March 29, 2007 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 6 8509 A TRIBUTE TO ROYCE O. IN RECOGNITION OF PRESIDENT fellow firefighters. Frank Buonocore served as CHAPMAN EMERITUS DANIEL RUPP the Fire Association Treasurer for 18 years and as a Relief Association Officer. He also HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH served as Lieutenant, Captain, and Chief of HON. the Department. Arthur Bodrato served as Fi- OF OHIO OF nancial Secretary for the Fire Association and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is the current President of the Northvale Fire Thursday, March 29, 2007 Department Exempt Fireman’s Association. He Thursday, March 29, 2007 Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise also served as a Lieutenant in the Fire Depart- Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, today in recognition of President Emeritus ment. today I rise to honor Mr. Royce O. Chapman. Daniel Rupp, for his 28 years of service as an As if to demonstrate the example these men Mr. Chapman has been an integral part of my officer of the National Association of Letter have provided to their community, they have operations for more than a decade. He man- Carriers (NALC) Branch 40, where he devoted inspired a legacy of service. Arthur Bodrato’s aged my Fairbanks campaign office during the himself to the concerns and needs of the son, Briant is the current Chief of the 1992 election and since then Royce has run American worker. Northvale Fire Department, and I look forward my Fairbanks District Office. He has been a For 15 years, Mr. Rupp was the Administra- to returning to the floor some day to honor him truly tireless public servant, helping me, the tive Vice President of the NALC. His contin- for his service to Northvale as well. people of Fairbanks and the whole of Alaska. uous work and never-ending desire to support f Royce was born March 4, 1951 in Glen- the labor community earned him the respect of THE GLOBAL THREAT OF DRUG- wood Springs, Colorado. He spent his early his peers. Mr. Rupp served his position with RESISTANT TB years in the small farming community of dignity and honor. It was no surprise when he Johnstown, Colorado and graduated from became the Executive Vice President, and HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH Roosevelt High School in 1969. He attended then the President of the Cleveland Postal OF Western State College of Colorado in Gunni- Employees Credit Union (CPECU). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES son, Colorado in 1969–1970. After leaving col- During the time Mr. Rupp was the President Thursday, March 29, 2007 lege, Royce started work for Great Western of the CPECU, he remained dedicated to ad- Sugar Company in Johnstown until entering dressing the concerns of the union while pre- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, the Air Force in April of 1971. serving the rights of the members. In addition last week the Subcommittee on Africa and Royce has two brothers: Rodney who lives to his tireless work with the CPECU he was a Global Health held a hearing on the important in Wisconsin, and David in Colorado; and a National Trustee delegate, and Branch 40 was and timely global health issue of drug-resistant sister Jana who lives in Oregon. Royce has well served by his leadership. tuberculosis. It is shocking that this disease been married to the former Carolyn Warman Committed not only to the union, Mr. Rupp which is curable continues to kill about 2 mil- since September 2, 1971. They have two adult devoted himself to his family with the same in- lion people each year. Perhaps the reason for daughters, Shannon and Stacie, and four tensity he had when representing the mem- this apparent contradiction is that the vast ma- grandchildren: Justin, age 10 and Shane, age bers of the NALC. He and Barb have been jority of those who die from TB—98 percent— live in the developing world, and are from the 7 who live in Seattle, Washington; and married for 45 years, and together they have poorest and most marginalized sectors of soci- Meghan, age 7 and Ryan, age 4 who live in raised four sons and a daughter. Now, they ety. TB is particularly pernicious in that it tar- Tok, Alaska, have the unending joy of doting upon their nine beautiful grandchildren. gets young adults who are just starting to form Royce’s public service started in the Air their families and who are the producers and Force. He spent the majority of his time in the Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring President Emeritus Daniel sustainers of their societies. The emergence in Air Force as a Public Affairs Specialist and recent years of drug-resistant TB has raised Technician working in the community relations, Rupp for his enthusiasm and devotion to the American worker. His integrity, commitment to the specter of higher death rates, more chil- internal information, and public information dren who will lose their parents, and commu- sections. He was also the editor of several his brothers and sisters, and tireless work with the community have made an indelible mark nities that will fall deeper into poverty and de- base newspapers; along with this he wrote spair. many articles for publication in civilian news- on northeast Ohio, and we are grateful for his Combined with the fact that TB is the lead- papers and magazines. dedication. f ing cause of death of persons with HIV/AIDS, Royce served for 20 years with assignments this disease is having a particularly dev- in Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota; Davis- IN HONOR OF THE 120 YEARS OF astating impact on Africa. However, it is impor- Monthan AFB, Arizona; Zaragoza Air Base in COMBINED PUBLIC SERVICE OF tant to note that no region—indeed no country, Zaragoza, Spain; Vance Air Force Base, Okla- NORTHVALE FIREMEN ARTHUR including our own—is immune from the effects homa; and Williams Air Force Base, Arizona. BODRATO AND FRANK of tuberculosis. We should all be alarmed that His final assignment was Eielson Air Force BUONOCORE strains that are resistant to a single drug have Base, Alaska were he served from 1984 until been documented in every country surveyed retirement in 1991. HON. SCOTT GARRETT by the World Health Organization. Given the Royce is also a key figure in the community. OF NEW JERSEY ease with which TB can be spread, TB is truly He is a member of the Optimist Club of Fair- a disease without borders, and it is in our na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES banks, has served on the Fairbanks North tional as well as humanitarian interest to seek Star Borough School Board for 9 years (1997– Thursday, March 29, 2007 its eradication. 