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ESSAY BY RACHEL SPELLMAN about how great it would feel to pull my hair pany, a division of Pacific Coast Building back into a ponytail and not have a wig fall Products, Inc. Through his trademark hard off. Flowing. Like the little mermaid, her work and dedication, David was named the HON. JOHN B. LARSON long hair dancing about her as she swims. OF CONNECTICUT Yeah, that’s it, I want to be Ariel. It really Chief Financial Officer for Pacific Coast Build- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would be great. In gym class the kids are ing Products in 1979. Under his leadership, Tuesday, November 19, 2002 sweeping past, I am unable to keep up. My Pacific Coast Building Products was awarded skin is scarred. My hands are wrinkly. I am the prestigious ‘‘Best in the Business’’ award- Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I constantly being mistaken for 10 when actu- ed by the Sacremento Chamber of Com- rise today to insert an essay by one of my ally being 14. The list could go on forever. merce. In addition, the company was also re- constituents, Ms. Rachel Spellman, into the But what hurts the most is not having a cently recognized as one of the ten Most Ad- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Rachel’s eloquent friend to talk with. No one ever takes me se- mired Companies in the Sacramento area. remarks regarding her struggle with cancer riously. I often blame this lack of true com- panions on cancer. I find my favorite part of Perhaps, most impressively, the company has have been an inspiration to me and I believe maintained a regular presence on the influen- that we all can benefit from her positive out- the day is coming home. I finally get to re- move the things that I use to try to fit in tial Forbes 500 list under David’s tenure. All in look and the thankfulness with which she and appear normal. Shut the front door, take all, David has steadfastly represented the in- greets each day. Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I off the heeled shoes, remove the itchy wig to terests of Pacific Coast Building Products with would urge my colleagues to read this won- reveal my short dull brown wisps, and slip great honor and results for the past three dec- derful essay and join me in saluting Rachel for into some comfy clothes that are more me. I ades. her strength in her battle with this disease. feel like a player exiting the stage. Remov- Aside from his contributions to Pacific Coast ing my costume, I shake off the character of I CAN BREATHE the day. On stage, I must hide my true emo- Building Products, David has also offered his (By Rachel Spellman) tions and let this other character shine valuable services to a number of worthy com- You have cancer. Imagine hearing that. through. I get so good at it, I even fool my- munity organizations. David has been a long You have cancer. I was only two and didn’t self. time member of the Big Brother/Big Sisters understand. Everyone has to go to the hos- However, the tears are real; that is irref- Foundation. In addition David has also been a pital everyday and get tested, pricked, poked utable. That is when I know I have stopped member of the Sutter Club, California State and x-rayed, right? I hadn’t the faintest idea pretending. Show’s over. My mother, a University Sacramento, the Sacramento Busi- how in danger my life was. I am glad I was strong and inspiring woman, has always been ness Advisory Board, and a Board of Trustee so young and naive, so I didn’t emotionally there to for me, but this need to connect fall apart. But it does bother me that I can- with peers is overwhelming. Sometimes, I member to the Sacramento Regional Founda- not remember anything. Only little flash- feel guilty for my emotions. There are so tion and Sacramento Neighborhood Housing backs and stories from my parents can evoke many amazing things about life! What right Service. David is also associated with Suc- the slightest hint of a memory. I am fighting do I have to feel like this? I am selfish. I’m ceed Catholic Social Service. an emotional and sometimes a physical bat- alive, aren’t I? Survivor guild perhaps. My It is not surprising that David has been tle everyday. I learn to take one day at a mother says its OK to be upset. I guess I be- widely recognized for his involvement in the time. I can do it. Just one day at a time. lieve her. Juggling these feelings and those community. In 1996, David was named by the Having lived with cancer has taught me of a regular teenager can get very nerve Sacramento Diocese as the Distinguished many of life’s hard lessons. I feel an immense racking. I’m not sure of too much, but I appreciation for life itself. Just being alive. know one thing. It’ll take time. Just time. Catholic School Graduate of the year. Earlier Now, eleven years in remission, I know how One must remember that painful days will in 1993, David was appointed by Governor lucky I am and I am so very grateful for my pass. Often they pass too soon. Waste not Pete Wilson to serve on the California Con- second chance. My experience has taught me your time here; we live in a wonderful place. tractors State License Board. In 1997, David to believe in something stronger than my- Smile. Take pleasure in the simple things and his wife, Chris, were the proud recipients self. I learned to have hope and faith during and see the complicated ones as a challenge, of the Philanthropist Couple Award in recogni- hard times. One must slow down to notice a new journey. The little stresses of each day tion for all their charitable work over the years. the small things and how simply pure and should be seen as a comedy of errors; enjoy Dave’s unparalleled success in the board- wonderful they are. Even those little, annoy- your mistakes and remember to keep your ing things you know you wouldn’t have any life in perspective. Above all, love. Love sim- room and in the community truly makes him other way. ply the fact that you are here, and that when one of Sacramento’s most accomplished and The doctor called my parents three days you awake each morning, you can breathe. treasured citizens. His commitment to help early and he said to come in right away. It’s For your breath might stagger occasionally, others is a shining example to everyone who not important. I had myelodysplasia, a ma- but you’re still going. In. Out. In. Out. One follows his leadership. lignant disease of the bone marrow cells. day at a time. In. Out. In. Mr. Speaker, as David Lucchetti’s friends Chemotherapy and radiation were not enough. I needed a bone marrow transplant. f and family gather for his honorary luncheon, I Allyson, my sister, was a match. I was very am honored to pay tribute to one of Sac- lucky. It is very hard to find donors. The TRIBUTE TO DAVID LUCCHETTI ramento’s most honorable residents. His suc- procedure hurt her more than it hurt me. I cesses are considerable, and it is a great was in the hospital for about 4 months HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI honor for me to have the opportunity to pay straight. The next year I was in, on and off, OF CALIFORNIA tribute to his contributions. I ask all my col- for follow up. I had an IV put in my chest to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues to join with me in wishing David put meds, and sometimes food, through. I Lucchetti continued success in all his future still have a scar on my neck and chest from Tuesday, November 19, 2002 it. I was on immunosuppressive drugs for 8 endeavors. years, until I was 10. An endless list of pills Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tribute to f and liquids to take everyday. I am now doing David Lucchetti, one of Sacramento’s most much better and only go to the hospital outstanding citizen leaders. David is retiring TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE about every three months or so. It’s very after many years of wonderful contributions to SANDRA L. KOFFMAN hard to listen to people tell me about their the Sacramento Neighborhood Housing Serv- little cuts and bruises when I know the ice Board of Trustees. As his friends and fam- HON. SAM FARR things that really do hurt. ily gather to celebrate David’s numerous I often feel alienated and different. OF CALIFORNIA ‘‘Friends’’ do not understand me, but I really achievements, I ask all of my colleagues to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES join with me in saluting one of Sacramento’s shouldn’t expect them to. That doesn’t make Tuesday, November 19, 2002 it any easier. I am so different. Girls talk of most accomplished citizens. their highlights and sloppily braid each oth- David began his illustrious career in 1970 Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise er’s hair. Looking in the mirror, I think when he was hired by Anderson Lumber Com- today to recognize a very special woman, the

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VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.000 E19PT1 E2090 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2002 Honorable Sandra L. Koffman, the Mayor of peace, Mr. Abba Eban. In nearly a half-cen- Most notably, his tenure here has been Pacific Grove, California. Sandy, as she is tury of service as Israel’s premier diplomat, marked by his consistent willingness to put known throughout town, has been a true lead- Mr. Eban played a critical role in securing the aside partisan differences in effort to find rea- er in Pacific Grove and in the wider Monterey future of his embattled nation and in defending sonable and worthwhile solutions. Bay region. As she steps down after four con- democracy in the Middle East. News of his I recently had the privilege of working with secutive terms as Mayor, I want to take this passing Sunday grieves all those who knew TIM on a matter that we both considered to be time to honor her public service. I think it is him and knew his historic work. very important, the Adams Memorial, which particularly important that this House, at the My wife and I had the honor of first meeting will honor our second president, John Adams, pinnacle of American democracy, honor the Abba Eban nearly four decades ago. Even at and his wife, Abigail. As the ranking member fundamentally important role that local elected this early stage in his extraordinary career, he of the Resources Committee, which passed officials such as Mayor Kaufman play in the had distinguished himself as one of the most the bill out, I’m proud to say that President governance of our great nation. Local politics passionate, articulate and compelling voices Bush signed the bill into law last year. Simi- is the foundation on which our nation rests. on the world stage. In introducing President larly, just the other day, the House passed Members of Congress simply stand on the Harry S. Truman to Israel’s future leaders, Mr. legislation approving the Secretary of the Inte- shoulders of the Mayors, City Council mem- Eban helped forge a partnership between our rior’s decision on placement of the memorial. bers, County Supervisors, School Board Mem- two countries that has grown only stronger Mr. Speaker, TIM is the embodiment of the bers, and the other local elected office holders with the passage of time. Throughout Israel’s true civil servant who interrupts his career in who give so generously of their time to make struggle to survive, Abba Eban provided the order to serve his Nation. And when his serv- our communities work. Sandy is just such a words that emboldened the Israeli people and ice is complete, he simply chooses to return to local official. She is the kind of leader who is persuaded the world. Perhaps his finest mo- private life as still a young man with great po- the first to arrive, the last to leave, and is al- ment came in 1967, when he addressed the tential for even more achievement. ways there with persistence and energy to United Nations in a heroic and spirited de- While we here will miss TIM and his valu- move Pacific Grove forward. fense of Israel’s right to exist. Israel’s contin- able contributions, we wish him well as he re- Sandy was born and raised in Chicago, Illi- ued survival is the lasting legacy of his immor- turns to private life, and most importantly, to nois. After college, Sandy made her way to tal words. his wife and their children. California where she began a career in retail- Abba Eban’s Churchillian orations at the f ing in the Los Angeles area. Sandy and her United Nations are the stuff of legend, cap- RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT husband Dan moved to Pacific Grove in 1990, turing the spirit of a brave nation and capti- COLONEL GARY WOODWARD where she immediately became active in the vating an anxious world. He instilled pride in community, serving as a docent for the Mon- all who shared his vision of a free and inde- HON. DAVID L. HOBSON terey Bay Aquarium, cofounding Pacific Grove pendent homeland for the Jewish people—and OF OHIO Eco-Corps in 1991 and the Pacific Grove he earned the respect of all who did not. If the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Residents Association in 1993, and partici- pen is mightier than the sword, than Abba pating in the Pacific Grove Chamber of Com- Eban’s eloquence was among the strongest Tuesday, November 19, 2002 merce and many other local, national and weapons in Israel’s arsenal. He personified his Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in international organizations. In 1994, the citi- nation’s fearless quest for peace. recognition of my constituent, Lieutenant Colo- zens of her adopted city elected Sandy their Abba Eban was also a character the likes of nel Gary Woodward, U.S. Air Force Reserve, mayor. whom the world may never again know. His who will be retiring on November 30th of this Since her election as mayor, Sandy has brilliant intellect, cosmopolitan style and biting year. contributed in numerous ways to the improve- wit cast him as the consummate diplomat. He Col. Woodward began his service as a ment of Pacific Grove, including protection of was the picture of professionalism. But behind member of the Ohio Air National Guard, USAF the environment, preservation of historic this polished public persona was a human Security Police (Air Police) and was a grad- homes, and revitalization of the downtown being who, like his countrymen, struggled to uate of the first class of the ANG Academy of business district. Sandy has led the City live in peace and with dignity. Military Sciences (NCO Academy) at the Council effectively through major projects, in- Reflecting on the life of Abba Eban, we bet- McGhee-Tyson Air Force Base in Knoxville, cluding a new Youth Center, restoration of his- ter understand that a nation’s greatness is de- Tennessee. toric City Hall and an addition to the Civic fined not by the strength of its arms or the ex- He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant Center, approved plans for affordable housing tent of its wealth, but by the virtues of its peo- in 1972, and named Commander of the 178th for senior citizens, and a comprehensive ple. Abba Eban was indeed a great and vir- Security Police unit at Springfield, Ohio. In sewer maintenance and improvement project. tuous man, a most fitting emissary of a great 1974, Lt. Woodward’s unit was mobilized to Sandy has been a highly public, accessible and virtuous people. Let us commemorate his provide humanitarian support to the Xenia tor- and outgoing Mayor, spending countless hours life by leading our own as he led his. nado disaster. Under his leadership, this unit with all segments of the community to build f was awarded the Air Force’s Outstanding Unit consensus and bridges of understanding, and Award, recognized for its excellent support to has unfailingly conducted meetings with a TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE TIM the Ministry of Defense in the United Kingdom skillful combination of cordiality and focus. She ROEMER concerning a number of successful European has participated actively in regional planning deployments, and also was recognized for its and policy-making as Pacific Grove’s rep- HON. NICK J. RAHALL II outstanding inspection ratings. resentative to the Fort Ord Reuse Authority OF WEST VIRGINIA In 1993, Lt. Col. Woodward was promoted and other organizations, and has worked IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to his present grade and awarded the USAF Commendation Medal. In 1995, he was recog- closely and effectively with the other mayors Tuesday, November 19, 2002 on a wide range of countywide issues. nized for his professionalism and outstanding On behalf of this House I want to commend Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support to the Space and Missile Center, Los Mayor Koffman for her dedicated service and pay tribute to one of the most highly regarded Angeles AFB, and three years later the U.S. call on her to continue her good work on be- members of the House of Representatives, the Secretary of Defense acknowledged Lt. Col. half of the people of Pacific Grove and the ranking member of the Subcommittee on Se- Woodward’s leadership as the Project Officer United States. lect Education, TIM ROEMER, from Indiana’s for the National Defense Conference at f Third District. Wright-Patterson AFB. Identified as mission As David Broder, the esteemed Washington critical and extremely valuable to the USAF, TRIBUTE TO ABBA EBAN journalist wrote of TIM, he is ‘‘ending a sin- Lt. Col. Woodward was selected and approved gularly useful House career by retiring.’’ to continue service beyond his retirement HON. TOM LANTOS Throughout his 12 years as a member of date. OF CALIFORNIA the House, TIM has focused on important mat- During all of this, Lt. Col. Woodward had a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ters aimed at improving our way of life such successful, 25-year banking career and served as education and the AmeriCorps program. on the Fairborn City Council. He and his wife, Tuesday, November 19, 2002 Likewise, he brought his considerable talents Diana, still reside in Fairborn, and are the Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to bear as a member of the House Permanent proud parents of two daughters, Elizabeth and pay tribute to a fallen hero in the cause of Select Committee on Intelligence. Melody.

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.003 E19PT1 November 19, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2091 As a former member of the Ohio Air Na- TRIBUTE TO VALERIE a longtime reader and frequent subject of Mr. tional Guard, I am proud to come to the floor DOMBROWSKI Colwell’s pieces, I have marveled at his ability to recognize Lt. Col. Gary Woodward’s service to inform and entertain, report the facts while to his nation, his community and his family, HON. JANE HARMAN also providing the broader context of an issue, and congratulate him on the occasion of his OF CALIFORNIA and share his knowledge with a characteristic modesty, humor, and respect for the political retirement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES process. Tuesday, November 19, 2002 Although Hoosiers now proudly claim him as f Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to one of their own, Mr. Colwell originally hails from Ottawa, Illinois. Upon graduation from the RECOGNIZING THE HARTFORD pay tribute to the distinguished life and career University of Illinois College of Journalism, he PUBLIC LIBRARY of a constituent and community leader, Re- dondo Beach School Board Member Valerie began his professional journalistic career at Dombrowski, who passed away on November the Champaign-Urbana Courier. Later, Mr. HON. JOHN B. LARSON 11, 2002. Colwell honed his journalistic skills while serv- Valerie served the city of Redondo Beach ing our country in the United States Army as OF CONNECTICUT as a dedicated school board member for twen- the editor for the Fifth Army newspaper. Upon completion of his service, he joined the South IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ty-five years. She was a tireless advocate for special and fine arts education. Among her ac- Bend Tribune as a night police reporter. In Tuesday, November 19, 2002 complishments are the equalization of funding 1964, Mr. Colwell assumed the position of po- for girls’ and boys’ sports programs and the litical reporter for the Tribune—a post he has Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I procurement of musical instruments for chil- held ever since. rise today to pay tribute to the Hartford Public dren who could not afford them. Over the course of his 38 years covering Library as one of only six recipients of this Her dedication served the students in the politics, Mr. Colwell’s relentless pursuit of polit- year’s National Award for Museum and Library community while gaining her respect from oth- ical news led to coverage of every major politi- Service. ers who were impressed by her resolve to cian in Indiana, 20 national political conven- fight for causes she thought worthy. As a tions, and too many local, state, and national The Hartford Public Library’s Chief LIbrar- elections to count. His distinguished career in ian, Ms. Louise Blalock, and the Board Presi- woman who always spoke her mind and asked the tough questions, she was the voice journalism earned him numerous writing dent, Mr. Paul Shipman, recently attend an of the teachers, parents, and administrators in awards from the Hoosier State Press Associa- awards ceremony at the White House during the district. tion and the Indiana Associated Press Man- which First Lady Laura Bush presented them While being a matriarch of the Redondo aging Editors. with the citation for their innovative efforts to Beach community, she was also a mother of In addition to his obligations to the South expand the Library’s services to the commu- eleven, grandmother of nineteen, and great- Bend Tribune, since 1988, Mr. Colwell has nity. The Hartford Public Library received the grandmother of one. Widowed in 1980, Valerie provided a forum for conversations between Institute of Museum and Library Services raised her children alone and ran the two fam- citizens and their elected officials as the host (IMLS) award, in part, for developing commu- ily businesses. Her strength and leadership is of a local public affairs television program. He also finds time to share the insights of his craft nity partners and innovative programs to ad- an inspiration to us all. with the next generation of journalists as an dress current educational, social, economic In keeping with the spirit of Valerie’s com- adjunct associate professor of journalism at and environmental issues. Major partnerships mitment to special education and fine arts education, her children have established the the University of Notre Dame. developed by the Library include the Partner- Mr. Speaker, it is difficult to imagine fol- Valerie K. Dombrowski Scholarship Fund to ship Library, the Integrated Library Information lowing politics in Northern Indiana without the help children with special needs and arts pro- and Management System and the Creating benefit of Jack Colwell’s contributions. I be- grams in Redondo Beach. Readers program. lieve that Jack Powers, the former managing Mr. Speaker, I am honored to join Valerie’s editor of the South Bend Tribune, perhaps put The National Award for Library Service was family and friends in commemorating the loss it most succinctly when he said at the time of established in 2000 and is the only national of an outstanding educator, mother, and com- Mr. Colwell’s induction into the Indiana Jour- award of its kind to recognize the public serv- munity leader. Valerie’s tireless efforts and un- nalism Hall of Fame in 2000, ‘‘Jack Colwell is ice record of America’s libraries. The award is wavering dedication have touched the commu- the greatest single journalist in the history of nity. We will miss her dearly, but her spirit will presented in conjunction with the National the community and the newspaper. He made continue to survive. Award for Museum Services, which was es- us all look good. He still does.’’ I join my con- tablished in 1994. f stituents in thanking Jack for his years of serv- This year the Hartford Public Library has TRIBUTE TO MR. JACK COLWELL ice and wish him much success in his future truly transformed the traditional meaning of a endeavors. library with the development and installation of HON. TIM ROEMER f its ‘‘Community Information Database’’. The OF INDIANA TRIBUTE TO BETTY PERRY Hartford Public Library has responded directly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the needs of Hartford residents by com- Tuesday, November 19, 2002 HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI piling this database with such helpful informa- OF CALIFORNIA Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tion as employment opportunities, social serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ices, and neighborhood council reports. pay tribute to a great American, an accom- plished journalist, and an astute observer of Tuesday, November 19, 2002 In addition to its model partnership with the politics, Mr. Jack Colwell of South Bend, Indi- Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to Hartford Public System in which it has helped ana. After nearly 40 years as the political writ- honor a friend with a noteworthy career in ad- schools achieve curriculum goals for language er for the South Bend Tribune, Mr. Colwell will vocacy and public service. On November 19, development, the Library has forged a strong- soon be stepping down from that post. It is my 2002, the National Chapter of the Older Wom- er relationship with the Hartford community great honor to have this opportunity to wish en’s League will honor Betty Perry with the this year by connecting all its residents to a him well as he embarks on his well-deserved OWL Chapter Leader Award for her tireless distinguished collection of books, technology, retirement. work on behalf of OWL California. As her as- social services, and community expertise. In an age when political communication sociates and friends gather to recognize her often generates more heat than light and polit- passionate work in the advocacy arena, I ask Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join ical discourse is dominated by cynicism and all of my colleagues to join with me in saluting me in offering my most sincere congratulations spin, Mr. Colwell has set the standard for ac- one of Sacramento’s outstanding citizens. to the Hartford Public Library for its exemplary curacy, fairness, and integrity in political jour- Born and raised in Sacramento, Betty was service to Hartford and Connecticut’s First nalism. The insights and observations found in first exposed to the public arena when she Congressional District and for setting an ex- his weekly column and regular news articles often attended committee hearings and legis- ample for innovation and excellence for librar- for the Tribune have inspired generations of lative sessions in the state capitol with her fa- ies across the country. readers to engage in the political process. As ther. In 1948, Betty received her M.A. degree

