April 1, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E603 safe environment for children within the fore it become a law, be presented to the Economic and Energy Conversion Act of community. I was also able to set a positive President of the .’’ 2011, a version of which I have introduced example for the children through my actions 2. The underlying bill will ‘‘deem’’ H.R. 1 as since 1994, after working with the District of and emphasize the importance of service and Columbia residents who were responsible for kindness. signed into law, which waives the constitu- —Brianna Burnstad. tional requirement of having legislation pass the Nuclear Disarmament and Economic Con- both the House and the Senate and signed by version ballot initiative passed by DC voters in f the President before it becomes a law. 1993. This version of the bill now requires the HONORING JENNIFER STIMPSON 3. H.R. 1 is a reckless bill that destroys United States to negotiate an international FOR HER WORK WITH THE DAL- jobs, slashes critical funding for education, agreement to disable and dismantle its nuclear LAS ‘‘CEASE THE GREASE’’ PRO- homeland security, and public health. weapons by 2020 and provides for strict con- GRAM 4. This violates section 426(a) of the Con- trol of fissile material and radioactive waste gressional Budget Act by imposing an un- and for use of nuclear free energy resources. funded mandate. The bill continues to provide that the funds HON. used for nuclear weapons programs be redi- OF f rected towards human and infrastructure IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FAA REAUTHORIZATION AND needs, such as housing, health care, Social Friday, April 1, 2011 REFORM ACT OF 2011 Security and the environment. The bill is par- ticularly timely as Congress continues to make Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. cuts to important human and infrastructure Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the residents of the SPEECH OF programs and as the world confronts nuclear Thirtieth Congressional District of Texas, I HON. ANN MARIE BUERKLE catastrophe in Japan. This year, I introduce want to congratulate my friend, Jennifer OF NEW YORK the bill to recognize the Alliance of Nuclear Stimpson for her work with the , ‘‘Cease Accountability’s DC Days 2011, beginning on the Grease’’ program. Jennifer who is science IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monday, and in memory of William Thomas, faculty with The Hockaday School, is helping Thursday, March 31, 2011 who died in 2009 after demonstrating in front citizens understand the benefits of recycling The House in Committee of the Whole of the White House in an anti-nuclear vigil for used cooking oil. House on the State of the Union had under nearly 28 years. His efforts were the longest Jennifer, a scientist by profession, has taken consideration the bill (H.R. 658) to amend uninterrupted anti-war protest in U.S. history. her passion to the classroom, incorporating title 49, United States Code, to authorize ap- William Thomas made the cause of peace the propriations for the Federal Aviation Admin- within her lectures the ‘‘how-to’s’’ of converting centerpiece of his meaningful life and was an used cooking oil into bio-fuel. Jennifer istration for fiscal years 2011 through 2014, to streamline programs, create efficiencies, re- example for us all. Stimpson’s passion is what will ultimately get Following years of dangerous increases in more young people involved in the sciences. I duce waste, and improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the U.S. nuclear capacity during the George W. am so proud when I hear of leaders like Jen- national aviation system, and for other pur- Bush administration, President Barack Obama nifer who are thinking outside of the box. We poses: has begun to rebuild U.S. credibility with his need more individuals like Jennifer who are goal of taking the necessary steps to achieve finding new creative ways to inspire many Ms. BUERKLE. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong support of the amendment offered by my col- a world without nuclear weapons. The Presi- more future generations to pursue rewarding dent’s strong push for the New START treaty careers in science and engineering. league, Representative MILLER of Michigan. It is important that the FAA work with other fed- last year, when Republicans seemed adamant I cannot emphasize enough the importance eral agencies, including the National Guard, to on stalling it, resulted in ratification by the of science and engineering. As a country we integrate Unmanned Aerial Systems into the Senate. The treaty requires the two major nu- have been falling behind other nations in Math National Airspace System. clear powers, Russia and the United States, and Science education for several years now. My district is the home of the 174th Attack continue to reduce nuclear weapons by mutu- The number of scientific papers published by ally reducing their nuclear warheads by half Americans is declining. Americans are receiv- Wing of the Air National Guard that uses Han- cock Field in Syracuse. They use Unmanned and their number of intercontinental ballistic ing fewer Nobel Prizes in the sciences. There missiles and missile launchers, and, within is evidence that the foundation of our innova- Air Vehicles, UAVs, that currently must be transported to and from Fort Drum in order to sixty days of the treaty’s entry into force, on tion-based economy is experiencing dan- February 5, 2011, submit to on-site inspec- gerous deterioration. For America, this is un- perform their mission. It is important that the FAA integrate these tions of strategic nuclear weapons facilities by acceptable. the weapons experts of the other country. Jennifer, I congratulate you and wish you UAVs into the National Airspace System as quickly and safely as possible. In addition to Despite the progress embodied by the New much continued success. Our nation is a bet- START treaty, the events of the last few ter place because we have individuals such as performing a critical mission for national secu- rity, the 