, Mail Carrier, an Organ- significant advances in U.S.-Cyprus relations. OF WASHINGTON ist, Choir Director, Recording Artist, Coun- The United States Congress has adopted sev- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES selor, Secretary, Singer, Jurisdictional Adju- eral resolutions stating that the status quo in Wednesday, October 2, 2002 tant, caring and compassionate Shepherd, Cyprus is unacceptable, and has called for praying servant and ‘‘A Man After God’s Own international efforts to resolve the Cyprus oc- Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I missed Heart’’. (Jeremiah 3:15) cupation on the basis of international law. In some votes yesterday because I was trav- Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Pas- return, the government of Cyprus has taken eling. I left for Iraq last week to get a better tor Paul Golatt, Jr. for his humanitarian efforts many concrete and active steps to assist the understanding of how a preemptive U.S. mili- which have touched the lives of so many peo- U.S. with the war on terrorism, including blan- tary strike against Iraq will affect the Iraqi peo- ple. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring ket clearances for U.S. military aircraft, the ple, and to encourage the Iraqi leadership to this congenial man of God. His faith, courage sharing of intelligence, the introduction of new allow United Nations weapons inspectors into and kindness are an inspiration to all who criminal laws and regulations to deter and the country. have been touched by him. Had I been able to, I would have voted: punish terrorism, and endorsement of UN Se- f curity Council Resolution 1373 which serves to ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 4793; ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 3450; freeze the assets of terrorists and their sup- ‘‘yes’’ on H. Res. 398; ‘‘yes’’ on H. Con. Res. PERSONAL EXPLANATION porters. The relationship between Cyprus and 291; ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 4013; ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 4014; the United States is strong and enduring. The ‘‘yes’’ on H. Res. 399; ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 5091; HON. MIKE THOMPSON people of Cyprus appreciate the leadership ‘‘yes’’ on H. Res. 561; ‘‘yes’’ on H. Con. Res. OF CALIFORNIA that America has shown in trying to end the 484; ‘‘yes’’ on H. Con. Res. 451; ‘‘yes’’ on H. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES division of Cyprus and bring about reunifica- Res. 522; ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 556; ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. tion. At the same time, the people of Cyprus 5472; ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 5469; ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. Wednesday, October 2, 2002 stand with the American people and share in 4125; ‘‘yes’’ on H. Res. 417; ‘‘yes’’ on H. Res. Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, their firm resolve to uphold the ideals of free- 538; ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 4851; ‘‘yes’’ on H. Res. I was out of the country on congressional dom, justice, and democracy. 530; ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 4944; ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 4874; business from September 25 to October 1. Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratu- ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 4141; ‘‘no’’ on H.R. 4968; ‘‘yes’’ Had I been present I would have voted in the lating the Republic of Cyprus on the progress on H.R. 4129; ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 3802; ‘‘yes’’ on following manner: they have made during their first 42 years of H. Con. Res. 425; ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 3813; ‘‘yes’’ ‘‘No’’ on rollcall vote Nos. 413, 414, 416, independence. In addition, let’s take this op- on H.R. 4830; ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 4692; ‘‘yes’’ on 417, 419, and 421. portunity to recommit the United States Con- H.R. 3534; ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 5125; ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. ‘‘Yes’’ on rollcall vote Nos. 415, 418, 420, gress to continuing their blossoming relation- 2426; ‘‘yes’’ on H.R. 5303. 422, 423, 424, 425, and 426.