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.005 E19PT1 E2092 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2002 from U.C. Berkeley where she also earned her grandchild. His wife of 45 years, Elizabeth PERSONAL B.A. a few years earlier. In pursuit of a career Sheldon, passed away in 1996. John LaFalce was born in Buffalo, New in teaching and counseling, Betty returned Raymond was fascinated with our living York, on October 6, 1939. He graduated from home to Sacramento, where she began an al- Earth from an early age. His undergraduate Public School 49 (1953), Canisius High School most 4 decade long career at Kit Carson Jr. education in biology was interrupted by World (1957), Canisius College (1961), and Villanova University School of Law in 1964. From 1965 High and McClatchy High School. War II; he served in Australia and New Guin- to 1967, Rep. LaFalce served in the United In 1984, shortly after her husband Calvin ea. Upon his return he enrolled at UC Berke- States Army during the Vietnam era, leav- Perry passed away, Betty joined the Sac- ley, where he studied zoology under the ing active duty with the rank of Captain. ramento Capitol Chapter of OWL. What start- famed wildlife biologist Starker Leopold. He returned from military service to prac- ed out as a limited volunteer activity soon Mr. Dasmann began working as a conserva- tice law in Western New York with the law manifested into a full time volunteer position. tion biologist in the 1950s, when the field was firm of Jaeckle, Fleischman and Mugel, and Whether the task called for making phone in its infancy. His early research documented soon became active in public service. In 1970, calls or serving as chapter Secretary, Betty threats to the environment from population he ran successfully for the New York State Senate, and in 1972 was elected to the State demonstrated her trademark commitment to growth and pollution. Raymond wrote over a Assembly. excellence in all her duties. Betty would go on dozen influential books in his lifetime, on sub- He is married to the former Patricia Fisher to serve every chapter office with distinction, jects ranging from endangered species to the and they have one son, Martin, now a senior including President, in 1993 and 1994. After a loss of irreplaceable wildlands to environ- at Georgetown University. one-year stint as Co-President OWL Cali- mental decline. Mr. Dasmann’s works were CONGRESSIONAL SERVICE fornia, Betty was ultimately elected to serve as must-reads for national researchers concerned In 1974, at the age of 35, Rep. LaFalce be- statewide President in 1995. about the environment. came only the second Democrat, and the As President, Betty remained a strong voice Raymond did pioneering work in the 1960s first since 1912, to win election to what was for older women by representing OWL on the with the United Nations Educational Scientific, then the 36th Congressional District of New Sacramento County Board of Supervisor’s and Cultural Organization, where he helped York. During his career in the House of Rep- Task Force on Long Term Care. In 1997, she launch the Man and the Biosphere program. resentatives, he served on both the Com- During the 1970s he worked in Switzerland as mittee on Small Business and the Com- became OWL–CA’s Education and Research mittee on Banking, Finance and Urban Af- Coordinator and following, Public Policy Direc- a senior ecologist for the International Union fairs (now the Committee on Financial Serv- tor. Along with her work in public policy, Betty for the Conservation of Nature. ices). In January 1987, he was elected by the played an instrumental role in the coordination Mr. Dasmann was recognized many times Democratic Caucus as Chairman of the Com- of the OWL–CA Mother’s Day program. She for his work. He was honored by the World mittee on Small Business, thus becoming the aggressively advocates for legislation that Wildlife Society and the Smithsonian Institute. first member of his class (those elected in benefits women and seniors in California. In The prestigious Order of the Golden Ark, 1974) to chair a full, standing committee of 2001, she worked passionately on behalf of which recognizes internationally distinguished the House. Following the change in control conservationists, honored Raymond in 1978. of Congress in 1994, he continued to play the OWL to secure the passage of a resolution in key role as the Committee’s Ranking Demo- the California State Senate that recognized He became an elected fellow of the American crat. In February 1998, he was elected the the goals of OWL including, the staunch oppo- Association for the Advancement of Science in Ranking Democrat on the Financial Services sition of privatizing social security. 1984 and received the Distinguished Service Committee and served in that capacity Despite a hectic schedule, her involvement Award from the Society for Conservation Biol- through 2002. in community service is not exclusive to OWL. ogy in 1988. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to In Congressional Quarterly’s Politics in She has been the co-chair of the local Breast recognize the life and achievements of Ray- America profile of Rep. LaFalce, he was Cancer Early Detection Program and works mond Dasmann. characterized as ‘‘one of the smartest mem- bers of Congress.’’ A Buffalo News article re- closely with the Congress of California Sen- f ferred to him as ‘‘a workhorse, not a iors, Gray Panthers, California Seniors Coali- TRIBUTE TO JOHN LAFALCE showhorse.’’ tion, AARP, and the Consumer Federation of LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES California, to protect and advance the interests As Ranking Democrat of the Banking Com- of California citizens on a myriad of issues. HON. NANCY PELOSI mittee since 1998, Rep. LaFalce became the She has worked on a variety of social causes OF CALIFORNIA point man for the Clinton Administration on promoting issues such as the California Pa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES all financial economic issues, and consist- tient Bill of Rights and reducing prescription Tuesday, November 19, 2002 ently demonstrated his leadership by initi- drug prices for people on Medicare. ating, advocating and securing the enact- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to Her continuous leadership is a true testa- ment of numerous laws designed to increase put in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the tre- ment to her devotion to help others. Her ca- consumer protection; expand housing and mendous accomplishments of JOHN LAFALCE, community development; increase competi- reer as a social and political activist is com- who has served this body with such great dis- tion to provide consumers the widest range mendable and I am pleased to acknowledge tinction since 1974. of financial services at the lowest cost; en- one of Sacramento’s outstanding citizens. Mr. In 1999, JOHN steered the financial Services sure the safety, soundness and competitive Speaker, as Betty Perry is honored with the Act through Congress, which began the proc- strength of the banking system; and improve OWL Chapter Leader award, I ask my col- the efficacy and fairness of international de- ess of modernizing the financial services in- leagues to join with me in paying tribute to her velopment programs. dustry. numerous accomplishments. His leadership role was enlarged further in And this year, his magnificent leadership 2001, at the beginning of the 107th Congress, f brought about tough, comprehensive investor when the House Banking Committee became TRIBUTE TO MR. RAYMOND F. protections that will help preserve pensions for the House Financial Services Committee, DASMANN years to come. with expanded jurisdiction that encompassed As this record attests, JOHN LAFALCE made all three pillars of the U.S. financial system: a great deal of law during his outstanding ca- banking, securities, and insurance. Since HON. SAM FARR reer, without making a great deal of noise. that change, Rep. LaFalce has played the OF CALIFORNIA key leadership role in developing and enact- I wish JOHN and his family the very best, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing new regulatory oversight and increased which is what he had given his fellow Ameri- investor protections in the securities area, Tuesday, November 19, 2002 cans day in and day out for nearly 30 years. to restore market confidence after the cor- Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise CONGRESSMAN JOHN J. LAFALCE porate abuses revealed by Enron, Global today to honor the life of Mr. Raymond F. John J. LaFalce was first elected to the Crossing, WorldCom and others. Dasmann, a founder of international 94th Congress in 1974 and was re-elected to Financial services environmentalism and a tireless proponent of each succeeding Congress through the 107th, Financial Services Modernization (Gramm- increased efforts for sustainability on a planet serving his Western New York congressional Leach-Bliley)—For decades, Rep. LaFalce district for 28 years, from 1975–2002. He served as a leader in congressional efforts to with limited resources. Mr. Dasmann, a UC served as Chairman of the House Small Busi- modernize the Nation’s complex financial Santa Cruz professor emeritus of ecology, ness Committee from 1987–1994, and as Rank- services system, consistently advocating leg- passed away on November 5, 2002, and is ing Democrat on the House Financial Serv- islation that would eliminate the arbitrary survived by daughters Marlene, Sandra, and ices Committee from 1998–2002. He declined barriers between commercial and investment Lauren, five grandchildren; and one great- to seek re-election to the 108th Congress. banking. His dedication to modernizing the

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.009 E19PT1 November 19, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2093 financial services system increased with his Chrysler Corporation. Rep. LaFalce played a legislation signed into law on July 25, 2002, chairmanship of a special Task Force formed central role in the development of both loan marking the first step toward bringing about in 1989—The International Competitiveness guarantee programs. His key contributions, needed change to U.S. capital markets and of U.S. Financial Institutions. Concluding which became central elements in both legis- restoring credibility to corporate America. that the current system increased costs to lative initiatives, were his insistence on The new Corporate Accountability Act large- consumers, denied them easy access to a full ‘‘conditionality’’ to ensure that the govern- ly parallels the original bill introduced by range of integrated services, impeded nec- ment assistance was conditioned on changes Rep. LaFalce in February 2002. That bill, the essary diversification, and put U.S. institu- that would ensure each recipient’s inde- Comprehensive Investor Protection Act (HR tions at a clear disadvantage vis-a-vis for- pendent viability in the longer term, and 3818), was the first comprehensive legislative eign competitors in a newly-global market- shared sacrifice by all parties in a position solution to bring substantial and systemic place, he made enactment of financial mod- to benefit. reform to capital markets that have been ernization a top priority. Corporate account ability and investor rocked by corporate bankruptcy scandals. Early in 1999, working closely with the protection The Senate bill subsequently introduced by Clinton Treasury Department, Rep. LaFalce Banking Committee Chairman Paul Sar- crafted bipartisan legislation that jump- Rep. LaFalce has been Congress’s leading banes was modeled on the LaFalce bill, and started consideration of financial moderniza- advocate for strong investor protections. In its strong provisions remain the centerpiece tion by garnering Administration support, 2001, he played a prescient role in altering of the new Corporate Accountability law. As led by Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin, for the world to the warning signs that these former SEC Chief Accountant Lynn Turner the first time in the recent history of that problems were just around the corner. Long said ‘‘while [the Sarbanes-Oxley bill] may debate. Working co-operatively with the before Enron was front page news, in early not have the LaFalce name on it, it will have Committee Chairman, and acting as the 2001, he repeatedly warned that the earnings the LaFalce intent and heart behind it.’’ ‘‘point man’’ both for the Administration manipulation and deceptive accounting prac- Rep. LaFalce was also widely praised by and House Democrats, he was able to fashion tices of large corporations in America consumer, investor, and labor groups, and a revised bipartisan bill that ultimately threatened the very integrity of our capital the House Democratic Leadership, for his served as the basis for committee passage of markets. At the same time, he repeatedly ex- leadership in bringing about these essential the legislation with a strong bipartisan vote pressed strong concerns that the significant auditing reforms. AFL–CIO President John of 51–8. That bill provided the basis for the number of financial restatements and inves- Sweeney praised his ‘‘courageous leadership‘‘ bipartisan agreement that led to enactment tigations into earnings manipulation—by and said ‘‘I particularly want to thank Con- of the Financial Services Act of 1999, referred corporate officers, directors, and account- gressman LaFalce, who has really stood out to by The New York Times as ‘‘landmark ants, undetected by stock analysts—rep- these last few months as a leader ready to legislation. . . . The pre-eminent legislative resented only the tip of the iceberg. take on powerful Wall Street and big money accomplishment of the year.’’ The Associ- As the Buffalo News reported, ‘‘If the interests on behalf of working families.‘‘ ated Press referred to Rep. LaFalce’s warning signals of two men in government House Minority Leader Rep. Richard Gep- ‘‘leading role’’ in crafting the final com- had been heeded many months ago, the hardt said ‘‘The LaFalce approach does more promise measure and National Journal’s Enron disaster possibly could have been than make cosmetic reform. It restores ac- Congress Daily called him the Administra- averted. One voice heard but not listened to countability to corporate America.... tion’s ‘‘point man on financial issues.’’ was that of Arthur Levitt, the former chair- [LaFalce has been] a Patton-like General For his leadership role, Rep. LaFalce, man of the Securities and Exchange Com- [winning] an unconditional surrender from along with Senate Banking Committee mission. . . . A second figure who sounded a opponents. . . . He has been a gold standard Chairman Phil Gramm, House Banking Com- warning early on is our own Western New on this issue.’’ House Minority Whip Rep. mittee Chairman James Leach, and former York Congressman, John J. LaFalce. The Nancy Pelosi said ‘‘kudos to Financial Serv- Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin, was given ranking member of the House Financial ices Ranking Member John LaFalce for a the ‘‘American Financial Leadership Award’’ Services Committee, in a letter to his con- magnificent display of leadership . . . in by the Financial Services Roundtable. stituents in June 2001, wrote: ‘‘Investing has passing the LaFalce-Sarbanes corporate re- Federal Reserve Board and Banks—Over become more risky for Americans. Practices form legislation.’’ the years, Rep. LaFalce has worked closely such as earnings manipulation by corporate New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer with the various Chairmen of the Federal management, unchecked by boards of direc- said, ‘‘You should enact the LaFalce legisla- Reserve Board, the individual Board Mem- tors or auditors, often create a misleading or tion.’’ Both the Consumer Federation of bers, and the heads of the various Federal false story of the financial position of the America and U.S. Public Interest Group also Reserve Banks, particularly the New York companies that you may invest in. In addi- commended Representative LaFalce ‘‘for Federal Reserve, on a variety of macro- and tion, stock analysts who recommend stocks proposing tough, far-reaching auditing re- micro-economic, financial services, con- often have conflicts of interest that com- form.’’ sumer and international issues. Most re- promise them.’’ SEC Oversight and Resources—In order to cently, he has worked closely with Chairman LaFalce, elaborating on his concerns, address widespread problems with our sys- Alan Greenspan in an effort to pass impor- added: ‘‘Since compensation for management tem of financial disclosure, Rep. LaFalce in tant corporate netting legislation that would and boards of directors is closely tied to early 2001 began calling for a significant in- reduce systemic risk related to financial companies’ stock prices, the pressure on cor- crease, 200–300 per cent, in the budget of the contracts; with New York Federal Reserve porations to manipulate earnings can only Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Bank President Bill McDonough, Vice-Chair- increase. While auditors should be acting as to strengthen its personnel, oversight, and man Roger Ferguson and Governors Susan watchdogs for shareholders, many have be- enforcement. In early 2002, President Bush Bies, Mark Olsen, and Ned Gramlich on the come dependent on consulting revenues from signed legislation to reduce the fees that development of the Basel II Accord, on im- the companies they audit, creating a conflict American corporations pay to the SEC for proving the Federal Reserve’s regulatory that makes it difficult for them to stand up transactions and registration of stock. The oversight of predatory lending, and on unfair to their clients.’’ new law also included provisions that would and deceptive trade practices. LaFalce’s remarks, made many months be- authorize the SEC to pay its staff on a basis In prior years, Rep. LaFalce worked close- fore the Enron failure, are prophetic of the that is comparable to the other Federal fi- ly with Federal Reserve Chairman Paul practices that have since come to light. La- nancial regulatory agencies, potentially im- Volcker and New York Federal Reserve Bank Falce also stated in his newsletter that: ‘‘I proving the ability of the SEC to attract and President Gerald Corrigan on efforts to re- believe we may have seen only the tip of the retain the highest quality staff. solve the Third World debt crisis that was iceberg of accounting irregularities, and I Rep. LaFalce opposed the bill because of undermining Latin American economies. He have called for the Financial Services Com- provisions that actually could have reduced also worked closely with the Federal Reserve mittee to focus on accounting issues, which the resources available to the SEC. He said leadership over many years to ensure the have such a profound effect on the integrity of the legislation: ‘‘One of our greatest prior- progressive implement of the existing Glass- of our markets.’’ ities is the critical need to ensure adequate Steagall statute, and subsequently, to effec- The colossal failures of Enron, WorldCom, government oversight of our securities mar- tively implement the Glass-Steagall Act re- Global Crossing and other firms, and the dev- kets. This legislation does nothing to ensure peal contained in the Gramm-Leach-Bliley astating impact on investors and on the that the SEC has the additional resources it legislation. working men and women of those companies, greatly needs to address the many signifi- New York City Bail-Out and Chrysler Loan have justified LaFalce’s concerns. At the cant issues investors face in these markets.’’ Guarantee Program—In 1978, the Banking same time, Rep. LaFalce has also worked In the June 2001 debate on the floor, prior to Committee played a central role in devising with financial regulators and his colleagues Enron, Rep. LaFalce said: ‘‘the SEC budget a loan guarantee program to address the eco- to eliminate conflicts of interest by stock . . . should be beefed up at least 200 percent nomic difficulties and pending bankruptcy of analysts, who in many cases hyped stocks in to 300 percent in order to protect the Amer- New York City. Again in 1980, the Committee order to win and maintain investment bank- ican investor . . . today’s bill precludes the devised another loan guarantee program to ing business. type of effective investment I believe we secure the economic viability and continued Corporate Accountability Act (Sarbanes- need.’’ existence of one of the country’s major auto Oxley)—Rep. LaFalce was the prime mover Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery manufacturers and major employers, the of the sweeping corporate accounting reform and Enforcement Act (The S&L Crisis)—Rep.