2006) and is currently sitting on the Fairbanks Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam Therefore, it was highly appropriate that the ‘‘Kids Voting’’ Board of Directors. Speaker, I rise in honor of the extraordinary subcommittee on global health commemorated Royce has been an integral part of my public service of two firemen who have each World TB Day 2007 with the rest of the world, ‘‘Alaska team’’ for many years and it saddens served the community of Northvale, New Jer- and raised our voices with that of others for an me to see him leave. He has used his skills sey for 60 years. Arthur Bodrato and Frank emergency response to this increasingly dan- in communication and management to help Buonocore joined the company in 1947, a gerous threat to global health. I agree with my me better serve the people of Alaska. His out- mere 41 years after the company was even colleagues here in Congress who are advo- going personality, confidential counsel and founded. Their lives stand as a testament to cating for significantly more resources to be comprehensive evaluation of situations, have how just a single life of volunteerism can directed towards TB prevention, detection and allowed him to do his job to the fullest and for make a profound difference in the lives of so treatment, and research for new drugs. In ad- the benefit of all Alaskans. many. dition, the hearing provided us with the oppor- Royce is a Great Alaskan. I wish him and Not content to merely serve their neighbors tunity to examine the best means for directing Carolyn all the best and continued good health in this brave role, both men took on extra re- our resources. as they embark on the next chapter of their sponsibilities in the Northvale Fire Department The World Health Organization recently lives. and Northvale Fire Association to help their came out with an interesting study entitled:

VerDate Nov 24 2008 15:02 Apr 07, 2010 Jkt 059102 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR07\E29MR7.000 E29MR7 emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with BOUND RECORD 8510 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 153, Pt. 6 March 29, 2007 ‘‘Appreciating Assets: The Contribution of Reli- County Dental Research Clinic. Community reau of the Department of Justice at the time gion to Universal Access in Africa.’’ The study Smiles was established by a group of dedi- in question. On November 5, 1990, Ms. Landis was focused on the treatment of HIV/AIDS, cated dentists in 1946 as the Dade County withdrew $24,439.00 in retirement contribu- and utilized Zambia and Lesotho as the two Dental Research Clinic. Their guiding prin- tions and was advised that if she later re-en- study sites, but the findings provide useful in- ciples are: to provide quality dental care, pro- tered federal service, she could re-deposit the dications for addressing other health issues, vide professional improvements and post- withdrawal without paying interest and not suf- including tuberculosis, throughout Africa. The graduate education of dentists, and provide fer any adverse consequences. study found that approximately 30–40 percent training to dental assistants for certification. Unbeknownst to Ms. Landis and the per- of national health services were provided by Community Smiles is a non-profit, commu- sonnel specialists at INS who were advising faith-based organizations. In some areas, nity center that treats indigent populations in her, because of the enactment of the Omnibus those percentages went as high as 65–70 per- need of care. This clinic is celebrating 60 Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 that oc- cent. years of committed volunteer service to Miami- curred on that very same day, November 5, The benefits of a faith-based infrastructure Dade County, during which thousands of pa- 1990, employees who withdrew their retire- for addressing HIV/AIDS would seem to apply tients have been treated pro bono. A remark- ment contributions as far back as October 1, also to tuberculosis. For example, assisting able record! The service this prestigious orga- 1990 were suddenly required to repay their and monitoring adherence to the drug regimen nization provides is invaluable to our commu- withdrawn contributions with interest in order could be overseen by the volunteer commu- nity. to have the prior service included in their an- nity, as well as education of the general pub- In 2006, more than 2,400 disadvantaged pa- nuity calculation. What is unfair about this is lic. Since churches, mosques and synagogues tients received services from 138 dentists, in- that employees had no warning that the rules are being encouraged to undertake HIV/AIDS cluding major reconstructive treatment. As under which they were making major financial initiatives, TB can readily be included. they begin this new year, they are ready and decisions were changing. If Ms. Landis were It is well-known that the Global Fund is a prepared to continue to provide an increasing to make this repayment today, she would have major contributor to TB detection and treat- number of patients with the best healthcare to refund over $58,000 of which $34,000 is in- ment programs around the