VerDate Sep<04>2002 05:43 Oct 04, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02OC8.040 E03PT1 E1746 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 3, 2002 A TRIBUTE TO GAIL SHAIVITZ of life from his parents Joseph and Chloe. is the greatest disservice to some of our great- Their upbringing inspired Dean to enter the est institutions. HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN teaching profession, so he studied History at Sadly, there has even been an attempt to OF MARYLAND St. Michael’s College. Upon the completion of intimidate churches from speaking out on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his baccalaureate degree, his passion moti- issues. One liberal organization devoted to vated him to further his education in history at their own version of the First Amendment ac- Wednesday, October 2, 2002 both Villanova and Brown University. In 1965, tually mailed over a quarter million letters in Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Dean Bergeron concluded his studies and ac- 2000 to houses of worship warning them pay special tribute to Gail Shaivitz and her 22- cepted a teaching position in the History De- about speaking out on political issues. The year career in service to Baltimore County partment at Lowell State College, a decision chilling effect of this clear attempt to muzzle seniors. During her career at the Pikesville that resulted in a lifetime career that positively our nation’s pastors, priests, ministers, rabbis Senior Center, Gail was dedicated to the well- changed thousands of students’ lives. and other clergy, must not stand. being of her members, whom she treated as Dean Bergeron displayed diverse acts of This legislation has been well thought out extended family. courage on a daily basis by challenging stu- and thoroughly reviewed by committees so Gail is unique because she has spent 20 dents to recognize the depths of their poten- that new campaign loopholes are not created, years with one senior center, the Pikesville tial. He implemented cutting edge classroom and no new avenues of soft money are al- Senior Center. She began her career in 1980 techniques to keep students engaged. He cre- lowed—both things I would oppose. We are as a part-time regional program specialist. In ated the Model Leagues, an involvement merely asking to go back to the laws that ex- October 1982, she was assigned to the Pikes- learning program for students to participate in isted for the first one hundred fifty years of our ville Senior Center as the center supervisor. In simulated United Nations and Arab League nation, which simply allowed freedom of ex- 1984, Gail was promoted to director. In fact, conferences. He and Professor Joyce Denning pression for religious organizations. Gail has the distinction of working at one sen- used their own money to start a grant program I strongly urge my colleagues to support ior center, in the same position, for the longest for students. He even implemented new class- and vote for H.R. 2357. period of time of anyone in the Baltimore es into the curriculum, such as, Middle East f County Department of Aging. Studies, the Environment and the Kennedys. As director of the Pikesville Senior Center, His impact upon the lives of students has COLLECTIONS FROM OTHER she was instrumental in getting it accredited truly been remarkable. The Model Leagues FEDERAL HEALTH PROGRAMS by the National Council on the Aging’s Na- program is one of the best in the nation, win- tional Institute of Senior Centers. It was largely ning local, national and international awards. It HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH through Gail’s efforts that the Pikesville Senior has provided students with the opportunity to OF NEW JERSEY Center became one of the first centers in the learn and to travel. The grant opportunities IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES county to receive accreditation status. Since has provided students an opportunity to create Wednesday, October 2, 2002 then, all 18 Baltimore County senior centers meaningful projects at home and abroad. have been accredited. There are few words to express the way stu- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, Gail’s 20-year career at the Pikesville Senior dents feel about him. Many refer to him as a today I am introducing H.R. 5530, a bill that Center has been marked by significant expan- mentor, advisor and best friend. would strengthen VA’s rights under law to col- sion and creativity in programing. She has Dean Bergeron used the classroom to en- lect reimbursement from certain third parties to worked to connect the senior center to the courage students to stand up for an ideal, to cover the costs the Department incurs in pro- greater Pikesville community through member- help those less fortunate and to dispel myths viding health care to veterans covered by an- ship in the Pikesville Community Growth Cor- about other cultures. Dean was truly an out- other private or public health plan. A number poration and the Pikesville Chamber of Com- standing professor who cared about his stu- of these plans either refuse to reimburse, or merce. In 1997, she received special recogni- dents. His legacy has created countless rip- are prohibited from doing so by current law. tion from Baltimore County Executive Dutch ples of hopes that impacted the hearts and My bill, H.R. 5530, would fix this problem by Ruppersberger and the Baltimore County De- minds of his students and has left the Univer- eliminating these barriers to reimbursement for partment of Aging Director Charles Fisher. sity of Massachusetts Lowell, the Common- VA care. I hope my colleagues in the U.S. House of wealth of Massachusetts, the United States of Those who pay attention to such matters Representatives will join me in saluting Gail America and the World community a far better are aware that the VA health care system is Shaivitz, a committed public servant who has place. seriously under-funded to meet the demands being placed on it by our nation’s veterans. As done much to improve the lives of seniors in f Baltimore County. Chairman of the authorizing Committee for the HOUSES OF WORSHIP POLITICAL Department of Veterans Affairs, I have worked