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:23 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.012 E19PT1 E2094 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2002 LaFalce warned of the impending S&L crisis he called for greater regional equity in bear- His work on behalf of credit unions was in the early 1980’s and sought to address the ing the financial burden for the bail-out. recognized with special awards from the inadequate regulation, supervision and fund- Rep. LaFalce also argued that the precipi- Credit Union National Association in 1999 ing that threatened the solvency of thrift in- tous application of new capital standards and the New York Credit Union League in stitutions. As the Buffalo News reported, made weak, but potentially, viable institu- 1998, and a special career recognition award ‘‘Congressman John J. LaFalce, a member of tions into problem institutions, and made from the National Association of Federal the House Banking Committee, warned that strong thrift institutions vulnerable. He be- Credit Unions in October, 2002. deregulation of the thrifts had gone too far. lieved that the structure of the legislation Interstate Banking/Branching—Rep. La- . . . LaFalce worried that the thrifts’ assets made it virtually impossible for potentially Falce was one of the first advocates in Con- were simply thin air, buoyed by a ponzi healthy thrifts that could form the core of a gress for repealing outdated federal prohibi- scheme of overpriced acquisitions.’’ He was a revitalized industry to survive. Many weak tions on interstate banking. In 1985, he intro- staunch critic of the legislation developed to but viable institutions were in fact lost, and duced one of the first bills to authorize inter- address the crisis, the Financial Institutions institutions became increasingly risk averse, state branching by national banks, bank Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of contributing to a subsequent credit crunch holding companies, and thrifts. The bill 1989 (FIRREA), and ultimately opposed its that he had predicted. would have permitted a bank of one state to enactment. Finally, Rep. LaFalce argued strongly dur- establish a branch in another state to the Throughout the 1980s, Rep. LaFalce con- ing Committee consideration and subse- same extent as those of other states allowed sistently supported legislation that would quently that the suggested treatment of su- interstate branching by state banks. His ini- have improved the examination and super- pervisory goodwill under the proposed legis- tial bill became the model for the landmark vision regime governing thrift institutions lation was a breach of contract that the gov- 1994 law, the Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and recapitalized the Federal Savings and ernment could not expect to engage in with- and Branching Efficiency Act, which re- Loan Insurance Corporation, which consist- out the ultimate payment of damages. pealed prohibitions on interstate banking, ently had inadequate funding to resolve the Thrifts had entered into contracts with their increased availability of credit to our com- problems of insolvent thrift institutions. regulator which allowed them to count su- munities nationwide, and led to the emer- By 1989, a combination of years of inad- pervisory goodwill as capital under defined gence of a more competitive, safer and equate regulation and supervision, and inad- terms and conditions. The legislation would sounder banking system. equate funding, had resulted in a crisis situa- no longer permit such capital treatment. Insurance—Rep. LaFalce recognized very tion. In February 1989, the Bush Administra- As a practical matter, Rep. LaFalce argued early in his career that state-by-state regu- tion unveiled the broad outlines of a plan to that this would result in more thrift failures lation of the insurance industry severely borrow $50 billion to close down or sell more and a higher cost associated with resolution limits the ability of the national government than 350 weak Savings and Loan institutions. of the crisis. As a legal matter, Rep. LaFalce to respond to crises in the insurance indus- The proposed FIRREA legislation, which foresaw that litigation would ensue and that try that affect the national economy. The evolved from congressional consideration of the government would ultimately be re- 1945 McCarran-Ferguson Act assured that in- this broad plan, dramatically restructured quired to pay damages for breaking the con- surance companies would remain under state federal regulation of thrifts and provided $50 tracts that governed the treatment of super- regulation and that they would enjoy a lim- billion over three years to close down or sell visory goodwill, again increasing the cost of ited exemption from antitrust laws. The Act led to a situation in the 1970s and off hundreds of insolvent savings institu- the bail-out. His judgment and foresight was 1980s that caused businesses, particularly tions. vindicated when the U.S. Supreme Court, in While Rep. LaFalce voted for the bill in July 1996, in the case of United States v. small firms, to have difficulty in obtaining the House to move it forward with the hope Winstar Corporation, held that contracts product liability insurance. When the insur- of improving it in conference, he opposed the were broken and the government was liable ance was available, the premiums were very final legislation, believing it would be inef- for damages. expensive. As Chairman of the Small Busi- ness Subcommittee on Capital, Investment fective, overly restrictive, costly to tax- In an effort to construct a more workable and Business Opportunities, Rep. LaFalce led payers, and would have serious unintended proposal, Rep. LaFalce advanced a number of an extensive investigation into the product consequences. He emphasized several prob- amendments in the course of the legislative liability crisis. His Subcommittee deter- lems with the legislation during debate on process. Those amendments, first of all, mined that much of the blame for the crisis the bill. First, he noted that the Administra- would have eliminated reliance on the bor- could be pinned on panic pricing by insur- tion’s estimates were based on a series of un- rowing which was unnecessarily increasing ance companies that was left unchecked by reasonably rosy assumptions that resulted in the coverall cost of the bail-out; second, most state regulators. The Subcommittee a gross underestimation of the ultimate cost would have given weak, but viable, institu- also found evidence that the antitrust ex- to the taxpayer. Had the enormity of the tions better prospects of improving their sit- emption led to a lack of competition in the uation, so they would not eventually have to costs been better appreciated, he was con- pricing of product liability insurance, and be bailed out by the taxpayer; and third, vinced closer scrutiny might have been ap- that a fairer Uniform Product Liability law would have required the states to make some plied in determining how the bail-out would would be far preferable to 50 separate state reasonable contribution to the cost of the be structured and how the costs would be laws. funded. He emphasized that, under the plan, bail-out. Unfortunately, those amendments Rep. LaFalce introduced legislation to ad- it was only the taxpayers’ obligation that were not adopted. dress the crisis through the establishment of Credit Union Membership—Rep. LaFalce was indeterminate, and that the structure of a national insurance commission, which recognized early in his congressional career the program made the taxpayer the ultimate would have ensured that premiums for prod- the important role played by credit unions recourse for any increased financial burden uct liability and other types of insurance beyond preliminary estimates. The cost of within a diversified financial services mar- were reasonable and that policyholders were the bail-out was eventually hugely in excess ketplace. Upon taking a leadership role in protected from unfair and deceptive prac- of original estimates, and substantial addi- the Banking Committee, he provided an in- tices of insurance companies. Rep. LaFalce’s tional funding was subsequently required. fluential voice for permitting credit unions legislation would have limited McCarran- Rep. LaFalce also believed that borrowing to serve a broader segment of American con- Ferguson by eliminating the industry’s anti- to pay for the bail-out unnecessarily in- sumers, while also attempting to moderate trust exemption, thereby curbing anti-com- creased the costs and unfairly passed those the banking industry’s competitive objec- petitive practices. He also worked with Pro- costs onto future generations. He argued tions to an expended credit union industry. fessor Victor Schwartz to introduce in Con- that it was fiscally irresponsible to borrow In 1997, when it appeared that banker-initi- gress the first Uniform Product Liability to cover even present consumption, let alone ated litigation would completely stall future Act, a bill that was, unfortunately, then op- the past consumption represented by thrift credit union growth, he introduced legisla- posed by Republicans and the U.S. Chamber losses. He emphasized that borrowing the tive proposals designed to reopen opportuni- of Commerce. money would turn what was more likely to ties for credit union membership and to ad- Although the Commerce Committee never be a $130 billion problem into a $500 billion dress key competitive concerns expressed by took up the legislation, persistent crisis in drain over the next several decades, impos- the banks. This balanced proposal provided the insurance industry confirmed Rep. La- ing the problem on future generations and the framework for the Credit Union Member- Falce’s belief that the Federal Government diverting funds from more pressing social ship Access Act of 1998, which was passed by must play a role in regulating an industry needs. Congress with huge majorities and signed by that is so vital to the national economy. Fol- Rep. LaFalce also objected to the fact that President Clinton within months of its for- lowing the terrorist attacks on the World the states were held harmless from assuming mal introduction. The legislation provided a Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sep- any responsibility for the cost of the bail- new framework for multiple-group credit tember 11, 2001, the market for reinsurance out, even though the vast majority of the unions and for community charter conver- for risks related to terrorism began to evapo- problem was attributable to state-chartered sions that has significantly expanded credit rate. Rep. LaFalce was among the first in institutions operating, in many cases, under union membership. Rep. LaFalce has contin- Congress to call for the creation of a federal lax state regulation and supervision. It was ued to advocate legislative changes that backstop for terrorism insurance. He be- his view that having federal taxpayers as- offer new opportunities to expand credit lieved that the lack of adequate and afford- sume the entire burden for these problems union membership and services within the able terrorism insurance could slow recon- was an abuse of the dual banking system and balanced framework of the 1998 Act. struction of New York City and weaken the

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.013 E19PT1 November 19, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2095 nation’s entire economy. The Federal Gov- ity communities. As a result of his efforts, well as impose new restrictions on deceptive ernment was slow to respond to that crisis, the Financial Services Act ensure that the practices in credit card solicitations. in part, because there was no insurance ex- CRA, which requires that financial institu- Unfair and Deceptive Credit Practices— pertise within the Executive Branch. tions meet local community needs, will re- from his work drafting legislative responses Rep. LaFalce also was one of the first in main of central importance in the new, to predatory mortgage lending and abusive Congress to recognize that state regulation evolving financial marketplace. credit card practices, Rep. LaFalce discerned of the insurance industry increases costs for Rep. LaFalce also led the effort to incor- that federal law provided little, if any, pro- both insurance companies and consumers. porate many of the nation’s ‘‘un-banked’’ tection for consumers against unfair or de- This regulatory structure also creates incon- low- and moderate-income individuals into ceptive practices generally in credit trans- sistent protections for consumers and regu- the financial mainstream. His legislation, actions. A 1975 change in law exempted fi- latory requirements for companies because the First Accounts Act of 2000, became the nancial institutions from the general prohi- not all states can do a good job of protecting basis for a pilot program initiated by the bition against unfair and deceptive business consumers from unfair and deceptive prac- U.S. Treasury Department. The program is practices in the Federal Trade Commission tices in the insurance industry. In February designed to help more than eight million Act. The Federal Reserve Board was given 2002, Rep. LaFalce introduced the Insurance low- and moderate-income people for whom responsibility for issuing separate rules de- Industry Modernization and Consumer Pro- the cost of checking or savings accounts are fining unfair and deceptive practices for reg- tection Act (IIMCPA), which provides insur- too high. Working in partnership with finan- ulated financial institutions, which it has ance companies the option of a single federal cial institutions, the U.S. Treasury helps failed to use. Beginning in 2000, Rep. LaFalce insurance regulator rather than 50 state reg- these individuals gain access to basic, low- used the opportunity of Committee oversight ulators. The IIMCPA would protect con- cost financial services, including ATM access hearings to challenge the Federal Reserve sumers by establishing for the first time na- and checking accounts. The First Accounts Board for its continuing failure over a twen- tional minimum standards to combat unfair program will widen access for many Ameri- ty-five year period to write comprehensive and deceptive practices in the insurance in- cans to the mainstream banking and credit rules prohibiting unfair and deceptive credit dustry. system so that no family may be left behind. practices. In a series of direct meetings and Mortgage Servicing Rights and Protec- letter exchanges with Board Chairman Alan Consumer protections tions—Rep. LaFalce authored the initial leg- Greenspan, he continued to press the need Rep. LaFalce has been a longstanding con- islation that resulted in the 1990 amend- for more specific prohibitions on unfair cred- sumer and community advocate as reflected ments to improve consumer protections in it practices. The exchanges led to a change in his work on the landmark Financial Serv- the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act in Federal Reserve Board policy in June 2002 ices Act of 1999 as well as on numerous other (RESPA). Those improvements provide for in which the Board acknowledged its author- legislative initiatives during his career on advance notice to homeowners—now known ity to prohibit unfair practices by regulation the House Banking Committee. as ‘‘LaFalce’’ notices—alerting them that and, in the absence of such regulations, that He authored key provisions of the financial their mortgage servicing is to be transferred the banking regulatory agencies could act to modernization that are designed to protect to another financial institution. The notices prohibit unfair practices on a case-by-case consumers against deceptive practices in the also provide certain protections to con- basis. The change in policy provided support sales of insurance and investment products sumers during the transfer, including assur- for enforcement actions by the Office of the in a bank’s lobby. At his insistence, the Fi- ance of the proper handling of monthly Comptroller of the Currency against several nancial Services Act of 1999 incorporates mortgage payments and prompt payment of credit card companies and new guidance on strong safeguard to (1) ensure that con- insurance and tax obligations from escrow unfair and deceptive banking practices from sumers are not confused about new financial accounts. the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. products, the risk they carry, and whether or Rep. LaFalce also was instrumental in se- Automobile Leasing Protections—Rep. La- not they are insured; (2) prevent a bank from curing enactment of ‘‘Mortgage Loan Con- Falce was the first Member of Congress to forcing its customers to purchase another sumer Protection Act’’ (H.R. 4818) in 1996 recognize automobile leasing as an impor- product, such as an insurance policy, as a that granted consumers new rights, based on tant consumer transaction and an area of condition for receiving a loan; (3) ensure a New York law, to cancel unnecessary and growing consumer abuse. Consumer unfamil- consumer grievance process is put in place; costly private mortgage insurance (PMI). In iarity with the complex terms and cost fac- and (4) require full disclosure of ATM sur- the 107th Congress, he also introduced legis- tors of leases make them particularly vul- charges. lation providing for comprehensive reform of nerable to manipulation and abuse. He joined Upon his retirement, the Consumer Fed- RESPA’s mortgage settlement procedures to with the Consumer Federation of American eration of America, in a letter dated June 27, help simplify the mortgage settlement proc- in drawing attention to the lack of clear and 2002, praised Rep. LaFalce for his effort on ess and further enhance protections for con- accurate cost information in auto lease ad- behalf of consumers: ‘‘No one in Congress has sumers. vertising and in information provided by fought harder for everyday consumers and Abusive Credit Card Practices—Rep. La- auto dealerships. In 1995, and again in suc- investors than John LaFalce. He combines a Falce led the effort in Congress to identify ceeding Congresses, he introduced the bedrock commitment to consumer protec- and address a growing number of abusive ‘‘Consumer Automobile Lease Advertising tion with a savvy awareness of how to move practices in connection with credit card so- Improvement Act’’ (H.R. 1056 in the 107th important legislation through Congress in licitations and the management of credit Congress) to provide uniform cost disclosures the face of special interest opposition.’’ card accounts. He first introduced the in lease advertisements, prevent abusive Financial Privacy—In the area of financial ‘‘Consumer Credit Card Protection Amend- practices in connection with advertised lease privacy, it was legislation that Rep. LaFalce ments’’ in 1999 to protect consumers against offers, and require that all relevant informa- had introduced in 1998 and 1999 that laid the the most egregious practices common to tion on available lease terms and manufac- basis for the historic financial privacy pro- most credit cards, including misleading turer incentives be made available to con- tections that Congress included within the ‘‘teaser’’ interest rate claims in card solici- sumers upon request. The bill sought to Financial Services Act. He led a bipartisan tations, inadequately disclosed late payment apply, for the first time, the traditional prin- effort to craft provisions that provided the penalties and default interest rates, and pen- ciple of the consumer’s ‘‘right to know’’ to strongest consumer privacy protections ever alties for paying card balances in full. A key more complex auto lease transactions. enacted into law. Considering these efforts provision of the bill also sought to prohibit Economic and community revitalization as only a first step in safeguarding consumer issuing credit cards to minors without paren- Rep. LaFalce has been a leader in eco- privacy, Rep. LaFalce joined with the Clin- tal approval or evidence of means of repay- nomic revitalization and community devel- ton Administration early in 2000 to introduce ment. The Lafalce bill served as the basis for opment issues throughout his career in Con- new legislation to further enhance these fi- Democratic efforts to add credit card reform gress, using his position on the Banking nancial privacy protections, and he helped proposals to a bankruptcy bill strongly fa- Committee to direct federal dollars to insti- usher through the Banking Committee new vored by the credit card industry. tutions that invest in economic development legislation providing strong policy protec- Press reports during 1999 and 2000 began to and job growth in distressed communities tions for consumer health and medical infor- focus public attention on fraudulent schemes and to provide targeted assistance to those mation. to withhold the posting of credit card pay- communities. He worked especially hard to Enhancing Access to Credit—Rep. LaFalce ments to generate late fees and to trap vul- assure that federal funds were available to was a staunch defender of the Community nerable consumers in high-cost credit ac- assist needed housing and economic develop- Reinvestment Act (CRA) during numerous counts with misleading ‘‘bait and switch’’ ment efforts throughout Western New York. attempts to repeal or limit its mandate that tactics. Rep. LaFalce responded by intro- Renewal Communities—Rep. LaFalce financial institutions serve all segments of ducing the ‘‘Credit Card Predatory Practices played a key role in creating and enacting their community. He was instrumental in ex- Prevention Act’’ (H.R. 1060) in 2001 to require into law Renewal Community legislation, panding the CRA within the context of the federal banking regulators to issue detailed which provides a broad range of investment financial modernization legislation to re- regulations defining unfair and deceptive tax incentives designed to spur economic de- quire all banking institutions seeking new, practices in credit card accounts. The bill velopment and create jobs in 40 Renewal non-banking activities to demonstrate a con- proposed to expand the scope of the federal Communities nationwide. He also played a tinuing commitment to meeting the finan- Truth in Lending Act to address abuses in critical role in having three of those 40 Re- cial services needs of low-income and minor- the administration of credit card accounts as newal Communities designated locally—in

