H6496 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 15, 2008 and can result in fatal lung infections. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and to agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1323) This kind of mucus can also obstruct bring awareness to and honor to the commending the Arizona State Univer- the pancreas, making it difficult for thousands of Americans suffering from sity team for their victory in people with CF to absorb nutrients, CF every day, by simply passing this the 2008 Women’s College World Series. simple nutrients, in food. Unfortu- resolution. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- nately, more than 10 million Ameri- Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I continue tion. cans are unknowingly symptom-free to reserve my time. The text of the resolution is as fol- carriers of the CF gene. Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I have lows: Now, the residents of Florida have no more speakers at this time, and I H. RES. 1323 recognized there is a real need for CF urge my colleagues to vote in favor of Whereas, on June 3, 2008, the Arizona State care and research. There are 15 special- this worthwhile resolution. University Sun Devils won the 2008 NCAA ized centers and clinics for cystic fibro- I yield back the balance of my time. Women’s College World Series with a re- sounding 11 to 0 defeat over the Texas A&M sis care in my home State of Florida, Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, as a mem- ber of the Congressional Cystic Fibrosis Cau- Aggies; including one at the University of Flor- Whereas this win marked the first national ida, which I represent here in Congress. cus, I rise in strong support of H.. Con. Res. 299, which supports the goals and ideals of title for in softball; My colleagues, there is no cure for Whereas the Arizona State University Sun CF, even though it is one of the most National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. Devils set a record for the highest margin of common, life-threatening diseases in According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, victory during a championship game in the which is located in my congressional district in the United States. Now, 50 years ago, NCAA Women’s College World Series history; Bethesda, Maryland, more than 30,000 Ameri- CF was considered a death sentence, as Whereas the Arizona State University cans suffer from cystic fibrosis. Approximately women’s softball team won an impressive 66 there were no drugs to combat and con- 1,000 new cases of cystic fibrosis are diag- games this season and went 56 to 5 during trol the symptoms. the season and went 10 for 10 in the post sea- In 1955, a child born with CF was not nosed each year. It is an inherited chronic dis- ease that causes thick mucus to build up in son under the leadership of Coach Clint expected to live long enough to attend Myers; elementary school. Today, the median the lungs and other organs, causing life-threat- Whereas super slugger set age of survival for a CF patient is 37. ening lung infections and serious digestive a new, NCAA single-season record by draw- I am proud to say there are five drugs complications. ing 29 intentional walks; We have made significant progress in fight- on the market, and there’s over 30 new Whereas pitcher earned ing cystic fibrosis, but there is still much more Most Valuable Player honors in the Women’s drugs that are in various stages of de- to do. In the 1950s, few children with cystic fi- College World Series with 53 and a velopment. These drugs are helping brosis were expected to live to attend elemen- perfect record of 5 wins to 0 losses; children born with CF to live signifi- tary school. Today, thanks to past funding of Whereas the Arizona State University cantly longer and healthier lives. Peo- cystic fibrosis research, people with cystic fi- coaching staff, comprised of Head Coach ple with CF are living longer. Over 40 Clint Meyers and Assistant Coaches Kirsten brosis can expect to live into their thirties and percent of the CF population is now Voak and Robert Wager, was named the forties. While that figure is still unacceptably age 18 or older. NFCA’s NCAA Division I National Coaching But that is not enough, my col- low, it is cause for hope for those living with Staff of the Year; leagues. We need more research and the disease and their families. We must con- Whereas 6 players, were named to the Lou- isville Slugger/NFCA All-Pacific Region more funding, and we can’t stop until tinue to fund cystic fibrosis research at the Na- tional Institutes of Health so that new treat- Team; we find the cure. I believe in the inge- Whereas 5 of those 6 players, Katie nuity and strong ethic of the American ments and, hopefully, a cure, can be devel- oped in which people with cystic fibrosis can Burkhart, Mindy Cowles, Krista people. I believe we have the brain Donnenwirth, Kaitlin Cochran, and Jackie power and the drive to cure this disease live a normal life expectancy. And we must Vasquez, advanced to earn Louisville Slug- today. continue to raise public awareness and edu- ger/NFCA All-America honors; I would like to recognize the Cystic cation about cystic fibrosis, and to increase Whereas the Arizona State University soft- Fibrosis Foundation, which