f SPEECH PROTECTION ACT hard to ensure that VA health care has the re- TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR DEAN sources it requires to provide high quality BERGERON SPEECH OF health care services in a timely fashion. How- HON. DAVID VITTER ever, today VA health care is in crisis, as in- HON. MARTIN T. MEEHAN OF LOUISIANA creasing enrollment and rising health care OF MASSACHUSETTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES costs have resulted in hundreds of thousands IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of veterans being forced to wait months, even Tuesday, October 1, 2002 more than a year, to see a VA doctor. A VA Wednesday, October 2, 2002 Mr. VITTER. Mr. Speaker, I offer my strong report recently said that over 300,000 veterans Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay support H.R. 2357, the Houses of Worship Po- are now waiting over six months to be seen in tribute to Professor Dean Bergeron upon his litical Speech Protection Act. This bill, a much- VA primary care. This is not acceptable. retirement for his lifetime commitment to edu- needed change in current law, would once America’s veterans did not ask us to wait cating and inspiring students at the University again offer First Amendment freedoms to our while they finished high school, apprentice- of Massachusetts Lowell. nation’s churches without the fear of a heavy- ships or college before being trained and sent Robert F. Kennedy often said that ‘‘It is from handed or politicized IRS or federal govern- into the European Theater of World War II as numberless diverse acts of courage and belief ment. replacements for troops killed or taken pris- that human history is shaped. Each time a Since 1954, our nation’s religious institutions oner of war at the Battle of the Bulge. They man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve have been silenced. Prior to that time, reli- did not ask the U.S. Government to delay our the lot of others, or strikes out against injus- gious leaders spoke freely about issues. Civil call-up of WWII veterans in 1950 to go into the tice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope; and rights had a great moral and religious compo- frozen confines of Korea to fight Chinese crossing each other from a million different nent to it. Abolition had a great moral and reli- Communists along the 38th Parallel, or wheth- centers of energy and daring, those ripples gious component to it. And so issues today er they could somehow postpone the horrible build a current which can sweep down the continue to have their moral and religious suffering caused by extreme cold weather at mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.’’ components. Yet churches are told, many the Chosin Reservoir. Professor Dean Bergeron, who is lovingly times under an inconsistent system that is They were called, they answered, and they referred to by students as ‘‘Dean’’, learned the only selectively enforced, to silence them- served. This is the way of America’s citizen lessons of acceptance, tolerance and the joy selves or face losing tax-exempt status. This soldiers. Now, many of these veterans are

VerDate Sep<04>2002 05:43 Oct 04, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02OC8.048 E03PT1 October 3, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1747 calling on their government to fulfill their prom- Matt Prince was a man in the arena. He of us through her tireless work, commitment, ises and provide them health care through fought very hard for the things he believed in, and dedication throughout her tenure in Con- VA—many in their final years. They should not and he was never afraid to take a stand for gress. I send my condolences to Representa- be told to wait because we lack the resources. God or Country. This Nation is a better place tive MINK’s family, Mr. John Francis Mink, her Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5530 would correct a today, and thousands of lives were touched in husband, and Gwendolyn Rachel Mink, her number of deficiencies in VA’s ability to re- a positive way, because of Matt Prince. daughter. You are in my thoughts and prayers. cover the costs of care provided to veterans I would like to call to the attention of my col- Congresswoman MINK was the first Asian covered by other health plans. Since 1986, VA leagues and other readers of the RECORD the American woman to serve in Congress. During has had statutory authority to collect from tra- following article about the life of Matt Prince her time in Congress she championed many ditional insurers such as Blue Cross-Blue which ran in the Knoxville News-Sentinel on issues including women’s rights, education, Shield, Aetna, Mutual of Omaha and many September 18, 2002. the environment, equal opportunity for all citi- others. These funds are used by VA to sup- EVANGELIST, CHRISTIAN RADIO HOST OF zens, and Title IX of the Education Act. She plement appropriated funds to maintain high NSWERLINE IES OF EART TTACK A , D H A will always be remembered as an outspoken quality health care. VA also collects from so (By Sherri Gardner Howell) advocate for women and children. She was called ‘‘Medi-gap policies’’ that are an impor- The Rev. Dr. Matthew ‘‘Matt’’ Prince, the kind of public servant we all want to emu- tant adjunct to the Medicare program. evangelist and longtime Christian radio But VA is unable to collect from the massive host, died Monday, Aug. 26, of a heart at- late. managed care sector, accounting now for over tack. The Rev. Dr. Prince, 73, was a radio PATSY left a lasting legacy behind that has two-thirds of all health plans in the United host for more than 15 years for Answerline inspired us to continue her work. She touched States, including the managed care plans on WRJZ radio and taught Sunday School the lives of many individuals, particularly classes at Cedar Springs Presbyterian within Federal Employee Health Benefits Plan. Church and West Park Baptist Church. women through her work on Title IX, which Nor can VA collect from the Medicare program After Answerline went off the air, the Rev. mandates gender equality in any education with nearly 40 million eligibles. My legislation Dr. Prince began the Treasures of