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.014 E19PT1 E2096 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2002 Niagara Falls, Buffalo, and Rochester. In Oc- As Ranking Member of the Financial Serv- It prompted the International Franchise As- tober 2002, the House adopted Rep. LaFalce’s ices Committee, Rep. LaFalce successfully sociation to announce a series of industry re- bill (HR 3100) to expand these renewal com- led congressional efforts to persuade the forms, including an expanded industry Code munity areas to include those census tracts Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve of Ethics and the introduction of franchisees that declined economically over the past System to reconsider a regulatory proposal into the Association’s membership. In addi- decade. that would have imposed extremely burden- tion, Rep. LaFalce was instrumental in en- Urban Development Action Grants—In some capital requirements on bank-owned couraging the formation of new organiza- 1977, Rep. LaFalce co-authored legislation SBICs and that could have significantly de- tions to represent the interests of individual creating the federal Urban Development Ac- creased SBIC equity investments in small franchise business owners, including the tion Grants (UDAG) program, which has tar- businesses. American Association of Franchisees and geted billions of dollars over the years for Women Business Owners—As Chairman of Dealers and the American Franchisee Asso- distressed cities to help spur private develop- the Small Business Committee, Rep. LaFalce ciation. ment and create jobs. took a special interest in the needs and con- Small Business Loan Programs—Rep. La- Community Development Block cerns of the growing number of women small Falce has been a leader in the Congress in Grants-Rep. LaFalce worked hard to assure business entrepreneurs. He authored the protecting government loan programs for the continuation of Community Develop- Women’s Business Ownership Act, which small businesses. He consistently fought off ment Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Buf- continues to successfully fulfill its purpose: attempts to scale back and scuttle the SBA’s falo, Rochester, Niagara Falls, Erie County to improve access to credit and provide other loan guarantee program which supports and other jurisdictions, which they have opportunities for women in today’s market- many billions of dollars annually in loans to used to revitalize downtown shopping areas, place. Rep. LaFalce subsequently authored small firms. He also sought innovative ways redevelop waterfront areas, create historic the Women’s Business Development Act to increase lending to small businesses. In districts, develop industrial parks, and reha- which re-authorized and built upon the origi- 1989, he proposed the establishment of a fed- bilitate thousands of units of needed mod- nal landmark legislation. He also created the erally chartered private corporation to en- erate-priced housing. He also was the driving Interagency Committee on Women’s Busi- courage long-term financing to small busi- force in changing the formulas to advantage ness Issues, to ensure that actions and poli- nesses (‘‘Velda Sue’’—HR 3179). This would other communities, largely in the Northeast. cies of all federal agencies take women’s create a secondary market for these loans— Small business business concerns into account. For his ef- similar to the one created through Fannie During his time as Chairman of the House forts, he was honored by the National Asso- Mae with housing loans—and would match Small Business Committee (1987–1994), and as ciation of Women Business Owners as Con- investors with small businesses in need of Ranking Member (1995–1998), Rep. LaFalce gressional Advocate of the Year. long-term capital. was an active, committed advocate for the Tax Code Section 89 Repeal—Rep. LaFalce Small Business Development Centers— needs and concerns of America’s vital small scored a major victory on behalf of small Rep. LaFalce has been a champion of the business community. He worked to create businesses in 1988 when he succeeded in his Small Business Development Center pro- and expand federal programs that provide legislative effort to repeal the onerous provi- gram, which is a cooperative effort of the loan guarantees for new and growing small sions of Section 89 of the Tax Code relating private sector, the educational community businesses; direct federal loans to micro-en- to employee benefits. The newly enacted and state, federal and local governments. terprises; expand the authority of the Fed- Section 89 required annual, complex data The program enhances economic develop- eral Home Loan Bank System to invest in collection and record-keeping to ensure that ment by providing small businesses with economic development and small business employer-provided benefits meet certain cri- management and technical assistance at no projects; make loans more readily available teria in order to retain their tax-exempt sta- charge. to women entrepreneurs; provide technical tus. Its provisions were especially burden- Rep. LaFalce authored legislation, enacted and managerial assistance to new small busi- some for small businesses and were causing in 1990, that established the Central Euro- nesses; and increase small business partici- many to drop all employee benefits to avoid pean Small Business Enterprise Develop- pation in federal procurement. Rep. La- Section 89’s costly record-keeping require- ment Commission, with the mandate to as- Falce’s long history of support for our na- ments. For his successful efforts, Rep. La- sist Poland, Hungary and the Czech and Slo- tion’s small businesses continued into his Falce won nationwide acclaim from such di- vak Federal Republic (now the Czech Repub- final term in Congress, when he worked to verse groups as the National Federation of lic and Slovakia) in developing self-sus- help small businesses recover from the Sep- Independent Business, the United States taining systems of SBDCs to provide man- tember 11 terrorist attacks (see Terrorism Chamber of Commerce, the National Asso- agement and technical assistance to small Response, below). ciation of Manufacturers, and a host of labor business owners in those countries. The Small Business Innovation & Research—As organizations. Commission established several SBDCs author of the Small Business Innovation Re- Franchising—Rep. LaFalce is the leading under the joint sponsorship of the United search (SBIR) program in 1982, Rep. LaFalce authority in Congress on business fran- States Government and the governments of helped create thousands of jobs through de- chising and the franchising industry. As the host countries, with the host countries velopment of new and innovative technology. Chairman of the House Committee on Small eventually assuming responsibility for fund- This program calls on federal agencies to di- Business, he initiated what became a five- ing the centers. rect a portion of their research and develop- year Committee study of franchising prac- SBA Disaster Office in Niagara Falls—As ment budgets to small businesses that use tices, involving numerous hearings, staff Chairman of the Small Business Committee, creative technology to solve problems. To studies and legislation. The Committee’s ac- Rep. LaFalce worked with the George H.W. date, the SBIR program has shifted more tivities constituted Congress’s first com- Bush Administration to bring one of four than two billion dollars in federal research prehensive review of the economy’s impor- Small Business Administration Disaster and development funds to the nation’s small tant franchising sector in more than 20 Area offices to the City of Niagara Falls in high-tech firms. The leading small business years. 1989. That office administers the SBA’s Dis- magazine, INC., termed Rep. LaFalce’s bill Based on his initial hearings, Rep. LaFalce aster Loan program for 13 states in the ‘‘the most important piece of small business introduced the ‘‘Federal Franchise Disclo- northeast. It employs about 125 people full- legislation yet enacted in our lifetime.’’ sure and Consumer Protection Act’’ in 1992 time, rising to 300 or more during peak peri- In 1992, Rep. LaFalce incorporated a new to require public disclosure of all material ods. After 9–11, for example, the Niagara initiative into this policy called the Small facts about franchise business opportunities Falls office processed and administered more Business Technology Transfer program, and provide investor protections against than $400 million in disaster assistance to which connects small firms with government fraud and misrepresentation. Many provi- business and individuals in New York City and university research laboratories. The re- sions of the bill were later used by the Fed- and metropolitan Washington, D.C. When the sult is a weather of new research and tech- eral Trade Commission and the North Amer- office sought to relocate out of Niagara nology with practical applications for busi- ican Securities Administrators Association County in 2002, Rep. LaFalce spearheaded a ness and industry. to improve federal and state franchise disclo- successful effort to keep the Disaster Office Small Business Investment Companies—As sure forms. A second bill introduced in 1993, in downtown Niagara Falls. a member and Chairman of the Committee the ‘‘Federal Fair Franchise Practices Act,’’ White House Conference on Small Busi- on Small Business, Rep. LaFalce led the way continues to be the primary legislation in ness—In order to establish a national, broad- in increasing the availability of capital and Congress to prohibit unfair franchising prac- based agenda and policy on behalf of small loans to small businesses. He authored the tices and establish minimum standards of businesses that are so important to the na- Small Business Equity Enhancement Act, conduct in franchise relationships. Both bills tion’s economy, Rep. LaFalce led the effort enacted in 1992, which brought important re- have also served as models for many other to convene a White House Conference on forms to the Small Business Investment legislative initiatives. Small Business. Legislation he authored to Company program to help small businesses Rep. LaFalce’s continuing efforts to iden- mandate such a conference was enacted in obtain financing for starting, maintaining tify and examine unfair franchising practices October 1990, and the White House Con- and expanding operations. SBICs provide brought both immediate and long-term ference was held in the spring of 1995. This funding to small businesses equity invest- changes to franchising. It led to increased gathering of more than 1,500 small business- ments (purchasing their stock) and debt enforcement against fraudulent franchise men and women gave them a unique oppor- (issuing loans). schemes by the Federal Trade Commission. tunity to influence the course of government

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.016 E19PT1 November 19, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2097 policymaking. The delegates were addressed regulation and increased goals with respect During his years of service in Congress, he by President Clinton, Vice President Gore, to the percentage of mortgage loans made by has helped secure hundreds of millions of and prominent Members of Congress, includ- Fannie and Freddie to low- and moderate-in- dollars for the remediation of many such ing Rep. LaFalce. His message was simple: it come families and under-served areas. sites in Erie and Niagara Counties: Linde, is important that the voice of small busi- He successfully persuaded Fannie Mae to Ashland I and II, and Seaway (all in Tona- ness, as the engine of job creation in the establish a partnership office in Buffalo and wanda), and the Niagara Falls Storage Site United States, be heard loudly and clearly, to commit $5 billion for new housing invest- in Lewiston. Most recently, Rep. LaFalce and he promised to take the conferees’ rec- ments in the region, a figure which the office urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ommendations to the Congress in order to has greatly exceeded. investigate the possibility of including the address their concerns. HOUSE Act—In the 106th Congress, Rep. former Simonds Saw and Steel plant in Minority Business Set-Aside—In the 100th LaFalce introduced the HOUSE Act, innova- Lockport for remediation under the Congress, Rep. LaFalce successfully re- tive legislation that authorizes one percent FUSRAP program. formed the scandal-plagued SBA Minority down payment FHA loans for teachers, po- Health Care Business Development program (Section 8a) lice, and firefighters buying a home in their Rep. LaFalce has long been an outspoken which was riddled with fraud and abuse. His local school district or employing jurisdic- leader in the ongoing debate on a variety of bill, the Business Opportunity Development tion. He shepherded this bill through the national health care issues, always insisting Program, enacted in October 1988 (P.L. 100– House in 2000 and, though the bill died in that adequate health care should be a basic 656), ensured that the Capital Ownership De- conference as a result of opposition from right of citizenship, not a privilege of em- velopment Program and the Section 8(a) au- Senate Republicans, it continues to gain ployment. widespread support and stands a good chance thority would be used exclusively to help de- Expanding Health Care Coverage—Rep. La- of enactment in the near future. velop small businesses, owned and controlled Falce has long been an advocate for a uni- Homelessness—In 2000, Rep. LaFalce spear- by socially and economically disadvantaged versal coverage/single payer approach to headed an emergency funding initiative that individuals, in order to enable them to com- solving America’s health care crisis which restored rental assistance for tens of thou- pete on an equal basis in the mainstream of leaves 40 million people uninsured. He has sands of families nationwide (including 178 in the American economy. promoted legislation that would ensure ac- Erie County, NY) who faced eviction and Housing cess to affordable, high quality health care homelessness as a result of HUD cutting off Rep. LaFalce used his position on the Fi- for everyone, regardless of employment, in- funding. He subsequently took the lead in nancial Services Committee to fight for in- come, or health status. All Americans would Congress on an initiative that resulted in ac- creased funding for key housing and commu- be guaranteed health care coverage and tion by the Appropriations Committee to nity development programs, and to enact nu- would have complete freedom in their choice provide a separate funding source for re- merous housing initiatives designed to ex- of providers. Rep. LaFalce proposed this plan newal of homeless rental assistance in order pand home-ownership, meet the challenges not only to improve America’s health care to prevent a recurrence of the funding cutoff of providing affordable housing and services system, but to relieve businesses of the fi- experienced in 2000. to a growing seniors population, and to ad- nancial burden of paying for most of our dress the problems of homelessness. Environment health care coverage. Elderly Housing—At the beginning of the Superfund—The infamous Love Canal toxic Diabetes—Rep. LaFalce has been a leading 106th Congress, Rep. LaFalce introduced his waste scandal in Niagara County was the im- advocate for diabetes research and increased comprehensive ‘‘Elderly Housing Quality Im- petus for federal legislation to hold corpora- healthcare coverage for diabetes prevention provement Act’’ (HR 4817). The vast majority tions liable to pay for the clean-up of haz- and treatment programs. In 1997, he and his of these provisions were enacted into law by ardous waste sites across the country. Rep. colleagues on the Congressional Diabetes that Congress, including a $50 million initia- LaFalce first discovered the problems at the Caucus convinced Congress to show their tive to convert affordable seniors’ housing Love Canal neighborhood of Niagara Falls in commitment to conquering diabetes with the projects to assisted living facilities; a dou- the summer of 1977, and immediately wrote creation of the Diabetes Research Working bling of federal funding for service coordina- to Douglas Costle, U.S. Environmental Pro- Group (DRWG), a panel of leading diabetes tors, which help seniors access community tection Agency (EPA) Administrator, about researchers appointed by the National Insti- services and maintain their independence; the problem. He made the first of many per- tutes of Health, to develop a comprehensive and expanded funding for capital repair of af- sonal inspections of Love Canal a few weeks plan for the 21st Century for all NIH-funded fordable seniors’ rental housing. The 106th later, and brought President Jimmy Carter, diabetes research efforts, and to recommend Congress also approved legislation authored Governor Hugh Carey, Rep. Al Gore, and oth- future diabetes research initiatives. In 1999, by Rep. LaFalce to make it easier for elderly ers to Western New York for on-site visits. Rep. LaFalce authored H. Res. 325, express- homeowners to use reverse mortgages to pur- Rep. LaFalce urged swift action on reloca- ing the support of Congress for increased fed- chase long-term care insurance. tion of the residents and cleanup of the site. eral funding for diabetes research, awareness Federal Home Loan Banks—Rep. LaFalce As a result, the following year President and early detection programs. The LaFalce contributed significantly to the moderniza- Carter declared a health emergency at Love resolution passed the House unanimously, tion of the Federal Home Loan Bank Sys- Canal, paving the way for the relocation and 414–0. tem, a nationwide cooperative of twelve re- cleanup. Rep. LaFalce also worked closely with the gional banks formed in 1932 to improve the In response to the events at Love Canal, National Office of the American Diabetes As- flow of long-term funds and liquidity into Rep. LaFalce crafted and introduced the first sociation to protect coverage of Medical Nu- housing. In 1989, as part of FIRREA, he sup- Superfund legislation aimed at compen- trition Therapy (MNT) under Medicare for ported broadening its mission to include sating victims and taxing polluters to pay people with diabetes and to distinguish it rural housing, affordable housing, and eco- for the cleanup of toxic wastes they gen- from diabetes self-management training nomic and community development. He was erated. President Carter later submitted a (DSMT), a separate, though complimentary, actively involved in improving federal over- scaled-down version of the LaFalce bill, and service integral to diabetes care. He was hon- sight of the system through the establish- Congress subsequently approved it in Decem- ored in 2000 and 2002 by the American Diabe- ment of a stronger, more independent federal ber 1980. tes Association with its Valor Award in rec- regulator—the Federal Housing Finance In 1986, when the Superfund law was reau- ognition of his continuing efforts to secure Board—and by toughening capital and safety thorized, Rep. LaFalce drafted and success- increased funding for diabetes research and and soundness regulation. Throughout his fully fought for an amendment that specifi- ‘‘for his outstanding service to people with career, Rep. LaFalce worked closely with the cally targeted Love Canal, committing the diabetes.’’ various home loan banks, particularly the Federal Government to purchase rental Multiple Sclerosis—Rep. LaFalce intro- Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, and homes and commercial property in the Love duced the Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Act their executives, financial institution mem- Canal Emergency Declaration Area and to in 1997, and again in 2001, to provide for bers, and state, local and community organi- maintain property there, as well as to take Medicare Part B (Supplementary Medical In- zations, to maximize the contribution to the steps necessary to ensure that Love surance) coverage of certain self-adminis- both housing and economic development. Canal was fully remediated and monitored tered beta interferons and other biologicals Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac—A major factor for years to come. and drugs approved by the Federal Drug Ad- contributing to record national homeowner- In 1998, Rep. LaFalce was recognized for ministration for treatment of multiple scle- ship rates is the ready availability of afford- his efforts by the Center for Health, Environ- rosis. In 1995, he was honored by the National able mortgage loans offered by Fannie Mae ment and Justice, headed by former Love Multiple Sclerosis Society as ‘‘Congressman and Freddie Mac. Fannie Mae and Freddie Canal activist Lois Gibbs, at an awards cere- of the Year’’ for his ‘‘deep personal apprecia- Mac are private companies, but are federally mony in Washington to mark the 20th anni- tion and commitment to the needs of people chartered and federally regulated. versary of the emergency declaration at with MS.’’ Rep. LaFalce has constructively supported Love Canal. Sleep Disorders—Rep. LaFalce has been a the important role of these two lenders in Radioactive Waste Cleanups—Rep. LaFalce leader in advocating increased public aware- our mortgage markets in the face of congres- has been a national leader on the issue of ness of and research into sleep disorders, sional attacks, while at the same time sup- cleaning up sites contaminated by Manhat- which affect nearly two-thirds of American porting strong federal safety and soundness tan Project radioactive waste materials. adults. In 2001, he secured $125,000 in federal

