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TRIBUTE TO UNITA BLACKWELL and the 65th Missouri Colored Infantry units. years; John and Patty Brissenden were two of They gave a combined $6,400 to establish the the first organizers of this organization, and HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON educational institution they named Lincoln In- have remained active and committed since OF MISSISSIPPI stitute. The institute was founded with three then; Ted and Pat Durkee helped found the stipulations: The institution shall be designed Land Trust, and have also remained closely IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for the special benefit of the freed African associated since its inception; Angie Monday, March 3, 2003 Americans; it shall be located in the State of Christmann has been a dedicated volunteer Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Missouri; and its fundamental idea shall be to since 1985; La Mina Smith, who accepted the er, in commemoration of Black History Month, combine study and labor. recognition on behalf of the late Al Smith, a I would like to take this opportunity to recog- In 1921, the Missouri Legislature passed a local businessman vital to the groups efforts; nize the many accomplishments of distin- bill introduced by Walthall M. Moore, the first Diane Porter Cooley, who accepted on behalf guished African Americans in Mississippi’s Black American to serve in that body, which of the late Bernice Porter and her donation of Second Congressional District. changed the name from Lincoln Institute to conservation easements for a large agriculture Unita Blackwell, a living legend who went Lincoln University and created a board of cu- area; and the Cummings family, who accepted from picking cotton to a leadership role in the rators to govern the University. on behalf of the late Anna Jean Cummings, a civil rights movement. She was elected Mayor Mr. Speaker, Lincoln University’s annual cofounder of the Land Trust and its first Exec- of Mayersville, a small town in the Mississippi Founders’ Day Celebration is not only a cele- utive Director. Delta. She is the first African American female bration of another passing year’s educational I applaud the efforts of the Land Trust and mayor in the State. service but a chance once a year to remem- those who support their mission of protection The 68-year-old former activist grew up in ber the history of this great university. I ap- and conservation of this county’s greatest nat- the Delta region of the state at a time when plaud Lincoln University for its willingness to ural resources. Mr. Speaker, I hope that my conditions there were desperate. She came not forget the past and make sure its students colleagues will join me in celebrating their an- from a family of sharecroppers and picked cot- know exactly how their university came to be. niversary, and wish them continued success in ton into adulthood. I know the Members of the House will join me the next 25 years. The year that changed her life was 1964— in congratulating Lincoln University on 137 f Mississippi Freedom Summer. She joined years of education excellence. PERSONAL EXPLANATION forces with the freedom riders and with activ- f ists working for the Student Nonviolent Coordi- ´ nation Committee (SNCC). The objective was IN HONOR OF THE LAND TRUST HON. RUBEN HINOJOSA to register African Americans fully 36 percent OF SANTA CRUZ COUNTY OF TEXAS of the State’s population—to vote. She also IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES participated in the struggle to desegregate the HON. SAM FARR Monday, March 3, 2003 delegations that Mississippi sent to the Demo- OF CALIFORNIA Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I regret that I cratic National Convention. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES had to travel to my congressional district for The effort failed in 1964, but succeeded 4 Monday, March 3, 2003 an important event on February 27, 2003. Had years later after the national Civil Rights and I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Voting Rights Acts was passed ending legally rollcall Nos. 37 and 38, and ‘‘no’’ on rollcall honor one of the most loved and supported or- mandated segregation in the state and No. 39. throughout the South. For the first time since ganizations in my congressional district. Last f Reconstruction, Mississippi sent an integrated weekend the Land Trust of Santa Cruz County delegation to the 1968 Democratic Conven- celebrated its 25-year anniversary, having TRIBUTE TO BEVERLY W. HOGAN tion. It was the crowning achievement of Mis- begun when a small group of dedicated indi- sissippi Freedom Summer. viduals decided in 1978 to help preserve open HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON land. She is a past national president of the U.S.- OF MISSISSIPPI The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County has China People’s Friendship Association and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has visited the country a number of times. worked cooperatively and collaboratively with ‘‘The same principles applies to international a wide array of people, organizations, busi- Monday, March 3, 2003 relations as to relations within countries. It’s all nesses and groups throughout this time to Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- about understanding and working together to safeguard and protect over 1,250 acres. They er, in commemoration of Black History Month, forge solutions,’’ she says. ‘‘Everyone—all have done this through direct purchases of I would like to take this opportunity to recog- over the world—has two eyes, a nose and a land, donations of land, conservation ease- nize the many accomplishments of distin- mouth; we should get along and treat each ments and land management agreements. Mr. guished African Americans in Mississippi’s other right.’’ Speaker, as many people from my district and Second Congressional District. f in this body are aware, I am a firm believer in Today I rise to pay tribute to Mrs. Beverly the power of collaboration to achieve great W. Hogan. Mrs. Hogan is the current Presi- TRIBUTE TO LINCOLN UNIVERSITY ends, and I believe that the work of the Land dent of Tougaloo College. Mrs. Hogan has a Trust is one of the greatest examples of this bachelors of art degree in Psychology. Mrs. HON. IKE SKELTON power. Hogan then received a Master’s degree in OF MISSOURI On Friday, February 21, the Land Trust held public policy and administration from Jackson IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a benefit dinner to honor the work of those State University. She has done additional who were early pioneers in this effort. I was studies at the University of Southern Mis- Monday, March 3, 2003 proud to join my colleague, ANNA ESHOO, as sissippi, University of Georgia and St. Mary Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take a member of the Honorary Host Committee, College. Mrs. Hogan is presently pursuing a this means to recognize Lincoln University in although we could not attend due to other obli- doctorate in organizational management and Jefferson City, MO, on 137 years of service to gations. At this event, several people were leadership at the University of Phoenix. the State of Missouri. On January 30, the an- honored for their work, and I wish to do so Before becoming President of Tougaloo Col- nual Founders’ Day Celebration was held at here, as well. First, my good friend and former lege, Mrs. Hogan had twenty-five years of ex- Richardson Auditorium at the university. staff member Fred Keeley received special perience in executive management and lead- Lincoln University was founded on January recognition for his achievements as a member ership in which she has many accomplish- 14, 1866, by soldiers and officers of the 62nd of the California Assembly for the past 6 ments. In 1975, she established the first rape

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VerDate Dec 13 2002 03:08 Mar 04, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03MR8.001 E03PT1 E344 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 3, 2003 crisis center and shelter for battered women. FTC to include in any rulemaking a require- thorization to collect fees for the FTC’s pro- Mrs. Logan has held many prestigious posi- ment to curb unsolicited telephone calls that posed list. I doubt that the issues that I have tions within the government of Mississippi. A are coercive or abusive to a consumer’s right raised will receive much attention as this bill is few of these positions include the Executive to privacy. The FTC has interpreted this direc- rushed through the legislative process. How- Assistant to the President and Vice President tion to create the Do-Not-Call List. Let me say ever, I hope that the problems with the FTC’s of Institutional Development, and a member of in the beginning that I support the concept of proposed Do-Not-Call list will be revisited by the Governors’ Association Welfare Prevention a national do-not-call list. I support the notion Congress in its oversight of the agency. Spe- Task Force. that we should not have to leave our phones cifically, I note that the bill before us requires One of Mrs. Logan’s latest accomplishments off the hook if we don’t want to be disturbed the FTC to analyze the registry and report to includes completing a two-year assignment as during dinner time. However, I fear the Do- Congress. I sincerely hope that any such re- a new scholar with the Kettering Foundation. Not-Call List proposed by the Federal Trade port will include analyses of the impact these Mrs. Hogan’s dedication to her professional Commission is far from perfect; in some in- new regulations will have on legitimate busi- and civic contributions has received her rec- stances it leaves gaping holes in its protection nesses and the economic impact on the com- ognition. She has received numerous honors, of consumers, and in others it is far too dam- munities in which those businesses operate. to cite a selected few; she was named the aging to an industry that employs tens of thou- State Administrator of the year in 1986 by the sands of workers all across this country. f Telemarketing firms employ approximately a American Society of Public Administration, A TRIBUTE TO ALYCE GRIFFIN thousand people in my congressional district. Toll Fellow by the Council of State Govern- CLARKE They provide jobs to parents of young children ments in 1987, and Woman of the Year by the who require flexible hours; they provide jobs to Business and Professional Women Club in our young people who want to be part of the HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON 1989. work force while they develop necessary skills OF MISSISSIPPI Mrs. Hogan is also an active member of her for other occupations. In Gallipolis, Ohio, one community. She volunteers and serves on var- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES call center is the second largest employer in ious boards, including the United Way, Mis- Monday, March 3, 2003 the town, with workers coming across the sissippi Women’s Political Network, Mississippi Ohio River from West Virginia to make calls. Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- Infant Task Force and the Mississippi Sym- Elsewhere in Ohio, in Marietta and Boardman, er, in commemoration of Black History Month, phony Orchestra. I have heard from constituents who depend on I would like to take this opportunity to recog- f these jobs for a steady salary and health ben- nize the many accomplishments of distin- RECOGNIZING NATIONAL PEACE efits. These jobs are already threatened by guished African Americans in Mississippi’s CORPS DAY stiff competition from overseas. With the falling Second Congressional District. cost of international calls, call centers are Today I rise to pay tribute to Representative sprouting up in countries such as India and Alyce Griffin Clarke. Representative Clarke HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE the Philippines. was born and raised in the heart of the Mis- OF CALIFORNIA I do not believe that enough consideration sissippi Delta and attended school in Belzoni, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has been given to the economic impact that Mississippi. Representative Clarke received Monday, March 3, 2003 the FTC’s proposed registry will have on many her Bachelor of Science degree from Alcorn communities across the United States. The Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in State University. She then went on to earn a FTC has indeed investigated the impact of recognition of National Peace Corps Day, Master’s of Science degree from Tuskegee telemarketing on consumers. But I am con- which was last Friday, February 28th. University. cerned that adequate attention has not been I recently returned from a trip to Africa, Representative Clarke served as the as Di- given to the importance of telemarketing jobs, where I had a chance to meet with Peace rector of Nutrition and WIC services for Jack- especially to economically distressed commu- Corps volunteers in Madagascar. The commit- son Hinds Comprehensive Health Care for six- nities. I do not agree with forecasters who are ment of these men and women, who returned teen years. She also is the founder of the spelling a doomsday scenario for the industry to this country after being evacuated due to its ‘‘Born-Free’’ Drug and Alcohol Treatment Cen- if the registry goes into effect, but I am con- political instability, is extremely impressive. ter for pregnant women. cerned that some of the provisions of the FTC President Bush has issued a call to service In 1985, Representative Clarke made his- rule do not pass the common sense test. A tory when she became the first African Amer- for all Americans—both at home and abroad. prime example is the maximum $11,000 fine The President has offered a bold vision to sig- ican women elected to the Mississippi Legisla- that the FTC may levy on a company for call- ture. She became chair of the Joint Legislative nificantly expand the Peace Corps. Congress ing someone on the list. should give the President the tools he needs Committee on Performance evaluation and ex- I also have other concerns about the viabil- penditure Review. During the 1994–1995 leg- to make his Peace Corps vision a reality. ity of a National Do-Not-Call List, that is not Mr. Speaker, I have seen the valuable work islative session, Representative Clarke was in- truly national, but interstate, and not truly a strumental in winning approval of bills aimed the Peace Corps is doing in Africa, and Do-Not-Call List if a business falls outside the throughout the developing world. It deserves at reducing youth crime and classroom vio- jurisdiction of the FTC. I am pleased, though, lence. our recognition and support. Under the leader- that the bill includes provisions that will hope- ship of Director Gaddi Vasquez, the Peace Representative Clarke has received numer- fully reconcile the cross-jurisdiction of the ous honors which include the Women of the Corps is well poised to address the rapidly FTC, the Federal Communications Commis- evolving challenges of the developing world. Year from Alcorn State University, National sion, and the States. Alumni Association, and Meritorious Award f However, there is a glaring loophole in the from Alcorn State University. FTC’s Do-Not-Call List with which I cannot DO-NOT-CALL IMPLEMENTATION reconcile myself. Calls soliciting political con- f ACT tributions are not covered by the FTC’s Do- THE LONE SAILOR SPEECH OF Not-Call List. With the statutory requirement to prevent ‘‘coercive and abusive’’ telephone HON. TED STRICKLAND calls, I can’t think of a greater omission to a HON. IKE SKELTON OF OHIO Do-Not-Call list than leaving out harassing OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES campaign calls. I had planned to offer an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES amendment when this bill was before the Wednesday, February 12, 2003 Monday, March 3, 2003 Committee on Energy and Commerce, on Mr. STRICKLAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today which I sit, that would have made such polit- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, World War II in opposition to H.R. 395, the Do-Not-Call Im- ical calls non-exempt from the FTC’s registry, Navy Veteran, Harry Dunford, of my home- plementation Act of 2003. This bill will author- but calls of a political nature are outside of the town of Lexington, MO, wrote an excellent arti- ize the Federal Trade Commission to collect FTC’s jurisdiction and the bill before us was cle, entitled ‘‘The Lone Sailor,’’ which ap- fees from the telemarketing industry in order not the best vehicle to address the larger peared in the Lexington News on February 5, to implement and enforce a Do-Not-Call reg- problems of the FTC’s jurisdictional limits. 2003. This article is a fitting tribute to the istry. The 1994 Telemarketing and Consumer Despite my support for the concept of a na- American sailor. I wish to share Mr. Dunford’s Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act directed the tional do-not-call list, I cannot support an au- writing with the rest of the chamber.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 03:08 Mar 04, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03MR8.005 E03PT1 March 3, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E345 THE LONE SAILOR on the 15th Anniversary of the Karabakh Free- and Bundesrat have conducted an annual ex- Those who have served in the U.S. Navy dom Movement. As many in this body know, change program for staff members from both will immediately recognize the figure of the February 20, 1988 is considered to be the be- countries. The program gives professional statue of ‘‘The Lone Sailor.’’ There he ginning of the modem day national liberation staff the opportunity to observe and learn stands, waiting on a dock for a boat to take movement of the people of Nagorno about each other’s political institutions and him to his ship, waiting for a bus to take Karabakh. On that day, the Nagorno Karabakh interact-on issues of mutual interest. him to a train going home on leave. Or, pos- sibly, waiting for a ride to a new duty sta- legislature officially petitioned the Soviet gov- A staff delegation from the U.S. Congress tion. Who knows? ernment to reunite with Armenia. This sparked will be selected to visit Germany during May He stands there in his blues. It is obviously weeks of demonstrations by tens of thousands 24 to June 7 of this year. During the 2-week cold as he has his peacoat on, the collar of people around Nagorno Karabakh to show exchange, the delegation will attend meetings turned up against the wind and his hands their desire to live in freedom. This same com- with Bundestag/Bundesrat Members, Bundes- thrust into his peacoat pockets. His seabag mitment to liberty lay at the foundation of the tag and Bundesrat party staff members, and rests beside him and his white cap is set on American nation. representatives of numerous political, busi- his head in just such a manner so as to say, Today, Nagorno Karabakh clearly satisfies ness, academic, and media agencies. Partici- ‘‘Here is a salt, a 4.0 sailor who has been the international criteria for statehood with a around awhile.’’ He is gazing outward, per- pants also will be hosted by a Bundestag haps to sea, perhaps for a last glimpse at the democratically elected government, capable Member during a district visit. ship on which he has served until now. Who armed forces and an independent foreign pol- A comparable delegation of German staff knows? icy. With such, they strongly contribute to members will visit the United States for 2- We do know that such a scene has been peace and stability in the South Caucasus re- weeks in July. They will attend similar meet- played out many times by many sailors over gion—a goal the United States shares with ings here in Washington and visit the districts the years. The Lone Sailor represents all them. of congressional Members. The U.S. delega- people who ever served, are serving now or Over the past number of years, Congress tion is expected to facilitate these meetings. who are yet to serve in the Navy. He is a has expressed its support for the Nagorno composite of the U.S. Navy bluejacket, past, The Congress—Bundestag/Bundesrat Ex- present and future. Karabakh—from the beginning of its struggle change is highly regarded in Germany and the The U.S. Navy Memorial was opened Oct. to shrug off Soviet totalitarianism to their fight United States, and is one of several exchange 13, 1987, in Washington, D.C. The memorial against Azerbaijan’s aggression to post-war programs sponsored by public and private in- has been greatly expanded since that time rehabilitation assistance. I strongly believe this stitutions in the United States and Germany to and includes a broad granite plaza which is the right path and will continue to do all I foster better understanding of the politics and forms the amphitheater. The statue of the can to give critical assistance to Nagorno policies of both countries. This exchange is Lone Sailor is the centerpiece of the plaza. Karabakh. Again, I offer my congratulations to funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bu- The Memorial includes many other features, Nagorno Karabakh. not the least of which is the Navy Log, where reau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. sailors past and present can provide informa- f The U.S. delegation should consist of expe- tion on their service and have it remain on- rienced and accomplished Hill staff who can TRIBUTE TO ARIE WASHINGTON, line and available for posterity. contribute to the success of the exchange on SR. Since its inception in 1987, the Lone Sailor both sides of the Atlantic. The Bundestag re- statue has been replicated at several places ciprocates by sending senior staff profes- in the U.S. The most recent was dedicated at HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON sionals to the United States. Vista Point, overlooking the historic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco in April 2002. OF MISSISSIPPI Applicants should have a demonstrable in- An editorial writer noted that ‘‘the statue IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES terest in events in Europe. Applicants need not be working in the field of foreign affairs, al- seems right at home here, where many a Monday, March 3, 2003 sailor paused amid damp fog to sense the last though such a background can be helpful. The tug of land on his way to the sea.’’ Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- composite U.S. delegation should exhibit a Additional replicas of the statue are lo- er, in commemoration of Black History Month, range of expertise in issues of mutual concern cated, appropriately, at Norfolk, Va.; San I would like to take this opportunity to recog- to Germany and the United States such as, Diego, Calif.; West Haven, Conn.; Kirkland, nize the many accomplishments of distin- but not limited to, trade, security, the environ- Wash. near Seattle; and Great Lakes, Ill. guished African Americans in Mississippi’s Those of us who have ever been stationed at ment, economic development, health care, Great Lakes NTS should readily be able to Second Congressional District. and other social policy issues. This year’s del- visualize the Lone Sailor waiting for a train Today I rise to pay tribute to Mr. Arie Wash- egation should be familiar with transatlantic re- to Chicago or Milwaukee just outside the ington Sr. Mr. Washington is a veteran of lations within the context of recent world Main Gate with the wind blowing up a cold World War II, the Korean War, and the Viet- events. gale in the wintertime. nam War. Mr. Washington has devoted 23 In addition, U.S. participants are expected to Stanley Bleifeld, sculptor of the Lone Sail- years of service to our county’s military. His help plan and implement the program for the or, also sculpted another statue entitled dedication to his service has not gone unno- Bundestag/Bundesrat staff members when ‘‘Homecoming.’’ This statue depicts a sailor ticed, he has received several honors. Some and his wife and child in a joyous reunion, they visit the United States. Participants are and has been placed at many of the locations of these honors include a Silver Star Medal, expected to assist in planning topical meetings previously mentioned. two Bronze Stars, four Army Commendation in Washington, and are encouraged to host Wouldn’t it be great if a replica of the Medals, Purple Heart Medal, Meritorious Serv- one or two staffers in their Member’s district in Lone Sailor stood in front of the Union Sta- ice Medal, American National Defense Medal, July, or to arrange for such a visit to another tion in Kansas City, where during World War World War II Victory Medal, and a Presidential Member’s district. II and Korea thousands of bluejackets passed Unit Citation. Participants are selected by a committee on their way to or from their destiny? Upon retiring from the military, Mr. Wash- composed of personnel from the Bureau of f ington taught JROTC for 14 years. Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Depart- f ment of State and past participants of the ex- CONGRATULATING NAGORNO change. KARABAKH ON THEIR FREEDOM ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2003 CON- Senators and Representatives who would MOVEMENT’S 15TH ANNIVER- GRESS—BUNDESTAG/BUNDESRAT like a member of their staff to apply for partici- SARY EXCHANGE pation in this year’s program should direct them to submit a resume and cover letter in HON. DEVIN NUNES HON. RALPH REGULA which they state their qualifications, the con- OF CALIFORNIA OF OHIO tributions they can make to a successful pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gram and some assurances of their ability to participate during the time stated. Applications Monday, March 3, 2003 Monday, March 3, 2003 may be sent to Connie Veillette in Congress- Mr. NUNES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. REGULA. Mr. Speaker, since 1983, the man REGULA’s office, 2306 Rayburn House congratulate the people of Nagorno Karabakh U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag Building by noon on Monday, March 31, 2003.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 03:08 Mar 04, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03MR8.009 E03PT1 E346 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 3, 2003 TRIBUTE TO STANLEY J. ROBIN- vice president and also served as president of ish, and reflect on the many accomplishments SON: LIFE WITH AN ATTITUDE Duron’s Potomac Wallcovering. of African Americans. Their contributions are Stanley and Karlyn have three daughters, as vast as they are diverse. From the arts to HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN six grandchildren, and two granddaughters-in- education to public service to entertainment, OF CALIFORNIA law. All three daughters went through high African Americans have left an indelible mark IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES school in the District of Columbia. Their oldest on all areas of American culture and history. daughter Ellen Robinson Epstein, an oral his- During this difficult time in our nation’s his- Monday, March 3, 2003 torian and professional organizer, and her tory, we pay special tribute this month to those Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, March 2003 is husband David Epstein, an attorney, reside in African Americans serving in the United States 60 years after March 1943. The measure of Chevy Chase. Four of the five Epstein chil- Armed Forces. As they have in every military Stanley J. Robinson’s life is that during the dren—Jeremy, Asher, Barak, Dina, and Kira— conflict in American history, African Americans month he will celebrate his 83rd birthday as and two daughters-in-law, Tamar and Julie— continue to play an essential role in defending well as his 60th wedding anniversary. He and reside in the Washington metropolitan area. our freedoms and protecting our homeland. wife Karlyn will remember that it was only 25 They are involved in a wide range of activities Over 21 percent of the United States military days after that wedding date of March 2, including working for Microsoft, attending the is African American. In the Army alone, 30 1943, that he shipped out to war. The most Robert H. Smith School of Business at the percent of enlistees are African American. We important china at the wedding was not the University of Maryland, student teaching in the also commend the 2.6 million African Ameri- porcelain but an assignment to fly across Afri- DC public schools as part of a graduate pro- cans veterans who have served our nation ca in his B–24 with his crewmates to China. gram in education at GW, working for Hillel with great valor and distinction. Stanley is part of what Tom Brokaw has de- International in D.C., and practicing law. One Earlier this month, we lost seven coura- scribed as ‘‘The Greatest Generation.’’ Born in Epstein daughter is an Admissions Officer at geous American explorers in the Space Shut- Baltimore, Stanley was a bombardier at 23 in Columbia University and the other daughter is tle Columbia tragedy. Among them was Lieu- and participated in 75 combat missions a student at the University of Rochester. tenant Colonel Michael Anderson, one of the against Imperial Japan. He was credited with The other Robinson daughters are Lynn African American astronauts in the space pro- downing a Japanese Zero fighter plane. He Rosenfeld, a PhD graduate from the University gram. His successful rise at NASA and his sci- was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross of Chicago who, with her daughter Hannah, entific contributions to our world will certainly and the Air Medal. Stanley takes pride in the lives in Birmingham. Susan Robinson Levy inspire a new generation of children of color to fact that his B–24 did not lose a single person and her husband Sol have each had careers follow in his tremendous footpaths. I encourage all Americans this month and to enemy action, though attacked many times. as producers at ABC television and reside in throughout the year to recall and treasure the Stanley has always said that every day after New York City. his return from war is a bonus. He has lived important contributions of African Americans to f his life with that philosophy, with zest, thought- our nation’s history. fulness, and care for others. In his retirement TRIBUTE TO CLAUDINE BROWN f years he has for the past 18 years served as COMMEMORATING THE 42ND ANNI- a volunteer at the Sibley Hospital. HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON VERSARY OF THE PEACE CORPS In Judaism, a tradition also exists to mark OF MISSISSIPPI time beyond expectation. At 83, Stanley will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have a Second Bar Mitzvah at the Washington HON. THOMAS E. PETRI OF WISCONSIN Hebrew Congregation and in the presence of Monday, March 3, 2003 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family and friends. On March 8, 2003, he will Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- be called to the Torah. His First Bar Mitzvah er, in commemoration of Black History Month, Monday, March 3, 2003 was in 1933, at 13 when a child assumes the I would like to take this opportunity to recog- Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I would like to say religious obligations of a man. The informal nize the many accomplishments of distin- a few words this afternoon about how impor- tradition of the Second Bar Mitzvah is based guished African Americans in Mississippi’s tant the Peace Corps has become to the upon the biblical measure of a life span, 70 Second Congressional District. United States’ foreign relations since its incep- years, as Psalm 90:10 says, ‘‘The days of our Today I write to pay tribute to Claudine Fer- tion in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy. I years are threescore years and ten, or even guson. Mrs. Brown was born in Holmes Coun- served as a Peace Corps volunteer in by reason of strength fourscore years; yet is ty. After graduating from high school, despite Mogadishu, Somalia from 1966–67, so I can their pride but travail and vanity; for it is being married and having children, Mrs. Brown attest to not just the great work done by my speedily gone, and we fly away.’’ This exten- finished the Manpower Development and fellow volunteers, but more importantly how sion of life beyond the biblical expectation, the Draughan’s Business College in two years. Peace Corps volunteers have grown into won- thirteenth anniversary year after 70, may be Mrs. Brown has always stressed the impor- derful ambassadors to their host communities observed as an occasion for celebration. tance of education in her household. She be- and countries on the United States’ behalf. Stanley Robinson and Karlyn David met came very involved with her children’s school. Volunteers have worked in 136 countries when he was 17 and she was 15. It was im- Mrs. Brown was then elected to serve on the over the past 42 years, with nearly 7,000 vol- mediately after Yom Kippur and on a street Leflore County School Board, where she unteers serving in 70 countries today. The corner in Baltimore, whose precise location is served for twelve and one-half years. Mrs. work these dedicated men and women do is now part of family lore. World War II came. He Brown was so successful that she won the often hard, but always rewarding. They can be was in uniform as an officer in the U.S. Army write-in seat for serving another term on the stationed in a city on the African coast, like I Air Force when they were married six years School Board. was, or a remote village in South America. later, March 2, 1943. They were a handsome Mrs. Brown is very active in her community. Ranging from teaching school to agricultural pair then and remain so today. He has a full She is the organizer, founder, and president of development to health care, Peace Corps vol- head of pure white hair. the Browning Civic League. unteers are trained to assist a community in Stanley J. Robinson has deep roots in this f almost every way possible and have become area. He has lived in three neighborhoods an invaluable part of the communities they within the District of Columbia since moving REGARDING NATIONAL AFRICAN serve. here after the end of World War II. He was in AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH After four decades of participating and business in the District of Columbia until his teaching in communities on 6 continents, it is retirement at age 65. He was President of HON. HILDA L. SOLIS obvious that the Peace Corps has been suc- Union Wallpaper and Paint Company, which OF CALIFORNIA cessful beyond any expectations, helping was founded by his father-in-law, Charles IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES countless communities realize the benefits of David, and operated in the District of Colum- peace, freedom and economic prosperity. On bia and the suburbs for 50 years. At various Monday, March 3, 2003 its forty-second anniversary, I would like to times, it had stores downtown on New York Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise commend the Corps and all of its volunteers Avenue and in Spring Valley, as well as Rock- today to commemorate National African Amer- for the unmatched education and service they ville, Silver Spring, and Alexandria. Union ican History Month. Since its inception in have provided abroad and at home. I’m ex- Wallpaper was, during the 1980s, sold to 1926, this period has provided all Americans cited to see how far we will go in the next 42 Duron Paint Company, where Stanley was a with a valuable opportunity to discover, cher- years.