has led the support for those affected by the disease. ball team earned the enthusiastic support of Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be a cosponsor students, faculty, alumni, and Sun Devils development of these promising treat- of this resolution, and I encourage my col- fans across the country during their national ments through an innovative business leagues to join me in supporting it. championship season; and approach to drug discovery and devel- Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, I have no Whereas the Arizona State University soft- opment. The Cystic Fibrosis Founda- further requests for time. ball team is an inspiration to student ath- tion has entered into partnerships with I would like to thank the leadership letes in Arizona and across the United States: Now, therefore, be it biotechnology and pharmaceutical of Energy and Commerce Committee companies in an effort to find a cure, a Resolved, That the United States House of and the authors of the legislation and Representatives— simple cure for this disease. the demonstration of strong bipartisan (1) commends the Arizona State University As a result of their efforts, promising support for this resolution, and urge softball team for their victory in the 2008 potential drug therapies to correct the our colleagues to support and pass Women’s College World Series; cause of the disease are now entering House Concurrent Resolution 299, as it (2) recognizes the achievements of the clinical trials in CF patients, and new has been amended. players, coaches, students, and staff whose therapies that treat the symptoms of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The hard work and dedication helped the Arizona this disease are now helping patients State University Sun Devils win the cham- question is on the motion offered by pionship; and every day as we speak. the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. In the past 5 years, the Cystic Fibro- (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Rep- CAPPS) that the House suspend the resentatives to transmit a copy of this reso- sis Foundation and its subsidiaries rules and agree to the concurrent reso- lution to Arizona State University President have invested over $650 million in drug lution, H. Con. Res. 299, as amended. Michael Crow, softball Coach Clint Myers, research. I commend them for their The question was taken; and (two- and Athletic Director Lisa Love for appro- commitment to innovation and for act- thirds being in the affirmative) the priate display. ing as a facilitator in the development rules were suspended and the concur- The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. PAS- of these important new drugs. rent resolution, as amended, was TOR). Pursuant to the rule, the gen- With the support of the foundation, agreed to. tleman from New York (Mr. BISHOP) programs like the one at the Univer- A motion to reconsider was laid on and the gentleman from Delaware (Mr. sity of Florida CF and Pediatric Pul- the table. CASTLE) each will control 20 minutes. monary Disease Center are simply im- f The Chair recognizes the gentleman proving the health outcome of patients from New York. who have cystic fibrosis. In the past 5 COMMENDING THE 2008 WOMEN’S GENERAL LEAVE years in the State of Florida, CF re- COLLEGE WORLD SERIES CHAM- Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speak- search and care supported by the CF PION ARIZONA STATE SUN DEV- er, I request 5 legislative days during Foundation has totaled $31⁄2 million. ILS which Members may revise and extend I urge my colleagues to recognize the Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speak- and insert extraneous material on H. achievements of organizations like the er, I move to suspend the rules and Res. 1323 into the RECORD.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 03:59 Jul 16, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JY7.051 H15JYPT1 smartinez on PROD1PC64 with HOUSE July 15, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H6497 The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) such time as Reuters/Zogby Poll: ‘‘Most Ameri- objection to the request of the gen- she may consume. cans support more U.S. oil drilling. 59.6 tleman from New York? Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I want to percent of Americans surveyed in that There was no objection. thank my colleague from Delaware for poll released June 18 said they favor Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speak- yielding me some time. I want also to government efforts to boost domestic er, I yield myself such time as I may congratulate the Arizona State Univer- drilling and refinery construction to consume. sity softball team for its championship. cool record prices.’’ I rise today to congratulate the Ari- And I think a lot about what is hap- Again, I want to congratulate the Ar- zona State University softball team for pening to American families this year, izona State University softball team on their victory in the 2008 NCAA Division this summer, as they want to go out their national championship. And I I tournament. and watch their children play softball, want to say to the Democrats, give us On June 3, softball fans were treated watch their children play baseball, get more American-made resources and let to an exceptional game as the Arizona involved in other sports, and realize Americans pursue going to baseball State Sun Devils defeated the Texas how the price of gasoline is impacting games, going to softball games, and A&M Aggies and clinched their first that opportunity, those opportunities taking their families to all their sum- national title. that they would like to have. They mer entertainment this summer. b 1200 want to be able to do all those things Let’s lower the price of gasoline and make it possible. Stop standing in the The resounding 11–0 defeat is the they have been doing for years. We live in the greatest and freest way. largest margin of victory for a cham- country in the world, but we are in Mr. BISHOP of New York. I wasn’t pionship game in Women’s College danger right now because we are not sure that we were here to discuss en- World Series history. ergy. But since the subject has been I want to extend my congratulations energy independent. We are very de- broached, let me say that the mes- to Head Coach Clint Meyers and Assist- pendent on importing oil and gas. But saging continues. The messaging clear- ant Coaches Kirsten Voak and Robert the American people understand we ly is to blame the Democrats for a Wagner. This talented coaching staff don’t have to do that; that we can be problem that, in fact, grows out of leg- was named the NFCA’s NCAA Division energy independent. And what they want us to do is what the Republicans islation that was pushed by the Repub- I Coaching Staff of the Year for their have said we should do, which is de- lican majority. outstanding leadership during the 2008 velop an all-of-the-above strategy. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 that season. Coach Meyers returned to his There is poll after poll after poll to was passed in this Chamber, most alma mater 3 years ago and picked up show that the American people want Democrats voted against it. Most Re- his first Pacific-10 Coach of the Year access to more American-made energy publicans voted for it. It is an energy honor this season. He has now led the which will help alleviate the pain at policy that was written by the secret school to its first conference cham- the pump. energy task force convened by the Vice pionship and national title in softball. What is stopping us from doing that? President. And at the time that was Congratulations are also in order for One group of people, Washington written in 2005, the Energy Information pitcher Katie Burkhart who was named Democrats, the leadership of this Administration predicted that it would the Most Valuable Player in the Wom- House of Representatives and the Sen- do absolutely nothing to reduce the en’s College World Series. Burkhart, a ate. They alone stand in the way of ex- price of gasoline at the pump, and senior from San Luis Obispo, Cali- ploration for new domestic resources would most likely result in an increase fornia, also struck out an impressive 53 that will immediately bring down the in the price of gas at the pump. And batters during the World Series and price of gasoline and allow these fami- guess what? Here we are 3 years later posted a perfect record of 5–0. In her lies to pursue their summer pursuits. and that is exactly what has happened tenure at Arizona State, Burkhart has I want to quote from some polls that as a result of the policy that was put in amassed 15 shutouts and 3 saves in her have recently been done, again, which place by the Republican leadership of 32 career starts. back up what House Republicans want this chamber and the Republican White And for Kaitlin Cochran, a junior to do, all of the above. We want con- House. from Yorba Linda, California, who servation, we want increased use of al- And so what the messaging is about a three-run homer in the fifth inning of ternative and renewable energy, and we is about blaming Democrats for a pol- the final game to give the Sun Devils a want environmentally sound produc- icy and a situation that exists as a re- 4–0 lead. In fact, Cochran was such a tion of American resources. sult of Republican-enacted legislation. big offensive force this season that she Fox News Poll: 76 percent of Ameri- Let me say one other thing, and that was intentionally walked a record 29 cans ‘‘support immediately increasing is, that what the American people de- times. Cochran was also named the oil drilling in the United States. More serve is a short-term solution and a Pac-10 conference Softball Player of than seven in 10 Democrats hold this long-term solution, and increased drill- the Year and earned the Conference’s view.’’ ing provides neither. If the President batting title for the third year in a CNN/Opinion Research Poll: ‘‘73 per- and the Republicans were truly inter- row. cent of the more than 1,000 Americans ested in a short-term solution they The extraordinary achievements of surveyed from June 26 to June 29 said would join the Democrats in this Con- this year is a tribute to the skill and they favored offshore drilling for oil gress and they would urge the Presi- dedication of the many players, coach- and natural gas in U.S. waters.’’ dent to release 70 million barrels of oil es, students, alumni, families and the The Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, fans that have helped to make Arizona Poll: ‘‘When all registered voters were something that would almost undoubt- State University a premiere softball asked whether they support increased edly immediately bring down prices at program. Winning the National Cham- exploration for oil and natural gas, 68 the pump. And if they were interested pionship, finishing the season with a percent responded in the affirmative.’’ in a long-term solution, they would 66–5 overall record, and winning the Rasmussen Reports: ‘‘According to join us in embarking on a policy that Pac-10 Conference championship has Rasmussen, 67 percent of Americans would give us a clean and independent brought national acclaim to Arizona support oil drilling off the Nation’s energy future that would reduce our State University. I know the fans of coast, 64 percent think it will lower gas demand on foreign oil. the university will revel in this accom- prices.’’ We all know the minute we an- With that, I would like to yield as plishment as they look forward to the nounce we are going to drill, we are much time as he may consume to the 2009 season. going to see lower gas prices. gentleman from Arizona (Mr. MITCH- Mr. Speaker, once again I congratu- The IBD/TIPP Poll: ‘‘Support for off- ELL). late the Arizona State University soft- shore drilling and oil shale develop- Mr. MITCHELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise ball team for their success, and I re- ment is also broad-based, with the today to commend the Arizona State serve the balance of my time. former favored by 64 percent of re- University softball team for their Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, at this spondents and the latter by 65 per- championship victory in the 2008 Wom- time I yield to the gentlewoman from cent.’’ en’s College World Series.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 02:34 Jul 16, 2008 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K15JY7.031 H15JYPT1 smartinez on PROD1PC64 with HOUSE H6498 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE July 15, 2008 On June 3, 2008, the Arizona State World Series, 11–0 victory shows just national semifinals in any NCAA champion- University Sun Devils won the 2008 how great they really are. ship; NCAA Women’s College World Series Beyond that though, I would just like Whereas the Continentals completed the after trouncing Texas A&M Aggies 11– to say that the Arizona State softball 2008 season with a remarkable 21–1 record and won 19 straight games, which is the long- 0. Not only did this win mark the first is not only an inspiration to student est winning streak in Division III women’s national title for Arizona State Univer- athletes in Arizona and across the lacrosse; sity in softball, but the Lady Sun Dev- United States, but a beacon of higher Whereas the Continentals are led by team ils also set a record for the highest education as well. Arizona State Uni- captains Tara Eckberg of Castle Rock, CO; margin of victory in a championship versity is a knowledge and discovery Jen McGowan of Jericho, VT; Nicole game in the NCAA Women’s College enterprise advancing teaching and re- Tetreault of Guilderland, NY; and are com- World Series history. search focused on the most pressing prised of the following outstanding players: Arizonans and a national television challenges that confront global soci- Kate Fowler of Branford, CT; Allie Shpall of Greenwood Village, CO; Laura Stern of audience shared in the excitement, ety. A comprehensive public metropoli- Shaker Heights, OH; Becca Green of pride and sportsmanship ASU players tan research university enrolling more Wynnewood, PA; Matilda Andersson of An- displayed, both on the field and in the than 60,000 undergraduate, graduate napolis, MD; Kayla Bettenhauser of West dugout during this inspiring victory. and professional students on four cam- Babylon, NY; Katie White of Stonington, CT; Furthermore, the ASU softball team puses. ASU is a federation of unique Kate Marek of Alexandria, VA; Audrey played an excellent season, winning an colleges, schools, departments and re- Nebergall of Tiverton, RI; Kriti Dave of New- impressive 66 games. Under the leader- search institutes that comprise close- ton, MA; Liz Rave of Huntington, NY; Hilary ship of Coach Clint Meyers, the Sun knit but diverse academic communities Saverin of New Canaan, CT; Kaillie Briscoe Devils went 56–5 during the season, and of Orangeville, Ontario; Anne Graveley of that are international in scope. ASU Queensbury, NY; Katie Gambir of Darien, 10-for-10 in the post season. This team champions intellectual and cultural di- CT; Sarah Bray of Rockville, MD; Catie Gib- succeeded with the hard work, grit and versity and welcomes students from all bons of Clarks Summit, PA; and Liz Ben- determination of the players, coaches 50 States and more than 100 nations jamin of Garrison, NY; and staff. across the globe. Whereas head coach Patty Kloidt, assisted Outstanding players in the Women’s I congratulate everybody who had by Amanda Nobis and Mackay Rippey, merit College World Series include super anything to do with the softball vic- recognition and praise for guiding the Con- slugger, Kaitlin Cochran, who set a tory this year, and I congratulate Ari- tinentals to their championship win, and new NCAA