February 8, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1777 down on illegal guns and convince state leg- season should be an example for all chosen by the turtle farmer and it ex- islatures and Congress to take ideology out other teams, not an exception. ceeds current similar methods being of law enforcement. I will never forget sitting with my used by other amphibian and reptile The coalition’s basic principle is that two young boys cheering as our team pet sellers. keeping illegal guns off the street is won the Super Bowl, but it was just as The Louisiana turtle industry will not an issue of ideology but of law en- important that they got to see profes- become a dead industry this year un- forcement. It, therefore, is united in sional athletes carry themselves with less Congress enacts this bill and al- taking a commonsense approach to such integrity. I congratulate the Indi- lows the U.S. market to re-open. In 30 fighting illegal guns at the local, State anapolis Colts on their Super Bowl vic- years, our understanding of salmonella and Federal levels. The vast majority tory and for the example they set for prevention and the technology and of guns used in crimes are purchased my children and the millions of others science has advanced tremendously. and possessed illegally. Most gun deal- who I hope are inspired by their exam- This bill keeps intact important safety ers, however, are honest business peo- ple. provisions to protect individuals and at ple that carefully follow the law. Ac- f the same time allows the re-opening of cording to gun crime trace data, 85 per- a market to stop an important indus- DOMESTIC PET TURTLE MARKET cent of dealers do not sell any guns try in Louisiana from dying. I support ACCESS ACT used in crimes. It is only a small num- this bill, and I hope the rest of the Sen- ber of irresponsible dealers that cause Ms. LANDRIEU. Mr. President, I ate will join me in supporting this the vast majority of problems. In fact, come to the floor today as a cosponsor commonsense bill that will protect it is only about 1 percent of gun sellers of the Domestic Pet Turtle Market Ac- consumers, protect farmers, and bring who account for 60 percent of all guns cess Act of 2007. If enacted, this bill the joy of caring for pet turtles to mil- used in crimes. would re-open the U.S. market to allow lions. According to a national survey con- the sale of baby turtles as pets. In Lou- f ducted by Greenberg Quinian Rosner isiana, we have 72 licensed turtle farm- Research and the Terrance Group on ers who produce over 13 million turtles TRIBUTE TO JACOB N. PERKINS behalf of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, year with a farm value of $9 million. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, today 84 percent of Americans say they are Unless Congress enacts this bill, this with a deep sense of sadness, I wish to concerned about gun violence. This industry will die and Louisiana will speak in honor of a wonderful man, concern crosses partisan lines, and bear the brunt of the loss. Jacob N. Perkins—a former staff as- spans big cities and small rural areas Since 1975, the FDA has banned the sistant in my office, who passed away alike. Eighty-two percent of Americans sale of turtles sold as pets due to on February 5, 2007. Although ‘‘Jake’’ favor either tougher enforcement of ex- health concerns regarding salmonella worked for me some time ago—in 1990 isting laws or tough new laws. This poisoning. The FDA, through its Cen- and 1991—he remained a key part of strong public support for common- ter for Veterinary Medicine, banned what I like to call the extended Warner sense measures serves to reinforce the sale of baby turtles in the U.S. due staff family. what we should already know. I would to salmonella poisoning occurring in Jake first came to my office as a like to urge this Congress to follow the children in households with pet turtles. summer intern from Virginia Tech Uni- example of these mayors and work in a The industry has survived by taking versity. From day one, he impressed all bipartisan manner to promote and pass their market abroad to Asia. Asia has of us with his profound work ethic, his sensible gun safety legislation. developed their own turtle market and absolute dedication and loyalty, his f is no longer in need of U.S. turtles. As keen interest in government and poli- a result, U.S. turtle farmers have no- tics, and his generosity of spirit. In HONORING INDIANAPOLIS COLTS where to sell their product, and they fact, Jake was such an impressive Mr. BAYH. Mr. President, today I are barely getting by. young man that, after his internship, pay tribute to the Super Bowl Cham- Three decades have now passed and he was hired on as a member of my per- pions from my home State of Indiana, our knowledge of the salmonella bac- manent staff to serve as my chief mail the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts’ 29–17 teria and the technology for treating clerk. He always carried out his re- historic win over the Chicago Bears in this bacterium has greatly advanced. sponsibilities in an exemplary fashion, Super Bowl XLI was the first profes- Scientists at Louisiana State Univer- giving 150 percent of effort each and sional football championship for the sity have developed salmonella treat- every day. State of Indiana and a proud moment ments for pet turtles. Thanks to these Upon leaving my office, Jake re- for our State and country. methods, pet turtles can be treated for turned to Virginia Tech to finish his As Tony Dungy hoisted the Lombardi salmonella before they are shipped for undergraduate work. In 1994, he re- Trophy high into the rainy Miami sale. This treatment, combined with a ceived his bachelor’s degree in political night, the first African American coach much higher awareness of how serious science, compiling nearly a 4.0 average to do so, I was reminded of what people salmonella poisoning is and how one his final 2 years of school. After grad- used to say about the great Joe Louis: prevents transmission of the bacteria, uating at Virginia Tech, Jake attended ‘‘He is a testament to his race, the is more than enough to protect individ- law school at the University of Mary- human race.’’ This was a great moment uals who seek to own pet turtles—in land in Baltimore. for African Americans but one that we fact, it will be more protection than Through all the time that has passed, all should take pride in. Tony Dungy, any other amphibian or reptile seller Jake has remained a steadfast friend of Peyton Manning, Jim Irsay, and the currently provides. my office, supporting my campaigns entire Colts team and organization are Other similar amphibians and rep- and projects whenever possible and a testament to what professional ath- tiles are not banned for sale in the maintaining warm and important letes should be, and they should be United States and they also carry sal- friendships with current and former commended for winning with class, monella and are a potential health staff members. Indeed, only this past courage, and character. threat. There is no requirement that Christmas, he was the principal orga- It is rare in today’s sports world that these pets be treated for salmonella be- nizer of our annual staff alumni lunch- an organization carries itself with such fore sale. As a result, the FDA has sin- eon. character and class, on and off the gled out one industry primarily located In recent years, Jake began to have field. Throughout the year, the Colts in Louisiana. significant health problems. His pass- battled week after week, fighting up- This bill will require the turtle in- ing away this past Monday at the early hill, and never buckling under the pres- dustry to submit a plan to the FDA for age of 37, reportedly due to kidney sure. approval. Turtle farmers will be re- transplant complications, is a tragedy. Once the playoffs started, the Colts’ quired to demonstrate how they will Jake was a remarkable man in so true character shined even brighter. treat turtles and ensure compliance many ways. For one, you would never They never lost faith in themselves and with this act. The FDA must approve have known he was ill, not even for a prevailed as a team. Their conduct this the plan if an acceptable treatment is day. He was the type of man who never

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I wish to recognize a hockey legend Jake had a tremendous community ‘‘I’m very surprised, very flattered,’’ O’Neil whose personality and character re- presence in his home of Poolesville, said. ‘‘It’s a very humbling experience. How mind us all of the human side of sports; MD. From his leadership role in the can you describe how you feel?’’ Lorne ‘‘Gump’’ John Worsley. During local Chamber of Commerce, to orga- He said he was staggered at thinking of the his years playing professional hockey nizing and serving as chair of many coaches for such hockey beds as Min- in Minnesota, beginning his career ‘‘Poolesville Day’’ in honor of his be- nesota, Michigan, Massachusetts, Colorado, with the St. Paul Saints and finishing loved community, to helping coach ‘‘even California’’ who were deserving of with the , he such an honor, awarded by the National Fed- youth basketball teams, to serving as eration of State High School Associations. found a special place in the hearts of an announcer at local school sporting O’Neil had been named the Section 1 boys fans who knew him simply as ‘‘the events, Jake’s dedication to commu- hockey coach for 2006, making him eligible Gumper.’’ nity service exemplified the motto of for the national award. Two other Vermont Lorne Worsley was born in , his alma-mater, Virginia Tech: Ut coaches, Northfield High School baseball Quebec, on May 14, 1929. As a child, he Prosim—that I may serve. coach Frank Pecora and Woodstock Union was given the nickname ‘‘Gump’’ be- Jake Perkins was a big man with a High School football coach Jim McLaughlin, cause the cowlick in his hair looked al- big presence. The biggest thing about were also Section 1 winners. most identical to that of comic strip him, however, was his heart. He will be ‘‘Bill is extraordinarily dedicated and character Andy Gump. The nickname hard-working,’’ said Essex athletic director would follow him for the rest of his greatly missed by this Senator and Ed Hockenbury. ‘‘He loves spending his time many WARNER staff members past and with kids. Win or lose, he is a role model who life. Despite growing up penniless dur- present. exemplifies class and dignity in the coaching ing the Great Depression, Gump My sincere condolences go out to his profession. He is very deserving of this dreamed of being a professional hockey dear mother, Mrs. Ellen Perkins of award.’’ player, a dream that would lead him Poolesville, MD, and his brother and O’Neil will be honored by the Vermont into the history books as one of the sister-in-law, Michael and Shoshana Principals Association at its annual VPA most memorable and accomplished Perkins. We thank you for the gift of Hall of Fame dinner in May. goalies in hockey. Jake’s friendship in our lives. We will O’Neil’s boys’ hockey teams have reached In 1950, Gump Worsley began his pro- the finals 15 times, winning the title 11 miss him, but we are forever grateful fessional hockey career, playing for the times. His 2005–06 team went 19–4 and de- St. Paul Saints of the U.S. Hockey for the time we had with him. Jake feated BFA-St. Albans in the championship Perkins will always be remembered. game. League. That year, Gump obtained the f Whatever the sport, O’Neil said, he has first of many future accolades when he been fortunate to work for athletic direc- was named the league’s Rookie of the CONGRATULATING BILL O’NEIL tors—Paul Henry, Bruce Wheeler, Melba Year. Two years later, in 1952, Gump Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, today it Masse and Hockenbury—who ‘‘emphasize the joined the ’s is my honor to salute a longtime importance of involvement with kids, that , where his debut Vermont athletic coach, Bill O’Neil, of it’s more than winning.’’ season earned him the Calder Trophy Essex High School. Bill has been named ‘‘They’ve never been just about winning. as NHL Rookie of the Year. the 2006 Hockey Coach of the Year by When I’d go in and say we’re down, they’d As Gump Worsley’s career pro- say, ‘You’re doing a good job with the kids. gressed, so did his accomplishments. the National Federation of State High They’ve learned the game, they’re coming School Associations. While he has along and they’re doing stuff in the commu- After being acquired by the Montreal amassed an impressive record in his 35 nity.’’’ Canadiens, his hometown team, in 1963, years of coaching hockey, softball and ‘‘All of these mentors of mine have made Gump helped lead the team to four girls soccer, winning over 900 games these programs, not just my programs but Championships in the span and 16 State championships, Bill has all in Essex athletics. All the coaches here of 5 years—winning titles in 1965, 1966, always instilled in his players the sim- are esteemed,’’ O’Neil said. ‘‘You don’t see 1968, and 1969. During his time with the ple attitude that the game is more anybody that only wants to win and that’s Canadiens, Gump was awarded the than just the win. Learning to play the what matters.’’ as the NHL’s top goalie O’Neil acknowledged that he is not often in both 1966 and 1968. In 1966, his record game, positive sportsmanship, commu- on the same page as the youth hockey coach- nity involvement and academics are es, but said, ‘‘They do a huge job of teaching was 29–14–6 with a goals-against-aver- even more important to Coach O’Neil. kids the game, getting them involved and age of 2.36. In 1968, he amassed a record To his players, Bill is a coach, mentor, making them have some pride in the game of 19–9–8, with an amazing goals- teacher and lifelong friend. and, I’d like to think, respect for the game against-average of just 1.98. I am delighted that a Vermonter has and all that goes with it.’’ In 1970, Gump joined the Minnesota been recognized with such a prestigious However, he said, he is concerned that the North Stars, helping fuel the team to honor. The Burlington Free Press re- heavy game schedules for youth teams tend the NHL playoffs in three consecutive cent published an article about Coach to take something away from appreciation seasons. Gump Worsley retired from for the sport. O’Neil’s recognition. I ask unanimous the sport he loved in 1974 with a record At 35 years of coaching and counting, of 335–352–150, including 43 shutouts. consent that the article, ‘‘O’Neil Tops O’Neil said he can no longer demonstrate ev- in the Nation,’’ by Ted Ryan, be print- erything on the ice or field, but he’s still in- Over the course of his career, Gump ed in the RECORD. vigorated by young assistants. was selected to the National Hockey There being no objection, the mate- ‘‘I think more and more about that time League’s All Star Game four times—in rial was ordered to be printed in the being over,’’ said O’Neil of his coaching ten- 1961, 1962, 1965, and 1972. After his re- RECORD, as follows: ure. ‘‘That bothers me. Sometimes I’m so tirement as a player, Gump remained old-school about stuff . . . but I like what [From the Burlington Free Press, active in hockey as a scout for the I’m doing and I enjoy the kids.’’ Feb. 8, 2007] Minnesota North Stars. In 1980, Gump With his children growing and leaving was inducted into the Hockey Hall of O’NEIL TOPS IN THE NATION home, O’Neil said, ‘‘The coaching thing is (By Ted Ryan) Fame. my reward at the end of the day.’’ Sadly, Gump Worsley passed away on ‘‘As much as I like teaching, I love coach- In 35 years of coaching at Essex High January 26, 2007, at the age of 77. The School, Bill O’Neil has won over 900 games ing,’’ said the English teacher. and 16 state championships in three sports. And as long as he feels that way, Bill world of hockey and the State of Min- He’s been a Vermont coach of the year O’Neil will continue adding to one of the nesota now mourn the passing of a leg- twice in girls’ soccer, twice in boys’ hockey most impressive coaching careers in end. Among his many accomplish- and three times in softball. Vermont high school history. ments, Gump will be remembered for

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