April 22, 2005 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 151, Pt. 6 7563 American leader. There won’t be another one By transferring the primacy of pesticide use provide will continue to increase at an as- like Tom Bevill. from FIFRA to CWA, the 9th Circuit has au- tounding pace. As many of you know, the over f thorized attorneys representing activist groups 65 population in the United States is growing to file lawsuits to bully and intimidate farmers, and is projected to increase dramatically. In PEST MANAGEMENT AND FIRE mosquito abatements districts, the U.S. De- fact, those individuals age 85 or older, is the SUPPRESSION FLEXIBILITY ACT partment of Agriculture and others into ceas- fastest growing segment of the entire United ing long and widely practiced activities that States population. HON. C.L. ‘‘BUTCH’’ OTTER have been authorized by—and already are Meals on Wheels and other senior nutrition OF IDAHO closely overseen by—Federal and state gov- programs are also an excellent use of our in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ernments. creasingly scarce federal dollars. They save Thursday, April 21, 2005 While the EPA’s rulemaking is a step in the federal Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans’ right direction, many groups are concerned health care costs since malnourished patients Mr. OTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- that it will not provide the necessary protection stay in a hospital nearly twice as long as well troduce the Pest Management and Fire Sup- from activist lawsuits. The legislation I am in- nourished seniors. In addition, for every fed- pression Flexibility Act. This bill codifies the troducing today would make permanent the eral dollar spent as part of these programs as Environmental Protection Agency’s rule- EPA’s current rulemaking related to pesticide much as three dollars are leveraged from making, while affirming Congressional intent applications and CWA permits as well as its other funding sources, including state, local and the long-held positions of Republican and 30-year-old rule exempting certain forestry ac- and private funds and participant contributions Democrat administrations with regard to the tivities. Moreover, it would provide much-need- toward the cost of meals. Clean Water Act and pesticide applications, ed protection from nuisance suits for groups I was proud to participate in the Meals on fire suppression and other pest management that already are too heavily regulated. Wheels Association of America’s ‘‘March for activities. I am pleased to be joined by 28 f Meals’’ last month. I joined volunteers from members in introducing this legislation. Meals on Wheels of Salem County, New Jer- Congress passed the federal Clean Water INTRODUCTION OF THE STOP sey in delivering meals and witnessed first Act (CWA) in the early 1970s in an attempt to SENIOR HUNGER ACT OF 2005 hand both the need for these important pro- better account for and more closely regulate grams and the incredible dedication of their discharges of municipal wastes and pollutants HON. FRANK. A. LoBIONDO staff and volunteers. I encourage each of you into our nation’s waterways from large indus- OF NEW JERSEY to get involved with your local programs— trial facilities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES whether you help prepare meals, deliver More than 30 years later, however, federal meals, or just join local seniors in enjoying Thursday, April 21, 2005 courts have expanded the scope of the CWA their meals—your support can make a dif- far beyond the original intent of Congress. Mr. LOBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise here ference. Today, family farmers, mosquito-abatement today in support of the ‘‘Stop Senior Hunger For all of these reasons, I urge my col- and pest-control districts, irrigators, rural water Act of 2005.’’ This important piece of legisla- leagues in the House to support the ‘‘Stop districts, federal and state agencies, foresters, tion reauthorizes vital senior nutrition pro- Senior Hunger Act of 2005.’’ pest and lawn-care control operators and grams. These programs help these men and f many others are subject to unnecessary, bu- women in cities, suburbs and rural commu- reaucratic permitting requirements and nui- nities across America who are elderly, home- HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS sance lawsuits based on misguided interpreta- bound, disabled, frail or at risk. They help OF FRIO COUNTY COMMISSIONER tion of the CWA by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court those with long-term illnesses and those who JOSE ‘‘PEPE’’ FLORES of Appeals. may just need a little short-term assistance Known as the Talent and Forsgren deci- after a hospital stay or during a time of need. HON. HENRY CUELLAR sions, the court ruled that persons applying a In the words of the Meals-on-Wheels Associa- OF TEXAS pesticide according to the federally approved tion of America, the oldest and largest national IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES label directly to or above a body of water must organization representing senior meal pro- Thursday, April 21, 2005 obtain a CWA permit prior to the application. grams in the United States, these programs Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- The Forsgren decision also significantly nar- are needed ‘‘so no senior goes hungry.’’ nize the many accomplishments of Frio Pre- rowed a longstanding Environmental Protec- The ‘‘Stop Senior Hunger Act of 2005’’ reau- cinct Four County Commissioner Jose ‘‘Pepe’’ tion Agency (EPA) rule exempting forestry ac- thorizes through 2010 both congregate and Flores. tivities such as pest and fire control from CWA home delivered nutrition services—those Mr. Flores has a strong and varied back- permitting requirements. Similar cases are meals provided at local senior centers and ground in public service. He graduated from pending in other parts of the country. those meals delivered to homebound seniors. Dilley High School, and from SuI Ross Univer- The court’s viewpoint in Talent blatantly dis- It also reauthorizes the Nutrition Services In- sity in 1970 with a Bachelor’s Degree in regards the comprehensive pesticide registra- centive program which provides additional Chemistry. He subsequently received his cer- tion process required by the primary federal funds to states based on each state’s share of tification as a Medical Technician. pesticide statute, the Federal Insecticide, Fun- the total meals served by Meals on Wheels He has worked as a drug abuse counselor, gicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Under and other senior nutrition programs in all a college teacher at the University of Texas, FIFRA, the EPA reviews environmental effects states the prior year. and a Halliburton Oilfield Engineer, among and water quality data, and approves specific The average beneficiary may be very famil- other professions. He has also been part of use directions for pesticides based on the in- iar to you—she may be your mother, your several important community organizations, in- formation it has evaluated—a factor the district grandmother or your next door neighbor. She cluding the Tax Appraisal District, the Rio court in Talent relied heavily on in rejecting is an elderly woman in her very late seventies Grande Water District, and the Dilley Inde- the suit. Failing to use a pesticide in accord- or early eighties and is more than twice as pendent School District School Board. ance with its EPA-approved labeling is a viola- likely as her contemporaries to live alone, Mr. Flores now serves the public as County tion of federal and state laws. apart from family and friends. She is likely to Commissioner for Frio County. He owns and EPA does not issue CWA permits solely for have trouble with walking or climbing stairs operates a ranch in South Texas, and is mar- the direct application of a pesticide to target a and have a number of diagnosed chronic ried to Jennifer Flores, with whom he has two pest that is present in or over water, nor has health conditions. In addition, she probably children. it ever stated in any general policy or guid- has an income below $18,000. Whatever the Mr. Flores has distinguished himself as an ance that a permit is required for such applica- reason, she cannot shop, cook, or prepare energetic, hardworking, and versatile busi- tions. EPA recently issued rulemaking specifi- meals for herself. She relies on Meals on nessman and public servant. cally exempting pesticide applications per- Wheels and other senior nutrition programs to The city of Dilley and the people of Frio formed according to label instructions from ensure she gets proper nutrition. County have benefited greatly from the work CWA permitting requirements. The action The demand for the services Meals on he has done, and I am proud to have the would codify a 30-year-old policy. Wheels and other senior nutrition programs chance to thank him here today.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 11:11 Mar 06, 2009 Jkt 039102 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR05\E22AP5.000 E22AP5 erowe on PROD1PC63 with BOUND RECORD 7564 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 151, Pt. 6 April 22, 2005 HONORING LAIRD & COMPANY During his distinguished career, Larry—as County commissioner. Billy Paul’s contribu- he is known by his friends—managed relations tions to his community can be traced to his HON. RUSH D. HOLT with foreign embassies in Washington and grandfather, R.W. Darke, who was a member OF NEW JERSEY consulates throughout the United States, han- of both houses of the Tennessee General As- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dling issues of accreditation, privileges and im- sembly and the city clerk for Springfield. Thursday, April 21, 2005 munities under international law. As a senior Billy Paul’s service as a public school teach- career officer in the bureau, he resolved sen- er and administrator is especially admirable. Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sitive cases involving diplomatic immunity, rec- He says he became an educator because his honor Laird & Company on its 225th Anniver- ognition of foreign officials, and establishing teachers in high school and college served as sary as a family, owned and operated New and breaking relations. He also organized par- excellent role models for him. He then passed Jersey business located in Scobeyville, New ticipation of foreign government representa- his own passion for case history and govern- Jersey. Laird & Company is the oldest li- tives in major national events, leading a team ment to a new generation. Today, his former censed distiller in the United States and is which arranged for more than 80 delegations students are doctors, lawyers, public officials most well known for its famous Applejack. from abroad and 180 ambassadors rep- and teachers. The history of Laird & Company is very rich. resenting foreign governments to attend the As mayor of Springfield, Billy Paul was in- The company can trace its origin back to 1698 State Funeral of former President Reagan. Mr. strumental in changing the city’s form of gov- when William Laird moved to Monmouth Dunham represented the State Department on ernment from three at-large commissioners to County, New Jersey from Scotland and began television and radio broadcasts, in meetings a board of mayor and aldermen, with a city making Scotch by using one of the most abun- with Congressional staff, journalists, and as an manager to oversee operations. He says the dant resources in the area, apples. He made expert witness. He served as a speaker to decision to seed the change in government this brandy for his own family, friends and groups including the International Association was one of the toughest he made as mayor. neighbors. of Chiefs of Police, National Association of During the Revolutionary War, Robert Laird Billy Paul’s latest contribution to his commu- Secretaries of State, Smithsonian Associates, served under George Washington and during nity involved a very successful tenure as the spouses of new foreign ambassadors, and the Battle of Monmouth, the Laird family would executive director of the chamber. In this ca- consular corps throughout the United States. supply the troops with Applejack. Washington pacity, he improved immensely the quality of Among the awards he received were the Su- enjoyed Applejack and personally requested life for Robertson County residents. But Billy perior Honor Award for outstanding service in the recipe to produce his own. To this day, Paul did not do all this alone. He had help upholding international legal principles; Meri- Washington is the only non-Laird family mem- from many in the community, and he had the torious Honor Awards for initiative and leader- ber to know the secret Laird’s Applejack rec- love and support of an understanding wife and ship in monetary conservation and improve- ipe. family. He attributes the support of his wife, ment in efficiency, and for outstanding mana- During Prohibition, the company was able to Pat, and their three children for his accom- gerial skills in restructuring work and improv- survive by selling sweet cider and applesauce. plishments. Billy Paul, I wish you well in your ing service; the Secretary’s Certificate of Rec- Since the Prohibition, Laird & Company has future endeavors and thank you for your serv- ognition; the Commanders’ Cross, Austria; and produced roughly 95 percent of all Applejack ice to a community you obviously cherish. the Order of Queen Isabella, Spain. apple brandy sold in the United States. Laird A graduate of George Mason University & Company halted their production of Apple- f School of Law, Mr. Dunham and his lovely jack during World War II to aid in the war ef- wife Deborah reside in Annandale, Virginia. HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS fort by converting their plant to dry and dehy- He is being honored on Friday, April 22, 2005 OF AMANDA JENNER, BRIESE- drate apple pomace for pectin and other prod- at an event at the DACOR-Bacon House in MEISTER MIDDLE SCHOOL ucts. TEACHER OF THE YEAR Laird & Company was recognized by the Washington, D.C. which will be attended by a New Jersey State Senate in 1964 as the ‘‘old- number of ambassadors representing nations est native distilled spirit beverage in the United which he has assisted during his career. HON. HENRY CUELLAR Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues here in States.’’ The plant in Scobeyville, New Jersey OF TEXAS the U.S. House of Representatives join me in is the oldest operating distillery in the country congratulating Larry Dunham on his retirement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and it produces close to 1.5 million cases of and in expressing our appreciation for his distilled spirits annually. Thursday, April 21, 2005 many years of exemplary service to our Na- I rise today to commend Laird & Company Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- tion. in its 225th year as a family owned and oper- nize the many accomplishments of Amanda ated business with a deep history. I applaud f Jenner, Briesemeister Middle School Teacher the service that Laird & Company has made to HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED of the Year. the individuals and communities of Central SERVICE OF BILLY PAUL Amanda Jenner received a Bachelor of New Jersey and the country. CARNEAL Science in Elementary Education with a spe- f cialization in math from Southwest State Uni- TRIBUTE TO LAWRENCE DUNHAM HON. BART GORDON versity. Ms. Jenner, who is also a former graduate OF TENNESSEE of Seguin High School, understands the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DONALD M. PAYNE unique needs of her students. She prefers to OF NEW JERSEY Thursday, April 21, 2005 look at every new day as an opportunity to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to learn from new experiences. As a teacher, she Thursday, April 21, 2005 honor Billy Paul Carneal, a Springfield, Ten- encourages her students to look at life’s chal- Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor an nessee, native who has dedicated his life to lenges in new and creative ways. outstanding State Department professional, public service and the past 111⁄2 years as the Math is important for success in later life, Lawrence Dunham, as he retires after three executive director of the Springfield-Robertson and Ms. Jenner believes that it is important to decades of dedicated government service. County Chamber of Commerce. Billy Paul has make the subject practical and even fun. She Mr. Dunham served as Assistant Chief of decided to retire from the chamber, and I want believes in the importance of having a good Protocol for Diplomatic Affairs at the State De- to thank him for all he has done for his com- sense of humor and reaching students on a partment and also assumed the position of munity, which I have the honor of representing personal level. Acting Chief of Protocol when he was des- in this esteemed body. I am proud to have had the chance to rec- ignated to manage the transition from the Clin- Billy Paul has served as a teacher in Rob- ognize Briesemeister Middle School’s Teacher ton to the Bush administration. He is well-re- ertson County, a school principal and adminis- of the Year, Amanda Jenner. Her unique spected by Members of Congress from both trator in nearby Cheatham County, the mayor teaching style and personal approach help to sides of the aisle for his expertise, organiza- of Springfield and a volunteer firefighter. In ad- create a healthy learning atmosphere for our tional ability, and exceptional diplomatic skills. dition, he currently serves as a Robertson children.

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