single season record by zona State University on being an out- were named the Liberty League Coaching Staff of the Year in 2008, and Patty Kloidt drawing 29 intentional walks. standing university in our country. was named 2008 NCAA Division III Coach of Star pitcher Katie Burkhart earned I yield back the balance of our time. the Year by the Intercollegiate Women’s La- Most Valuable Player honors in the Mr. BISHOP of New York. We have crosse Coaches Association; Women’s College World Series with 53 no further speakers, Mr. Speaker, so I Whereas four Continentals won All-Amer- strikeouts and a perfect record of five yield back the balance of my time as ica awards this year, six players were se- wins and zero losses. well. lected to the all-region team, and nine play- Six of the lady Sun Devils were also The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ers were selected to the all-league team; and named to the Louisville Slugger Na- question is on the motion offered by Whereas the Continentals are shining ex- tional Fastpitch Coaches Association the gentleman from New York (Mr. amples of the products of hard work and commitment, and have inspired and brought BISHOP) that the House suspend the All-Pacific Region team. Five of these pride to their community as well as their players, Katie Burkhart, Mindy rules and agree to the resolution, H. loved ones and the students and alumni of Cowles, Krista Donnenwirth, Kaitlin Res. 1323. Hamilton College: Now, therefore, be it Cochran and Jackie Vasquez, advanced The question was taken. Resolved, That the House of Representa- to earn Louisville Sluggers/NFCA All- The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the tives congratulates the Hamilton College American honors. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Continentals on winning the NCAA Division This team of course owes a great deal in the affirmative, the ayes have it. III women’s lacrosse championship and com- mends them on their contributions to Ham- of its success to the superb ASU coach- Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speak- er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. ilton College, women’s athletics, and the ing staff, including Head Coach Clint sport of lacrosse. Meyers and Assistant Coaches Kirsten The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Voak and Robert Wagner, who have ant to the rule, the gentleman from been named to the NFCA’s NCAA Divi- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Chair’s prior announcement, further New York (Mr. BISHOP) and the gen- sion I National Coaching Staff of the tleman from Delaware (Mr. CASTLE) year. proceedings on this motion will be postponed. each will control 20 minutes. As an alumnus of ASU, I am honored The Chair recognizes the gentleman and excited to see a team from my f from New York. alma mater accomplish this feat. This CONGRATULATING THE HAMILTON GENERAL LEAVE is truly a victory for Sun Devils every- COLLEGE CONTINENTALS ON Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speak- where. The championship title has been WINNING THE NCAA DIVISION III er, I request 5 legislative days during a long time coming for this team, and WOMEN’S LACROSSE CHAMPION- which Members may revise and extend these women showed that true dedica- SHIP and insert extraneous material on H. tion and persistence can, indeed, pay Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speak- Res. 1259 into the RECORD. off. er, I move to suspend the rules and The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there I ask my colleagues to join me in agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1259) objection to the request of the gen- celebrating the remarkable success of congratulating the Hamilton College tleman from New York? this team whose achievements and ca- Continentals on winning the NCAA Di- There was no objection. maraderie should be models for other vision III women’s lacrosse champion- Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speak- teams across the country. ship, as amended. er, I yield myself as much time as I Go Devils. The Clerk read the title of the resolu- may consume. Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, I yield Mr. Speaker, I rise today to con- tion. myself such time as I may consume. The text of the resolution is as fol- gratulate the Hamilton College Con- I would also like to congratulate the lows: tinentals women’s lacrosse team for Arizona State University softball their victory in the 2008 NCAA Division H. RES. 1259 team. I watched some of the softball on III tournament. television, and these are dynamic ath- Whereas on May 18, 2008, the Hamilton Col- On May 18, Hamilton College Con- letes doing a wonderful job of dealing lege Continentals women’s lacrosse team tinentals women’s lacrosse team cele- captured the NCAA Division III champion- with what has become a very fast ship and completed the best season in the brated their NCAA Division III cham- sport. team’s 29-year history; pionship title after defeating the This team was extraordinary. Their Whereas the Continentals are the first Franklin & Marshall College Diplomats victory against Texas A&M in the team in the College’s history to reach the 13–6 in Salem, Virginia.

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