174th is responsible for 1300 jobs in weeks remind us of the urgent need to rid the you. I ask all of my colleagues to join in cele- world of nuclear weapons. The tragic nuclear brating Jennifer Stimpson on her many ac- the Syracuse area. Finding a way to get the federal agencies to work together to allow catastrophe in Japan, a result of a massive complishments and dedication to educating earthquake and tsunami, demonstrates an- our nation’s future. UAVs to operate out of Hancock Field is im- portant to the economy of this region. other, perhaps even more likely, nuclear peril. f I strongly support this amendment and en- Radiation has been detected around the world since the Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown. PERSONAL EXPLANATION courage the Chairman of the Transportation Committee to protect and strengthen this pro- It is painfully ironic that the one country that vision in conference. has been attacked with nuclear weapons is HON. LAURA RICHARDSON now struggling to control its own nuclear capa- OF CALIFORNIA f bility after the plant meltdown. The U.S. has an obligation to lead in ridding the world of nu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INTRODUCTION OF THE NUCLEAR clear weapons. Friday, April 1, 2011 WEAPONS ABOLITION AND ECO- Today, our country has a long list of urgent NOMIC AND ENERGY CONVER- Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I was un- SION ACT OF 2011 domestic needs that have been put on the avoidably delayed and my vote was not re- back burner even though millions of Ameri- corded on rollcall No. 213. Had I been present cans have lost their homes and jobs. As the I would have voted ‘‘no’’ for the following rea- HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON only nation that has used nuclear weapons in sons: OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA war, and that still possesses the largest nu- 1. The underlying bill, H.R. 1255 is unconsti- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES clear weapons arsenal, I urge support for my tutional because it violates Article 1, Section 7, bill to help the United States lead the world in Friday, April 1, 2011 Clause 2 of the Constitution which states redirecting funds that would otherwise go to ‘‘Every bill which shall have passed the House Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, today, I am in- nuclear weapons to instead be available for of Representatives and the Senate, shall, be- troducing the Nuclear Weapons Abolition and urgent domestic needs.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 04:09 Apr 02, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A01AP8.024 E01APPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS E604 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 1, 2011 HONORING DAVEY ‘‘WIZ’’ WHITNEY RECOGNIZING THE 2010–2011 CON- caring and compassionate for every single LEGENDARY BASKETBALL COACH GRESSIONAL YOUTH ADVISORY person that comes my way, every minute of COUNCIL FOR 500 HOURS OF OUT- the day. Being an active member of the com- STANDING SERVICE TO THE munity helps you gain a love for where you are from and a sense of compassion. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON COMMUNITY—SHEILA —Sheila Chandrahas. CHANDRAHAS OF MISSISSIPPI f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SAM JOHNSON TRIBUTE TO CHRISTOPHER CROWE Friday, April 1, 2011 OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Friday, April 1, 2011 OF TEXAS er, I rise today to honor Coach Davey Whit- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, ney, National Collegiate Basketball Hall of it is my pleasure and privilege to inform the Friday, April 1, 2011 Famer and the second winningest coach in Members of the United States House of Rep- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. HBCU College Basketball. resentatives that the students of the 2010– Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to Christopher Davey Whitney was born in Midway, Ken- 2011 Congressional Youth Advisory Council, Crowe, a remarkable public servant and ex- tucky in 1930. While in high school, he ex- CYAC, from the Third District of Texas have traordinarily devoted congressional staffer. celled in basketball, but pursued his first completed a total of 500 community service Chris passed away unexpectedly on Wednes- love—baseball—and hoped to play profes- hours, fulfilling and far-surpassing the require- day, March 30, at the youthful age of 29. He sionally. Whitney graduated from Kentucky ments of their assigned CYAC in the Commu- was my legislative aide who mastered our nity service project. budget, tax, and international trade issues. He State University earning more letters than any This year 46 students from public, private, was still on the payroll as of Wednesday be- other athlete at the university. and home schools in grades 10 through 12 fore his abrupt passing. Coach Whitney, affectionately known as the made their voices heard by joining CYAC. As Most of Texas’s 30th congressional district ‘‘Wiz,’’ began his sports career as a shortstop the Third District’s young ambassadors to residents did not know Chris Crowe person- with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Congress, these bright high school students ally, but I would like them to understand ex- Baseball League from 1952 to 1954 replacing met with me on a quarterly basis to discuss actly how this dedicated public servant made Ernie Banks, who went on to play for the Chi- current events and public policy. These im- a real difference in the lives for my constitu- cago Cubs. Whitney played on the 1954 All pressive young people recognize an important ents and our country. Chris always exceed- Star Team and with Satchel Paige. Subse- truth: the heart of public service is found when ingly performed his job in the name of the giving back to the community. CYAC students American people with remarkable efficiency, quently, he was not offered a contract with the volunteered their time and talents with over 30 tenacity, pride and integrity. Nearly each and Chicago Cubs and shifted his focus