world. The United service possible. terest. This is just one example of an unin- States has given over $2 billion to the Global I would like especially to recognize the cur- tended injustice that must be corrected. Fund, or just over 30 percent of the Fund’s rent president, Dr. Robert Perdomo, III, for his The CSRS Retirement Repayment Tech- revenues. I was disturbed to read reports ear- leadership and dedication, and the immediate nical Correction Act of 2007 will provide relief lier this month that the Global Fund has per- past two Presidents, Dr. Armando Paz & Dr. to those who withdrew their retirement con- manently terminated two grants to Uganda for Shari Witkoff. Their unwavering pursuit of ex- tributions between Oct 1, 1990, when the Om- malaria and tuberculosis. When I visited Ugan- cellence has been an inspiration to the entire nibus Reconciliation Act was enacted, and da in January 2006, a suspension of 5 Global organization. It is their passion, talent, and February 1991, when implementing regula- Fund grants due to gross mismanagement service to the community of South Florida that tions were promulgated. It is fair and reason- had just been lifted and I was informed that makes our lives richer and Florida stronger. able legislation that needs to be enacted into the problems appeared to have been resolved. Once again, I would like to thank Commu- law. The fact that this now turns out not to have nity Smiles/Dade County Dental Research f been the case, and that several other coun- Clinic for their continued commitment to the tries have also had Global Fund grants termi- RECOGNITION OF THE INAUGURAL promotion of dental care. I congratulate Com- VEGAS GRAND PRIX RACE nated, raises serious questions about how the munity Smiles on its achievement and service Global Fund is operating. to the community. HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY I know from my visits to Africa and from the f numerous reports we receive in Congress how OF NEVADA well our bilaterally-funded PEPFAR programs THE INTRODUCTION OF THE CSRS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES are performing. The information and account- RETIREMENT REPAYMENT TECH- Thursday, March 29, 2007 ability that Congress has come to take for NICAL CORRECTION ACT OF 2007 granted through these bilateral programs are Ms. BERKLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise not available through the Global Fund. And yet HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN today to recognize the Inaugural Vegas Grand Prix Race that will take place April 6–8, 2007, many of the primary recipients of Global Fund OF MARYLAND in Las Vegas, and as such is scheduled to be grants are governments with a history of cor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the first of the 2007 Champ Car World Series. ruption and fraud, and/or limited capacity to Thursday, March 29, 2007 properly manage large sums of money in their The inaugural Champ Car race in downtown health sectors. One could argue that the ab- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, today Las Vegas marks the rebirth of world-class sence in the Global Fund of a robust reporting I am introducing the CSRS Retirement Repay- open-course auto racing within the city, in the and monitoring mechanism at both the primary ment Technical Correction Act of 2007. This great tradition of the legendary Mint 400 and and sub-recipient levels is an open invitation bill would correct an unintended consequence the Caesars Palace Grand Prix. for waste in these countries, and a tragic loss that followed the enactment of the Omnibus The internationally televised Vegas Grand of opportunity to save lives. The implementa- Reconciliation Act of 1990 (Public Law 101– Prix will cap an action-packed, three-day fes- tion of a system that provides accountability 508) on November 5, 1990, and provide relief tival of concerts and public events and a free and transparency would seem vital to contin- for Federal employees who were adversely af- street party downtown at Fremont Street. It is ued and expanded donor support of the Glob- fected by that enactment. expected to be one of the largest events in the al Fund in the future. The Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1990 history of downtown Las Vegas and will be made retroactive changes to the rules related held on a 2.44-mile temporary street circuit f to separating Federal employees. While the through the heart of ‘‘Glitter Gulch’’ in down- HONORING COMMUNITY SMILES rules were made retroactive to October 1, town. The course includes 12 turns winding FOR 60 YEARS OF SERVICE 1990, the implementing regulations were not through Main Street, Carson Avenue, Casino promulgated until February 1991. This four Center Boulevard, Ogden Avenue and Grand HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN month period between the enactment of the Central Parkway. law and the promulgation of the implementing OF FLORIDA Besides attracting racing fans and visitors regulations has adversely affected any Federal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from around the world to Las Vegas, the Las employee who withdrew their retirement con- Vegas Grand Prix joins the distinguished list of Thursday, March 29, 2007 tributions during this period. 2007 Champ Car World Series events cur- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, I This matter was brought to my attention by rently scheduled throughout North America in- would like to take this opportunity to recognize Sandra Schatz Landis, my constituent who cluding: Long Beach, California, Portland, Or- a wonderful volunteer organization in my con- was on maternity leave from the Immigration egon, Cleveland, Ohio, San Jose, California, gressional district, Community Smiles/Dade and Naturalization Service (INS), a former bu- Denver, Colorado, Houston, Texas, Phoenix,

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