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.017 E19PT1 E2098 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2002 funds for a joint educational program coordi- Internet Gambling—The National Commis- labor leaders; the financial services industry; nated between the University of Buffalo sion strongly reaffirmed the principle of representatives from industries such as steel, Medical School, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital state regulation of gambling, but made an autos, semiconductors, computers, and ma- Sleep Disorder Center in Lewiston, and Mil- important exception for Internet gambling. chine tools; academics; educator; scientists; lard Fillmore-Gates Hospital’s Sleep Dis- One of the Commission’s few unanimous rec- economists; community and citizens groups; order Center in Buffalo. In 2001, Rep. LaFalce ommendations was a call for congressional agricultural specialists; representatives of received the National Sleep Foundation’s action to restrict illegal Internet gambling, the military and the defense industry. The very first Public Policy Leadership Award as and specifically legislation to block credit Buffalo News said these hearings, held over a ‘‘Congressman of the Year’’ in recognition of card and other electronic payments that four-year period ‘‘assembled this century’s his efforts to increase national attention to make on-line betting possible. Rep. LaFalce most complete record on the inter-workings the problem of sleep disorders. introduced the ‘‘Internet Gambling Pay- of American manufacturing, monetary and Respiratory Studies—Rep. LaFalce has ments Prohibition Act’’ in 2000 to implement trade policy.’’ long been concerned about the respiratory the Commission’s recommendation to pro- In the course of these hearings in 1983, Rep. health of Western New Yorkers, and the ef- hibit all forms of payment for gambling bets LaFalce first focused national attention on fects of air pollution on respiratory disease over the Internet. This bill was merged with the economic growth strategies of many aca- and other illnesses. In 2001, he obtained a similar proposal by Rep. Jim Leach (R- demics and other experts who would one day $213,000 from the Centers for Disease Con- Iowa) in 2001 and provided the basis for the be household names: Laura D’Andrea Tyson, trol’s National Center for Environmental bipartisan ‘‘Leach-LaFalce Internet Gam- Ira Magaziner, Robert Reich, and a young Health for Buffalo General’s Center for Asth- bling Enforcement Act’’ (HR 556) that was governor from Arkansas arguing for innova- ma and Environmental Exposure to conduct approved by the House by voice vote in Octo- tive approaches to economic policy, Bill a study of the respiratory health of residents ber, 2002. Clinton. in neighborhoods adjacent to four inter- Rep. LaFalce introduced legislation to ad- national bridges: the Peace Bridge, the Rain- Trade and competitiveness dress these industrial competitiveness prob- bow Bridge, the Whirlpool Bridge and the Can-Am Free Trade—Rep. LaFalce became lems. His bill, H.R. 4360, created (1) a Council Lewiston-Queenston Bridge. the principal leader in Congress on the sub- on Industrial Competitiveness to provide a The study was conducted to help determine ject of free trade with Canada, our largest forum for labor, business, government, aca- to what extent, and in what ways, the health trading partner. He conducted several hear- demia, and public interest groups so that of local residents is adversely affected by ings on the issue and spoke continuously on they could work cooperatively to develop a bridge traffic. It will also help bring health its behalf, both in the U.S. and Canada. His competitiveness strategy; (2) a Bank for In- concerns to the forefront of discussions efforts reached fruition with implementation dustrial Competitiveness to provide financial about reducing congestion and improving of the historic U.S.-Canada Free Trade assistance for the restructuring of basic in- traffic flow at each of the four bridges and Agreement. It was a step Rep. LaFalce had dustries and for the capitalization of new border-crossings been advocating since 1986, when he began and innovative products and/or technologies; Gambling his series of seven hearings on trade with and (3) a Federal Industrial Mortgage Asso- National Gambling Study Commission— Canada. In recognition of his work, Presi- ciation designed to improve the functioning Rep. LaFalce has been one of the House’s dent Reagan gave Rep. LaFalce a pen at the of capital markets for small- and medium- leading activists on gambling issues. As signing ceremony and chose Niagara Falls as sized businesses by increasing the avail- Chairman of the Small Business Committee, the site of the National Conference on the ability of long-term capital. The bill was co- he conducted a hearing in 1994 that docu- Can-Am Free Trade Agreement. The U.S. sponsored by 103 House Members. mented the rise in business failures and sent Trade Representative Carla Hills, and White House Conference on Productivity— other economic problems following the in- Canada sent its Ambassador to the U.S., As Chairman of the House Banking Commit- troduction of casino and river boat gambling Derek Burney to join LaFalce as keynoters. tee’s Subcommittee on Economic Stabiliza- in a number of U.S. communities. The hear- NAFTA—As leader in Congress for free— tion, Rep. LaFalce aggressively tackled real- ing convinced him that local officials re- but fair—trade pacts with other nations, istic ways to rectify the nation’s dismal per- quired more comprehensive information be- Rep. LaFalce was a leading opponent in 1993 formance in those years in the areas of pro- fore considering high stakes gambling as an of the proposed North American Free Trade ductivity and competitiveness. He worked on economic development strategy. He intro- Agreement with Mexico and Canada. He the productivity issue for years to focus the duced the first legislation in Congress in 1994 chaired a series of hearings in the Congress attention of the President, leaders of Amer- calling for a special national commission to which exposed the potential difficulties of ican labor and industry, and all Americans conduct a comprehensive study of all aspects NAFTA for all three nations and continued on the importance of increasing U.S. produc- of the gambling issue. His chief co-sponsor to raise concerns about the effects the agree- tivity for the nation’s economic well-being. on the bill was Rep. Frank Wolf (R–VA). ment would have on environmental, labor, In 1982, as Chairman of a Small Business With the shift in control of the House in 1995, and political standards in North America. Subcommittee, he won enactment of legisla- he joined with Rep. Wolf in introducing a bi- Rep. LaFalce argued at the time that the tion mandating a White House Conference on partisan commission proposal that was en- economies and political institutions in the Productivity, which was held in the fall of acted by Congress in 1996. The National United States and Mexico were far too dif- 1983 with over 1,000 participants. Keynote Gambling Impact Study Commission began ferent to allow for open markets between the speakers included President Reagan, Vice work in 1997 and submitted its detailed re- two countries. He pointed to important po- President Bush, the Secretaries of State, port to Congress in June, 1999. The Commis- litical and judicial reforms, as well as basic Commerce, Treasury, and Labor, and Rep. sion succeeded in taking one of the most dif- labor and environmental protections, that LaFalce. ficult and divisive issues in America and pro- were needed in Mexico before both countries Trade with China—Rep. LaFalce’s support ducing an extremely detailed and thoughtful could reasonably benefit from a trade agree- was instrumental in passage of legislation study with more than 70 recommendations ment. He also highlighted the environmental extending Permanent Normal Trade Rela- for federal, state and tribal policy. blight and desperate economic and health tions (PNTR) with China in 2000. He was one Gambling and Credit Cards—The National conditions evident in the trade zones along of handful of senior Democrats whose sup- Gambling Impact Study Commission re- Mexico’s border, commonly known as port ultimately swayed other Members and ported that problems associated with com- maquiladoras. led to passage of the historic legislation; his pulsive or pathological gambling had in- Rep. LaFalce also pointed to the dangers of May 2000 speech in support of PNTR was creased dramatically with the spread of high macroeconomic instability in Mexico in the widely cited and reprinted at the time of the stakes gambling to more U.S. cities. It at- context of the trade agreement, accurately debate. Rep. LaFalce argued that engaging tributed part of the problem to the growing predicting a major devaluation of the Mexi- with China economically would provide a availability of cash and credit in and around can peso. The peso devaluation necessitated powerful boost to pro-democracy forces with- gambling establishments and called for legis- a massive financial bailout provided by the in the country, contrasting the failure of lation to remove ATM, credit card and other United States and the International Mone- U.S. policy toward Cuba with the benefits of electronic funds transfer devices from gam- tary Fund. a more open policy toward China. Rep. La- bling areas. Within months of receiving the Industrial Policy Hearings—As Chairman Falce also worked with congressional leaders Commission’s report, Rep. LaFalce intro- of the Banking Committee’s Subcommittee to ensure that passage of PNTR came with duced legislation to implement these impor- on Economic Stabilization, Rep. LaFalce led adequate attention and protections in the tant recommendations. The ‘‘Gambling ATM an unprecedented effort to examine the need areas of human rights and import surges. and Credit/Debit Card Reform Act of 1999’’ for an industrial policy to enhance U.S. in- Exchange Rates—Rep. LaFalce’s concern prohibited gambling establishment from dustrial competitiveness vis-a-vis our major over the destructive economic impact of cur- placing credit card terminals, debit card trading partners. He held over 30 days of rency crises and misaligned exchange rates point of sale devices or ATM machines with- hearings on the subject with over 150 wit- led to legislative provisions in The Omnibus in the immediate area of gambling activity. nesses testifying before the Subcommittee. Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988, Its purpose was to minimize the possibility The witnesses represented all walks of life, which requires the U.S. Treasury to focus of financial institutions becoming unwitting including: representatives from all levels of more closely on exchange rates and report to accomplices in encouraging compulsive be- government; the business community, in- Congress semiannually on the performance havior. cluding small firms and large corporations; of exchange rates. Since then, the Treasury

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.018 E19PT1 November 19, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2099 Department has been writing and sending The Caucus was also a major force behind plans to modernize and renovate the Rain- the ‘‘LaFalce Report’’ to Congress every six successfully postponing implementation of bow, Whirlpool and Lewiston-Queenston months on currency exchange rates and Section 110 of the 1996 Immigration Reform bridges at a cost of $121 million. highlighting potential problems. Act, which would have hampered trade and In June, 2002, Rep. LaFalce helped bring Currency Devaluation—Rep. LaFalce has tourist traffic by imposing a cumbersome $5.1 million in federal transportation grants been a leader in Congress on issues related to entry-exit documentation system. In addi- to Western New York for upgrading and the performance of international currencies. tion, the Caucus has provided Members with strengthening U.S.-Canadian border cross- He held hearings in 1993 on the probable de- numerous forums to discuss their concerns ings to help keep pace with the growing valuation of the Mexican peso, which oc- about the border with U.S. and Canadian of- number of trucks and passenger vehicles curred in 1994, and has been actively engaged ficials. using those bridges each day. in U.S. responses to currency crises globally In recognition of his leadership on U.S.-Ca- Border Staffing Levels—With respect to over the past 20 years. nadian Border Issues, Rep. LaFalce was hon- staffing and infrastructure concerns along Regarding the Mexican peso devaluation, ored in 2002 by the Canadian/American Bor- the Northern Border and in Western New the late Washington Post columnist, Hobart der Trade Alliance for his ‘‘many meaningful York specifically, Rep. LaFalce has been the Rowen, wrote in a February, 1995 column: contributions to the improvement of U.S.- most active and vociferous Member in Con- ‘‘Rep. John J. LaFalce has a right to say, ‘I Canadian Trade, Transportation and Border gress. During the 106th Congress alone, in told you so.’ (LaFalce) predicted that peso Management.’’ order to highlight the needs of the Niagara devaluation was inevitable . . . and begged Repeal of New Entry-Exit Implementation River bridges, he met with Raymond Kelly, the Clinton administration to recognize that System, Section 110—The 1996 Immigration Commissioner, U.S. Customs Service; Bob the North American Free Trade Agreement Reform Act directed the INS to implement a Trotter, Northern Border Coordinator, U.S. provided no method to coordinate the two new entry-exit documentation system at Customs Service; Elisabeth Bresee, Assistant countries’ monetary policies. . . . If Clinton points of entry along the nation’s borders. Secretary (Enforcement), Treasury Depart- and his advisers had paid attention to La- Because of concerns about the harmful im- ment; Doris Meissner, Commissioner, U.S. Falce and his supporters, he might not now pact on trade and tourism that this would Immigration and Naturalization Service; and be engaged in an indefensible bailout of Wall have on Western New York, repeal of Section Jack Lew, Director, Office of Management Street investors, including major mutual 110 was the top legislative priority of local and Budget. fund managers who made greedy, high-yield chambers of commerce in the Buffalo-Niag- As a result of his efforts as co-chair of the gambles in Mexico after the passage of ara region. Rep. LaFalce authored the legis- Northern Border Caucus, the USA–PATRIOT NAFTA.’’ lation in 1997 to repeal the implementation Act, signed into law on October 26, 2001, in- Debt Relief—Rep. LaFalce authored the of Section 110 and later negotiated a 30- cluded provisions to triple the authorization provision in the 1988 Trade Act that would month implementation delay just days be- for staffing for the INS and the Customs have created an international mechanism to fore the original start date of September 30, Service for the Northern Border. As a result, avoid sovereign debt defaults in the after- 1998. But it remained clear that a delay could math of the Latin American debt crises. Sub- the FY02 appropriations bill included fund- not sufficiently satisfy his concerns that the ing for 348 new INS border ports-of-entry in- sequent reluctance by the Reagan Adminis- INS might develop an entry-exit system at tration ultimately blocked the implementa- spectors, an additional $55.8 million for addi- the border that would prove disastrous to the tional INS inspectors and support staff on tion of the debt mechanism. Yet, nearly 15 people of New York and other northern bor- years later, the International Monetary the Northern Border, and least 142 Border der states. Throughout the spring of 2000, Patrol agents at the Northern Border. In ad- Fund introduced a similar proposal to ad- Rep. LaFalce negotiated with a bipartisan dress sovereign debt crises, this time in reac- dition, the Customs Service received funding group of Members the ‘‘Section 110 Reform for more than 300 Customs officials at the tion to a string of debt crises during the Act,’’ a de facto repeal of this injurious pro- 1990s and into 2001. Northern Border. Finally, $2.3 million to sup- vision. In June, 2000, the President signed port 100 National Guard troops for three Ex-Im Bank—Rep. LaFalce was instru- the act into law and ended the threat to our mental in the creation and passage of the months to enhance security and expedite border. U.S. Customs Service checks at U.S.-Cana- Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of Commuter Students—In August 2002, Rep. dian ports of entry was also appropriated for 2002. The Ex-Im Bank promotes U.S. exports LaFalce successfully persuaded the Bush Ad- FY02. to other countries and has been an engine of ministration to reverse the INS decision to job creation in the nation’s economy. His prevent part-time students from Canada and International financial issues work on the 2002 legislation greatly ex- Mexico from commuting to classes at U.S. Rep. LaFalce distinguished himself panded Ex-Im Bank’s support for small busi- colleges and universities along the border. throughout his career for his leadership on ness exporters, as well as women and minor- When the INS announced its sudden change international financial, trade, and develop- ity-owned businesses. In July 2002, Rep. La- of policy in May 2002, he immediately intro- ment issues. His work in these areas reflects Falce was honored by the Coalition for Em- duced legislation in Congress to ensure that both his moral sense and mastery of complex ployment through Exports for his work on Mexican and Canadian part-time students financial and economic issues. His ability to the Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization Act and could continue to enroll in educational insti- held the cause of social justice with an un- was recognized as a leader in the Congress in tutions across the border. As Chairman of derstanding of global markets has made him promoting U.S. exports. the Congressional Northern Border Caucus, a uniquely effective advocate and policy- Northern Border he also mobilized 30 of his colleagues and maker in areas such as debt relief for poor Throughout his career in Congress, Rep. New York’s two Senators to join in demand- countries and the resolution of international LaFalce has worked tirelessly to strengthen ing an immediate reversal of the INS deci- financial crises. the U.S.-Canada relationship. From meetings sion. On August 24, the Bush Administration The Multilateral Development Banks and with Canadian Ambassadors to the United relented and announced that the INS would the International Monetary Fund—Rep. La- States and our nation’s ambassadors to Can- reverse its previous decision so that part- Falce has been a leader in crafting U.S. pol- ada, annual meetings of the Can-Am Inter- time students would again be able to enroll icy in the Multilateral Development Banks parliamentary conference, to frequent con- in U.S. academic institutions. and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). versations with Canadian counterparts NEXUS—NEXUS is an inspection program As the Senior Democrat on the House Bank- across the Niagara River and colleagues in that allows pre-screened, low-risk travelers ing Committee, he helped craft landmark re- the House and Senate, he has been a leader to be processed with little or no delay by forms in the IMF and the World Bank during on every bilateral issue between our two U.S. and Canadian border officials. On April the 1990s, bringing more transparency and countries that affect his congressional dis- 29, 2002, Rep. LaFalce urged the INS and the accountability to the institutions and focus- trict: Customs Service to select Buffalo for the ing their missions to bring greater effective- Northern Border Caucus—Rep. LaFalce is next implementation of NEXUS. The agen- ness in achieving global economic develop- the founding member and Chairman of the cies agreed. NEXUS enrollment centers ment and poverty reduction. Congressional Northern Border Caucus, an opened in Buffalo in October, 2002, and will Rep. LaFalce also co-authored the bill cre- officially recognized Congressional Member be operational at the Peace Bridge beginning ating the European Bank for Reconstruction Organization consisting of Members rep- in January, 2003. It will be expanded to the and Development (EBRD). This regional resenting the northern border states. The Lewiston-Queenstown Bridge and the Rain- multilateral development bank was estab- Caucus, which he founded in 1994 when the bow Bridge (and potentially the Whirlpool lished in 1991 when communism was crum- North American Free Trade Agreement Bridge) by spring of 2003. bling in central and eastern Europe and ex- (NAFTA) was implemented, deals with pol- Niagara Bridges—Rep. LaFalce authored soviet countries needed support to nurture a icy concerns and issues that affect U.S.-Ca- special legislation permitting the Niagara new private sector in a democratic environ- nadian relations and the two nations’ eco- Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC) to move ment. Through his travels in the region after nomic partnership. forward with $121 million in bridge improve- the fall of communism, Rep. LaFalce recog- The Caucus has worked to obtain increased ments in 1991. Specifically, he worked to nized the need for a private sector develop- funding for the U.S. Customs Service, Immi- amend federal law to lift the interest rate ment institutions and worked aggressively gration and Naturalization Service, and the cap on NFBC bonds and to make the interest in the Congress to authorize creation of the Border Patrol for activities along the North- on NFBC bonds tax-exempt. The changes al- EBRD. Today the EBRD is helping to build ern Border. lowed the NFBC to move forward with its market economies and democracies in 27

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And he worked with the Bush Admin- could be enacted to cancel the oppressive countries and private institutions have ex- istration to secure disaster assistance for debts of highly indebted poor countries, he ceeded $1.5 billion. small businesses. joined with the Chairman of the House Bank- Human Rights and International Finance— The USA PATRIOT Act—In the wake of ing Committee to introduce H.R. 1095, the Rep. LaFalce has been a leading voice for the the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Rep. Debt Relief for Poverty Reduction Act of cause of human rights across the globe. As LaFalce called on President Bush to take 1999. In 2000, Rep. LaFalce’s efforts were in- Chairman of the House Small Business Com- bold steps in the international arena to sup- strumental in securing $435 million for debt mittee, Rep. LaFalce was actively engaged port enactment of tougher anti-money laun- relief in the FY 2001 Foreign Operations Ap- in promoting human rights in Mexico, meet- dering laws here at home. He called for the propriations Act. ing with key human rights activists such as passage of an anti-money laundering bill he In helping to make the debt relief initia- Jorge Castaneda. He convened hearings to had worked closely with the Clinton Admin- tive a reality, Rep. LaFalce worked closely examine the mistreatment of activists by istration and Sen. John Kerry (D–MA) to in- troduce during the 106th Congress. Rep. La- with the Episcopal Church, the Catholic the Mexican government. Concern about Falce successfully shepherded his legislation Church, and relief groups like Oxfam. For his human rights abuses in Mexico contributed into law in the 107th Congress. The legisla- leadership on debt relief and his humani- to his decision to oppose the North American tion he authored was incorporated as a sepa- tarian work in Congress, Rep. LaFalce was Free Trade Agreement. rate title in the landmark USA PATRIOT honored by both Bread for the World and As Ranking Democrat on the former House Act (PL 107–56), a comprehensive law in- Oxfam America, two major global anti-pov- Banking Committee, Rep. LaFalce won en- tended to bolster the U.S. government’s abil- erty organizations. actment of landmark human rights provi- ity to fight terrorism. Rep. LaFalce’s legisla- Debt-for-Equity/Environment—Rep. La- sions contained in authorizing legislation for tion represented the PATRIOT Act’s Falce was a leader in the Congress in ad- the IMF, the World Bank, and the regional dressing the Latin American debt crisis of ‘‘financial war on terrorism’’ component. development banks, as well as in legislation His legislation provided the United States the 1980s. He fought for language in the 1988 to forgive debt in poor countries. As a result Trade Act that would have created an inter- with new tools to combat money laundering of these provisions, all government-spon- threats from overseas, and to prevent the use national mechanism to address debt prob- sored international financial institutions are lems. President Reagan vetoed an earlier of the domestic financial system by money now required to incorporate human rights launderers, terrorists, and corrupt foreign of- version of the Trade Act, in part over opposi- considerations into their oppositions, and tion to the LaFalce debt plan. As signed into ficials. The bill specifically addressed the debt relief is only provided countries with abuse of offshore secrecy havens by crimi- law, the debt language in the 1988 Trade Act acceptable human rights records. Rep. La- was substantially weakened due to the nals and terrorists who seek to launder their Falce was also successful in creating a com- illicit monetary gains. By strengthening the Reagan Administration’s influence. mission to monitor human rights in China as Rep. LaFalce also promoted innovative Treasury Secretary’s ability to curb part of legislation authorizing permanent debt relief strategies such as debt for equity terrorists’s abuse of offshore secret accounts, normal trade relations. and debt for environment ‘‘swaps,’’ which the legislation authored by Rep. LaFalce In 2000, Rep. LaFalce led congressional ef- provided debt relief for developing countries should help immensely to dismantle existing forts to ratify a new International Labor Or- while also ensuring sound economic and en- terrorists’ financial networks—a key battle ganization Convention on abusive child vironmental policies in these countries. in the global war on terrorism. labor. Rep. LaFalce stood at President Clin- The law provides the Treasury Secretary After traveling to post-communist Central ton’s side as he signed the ratification legis- with the authority and discretion to address and Eastern Europe, Rep. LaFalce intro- lation into law in Seattle. specific money laundering infractions, which duced legislation in 1990 directing the Sec- Privatization—In the midst of rapid eco- U.S. law enforcement agencies could not do retary of the Treasury to negotiate for the nomic change in the former communist under the previous legal regime. That regime establishment within the European Bank for countries during the 1990s, Rep. LaFalce be- offered limited options for law enforcement: Reconstruction and Development of: (1) an came a leading proponent for the view that the Treasury Secretary could either issue in- Environmental Trust Fund to make loans privatization of state-owned industries, formational advisories to U.S. financial in- available at concessional interest rates for while often necessary, needed to be imple- stitutions about specific offshore jurisdic- environmental protection projects; and (2) mented in the context of sound regulatory tions or take the more extreme approach of requirements for environmental impact as- regimes. He believed that the architects and invoking sweeping and often disruptive eco- sessments of all proposed operations with po- proponents of privatization schemes, both in nomic sanctions. The new law allows the tential environmental impacts. The legisla- the post-communist countries and in institu- Secretary to identify specific overseas finan- tion also authorized the President to permit tions like the IMF and World Bank, were ex- cial institutions as engaging in money laun- Central European countries (defined for pur- clusively focused on the efficiencies achieved dering and to prevent U.S. institutions from poses of this Act as Czechoslovakia, Hun- through privatization, paying no attention doing business with such institutions. gary, Poland, and Yugoslavia) with emerging to equity concerns. Without adequate anti- Rep. LaFalce’s legislation provided the market economies to pay debt owed to the corruption measures, protections for work- Treasury Secretary new discretionary au- United States into local currency trust ac- ers, and small business owners and investors, thority, which can be invoked under certain counts to be used for environmental protec- Rep. LaFalce argued that rapid privatization select circumstances. For example, the Sec- tion and economic development projects. could ultimately leave the countries in retary could use this authority if he or she Brady Plan—Rep. LaFalce long argued for worse shape. He spoke out against were to identify an area of ‘‘primary money a new regime for Third World debt restruc- ‘‘nomenklatura’’ privatization in Russia and laundering concern’’ offshore. If invoked by turing, beginning during the time James ‘‘patron’’ privatization in Mexico, first as the Treasury Secretary, this discretionary Baker was Secretary of the Treasury. He was Chairman of the Small Business Committee tool would only apply to the overseas activi- delighted when Nicholas Brady was ap- in 1994 and later during hearings in the ties of U.S. financial institutions, not domes- pointed Treasury Secretary by President House Banking Committee. tic activities. The approach taken in the La- Reagan and called Rep. LaFalce to his office Rep. LaFalce’s concern that reckless pri- Falce legislation offers the kind of regu- to discuss debt restructuring. Rep. LaFalce vatization programs were being supported latory flexibility, which did not exist pre- had authored an op-ed on the subject in the through U.S. foreign aid and through the viously, needed to tackle a fast-moving and September/October 1988 issue of The Inter- international financial institutions (IFIs) led remarkably adaptable class of criminals, national Economy, in which he urged the him to introduce privatization provisions in particularly terrorists. More recently, var- new Treasury Secretary to ignore the advice authorizing legislation for the IFIs in 2001. ious provisions in the legislation have been predecessor Baker on Third World Debt re- His concern was confirmed recently by anal- successfully used by U.S. law enforcement lief. The Administration subsequently adopt- ysis released by the International Monetary officials in their efforts to track down the ed Rep. LaFalce’s recommendations to de- fund, which indicated that failed privatiza- sources of funding for Al-Qaeda and other vise and implement a new regime for debt re- tion efforts during the 1990s were the result terrorist organizations. structuring, which came to be known as the Small Business Relief—In the immediate of inadequate regulatory oversight, Reflect- ‘‘Brady Plan.’’ In arguing for the importance aftermath of September 11th, Rep. LaFalce ing Rep. LaFalce’s earlier statements, the of debt forgiveness tied to sound policy re- introduced legislation to help small busi- IMF study suggested that the IFIs were too form in poor countries, Rep. LaFalce would nesses impacted by the terrorist attacks. quick to support rapid privatization without help lay the groundwork for the landmark The ‘‘Terrorist Disaster Relief for Small adequate regulation. Heavily Indebted Poor Country Initiative a Business Act’’ addresses the economic hard- decade later. Terrorism response ships of small businesses who are suffering AIDS Trust Fund—Rep. LaFalce was in- Rep. LaFalce authored several key bills to ripple effects from the September 11th at- strumental in passage of legislation in 2000 address the impacts of the September 11th tacks. Just weeks after Rep. LaFalce’s intro- to create an international trust fund in sup- terrorist attacks on our nation. He authored duction of the bill, the Bush Administration

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.021 E19PT1 November 19, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2101 undertook regulatory changes to make more Rep. LaFalce was made an honorary citizen in Congress and to promote greater research small businesses eligible for disaster assist- of both Marcedusa and Calabria. His paternal into diabetes and diabetes-related complica- ance. The Administration’s action expanded grandparents—Giovanni LaFalce and tions. Due to Rep. LaFalce and the influence eligibility for loans to disaster-impacted Concetta Mancuso—came from Calabria, of the Caucus, Congress established the Dia- businesses at interest rates as low as 4 per- were married and lived in Marcedusa betes Working Group to advise the NIH on cent, and for terms of up to 30 years. The (population 500), before emigrating to the research needs and priorities. Most recently, Bush Administration has indicated that it United States. While he appreciated his hon- in October, 2002, Rep. LaFalce and his col- plans to allocate funds in the FY 2002 budget orary citizenship, he especially prized the leagues in the Caucus introduced the Pan- to leverage approximately $1 billion in new gift of a bottle of olive oil made from the ol- creatic Islet Cell Transplantation Act to Small Business Administration disaster ives of the trees planted and nourished by his help advance islet cell transplantation, the loans. grandfather. most exciting advance in diabetes research Victory Bonds—Following the September The pastor of St. Andrea the Apostle since the discovery of insulin in 1921. Rep. 11th terrorist attacks, Rep. LaFalce received Church in Marcedusa, where Rep. LaFalce’s LaFalce and the Caucus have secured mil- numerous calls from his constituents about grandparents were married, showed him a lions in federal funding for Medicare cov- how they could help in the recovery efforts, statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary that was erage of diabetes education and supplies, re- and how they could show their support bought by his grandparents and donated to search and treatment initiatives through the against international terrorists. Rep. La- the Church in gratitude for the blessings National Institutes of Health, the Depart- Falce heeded these calls by immediately in- they had received in America and in appre- ments of Health and Human Services, Vet- troducing legislation to authorize the ciation to the people of Marcedusa who had erans Administration, Indian Health Service issuance of special ‘‘Victory’’ savings bonds. given them their roots. and the Agriculture Cooperative Extension The effort was modeled on a proud tradition Order of Merit—Rep. LaFalce received Service. in America that dates back to the Second Italy’s highest rank of decoration, the Order Sampling of honors and awards World War, when government bond sales gen- of Merit, from Italian Ambassador to the Honorary Doctorates—Rep. LaFalce has erated over $200 billion to fund the war ef- U.S. Boris Biancheri. The Ambassador jour- received four honorary degrees from univer- fort. Recently, the U.S. Treasury responded neyed to Western New York to make the sities that awarded him for his public serv- by re-designating its current series EE sav- presentation, awarded for Rep. LaFalce’s ac- ice, his integrity, and his leadership. ings bonds as ‘‘Patriot Bonds.’’ This move is complishments as a leading Italian-Amer- In 1991, the Villanova University School of intended to encourage Americans to con- ican. The award named him a Knight-Com- Law recognized him with an Honorary Doc- tribute to the government’s anti-terrorism mander of the Order of Merit of the Republic tor of Laws degree. In 1990, Canisius College campaign. of Italy, or ‘‘Commendatore,’’ that country’s awarded Rep. LaFalce on honorary Doctor of Terrorism Reinsurance—Rep. LaFalce highest civilian honor. Humane Letters degree for his played a leading role in the House’s passage Caucus/conference participation ‘‘Extraordinary leadership as a Member of of legislation that would provide for the con- U.S.–Canada Inter-Parliamentary Group— Congress and champion of the citizens of tinuation of insurance coverage against ter- Rep. LaFalce has been an active member of Western New York.’’ rorist attacks, which was in danger of dis- the United states—Canada Inter-Parliamen- St. John’s University awarded him an hon- appearing, or being too costly, after Sep- tary Group. The group meets annually to orary Doctor of Laws degree in 1989, empha- tember 11th. Agreement has been reached on create a network among Canadian and Amer- sizing in their commendation that Rep. La- the bill and the conference report should be ican legislators to discuss issues of mutual Falce proves that ‘‘public service in a democ- approved in November. interest in the areas of Trade and Economic racy can be the most noble of professions.’’ Islam Resolution/Imam Guest Chaplain— Issues, International Relations, and Trans- Niagara University also awarded him an Rep. LaFalce has always been a strong advo- border Issues. honorary Doctor of Laws in 1979. The Niag- cate for freedom of religious expression in Congressional Study Group on Germany— ara University citation read in part: America. In the aftermath of September 11, Rep. LaFalce has long been a member of the ‘‘...Three qualities emerge as best describing he grew increasingly concerned that this pre- Congressional Study Group on Germany; in the man: honesty, energy and conviction. His cious freedom might be compromised, par- 1999 he served as vice chair, and in 2000 as honesty is attested by the estimation that ticularly with respect to Muslims, out of fear chairman. The group meets once a year al- he knows who he is, whom he represents, and and in the name of ‘‘defense against ter- ternating between Germany and the U.S. In what he is doing in Congress. His energy is rorism.’’ In November 2001, Rep. LaFalce in- 2000, when Rep. LaFalce was chairman, the realized in the extent and diversity of his in- troduced H. Res. 280, a resolution recognizing members of the German Bundestag came to volvement and legislative efforts...as well as Islam as one of the great religions of the the annual conference in Niagara Falls, New his thoroughness, his dogged determination world and commending Muslims on their York. to see a matter through to its completion. faith, particularly during the Islamic holy Argentina Task Force—In 2002, Rep. La- His conviction is demonstrated by a creed month of Ramadan. At Rep. LaFalce’s re- Falce was asked by the Inter-American Dia- which avows: regardless of which side of the quest, the U.S. House of Representatives logue to co-chair an elite group of policy- aisle it originated, ‘Truth is truth, Justice marked the commencement of Ramadan for makers charged with offering recommenda- will out, and the Law must be upheld’.’’ the very first time, when, with the concur- tions to resolve Argentina’s economic crisis. Homeownership Alliance—the rence of Speaker Dennis Hastert, he ar- Rep. LaFalce co-chairs the task force with ‘‘Homeownership Hero’’ award was presented ranged an invitation to Muslim Chaplain at Ambassador Carla Hills. In his appointment to Rep. LaFalce by the Homeownership Alli- Georgetown University, Imam Yahya Hendi, as co-chair, Rep. LaFalce was recognized for ance to recognize his ‘‘outstanding contribu- to offer the opening prayer before the U.S. his leadership on international debt issues tion to the expansion of homeownership op- House of Representatives. and his expertise in Latin America. portunities for all Americans.’’ 2002 Italian-American heritage Bilderberg Conference—Rep. LaFalce was Financial Services Roundtable—Rep. La- Rep. LaFalce is one of our nation’s leading the only Member of the U.S. House of Rep- Falce was honored by the Financial Services Italian-Americans. Over the years, he has resentatives to participate as a member of roundtable with its ‘‘American Financial been showered with honors for his leader- the fiftieth meeting of the Bilderberg Con- Leadership Award’’ for ‘‘his superb leader- ship, his integrity, and his dedication to ference, held in Virginia from May 30th— ship...in reforming the financial services in- those he serves. June 2nd 2002. The Bilderberg Meeting gath- dustry which is so vital to the economy of Italian-American Heritage Award—Rep. ered 115 of the world’s most influential lead- our state and nation.’’ 2000 LaFalce received the ‘‘Italian Heritage ers from 20 countries to discuss a variety of National Association of Federal Credit Award’’ from the Italian Heritage and Cul- national and international issues. Partici- Unions—A special career recognition award ture Club of Western New York. The club pants included leaders of government, busi- was given to Rep. LaFalce by the National then renamed the award the ‘‘JOHN J. La- ness, and academia, such as Henry Kissinger, Association of Federal Credit Unions ‘‘for FALCE Italian Heritage Award’’ for future David Rockefeller, Donald Rumsfeld, Larry being a champion for federal credit unions recipients. Summers, Carla Hills, Alan Greenspan, and their members for more than twenty-five Delegation Dean—As the most senior Fannie Mae Chairman Franklin Raines, years.’’ 2002 Italian-American serving in the U.S. Con- World Bank President James Wolfensohn, Oxfam International & Bread for the gress, Rep. LaFalce was the Dean of the DaimlerChrysler Chairman Jurgen World—For his successful humanitarian Italian-American Congressional Delegation. Schrempp, and Deutsche Bank Chairman work in Congress on behalf of debt relief for In 2001, he led a fact-finding trip to Italy Hilmar Kopper. The next meeting of the the world’s poor, Rep. LaFalce was honored sponsored by the National Italian-American Bilderberg Conference will be in May, 2003 in by Oxfam International and Bread for the Foundation (NIAF), the leading advocacy Versailles. World, two global anti-poverty organiza- group for Americans of Italian descent. The Diabetes Caucus—Rep. LaFalce is Co-Vice tions, ‘‘for helping break the cycle of pov- LaFalce/NIAF delegation traveled to Rome, Chair and a founding member of the Congres- erty.’’ 1999 the Vatican and the southern region of sional Diabetes Caucus, one of the largest National Association of Realtors—Rep. La- Calabria. and most influential congressional organiza- Falce was awarded the National Association In the village of Marcedusa, in the Prov- tions. Founded in 1995, the Diabetes Caucus of Realtors’ ‘‘Legislative Leadership Award’’ ince of Catanzaro, in the Region of Calabria, strives to increase the awareness of diabetes in the 106th Congress ‘‘In appreciation for his

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outstanding leadership in supporting legisla- New York State Realtors—Rep. LaFalce proposed by Rep. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON in tion to help families achieve the American was honored by the New York Realtors for the NSF authorization bill she introduced, and dream of homeownership.’’ his ‘‘consistent contributions to the develop- I cosponsored, last year. Center for Health, Environment and Jus- ment of the community by participation in tice—On the 20th anniversary of the Love civic affairs and by leadership and dedication The funding growth proposed by H.R. 4664 Canal crisis in his district, Rep. LaFalce was to making America better.’’ will enable the Foundation to expand its in- honored ‘‘for his significant role in assisting Housing Agencies of New York State—Rep. vestments in cutting-edge research initiatives residents to obtain justice’’ and for his LaFalce received the New York state Hous- and shore up its core research programs. ‘‘tireless efforts to move various agencies at ing Agencies’ Housing award ‘‘in recognition all levels of government that was above and of and appreciation of your continued sup- In particular, this new funding will enable beyond the call of duty.’’ 1998 port of those programs which provide hous- NSF to increase average grant size and dura- New York Credit Union—Rep. LaFalce was ing opportunities for low and moderate in- tion, as well as increase the number of new awarded the ‘‘Freedom of Consumer Choice come people in the United States.’’ awards. Due to budget constraints, NSF now Award’’ by the New York Credit Union Cam- declines more than $1 billion dollars worth of paign for Consumer Choice ‘‘for actively de- f research applications each year that receive fending the rights of consumers to choose H.R. 4664 their financial institutions and for pro- merit review scores as high or higher than the tecting the future of America’s credit average score for funded applications. SPEECH OF unions.’’ 1998 The funding authorized by H.R. 4664 will Small Business Council of America—In HON. RALPH M. HALL also begin to address the growing imbalance recognition of his work as Chairman of the OF TEXAS Small Business Committee, where he wrote in federal support for fundamental research in laws creating hundreds of thousands of jobs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the physical sciences and engineering relative in the small business sector, Rep. LaFalce Thursday, November 14, 2002 to the biomedical fields. This is a serious mat- received the ‘‘Congressional Award’’ from ter because, for any field of science, progress the Small Business Council of America, Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise in is dependent on advances made in other which read in part: ‘‘when others trample support of the National Science Foundation fields. As pointed out by the past director of asunder the rights and best interests of Authorization Act, H.R. 4664, which provides a the National Institutes of Health, Nobel Lau- small business, he steps forward and moves 5-year reauthorization for the National Science reate Harold Varmus, most of the revolu- mountains.’’ Foundation’s research and education pro- tionary changes that have occurred in biology Associated General Contractors (NY State grams. Chapter)—In 1975, Rep. LaFalce had the dis- and medicine are rooted in new methods that, tinction of being the first of the newly-elect- The bill represents a bipartisan effort to pro- in turn, are usually rooted in fundamental dis- ed Members to have a bill he authored signed vide the level of resources necessary to sus- coveries in many different fields. into law. That bill preserved and created tain the important work of the National more than one-million construction jobs— Science Foundation in science and engineer- For the past half-decade, we have been 300,000 in New York State alone. For his ing research and education. very free in our support of biomedical re- work, the New York State Chapter of the As- I want to congratulate Research Sub- search. I consider that to be a very good thing sociated General Contractors honored Rep. committee Chairman SMITH and Ranking for all of our people. However, investing too LaFalce with its annual ‘‘Man of the Year’’ Democratic Member EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON narrowly in medical fields without investing in award. for their efforts to craft the bill. I also want to all the other sciences—sciences that con- American Diabetes Association—As Chair- tribute to the base of knowledge necessary for man and Vice-Chairman of the House Diabe- thank Science Committee Chairman BOEHLERT tes Caucus, Rep. LaFalce was honored twice for his leadership and for working closely with medical breakthroughs—will lead to a slow- by the American Diabetes Association with this side of the aisle in developing the bill. down in medical progress in the long run. its Valor Award in recognition of his con- NSF is our premier agency for support of H.R. 4664 will provide the resources needed tinuing efforts to secure increased funding basic research at academic institutions in the by NSF to support multidisciplinary research for diabetes research and ‘‘for his out- physical sciences and the non-medical biologi- initiatives in such areas as nanotechnology, in- standing service to people with diabetes.’’ 2000, 2002 cal sciences, in mathematics, and in engineer- formation technology, and the mathematical National Multiple Sclerosis Society—Rep. ing. Basic research discoveries launch new in- sciences. It will allow construction of new na- LaFalce was honored as ‘‘Congressman of the dustries that bring returns to the economy far tional user facilities for astronomers, computa- Year’’ by the National MS Society for his exceeding the original public investment. tional scientists, earth and atmospheric sci- ‘‘deep personal appreciation and commit- In fact, over the past 50 years, half of U.S. entists, and life scientists. ment to the needs of people with MS who economic productivity can be attributed to have lost access to breakthrough treatments And equally important, the bill institutes new technological innovation and the science that programs to strengthen science and math because they are dependent on Medicare re- has supported it. Unfortunately, the simple imbursements.’’ 1995 education in the schools and to train the sci- National Sleep Foundation—The National truth is that during the 1990s we under in- entists and engineers the nation needs for the Sleep Foundation awarded Rep. LaFalce its vested in the fields of science that NSF sup- future. Without a constant infusion of well- very first Public Policy Leadership Award in ports. trained, talented young people into technically 2001 for his efforts in bringing the problem of A recent report from the National Academy challenging fields, our country would lose its sleep disorders to the nation’s attention. He of Sciences provides specific examples that edge on the rest of the world. secured $125,000 in federal funds for a sleep make this case. The report shows that be- disorder educational program to be con- tween 1993 and 1999 federal research sup- H.R. 4664 incorporates many provisions ducted jointly by the University at Buffalo from the National Mathematics and Science Medical School, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital port at academic institutions fell by 14 percent in mathematics, by 7 percent in physics, by 2 Partnerships Act that passed the House earlier Sleep Disorder Center in Lewiston, and Mil- this year. These important provisions are de- lard Fillmore-Gates Hospital’s Sleep Dis- percent in chemistry, and by 12 percent in order Center in Buffalo. electrical engineering. signed to bring more support to our K–12 National Association of Women Business Inadequate funding for basic research in science and math teachers, their students, Owners—Rep. LaFalce received the such important fields imposes a price on soci- and their schools. The overall goal is to help ‘‘Congressional Advocate of the Year’’ award ety, because new ideas are lost that would our children become much more proficient in from the National Association of Women otherwise underpin future technological ad- science and math, and I am confident that the Business Owners for his work in enacting the vances. programs authorized by this bill will do just Women’s Business Ownership Act, which ex- that. panded federal assistance programs to busi- Of even more importance, anemic funding nesses owned by women. of academic science and engineering research I would particularly like to highlight some New York State Association of Renewal reduces the numbers of new young scientists programs incorporated in H.R. 4664 that origi- and Housing Officials, Inc.—Rep. LaFalce and engineers, who constitute the essential nated in H.R. 1693, a science education bill I was recognized by the NYSARHO ‘‘for his element necessary to ensure the nation’s fu- introduced with many of my Democratic col- outstanding contributions to national hous- ture economic strength and security. leagues from the Science Committee. These ing and community development programs while serving as a member of the House Sub- H.R. 4664 authorizes funding growth for include research to explore ways to effectively committee on Housing and Community De- NSF of 15 percent per year for 5 years, bring- use educational technologies in the classroom velopment and in appreciation for his co- ing the total authorization level to $9.8 billion and programs to encourage and support operation with the committees, officers, and by the final year. This follows the funding path women and minorities in pursuing careers in members of this Association.’’ to double NSF’s budget over 5 years, as was science and engineering.

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.023 E19PT1 November 19, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2103 H.R. 4664 also includes substantial provi- insufficient funds. With the passage of today’s H.R. 3609 sions from the Undergraduate Science, Mathe- conference report, that situation has begun to matics, Engineering and Technology Edu- change. The increase is applied equally to re- SPEECH OF cation Improvement Act, H.R. 3130, that au- search and education programs, and specific HON. DON YOUNG funding authorizations are made for the fo- thorize several programs at the National OF ALASKA cused research initiatives in some of the most Science Foundation to strengthen under- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES graduate education in these fields of study. promising frontiers of science, such as infor- Basically, these programs will help increase mation technology and nanoscale science and Thursday, November 14, 2002 the numbers of students graduating in engineering. The bill also makes a number of Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, with science, math and engineering and will help improvements in the way major research the passage of H.R. 3609 pipeline safety leg- improve the quality of undergraduate science projects are funded, the transparency of the islation, Congress has completed a critical education. agency, and the coordination with other fed- step in improving the safety and reliability of The undergraduate educational programs eral research agencies. the nation’s interstate natural gas pipeline sys- build on existing NSF programs that have NSF also plays a leading role in educating tem. The Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), with- proven their effectiveness, such as Research our youth in the math and sciences and train- in the Department of Transportation has prin- Experiences for Undergraduates. Similarly, the ing the scientists and engineers of tomorrow, cipal responsibility for developing, applying, bill will provide support for the expansion of and the agency is working to ensure that to- and enforcing the pipeline safety rules that en- successful, small-scale undergraduate edu- morrow’s high-tech workers reflect the diver- hances the safety of the nation’s pipelines and cation reform activities that some colleges and sity of America. This legislation includes a protects the public. number of important initiatives that will im- universities have been engaged in. OPS is required to enforce these rules with- prove upon science education in the United H.R. 4664 is an important bill that will help out regard to market conditions or commercial States. With Senator KENNEDY’s help, H.R. ensure the nation maintains a vigorous basic considerations. It must diligently seek to pro- 4664 includes portions of H.R. 1660, the research enterprise, which is an essential mote safety above any competing objectives. Mathematics and Science Proficiency Partner- component for a strong economy and for na- Among the most important of existing pipeline ship Act I introduced in May of 2001 to help safety rules is the requirement that natural gas tional security. And equally important, it will secondary schools leverage private sector help educate the next generation of scientists funds for math, science, and engineering pipelines not exceed maximum allowable op- and engineers, the essential ingredient in en- scholarships. The Technology Talent Act of erating pressure, or MAOP. A pipeline’s suring the nation’s technological strength. 2002, H.R. 3130, is also included in the NSF MAOP is established on the basis of engineer- Mr. Speaker, I commend this measure to reauthorization. This initiative will increase the ing principles, testing, historical operations, my colleagues and ask for their support for its number of students studying and receiving as- and experience. Pipeline operators who ex- passage by the House. sociate’s or bachelor’s degrees in established ceed MAOP violate the Department of Trans- f or emerging fields within science, mathe- portation’s pipeline safety regulations and may be fined for such violations. H.R. 4664 matics, engineering, and technology. It also establishes specific grant programs in these No agency other than OPS should be al- lowed to re-interpret or water down pipeline SPEECH OF fields at Historically Black Colleges and Uni- versities and enables eligible nonprofit organi- safety regulations based on its view of market HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON zations to work with NSF and public-private or commercial concerns. Allowing any other OF TEXAS consortia to improve science and math edu- agency to usurp OPS’s function will undermine IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cation. My home state of Texas has an excel- the hard work the Congress has completed to Thursday, November 14, 2002 lent track record of these innovative partner- enhance pipeline safety and minimize the risks ships. of pipeline ruptures that may cause serious in- Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. I am also pleased that the conference report jury and death. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank Chairman of H.R. 4664 includes the text of H.R. 2051, f BOEHLERT, Ranking Member HALL, and Chair- the Regional Plant Genome and Gene Re- man SMITH for working with me in a bipartisan H.R. 4664 search Expression Act Chairman SMITH and I manner on this important piece of legislation developed together and that passed the SPEECH OF that makes a strong statement about our com- House in May of 2002. The legislation estab- mitment to invest in America’s future. I would lishes competitive, merit based grants to eligi- HON. JOHN B. LARSON also like to extend my appreciation to Senator ble entities to conduct basic research on crops OF CONNECTICUT KENNEDY, Senator HOLLINGS, Senator GREGG, that can be grown in the developing world. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Senator BOND in the other body. The research supported by these grants will Thursday, November 14, 2002 As Ranking Member of the House Science help scientists discover innovative solutions to Research Subcommittee, I am pleased to say some of the developing world’s most intrac- Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I that this is truly an historic piece of legislation table problems, such as hunger, malnutrition, rise today in support of the National Science for science policy in the United States. The and disease. An important feature of this au- Foundation Authorization Act, H.R. 4664, conference report of H.R. 4664 begins the thorization is that U.S. scientists are required passed by the House on November 14, 2002, process of doubling NSF’s budget, which was to partner with their colleagues in developing a bill which doubles funding for one of the the goal of H.R. 1472, the NSF authorization nations, which will help develop the scientific most efficient and essential agencies of the bill I introduced in April of 2001. I introduced capacity of developing nations and stimulate Federal government, the National Science H.R. 1472 because I strongly believe that in- the free flow of ideas, which is so essential to Foundation. In particular, I am proud to sup- vesting in basic science, math, and engineer- the progress of science. port this bill because it contains two provisions ing research is essential to the future eco- If we want future Americans to enjoy the I authored, both of which will address growing nomic prosperity and global competitiveness pace of progress that we are blessed with needs in our educational system, our work- of our country. Many of today’s scientific today, it is imperative that we bolster funding force and the economy. breakthroughs in medicine, consumer elec- for our nation’s premier basic research agen- The first provision will have a positive im- tronics, homeland security and other technical cy, the National Science Foundation. H.R. pact on our educational system’s ability to in- fields are the direct result of investments 4664 is a step in the direction of making that tegrate cutting edge technology into the class- made in basic research decades ago. dream possible. The legislation that passed room instruction of advanced disciplines at the To appreciate the importance of NSF to sci- last week provides our nation’s premier primary and secondary education levels and entists in America, consider some facts. NSF science research agency with the resources it which will, therefore, improve the educational provides 23 percent of basic research funding needs to continue and improve upon its excel- opportunities of America’s students. The sec- at academic institutions and as much as 72 lent track record and authorizes a number of ond provision will address a growing problem percent and 78 percent of the research in crit- important science policy initiatives. I urge the in our nation’s workforce: fewer and fewer ical areas such as mathematics and science. President to sign H.R. 4664 into law, and I Americans are seeking degrees in the sci- Yet despite its importance to key sectors of look forward to working with my colleagues on entific and technical fields as demand grows our nation’s economy, NSF previously had to both sides of the aisle in both chambers to en- and more jobs go unfilled. Both provisions will decline more than $1 billion worth of high sure that NSF is fully funded under these new improve the nation’s capacity to maintain an quality research proposals each year due to authorization levels. innovative edge in technical fields, which is

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Countries that follow this path of nur- family, and colleagues gather to celebrate Jer- tional Science Foundation to identify the best turing innovation focus a lot of their efforts into ry’s illustrious career, I ask all of my col- educational practices to provide educators and recruiting and training the very best engineers leagues to join me in saluting this outstanding policy makers with tools for using existing and and scientists, ensuring that a pipeline which citizen of Sacramento. evolving Internet technology more effectively pumps talented and imaginative minds and Jerry Enomoto, a second generation Japa- as a part of the nation’s educational strategy. skills is connected to the needs of the coun- nese American, was born in San Francisco. It does this by tasking NSF to study: try’s socio-economic and security enterprise. His education at the prestigious Lowell High (1) The current status of high-speed, large Yet here in this country, this pipeline is bro- School in San Francisco was abruptly inter- bandwidth capacity access to all public ele- ken, threatening the competitive edge we rupted by the wartime hysteria against Japa- mentary and secondary schools and libraries enjoy in the business of technological innova- nese Americans in the 1940s. Undeterred by in the United States; tion. Fewer and fewer Americans are getting the experience, Jerry remained dedicated to (2) How high-speed, large bandwidth capac- degrees in scientific and technical fields—even his studies and graduated as a valedictorian of ity access to the Internet to such schools and as the demand grows. For example, the num- his high school class while interned at the libraries can be effectively utilized within each ber of bachelors degrees awarded in math, Tule Lake War Recreation Center. After his re- school and library; computer science, and electrical engineering lease, Jerry started his career in public service (3) The effect that specific or regional cir- has fallen 35 percent and 39 percent respec- by serving a successful stint in the United cumstances may have on the ability of such tively from their peaks in 1987, at a time when States Army. Upon completion of his military institutions to acquire high-speed, large band- total BA degrees have increased. The number commitment, Jerry returned to California to width capacity access to achieve universal of graduate degrees in those fields has either pursue a college education. Using his trade- connectivity as an effective tool in the edu- fallen noticeably or stayed flat. And only about mark dedication and determination, Jerry cation process; and half of all engineering doctoral degrees grant- would ultimately receive his Bachelors and (4) Present various options and rec- ed in the U.S. are earned by Americans. Masters degrees from the University of Cali- ommendations for the entities responsible for The nation has dealt with this crisis in the fornia in Berkeley. elementary and secondary education to ad- recent past by expanding the H1B Visa pro- Jerry has earned a number of ‘‘firsts’’ in his dress the challenges and issues identified in gram to let more foreign residents with distinguished career. In recognition of his out- the report. science and engineering degrees enter the standing service to the California Department In essence, in order to prepare our public country. But the H1B program was never in- of Corrections, Jerry was tapped by Governor schools for the 21st century, we must reexam- tended to be more than an interim solution. Reagan to become the first Asian Pacific ine how our children’s education is delivered The long-term solution has to be ensuring that American to serve as a state prison warden. into the classrooms. The provision would pro- more Americans get into these fields. The A few years later, as Director of Corrections, vide our schools with the best data available Tech Talent provision included in this bill rep- Jerry would become the first Asian Pacific from some of the nation’s top researchers to resents a new effort aimed at producing just American to manage a state department in help schools enter the 21st century by assist- such people. California history. Seven years ago, Jerry se- ing them to establish effective educational It always pays to be mindful of the fact—es- cured the greatest honor of his unparalleled pipelines—broadband pipelines—through pecially in the wake of the September 11 career when he became the first Asian Pacific which we can supply the energy necessary to events—that there is a strong and tight linkage American appointed as a United States Mar- fuel the new digital economy. between our national security and the level of shal. The second provision is, essentially, a bill I science and technology proficiency in Amer- As United States Marshal for the Eastern co-authored and introduced with Science ica. Our strength and leadership in the world District of California, Jerry worked tirelessly to Committee Chairman, Sherwood Boehlert, the is based on the might of our defense, strength bring together local, state, and federal law en- Tech Talent Act, H.R. 3130. That bill’s main of our economy, and the quality of our edu- forcement agencies and improve the commu- provision, which made it into the NSF Author- cation system. Without any one of these three nities that cover the thirty-four inland county ization bill, consists of a new effort to address- components the global preeminence of the na- district that stretches from Bakersfield to the es the tech worker shortage by establishing a tion suffers. Oregon border. Under Jerry’s leadership, the competitive grant program at the National In the House Science Committee room Eastern District of California received the Vol- Science Foundation that rewards universities there is an inscription: Where there is no vi- unteer and Community Services Award from and community colleges that pledge to in- sion, the people perish. To remain a strong the Attorney General in 2000. Jerry’s commit- crease the number of U.S. citizens or perma- nation, we must ensure that the single most ment to improve the lives of his fellow citizens nent residents obtaining degrees in science, important element that keeps us dynamic, in- is not exclusive to strictly law enforcement. math, engineering and technology (SMET) novative, prosperous, and secure—and there- Jerry remains one of the preeminent civil fields. fore might—is there for us: our students, rights activists in the region. Jerry was twice It is no secret that America has long recog- teachers, researchers, engineers, scientists, elected to the distinguished post of National nized that its long-term strength and security, and technologists. In short, we need more President of the Japanese American Citizen and its ability to recover and sustain high lev- people with vision. The provisions I authored League (JACL). As the National Chair of the els of economic growth, depends on maintain- and the underlying legislation will address the Legislative Education Committee of the JACL, ing its edge in scientific achievement and deficiencies in our ability to replenish our Jerry played an instrumental role in the spear- technological innovation. Biomedical advances workforce with visionary individuals and I urge heading the successful lobby for the passage have permitted us to live longer, healthier, and President Bush to sign this legislation. of the Civil Liberties Act of 1987, an act which more productively. Advances in agricultural f authorized redress for the internment of Japa- technology have permitted us to be able to nese American during World War II. For his feed more and healthier people at a cheaper TRIBUTE TO JERRY ENOMOTO efforts, Jerry was the recipient of the JACL’s cost. The information revolution can be seen highest award, ‘‘Japanese American of the Bi- today in the advanced instruments schools are HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI ennium’’ in 1992. using to instruct our children and in the vast OF CALIFORNIA Until today, Jerry and his wife, Dorothy, re- information resources that are opened up as a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES main active in community affairs. Whether it is result of the linkages created by a networked through their participation in the Greater Sac- Tuesday, November 19, 2002 global society. Our children today can grow up ramento Area Hate Crimes Task Force, or to know, see, and read more, be more di- Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to their intimate involvement in organizing the an- verse, and have more options in their lives for honor a friend with a remarkable career in law nual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dinner, Jerry learning and growing. Other emerging tech- enforcement and criminal justice. To say that and Dorothy are still steadfastly committed to nologies—such as nanotechnology—have un- Jerry Enomoto has been a trailblazer in Amer- make Sacramento a better place for people told potential to make our lives more exciting, ican law enforcement would only begin to skim from all different walks of life. secure, prosperous, and challenging. the surface of the extraordinary contributions Mr. Speaker, as Jerry’s friends, family, and Many countries also recognize this and that he has made to our communities over the colleagues gather to celebrate his great ca- they, therefore, focus their industrial, eco- years. After 45 remarkable years of out- reer, I am honored to pay tribute to one of nomic, and security policies on the nurturing standing public service, Jerry recently retired Sacramento’s most honorable citizens. Jerry’s

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.027 E19PT1 November 19, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2105 continuous leadership is a true testament to H.R. 5738 us one step closer to our goal of finding a public service. If a template for leadership cure. SPEECH OF could be made, it would surely bear the re- f semblance of my dear friend, Jerry Enomoto. HON. DIANA DeGETTE IN HONOR OF LEWIS GOLDSTEIN Although his career in law enforcement may OF COLORADO be over, his involvement in community service IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is, fortunate for us, far from over. I ask all of HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL Thursday, November 14, 2002 my colleagues to join with me in wishing Jerry OF NEW YORK Enomoto continued success in all his future Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES support of H.R. 5738. Passage of this bill will endeavors. Tuesday, November 19, 2002 continue to fund important Type 1 diabetes re- f search programs and additional treatment and Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to prevention programs for American Indians and honor Lew Goldstein, who I have known for HOMELAND SECURITY ACT OF 2002 Alaska Natives through the Indian Health more years than I can count. Lew has been a Service. dedicated public servant for more than 30 Mr. Speaker, passage of this bill could not years, whether serving as a local Democratic SPEECH OF have come at a more critical time. Juvenile di- party committee member of working the New HON. BETTY McCOLLUM abetes has a dramatic impact on the lives and York City School system. families of those affected. Diabetes also Lew was born and raised in the Bronx. Born OF MINNESOTA places a significant strain on our health care to Leo and Gertrude Goldstein on April 1, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES system, costing the nation more than $100 bil- 1943, his first twelve years were spent in the lion annually and accounting for one in four Highbridge section of the Bronx. After that he Thursday, November 14, 2002 Medicare dollars. Individuals with juvenile dia- lived on the Grand Concourse and then Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today betes and their families are full of hope, how- moved to the Pelham Parkway section of the to oppose H.R. 5005, legislation to create a ever, due to recent scientific advances that Bronx. He now resides in the Pelham Bay Department of Homeland Security. show real promise for curing this disease. But section of the Bronx. federal support for such research must be in- Lew’s first year as a teacher was spent at Like all Americans, I stand with the Presi- PS 100 in Harlem. After that he served as a dent and my colleagues in Congress deter- creased to continue this progress. The Special Diabetes Program for Type 1 teacher and an administrator in the Bronx. He mined to win the war against terrorism and to funding provided in this bill will be used to has dedicated his professional life to ensuring make our country more secure. Regrettably, I continue progress in this area. The additional that the children of New York have a better do not believe this bill will significantly en- funding will help develop and clinically test life. For more than ten years, he has focused hance the safety of the American people, but methods that will render the need for insulin his efforts on placing children with special I believe it will disrupt the balance of power obsolete. Clinical trials are underway involving needs in the best and most appropriate learn- between the executive and legislative the transplantation of insulin producing cells ing environment. Even after retiring in August branches of the federal government as defined into individuals with juvenile diabetes. The pro- he continued to serve the educational needs by the Constitution. cedure, known as the Edmonton Protocol, has of the young by going to work part time for Never has a member of the executive provided success for the approximately 80 Supreme Evaluations and Starting Point Serv- branch, in times of peace or war, ever had the percent of the patients who have received ices for Children. vast authority granted in this legislation to uni- these transplants as they have been cured of Lew has been involved politically since the laterally authorize the expenditure of federal juvenile diabetes and no longer require insulin mid 1960s. His first elected position was as a resources without consultation with the Con- injections. As of Janaury 2002, there were 68 delegate to the 1968 National Convention in gress. This is the excessive power granted to islet transplantation centers around the world. Chicago. He was originally committed to Sen- the new Secretary of the Department of The increased dollars provided in this meas- ator Robert F. Kennedy. Lew has been an ac- Homeland Security. I am concerned this ex- ure would help researchers replicate and ex- tive member of the NYS Democratic Com- cessive power will obstruct the legitimate role pand upon this success. mittee to which he was first elected to that po- of Congress to provide the appropriate level of With regard to American Indians and Alaska sition in 1970. oversight and accountability in the war on ter- Natives, this population has a much heavier Lew has been active in fighting for the gay, rorism. disease burden than the general population. lesbian, bisexual, transgender community. He I also remain absolutely opposed to terms in This includes a higher death rate from a vari- is the only openly gay elected official from the this bill that allow airline pilots to carry guns in ety of diseases, including diabetes, than other Bronx. Lew is an active member of congrega- the cockpit without proper testing to address Americans. Type 2 adult-onset diabetes is a tion Beth Simchat Torah, the largest Gay and safety concerns, indefinitely postpones the particular problem, with 12.2% of American In- Lesbian synagogue in the country. deadline for deployment of explosive detection dians those over 19 years old suffering from Mr. Speaker, Lew Goldstein has made the devices at our nation’s airports, and limits the the disease. Bronx proud. However, I am quite certain that legal liability for certain anti-terrorism products Special Diabetes Program funding for Amer- he will continue to use his energy and deter- certified by the new department. I am dis- ican Indians and Alaska Natives has given mination to continue to make the Bronx an appointed these provisions were included in tribes the ability to focus diabetes prevention even greater place to live. Lew ski certainly the final legislation. and treatment activities where they can make one of a kind, and it has been a privilege and I remain committed to a strong and effective the biggest difference—at the local level. pleasure to call him a good friend for so many defense of America’s interests. The American There are approximately 318 diabetes preven- years. people must have confidence that terrorism tion and treatment programs serving American f will be defeated through vigilant cooperation Indians and Alaska Natives as a result of pro- gram. H.R. 5005—CREATION OF A DEPART- between our nation’s defense and intelligence MENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY apparatus, as well as all essential federal, This funding will make a big difference in re- ducing the incidence of diabetes in the com- state and local agencies. SPEECH OF munity. If done properly, a Department of Homeland Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the Juve- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Security could increase efficiency and coordi- nile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Na- OF NEW YORK nation between key agencies needed to pro- tional Indian Health Board and the National IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tect us against future terrorist attacks. Unfortu- Congress of American Indians and their mem- nately, the legislation falls short of this impor- ber tribes, and the entire staffs of these orga- Thursday, November 14, 2002 tant goal. nizations for their tireless efforts in working to Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, We must do all we can to ensure the safety get this bill passed. I rise in strong support of H.R. 5005, the of the American people from the threat of ter- Mr. Speaker, we have won several victories Homeland Security Act of 2002. rorism. I look forward to working with my col- in improving health care for people with diabe- As a New Yorker, I know all too well the im- leagues in Congress and the Administration tes. Passage of H.R. 5738 ensures another portance of a secure homeland. On Sep- on this important challenge. victory for people with diabetes. It also moves tember 11th, my constituents and I witnessed

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.028 E19PT1 E2106 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2002 firsthand the devastation caused by terrorist Martin’s son, Robert H. Jones, later directed Mr. Speaker, I sent a letter to President attacks and we understand the urgent need to the family business and in 1919 was ap- Bush last month urging the administration to find new ways to improve the nation’s safety. pointed City Engineer for the City of Independ- conduct a full investigation of Pakistan’s role Because of this, in July, I felt it was my duty ence. His son, Harvey A. Jones took over the in providing North Korea with nuclear informa- to vote for H.R. 5005, the House version of position of City Engineer when his father re- tion and equipment. We must fully investigate the Homeland Security legislation and I will do tired in 1943. Harvey A. Jones, a prestigious President Musharraf’s relationship with North so again today. civic leader was also appointed as City Engi- Korea since his military coup in 1999, and H.R. 5005, the bill currently before us, cre- neer for the cities of Sugar Creek, Buckner, even more important, to what extent this rela- ates a permanent, cabinet-level Department of Lee’s Summit, Raytown, Grandview, and Blue tionship between the two nations continued Homeland Security, headed by a Secretary of Springs. He was also the first Chairman of the after September 11, 2001. To this day, I have Homeland Security who shall be appointed by Missouri Water Pollution Board. not received a response to my request. the President, with the consent of the Senate. Throughout its illustrious development, the In addition, I requested that the administra- As stated by my colleagues, the legislation Harvey A. Jones Engineering Company was tion take immediate steps to ban all military consolidates 22 federal agencies into one new instrumental in building the Little Blue Valley sales to Pakistan and to reimpose Symington Department responsible for intelligence anal- Sewer District covering 225 square miles, wid- sanctions on Pakistan for assisting a foreign ysis and dissemination, science and tech- ening the Noland Road, as well as con- nuclear weapons program. Lastly, I urged the nology, border and transportation security, and structing the Harry S. Truman Sports Com- administration to also take similar steps and emergency preparedness and response. plex. ban any future arms sales they have with I had hoped that the conference committee Robert H. Jones now directs the company Pakistan. I have not received a response to would have corrected a number of flaws in the and continues the tradition his great grand- these requests either, however, it seems clear House bill. I appreciate that H.R. 5005 is father began. Under his leadership, the com- that the administration is opposed to imposing slightly better on worker protections, however, pany is now a leader in using advanced com- any corrective measures on Pakistan. I am still very concerned that the final product puterized instruments in hazardous waste re- Mr. Speaker, I am reiterating these requests includes troubling provisions that weaken civil mediation projects, subdivision planning, and that I had previously made to the administra- service protections for the new Department’s commercial developments. tion because I think it is important for us to un- employees, undermines Freedom of Informa- I wish to congratulate the Harvey A. Jones derstand that Pakistan should not be exempt- tion Act compliance, and disregards the need Engineering Company, its fourth generation ed of its responsibility in colluding with North for accountability for corporation by giving president, Mr. Robert H. Jones, and all of its Korea over a nuclear weapons program. This blanket immunity to companies that produce employees, on this meaningful anniversary. situation poses a direct threat to our allies in anti-terrorist devices. Our community is grateful and looks forward Asia and to our safety in the United States. Yet, we have to do everything we can to to the company’s continued growth and suc- Since the administration is not inclined to prevent a tragedy like 9/11. We have to make cess. recognize the severity of Pakistan’s relation- sure we can respond as quickly as possible to f ship with North Korea, an ‘‘axis of evil’’, and future attacks. The Homeland Security Act will since the administration is not willing to use its help us reduce our vulnerability to terrorism PAKISTAN’S NUCLEAR EXCHANGE WITH NORTH KOREA authority to reimpose the Symington Sanc- and ensure that the nation becomes better tions, I will introduce legislation early in the prepared. HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. 108th Congress to sanction Pakistan for deliv- Securing our homeland must be made a pri- ering nuclear enrichment equipment without ority. I urge my colleagues to support H.R. OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES international safeguards as determined by the 5005. Symington Amendment of 1976. f Tuesday, November 19, 2002 Mr. Speaker, we must show Pakistan that RECOGNIZING THE HARVEY A. Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to their promise to help us in our war on ter- JONES ENGINEERING COMPANY’S express my grave concern regarding Paki- rorism cannot be an empty promise. They 150 YEARS OF BUSINESS EXCEL- stan’s transfer of equipment to support North cannot have it both ways and until President LENCE Korea’s covert nuclear weapons program. Musharraf learns this lesson we must reinstate Mr. Speaker, I am outraged that North the Symington Sanctions to protect our allies Korea has violated its commitment to the in Asia and our own nation. HON. KAREN McCARTHY United States, established in a 1994 accord, OF MISSOURI f to freeze its nuclear program. According to re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ports by your administration, North Korea has TRIBUTE TO NORMAN T. Tuesday, November 19, 2002 in fact been secretly building a program to en- SCHINDLER Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rich uranium since the late 1990’s. rise today to recognize the accomplishments What I find appalling is that this nuclear pro- HON. TOM LANTOS of Mr. Robert H. Jones and his ascendants. gram that the United States worked tirelessly OF CALIFORNIA Mr. Robert Jones is the fourth generation fam- to halt, was in fact sustained through the as- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ily member to lead the Harvey A. Jones Engi- sistance of Pakistan. Not only did the transfer Tuesday, November 19, 2002 neering Company as president in the historic of critical equipment from Pakistan to North region of Independence, Missouri. Korea take place around 1997, in addition, this Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I invite my col- The company celebrates its 150th anniver- relationship has continued even after Presi- leagues to join me in paying tribute to Norman sary this year serving our community through dent Musharraf seized power by force in 1999. T. Schindler who will celebrate his 100th birth- the surveying and engineering services it of- Lastly, Pakistan is thought to have provided day tomorrow—November 20. It is an ex- fers to our local businesses and city infrastruc- technology up to even three months ago—I tremely noteworthy event to mark the centen- ture. I salute the remarkable longevity of the find this particularly outrageous. nial of Norman’s birth, but it is more impor- company in creating jobs and providing robust The Bush administration has declined to tant—and deserving of attention at any age— economic development throughout our local openly discuss Pakistan’s involvement in this to acknowledge his remarkable record of pub- counties and communities in Missouri and crucial situation with North Korea. Although lic service. Kansas. The Harvey A. Jones Engineering the administration seems to have evidence Norman Schindler was the son of a suc- Company is an outstanding example of the pointing to Pakistan’s direct involvement, I see cessful Austrian father and a regal Romanian significant contributions that small business no punitive measures taking place because mother, who left Europe to find a new life in makes to our economy. Pakistan is a U.S. ally in the war on terrorism. the United States. Although he faced great In 1849, Martin O. Jones came from New In fact, Pakistan has received over one billion challenges in his new country, his timely de- York to found his company. The patriarch of dollars’ worth of direct and indirect assistance parture for America may have saved his life the Jones family was appointed Jackson from the U.S. since September 11, 2001. I find because he avoided the horrors of the Holo- County Surveyor by Missouri Governor Ster- it incredible that the U.S. has provided virtually caust which took the lives of 6 million of his ling Price and was hired by the United States all the assistance President Musharraf has re- fellow Jews in Austria and elsewhere in Eu- government in 1874 to survey the Santa Fe quested, yet at the same time, Pakistan still rope, including many of his own family. Trail from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas to Fort continues to consort with North Korea by ex- Mr. Speaker, Mr. Schindler’s life in many Union, New Mexico. changing nuclear equipment for missiles. ways was the America dream—he began as

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.032 E19PT1 November 19, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2107 an industrious eight-year-old selling fresh eggs RECOGNIZING THE RECIPIENTS OF RECOGNITION OF ACCOMPLISH- and delivering packages on the streets of New THE RING LARDNER AWARD FOR MENTS OF LYNDA VAN York City during the era of horse-drawn car- EXCELLENCE IN SPORTS JOUR- DEVANTER BUCKLEY riages. His ambition and hard work led him to NALISM found the Nortex and Schindler companies, which were headquartered on the 43rd floor of HON. LANE EVANS the Empire State Building. He married his HON. DANNY K. DAVIS OF ILLINOIS wonderful wife Fran, and they have enjoyed a OF ILLINOIS happy 45 years together. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES His family and business success is matched Tuesday, November 19, 2002 by an enviable record of public service. Just Tuesday, November 19, 2002 two years after the end of the Second World Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize War, his family received notification from the Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, the Chi- Lynda Van DeVanter Buckley, the author of Government of Austria that they were heirs to cago Athletic Association (CAA) was one of ‘‘Home Before Morning: Story of an Army property in the city of Vienna. In memory of the nation’s first sports clubs to be created Nurse in Vietnam’’, who passed away after a the members of his family who were victims of when it was formed in 1890. It was ready for long-time illness last week. Lynda served in the Holocaust, the family directed that the business—and sports—when it opened its Vietnam 1969–70 at 71st Evacuation Hospital property be turned over the city for use as a doors to athletes and sports fans, just in time in Pleiku. I had the good fortune to know park. for the World’s Fair Columbia Exposition in Lynda from her testimony to the House Com- In 1962 he established the first corporate 1893. Amos Alonzo Stagg, Avery Brundage, mittee on Veterans Affairs and from her long- day care and nursery facility in the United William Wrigley and Ring Lardner were among standing advocacy as a very early member of States for the children of working mothers at the scores of sports celebrities who have the Vietnam Veterans as America. Like so his manufacturing plant in Fall River, Massa- many in the veterans’ community, I felt a tre- chusetts. Norman Schindler has been a leader called the CAA their second home. William mendous loss upon hearing that Lynda had in a number of areas, particularly since he and Wrigley even took the club’s logo for the use left us after her long and courageous struggle. Fran established their home in Florida. He of his new baseball team. Today, that team is served as president of the South Florida Hu- known as the Chicago Cubs. As a friend, a Vietnam era veteran and life- mane Society for fifteen years, was treasurer While dozens of awards programs exist for time member of Vietnam Veterans of America, of the Papanicolou Cancer Research Center athletes, there are few programs that recog- I remember Lynda’s perseverance, her indomi- (now the Sylvester Cancer Center) for seven nize excellence in sports journalism. The lead- table spirit and her humanity. As a then-junior years, was a founder of the Juvenile Diabetes ership of CAA has decided to create a special Member of the House Committee on Veterans Foundation of Miami Beach, on the board of award for excellence in sports journalism, in Affairs she helped shape my views on policy the Hebrew Academy of Miami Beach, and honor of Ring Lardner, premier sports reporter for Vietnam veterans—particularly on women became a ‘‘Grand Donor’’ to the Miami Beach and writer. The inaugural recipients of the new veterans’ issues, and the health effects of Alzheimers Foundation. Ring Lardner Award were chosen by a distin- Agent Orange on veterans and their children. Even in her illness, Lynda continued to fight Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join guished panel, including: Mike Houlihan, Lard- me in paying tribute to Norman T. Schindler for her daughter, Molly, whose conditions ner Award creator, Chicago Sun-Times; Mike for his exemplary public service on the occa- Lynda suspected were related to her own ex- Conklin, Chicago Tribune; Rick Kogan, Chi- sion of the centennial of his birth. posure to Agent Orange. cago Tribune; Mike Mulligan, Chicago Sun- ‘‘Home Before Morning: Story of an Army f Times; Don Pierson, Chicago Tribune; Nor- man Potash, WBBM–TV (CBS); Jennifer Nurse in Vietnam’’ became a clarion call to TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE Weigel, WLS–RADIO; Susan Prather, founder women Vietnam veterans. It reminded them SONNY CALLAHAN of the Chicago Sports Hall of Fame; and Wil- that they were not alone in their struggles and liam T. Darnton, immediate past president of gave voice to the problems and concerns of the CAA. both this particular group of Vietnam veterans HON. NICK J. RAHALL II and the entire generation. So many of the pre- OF WEST VIRGINIA The recipients of the inaugural Ring Lardner eminent leaders in this community have been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Award are: affected by her character and her courage. I know her fight lives on in them. Tuesday, November 19, 2002 In the broadcast category, NFL Host and play-by-play Announcer Greg Gumbel, CBS My good friend, Dr. Linda Spoonster Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to Sports; Schwartz, a Vietnam nurse who is also a Viet- rise in tribute and express my appreciation In the print category, former Chicago Sun- nam Veterans of America member, had this to and affection for my colleague and friend from say about Lynda’s life which speaks volumes Alabama, SONNY CALLAHAN. Times Columnist and Sports Editor Ray Sons; and of the loss we all sense in her passing: SONNY has traveled a career path from the ranks of the small businessman to serving in In the posthumous award for both print and ‘‘She was our first Sister. I say that because the Alabama legislature to ultimately rep- broadcast, former Chicago Daily News Sports she took her own Odyssey and put it in print. resenting Alabama’s First District for the past Reporter, Chicago Sun-Times Columnist and Her struggle was very much like our own. We 18 years in the United States Congress. WBBM–TV Sports Director Tim Weigel. began to see we were not alone .... Her words came like thunderbolts to part the cur- From his work first as Chairman of the The award ceremony is being held Thurs- House Appropriations subcommittee on for- tain of anonymity, demoralization and released day evening, November 21, 2002, at the Chi- the years of quiet turmoil suffered by many eign operations, and then more recently as cago Athletic Association, and is benefiting Chairman of the subcommittee on energy and women who served in Vietnam and during the Maryville Academy for abused children. The water development, SONNY has been Vietnam era .... She became the Elder profession of sports journalism lost a gifted re- unfailingly equitable in his consideration of Statesman, supporting, advising, and nurturing members’ appropriations requests. ported in Tim Weigel last year. His award is a new team to continue her work. She taught especially poignant, because his daughter, Now, in stepping down from the lofty posi- us how to share, how to disagree without de- tions he has served with such distinction, he Jennifer Weigel, is serving as Master of Cere- meaning each other. Mostly she understood will have more time for his family, his grand- monies for the award ceremony, and his with a deep sense of reckoning which never children, and his friends back home. widow, Vicki Truax, will accept the post- wavered from her vision .... She created a humous award. We will miss SONNY’s friendly manner, his voice for women veterans and all past, thoughtfulness, and his affability. Congratulations to the leadership and mem- present and to come are the beneficiary of her legacy.’’ But our loss in SONNY’s retirement is cer- bers of the Chicago Athletic Association for tainly a clear gain for SONNY’s family and the creating and establishing this award, to Ring Lynda will be missed by many, but her com- folks of southwest Alabama to whom he now Lardner’s great-nephew, Rex, for his support mitment and contributions will endure. Yes, returns. and cooperation, and to the recipients. Lynda will be missed, but never forgotten.

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NARASAKI, PRESIDENT tively affected the lives of so many, and I join AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NATIONAL ASIAN Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I the Northeast Valley Multipurpose Senior Cen- PACIFIC AMERICAN LEGAL CONSORTIUM rise today to pay tribute to the Capital Area ter in wishing her a very happy birthday. It is I believe that Patsy is looking down on us Michigan Works! for their receipt of an exem- my distinct pleasure to ask my colleagues to today and smiling at the beautiful mosaic of plary service provider award from the U.S. De- join me in saluting Reverend Alicia Broadous- faces. It is fitting that this memorial has partment of Labor. This award was presented Duncan. brought together so many strands of her at the U.S. Department of Labor’s annual Sa- work—organizations and congressional lead- f lute to Veterans on November 13, 2002. ers who advocate on behalf of women, civil Mr. Speaker, the Capital Area Michigan TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSWOMAN rights, immigrants, workers, children and Works! is part of a regional consortium of local PATSY TAKEMOTO MINK the poor have all come together to celebrate governments that provide workforce develop- her life. The Asian American and Pacific Islander ment services. The exemplary service provider HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD community misses her greatly. She served as award was presented to only nine organiza- OF CALIFORNIA a role model and an inspiration for so many tions and individuals for their outstanding ef- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of us. She forged a path that made it possible forts in providing employment and training for Japanese American women like me and services to veterans. Tuesday, November 19, 2002 other women of color to pursue our dreams Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Speaker, and aspirations. She taught us that it was to join me in congratulating the Capital Area we gather today to highlight the legacy of one possible to obtain great stature without hav- Michigan Works! for their distinguished service ing to be physically tall, by defying the of the most distinguished and honorable Mem- stereotypes that too often become barriers to America’s veterans. