October 29, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2217 TRIBUTE TO ANDREA ALLEMON missed rollcall votes Nos. 533±536. Had my was completed with over four hundred beds vote been recorded, it would have been in the to increase the ability of the District to deal following manner: Rollcall vote No. 533 (on with immigration detainees. Furthermore, HON. SANDER M. LEVIN one immigration Judgeship was reestab- OF MICHIGAN approving the journal), ``aye''; rollcall vote No. lished and two more added to the Buffalo IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 534 (to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 754), District allowing it to be more efficient. ``aye''; rollcall vote No. 535 (to suspend the Thursday, October 28, 1999 Other noteworthy projects came to fruition rules and pass H.R. 2303), ``aye''; rollcall vote under Mr. Ingham’s direction, including re- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor An- No. 536 (on motion to suspend the rules and modeled or newly constructed inspection fa- drea Allemon who will be named Troy's Distin- agree to H. Con. Res. 194), ``aye''. cilities at Niagara Falls, Toronto, Ottawa, guished Citizen of the Year by Leadership f and Montreal; and Troy at their annual community awards ban- Whereas, Under Mr. Ingham’s leadership quet on November 4, 1999. PERSONAL EXPLANATION the Buffalo District has become commonly Andrea Allemon's dedication to her commu- referred to as the ‘‘District that works.’’ INS Buffalo is noteworthy for the operational nity has been extraordinary. As a result of her HON. RAY LaHOOD achievements developed during Mr. Ingham’s leadership in the Boys and Girls Club's Taste OF ILLINOIS tenure. His employees will be his legacy as of Troy to the Troy Daze Festival, almost IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they lead the Service into the next millen- every event I attend in Troy has Andrea's nium as intuitive, responsible, and produc- presence. Thursday, October 28, 1999 tive members of the U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service. As a dedicated parent, Andrea founded the Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, on August 5, Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Parent Teacher Organization at Smith Middle 1999, I asked unanimous consent on the School and served as its president. She was Members of the 106th Congress of the United House floor to remove my name as a cospon- States of America on this the twenty-ninth also responsible for initiating the school clinics sor of H.R. 850, the Security and Freedom day of October in the year of nineteen hun- at Smith Middle and Athens High. The Athens through Encryption (SAFE) Act. However, as a dred and ninety-nine proclaim their grati- All-Night Party was another one of Andrea's result of House Report 106±117 being filed tude and admiration to John J. Ingham for start-up events which she supervised for five with the House Clerk, House rules prohibited his forty years of commitment and dedica- years. further action on the bill. Consequently, my tion to the United States of America. Pro- In her neighborhood, Andrea Allemon has name was not removed as a cosponsor. claimed by: Senator DANIEL PATRICK MOY- NIHAN; Senator CHARLES E. SCHUMER; Con- served as an officer, member of the Board of Please let the RECORD show that it was my in- Directors and New Members Chair for the Em- gressman JACK QUINN; Congressman AMO tent to no longer be listed as a cosponsor of HOUGHTON; Congressman JOHN J. LAFALCE; erald lakes Village Homeowners Association. H.R. 850. Congressman THOMAS REYNOLDS. She personally welcomes each new family to f the neighborhood. Serving as a ``foster mom'' f to an individual who lives in adult foster care, IN TRIBUTE TO JOHN J. INGHAM, RECOGNIZING THE she has opened her home sharing holiday DISTRICT DIRECTOR, BUFFALO CONTRIBUTIONS OF 4–H CLUBS feasts for the past 25 years. OFFICE, UNITED STATES IMMI- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me GRATION AND NATURALIZATION SPEECH OF in recognizing a remarkable woman for her SERVICE energy and enthusiasm during her 31 years of HON. HENRY BONILLA OF TEXAS dedication and devotion to the people of her HON. JACK QUINN community. Andrea Allemon is indeed a distin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK guished citizen. Monday, October 25, 1999 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support Thursday, October 28, 1999 PERSONAL EXPLANATION of this legislation ``recognizing the contribu- Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tions of 4±H clubs and their members to vol- submit for the RECORD a proclamation, which untary community service.'' HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ I offer with the distinguished members of the 4±H clubs serve as outstanding youth devel- OF ILLINOIS New York Congressional Delegation: Senator opment programs for the youngsters of rural IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DANIEL PATRICK MOYNIHAN; Senator CHARLES and urban America. They give our young peo- Thursday, October 28, 1999 E. SCHUMER; Congressman JOHN LAFALCE; ple great opportunities and skills. They provide Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, on Wednes- Congressman AMO HOUGHTON and Congress- a sense of accomplishment through a job well day, October 20, 1999 I was unavoidably ab- man THOMAS REYNOLDS on the occasion of done. 4±H provides career-oriented education sent from this Chamber and therefore missed the retirement of John J. Ingham from his nu- and after-school safe havens. rollcall vote 515 (a Journal vote) and rollcall merous years of government service with the But in a larger sense, participation in 4±H vote 519 (Mink amendment to H.R. 2). I want United States Immigration and Naturalization has effects far beyond the students partici- the record to show that had I been present in Service. pating. By instilling in the youth of today, val- this Chamber I would have voted ``yea'' on PROCLAMATION ues and morals which will give them the power to make ethical decisions. 4±H helps each of these recorded votes. Whereas, On November 2, 1999, John J. I also missed rollcall vote 516 (Motion to Ingham will complete 40 years and 9 months develop the leaders of this nation's tomorrow. order the previous question on H.R. 2670), of government service with the U.S. Immi- The ability to recognize and participate, volun- rollcall vote 517 (Adoption of the rule for H.R. gration & Naturalization Service, including tarily, in community service activities is per- 2670) and rollcall vote 518 (Conference Re- military time, with his last 10 years as Dis- haps one of the greatest ethics we can teach trict Director of Buffalo, New York; and port on H.R. 2670). our youth. Whereas, During Mr. Ingham’s government Volunteering to help others is a part of the I want the record to show that if I had been career he rose through the ranks at the INS able to be present in this Chamber when American culture. American history is full of Buffalo District as Immigration Inspector, people who not only recognized that the world these votes were cast, I would have voted Immigration Examiner, Supervisory Exam- ``no'' on rollcall vote 516, rollcall vote 517, and iner, Assistant District Director for Exami- is full of need, but also did something about it. rollcall vote 518. nations, Deputy District Director to his They decided to make their communities bet- f present position as District Director; and ter places. In today's seemingly self-oriented Whereas, No District Director has been society it is refreshing to see young people PERSONAL EXPLANATION more proactive and more vocal at promoting recognize the needs of others and volunteer his district’s agenda. Mr. Ingham ushered in their time to benefit those who need help. HON. JIM NUSSLE a golden age for the Buffalo District of the The young people of 4±H programs across INS during the 1990’s; and the nation have set an example of unwavering OF IOWA Whereas, Under Mr. Ingham’s guidance the cheerful service to benefitting the welfare of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Buffalo District developed a national reputa- others. These youth are truly displaying lead- Thursday, October 28, 1999 tion for excellence. Through his direction the INS moved its local operations into a ership through service to their fellow man and Mr. NUSSLE. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, Oc- brand new state of the art facility in 1995. In I take great pride in recognizing their contribu- tober 25, I was unavoidably detained and 1998 the Batavia Federal Detention Facility tions to building better communities. We
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