Grace program or activity receiving federal financial would require these federal programs to pay radio program, which aired each weekday. assistance. Title IX has been instrumental in VA for care it provides to covered bene- A graduate of the University of Tennessee, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex ficiaries. This would increase the amount of the Dallas Theological Seminary and UT in educational programs and sports activities Law School, the Rev. Dr. Prince founded money VA could collect by hundreds of mil- New Life Inc., an evangelistic outreach min- that receive Federal funding. Before Title IX, lions of dollars each year—providing funds istry and Bible study. As part of his law many schools saw no problem in maintaining that are desperately needed to reduce these practice, the Rev. Dr. Prince served as head strict limits on the admission of women or sim- intolerable waiting lists and promote better use of legal council for Young Life in Colorado ply refusing to admit them. Since the passage of all available health care resources. Springs, Colo., and then practiced law in of Title IX, this has changed dramatically. In I urge my colleagues to support and co- Knoxville. 1994, women received 38 percent of medical sponsor this bill that will be an important sup- In 1988, the Rev. Dr. Prince led a team that degrees, 43 percent of law degrees, and 44 plement to a cash-strapped VA health care formed Calvary Evangelical Church in West Knoxville and served as its pastor for 5 percent of all doctoral degrees. In 1972, system charged with caring for many of our years. women received only 9 percent of medical de- nation’s heroes. ‘‘Matt was one of the great men of God in grees, 7 percent of law degrees and 25 per- f this time, and he recreated ‘Friendship cent of doctoral degrees. Evangelism,’ a way of introducing people to TRIBUTE TO DR. MATTHEW Christ through friendship and in people’s Female participation in sports, like receiving PRINCE homes,’’ says his brother Dr. Tom Prince. a college education, has had unexpected ben- Their father, Thomas C. Prince, was in- efits for women through Title IX. Studies have HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. strumental in bringing Young Life to Knox- shown that values learned from sports partici- ville in 1947. pation, such as teamwork, leadership, dis- OF TENNESSEE The Rev. Dr. Prince is survived by his wife, cipline and pride in accomplishment, are im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Judy Prince, sons Matt S. Prince Jr. and David Prince of Simi Valley, Calif.; daugh- portant attributes as women increase their par- Wednesday, October 2, 2002 ters Peggy Miller of Plano, Texas, Patty ticipation in the workforce, as well as their Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, on August 26, Mastro of Huntington Beach, Calif., Penny entry into business management and owner- this Nation lost a great and patriotic American. Griffin and Beverly Sharp; step-daughter ship positions. Dr. Matthew Prince, a very close friend of Trudi Neubeck, and stepson Rick Boensch of More and more women are entering and mine, passed away suddenly due to a heart St. Petersburg, Fla.; brother, Dr. Tom Prince; nephews Tommy, Gary and Steven graduating from college and graduate school. attack. Prince; and niece Gayle Scaggs. The Rev. Dr. More women are entering and excelling in Matt was one of the finest men I have ever Prince had 10 grandchildren and two great- sports activities. And, more women are enter- known. He was both a lawyer and a minister, grandchildren. ing the corporate world and holding manage- having graduated from the University of Ten- The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 ment positions. Representative MINK’s leader- nessee with both undergraduate and law de- p.m. Wednesday at Rose Mortuary Mann ship in enacting Title IX will continue to make grees, and the Dallas Theological Seminary. Heritage Chapel. The funeral service will be a difference for young women. This is why at 11 a.m. Thursday at West Park Baptist He founded New Life, Inc., an evangelistic today in the Education and the Workforce ministry and Bible study and served for sev- Church with burial at 3 p.m. Thursday at Highland Memorial Cemetery. Committee we passed a bill to name Title IX eral years as Pastor for Calvary Evangelical after PATSY MINK. Thanks to her courage and Church. He was host of the Answerline pro- f foresight the country is better as women have gram on WRJZ Radio Station for more than EXPRESSING SORROW FOR THE the opportunity to achieve their full position. 15 years and later the Treasures of Grace PASSING OF REPRESENTATIVE Her work enabled many young women to Program. He had also served as Legal Coun- PATSY MINK sel for the Young Life Christian organization enter the field of sports, medicine, law, and business. Women today have been empow- and as a lawyer in private practice. SPEECH OF In addition to all this, Dr. Prince was a Sun- ered to reach as far as they want because of day School teacher for many years at Cedar HON. RUSH D. HOLT the work Representative MINK championed in OF NEW JERSEY Springs Presbyterian Church and West Park Congress. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Baptist Church. Representative PATSY MINK’s dedication and His brother, Dr. Tom Prince, said ‘‘Matt was Tuesday, October 1, 2002 perseverance will be admired. She will be for- one of the great men of God in his time. . . ’’ Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ever known as a strong, intelligent, and inspi- Most important of all, Matt was a good fam- honor and remember the works of a great rational woman. She left a legacy behind that ily man who loved his wife, children, grand- mentor, friend, colleague, and champion in motivated and touched me deeply. Her work children, and great grandchildren very much. Congress, Representative PATSY MINK. has allowed women to accomplish and reach He was very proud of them, and they have I am saddened by the sudden loss of such for any dream they desire to achieve. Thank every right to be proud of the life he led. a great leader and heroine. She inspired many you, PATSY MINK.

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