VerDate Dec 13 2002 03:08 Mar 04, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03MR8.013 E03PT1 March 3, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E347 TRIBUTE TO DELOISE JONES She earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics teaching profession. These acknowledgments from Tougaloo College. She then went on to include the Silver Apple Award, which she was HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON earn a master’s degree in Early Childhood presented by JPS Board of Directors in 1983. OF MISSISSIPPI Education from Jackson State University. In 1988, she was appointed as a teacher rep- Mrs. Jones began her career as an econo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resentative to the Paperwork Reduction Task mist with the Labor Department in Wash- Force by then Governor Ray Mabus. Most re- Monday, March 3, 2003 ington, D.C. In 1981, she became an elemen- Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speak- tary teacher in the Jackson Public School cently was selected as teacher of the year by er, in commemoration of Black History Month, (JPS) District in Jackson, Mississippi where her colleagues at the elementary school she I would like to take this opportunity to recog- she has served since. In 1994, she served a currently works at. nize the many accomplishments of distin- four-year tenure as president of the Jackson Mrs. Jones is a valued member of the com- guished African Americans in Mississippi’s Association of Educators. munity and her contributions are greatly ap- Second Congressional District. Mrs. Jones has received numerous awards preciated. Today I rise to pay tribute to Deloise Jones. and recognitions for her commitment and serv- Mrs. Jones is a native of Jackson, Mississippi. ice in the interest of public education and the

VerDate Dec 13 2002 03:08 Mar 04, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03MR8.017 E03PT1 E348 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 3, 2003 SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS 3 p.m. Energy and Natural Resources Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, Foreign Relations To hold hearings to examine oil, gas, Hy- To hold hearings to examine convention drogen, and conservation, focusing on agreed to by the Senate on February 4, Between the Government of the United energy use in the transportation sec- 1977, calls for establishment of a sys- States Of America and the Government tor. tem for a computerized schedule of all of the United Kingdom of Great Britain SH–216 meetings and hearings of Senate com- and Northern Ireland for the Avoidance Appropriations mittees, subcommittees, joint commit- of Double Taxation and the Prevention VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies Sub- tees, and committees of conference. of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to committee This title requires all such committees Taxes on Income and on Capital Gains, To hold closed hearings to examine pro- to notify the Office of the Senate Daily signed at London on July 24, 2001, to- posed budget estimates for fiscal year Digest—designated by the Rules com- gether with an Exchange of Notes, as 2004 for the Department of Housing and amended by the Protocol signed at Urban Development. mittee—of the time, place, and purpose Washington on July 19, 2002 (the ‘‘Con- of the meetings, when scheduled, and SD–138 vention’’) (Treaty Doc. 107–19), protocol Veterans’ Affairs any cancellations or changes in the Amending the Convention Between the To hold joint hearings with the House meetings as they occur. Government of the United States Of Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to ex- As an additional procedure along America and the Government of Aus- amine legislative presentations of the tralia for the Avoidance of Double Tax- with the computerization of this infor- Military Order of the Purple Heart, the ation and the Prevention of Fiscal Eva- mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Paralyzed Veterans of America, Jewish sion with Respect to Taxes on Income, Digest will prepare this information for War Veterans, the Blinded Vererans signed at Canberra on September 27, Association, and the Non-Commis- printing in the Extensions of Remarks 2001 (the ‘‘Protocol’’) (Treaty Doc. 107– sioned Officers Association. section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD 20), and second Additional Protocol 345 Cannon Building on Monday and Wednesday of each that Modifies the Convention Between 2 p.m. week. the Government of the United States of Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, America and the Government of the Armed Services March 4, 2003 may be found in the Daily United Mexican States for the Avoid- Readiness and Management Support Sub- committee Digest of today’s RECORD. ance of Double Taxation and the Pre- vention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect To hold hearings to examine Military MEETINGS SCHEDULED to Taxes on Income, signed at Mexico Construction and Environmental Pro- City on November 26, 2002 (Treaty Doc. grams in review of the Defense Author- MARCH 5 108–03). ization Request for Fiscal Year 2004. SD–419 SR–232A 9:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Commerce, Science, and Transportation Energy and Natural Resources Communications Subcommittee MARCH 6 Water and Power Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine the imple- 9:15 a.m. To hold hearings to examine S. 212, to mentation of enhanced 911 (E–911) serv- Appropriations authorize the Secretary of the Interior ices for wireless phones. Defense Subcommittee to cooperate with the High Plains SR–253 To hold closed hearings to examine Oper- States in conducting a hydrogeologic 10 a.m. ations Intelligence. characterization, mapping, modeling Appropriations S–407 Capitol and monitoring program for the High Defense Subcommittee 9:30 a.m. Plains Aquifer, and S. 220 and H.R. 397, To hold closed hearings on proposed Armed Services to reinstate and extend the deadline for budget estimates for fiscal year 2004 for To hold hearings to examine the Defense commencement of construction of a operations intelligence. Authorization Request for Fiscal Year S–407 Capitol 2004 and the Future Years Defense Pro- hydroelectric project in the State of Il- Appropriations gram. linois. Energy and Water Development Sub- SD–106 SD–366 committee Commerce, Science, and Transportation Intelligence To hold hearings on proposed budget es- To hold hearings to examine the Federal To hold closed hearings to examine cer- timates for fiscal year 2004 for the Communications Commission’s Spec- tain intelligence matters. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of trum Policy Task Force Report and SH–219 Reclamation energy and water develop- major spectrum issues facing policy- ment programs. makers. MARCH 7 SD–124 SR–253 9:30 a.m. Finance Foreign Relations Joint Economic Committee To hold hearings to examine the Admin- To hold hearings to examine an agreed To hold hearings to examine the employ- istration’s Trade Agenda. framework for dialogue with North ment situation, focusing on U.S. labor SD–215 Korea. markets, unemployment benefits, and Governmental Affairs SD–419 the President’s proposal for re-employ- Business meeting to mark up S. 380, to Governmental Affairs ment accounts. amend chapter 83 of title 5, United Oversight of Government Management, the SD–628 States Code, to reform the funding of Federal Workforce, and the District of benefits under the Civil Service Retire- Columbia Subcommittee MARCH 10 ment System for employees of the To hold hearings to examine the status 2 p.m. United States Postal Service; and to of the National Aeronautics and Space Aging consider pending nominations. Administration’s workforce and con- To hold hearings to examine America’s SD–342 sider proposed personnel flexibilities to health care system. Indian Affairs assist the agency in achieving its mis- Room to be announced Business meeting to consider pending sion. calendar business; to be followed by SD–342 MARCH 11 hearings to examine the President’s 10 a.m. proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2004 for Appropriations 10 a.m. Indian Affairs. Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judici- Energy and Natural Resources SR–485 ary Subcommittee To hold hearings to examine oil, gas, Hy- 10:30 a.m. To hold hearings to examine proposed drogen, and conservation, focusing on Foreign Relations budget estimates for fiscal year 2004 for federal programs for energy efficiency To hold closed briefings to examine the Department of State. and conservation. Turkish aid negotiations and develop- SD–192 SD–366 ments in Northern Iraq. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions SH–219 Employment, Safety, and Training Sub- MARCH 12 2 p.m. committee 10 a.m. Judiciary To hold hearings to examine the Admin- Indian Affairs To hold hearings to examine the asbestos istration’s approach to reauthorize the To hold hearings to examine Indian litigation crisis. Workforce Investment Act. health legislation. SH–216 SD–430 SR–485

VerDate Dec 13 2002 03:08 Mar 04, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\M03MR8.000 E03PT1 March 3, 2003 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E349 Veterans’ Affairs MARCH 18 MARCH 26 To hold joint hearings with the House 10 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to ex- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions amine a legislative presentation of the To hold hearings to examine the Mam- Business meeting to consider pending Veterans of Foreign Wars. mography Quality Standards Act. calendar business. 345 Cannon Building SD–430 SD–430 MARCH 13 10 a.m. MARCH 19 Indian Affairs 9:30 a.m. To hold oversight hearings to examine the Armed Services 9:30 a.m. To hold hearings to examine military Judiciary Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, focus- strategy and operational requirements To hold hearings to examine ethical re- ing on the role and funding of the Na- in review of the Defense Authorization generative medicine research and tional Indian Gaming Commission. Request for Fiscal Year 2004 and the human reproductive cloning. SR–485 Future Years Defense Program. SD–226 SH–216 10 a.m. MARCH 27 10 a.m. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 9:30 a.m. Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Business meeting to consider pending Armed Services To hold hearings to examine the Admin- calendar business. To hold hearings to examine the future istration’s proposed Fiscal Year 2004 SD–430 of the North Atlantic Treaty Organiza- Budget for the Federal Transit Admin- Indian Affairs tion; to be followed by closed hearings istration. Business meeting to consider pending (in Room SH–219). SD–538 calendar business; to be followed by SH–216 Energy and Natural Resources hearings on Indian energy legislation. 10 a.m. To hold hearings to examine the impact SR–485 of fires in 2002 and then look forward to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions the potential 2003 fire season. To hold hearings to examine terrorism, MARCH 20 SD–366 focusing on public health response. Veterans’ Affairs 10 a.m. SD–430 To hold joint hearings with the House Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to ex- To hold hearings to examine the Wash- APRIL 2 amine legislative presentations of the ington Teacher’s Union. 10 a.m. Retired Enlisted Association, Gold SD–430 Indian Affairs Star Wives of America, the Fleet Veterans’ Affairs Business meeting to consider pending Reseve Association, and the Air Force To hold joint hearings with the House calendar business; to be followed by Seargents Association. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to ex- hearings on Indian Health Care Reau- 345 Cannon Building amine legislative presentations of thorization Act legislation. 2:30 p.m. AMVETS, American Ex-Prisoners of SR–485 Energy and Natural Resources War, the Vietnam Veterans of America, National Parks Subcommittee the Military Officers Association of To hold oversight hearings to examine America, and the National Association the designation and management of of State Directors of Veterans’ Affairs. POSTPONEMENTS National Heritage Areas, including cri- 345 Cannon Building teria and procedures for designating MARCH 5 heritage areas, the potential impact of MARCH 25 heritage areas on private lands and 9:30 a.m. communities, federal and non-federal Time to be announced Judiciary costs of managing heritage areas, and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions To hold hearings to examine pending methods of monitoring and measuring To hold hearings to examine pending cal- nominations. the success of heritage areas. endar business. SD–226 SD–366 Room to be announced

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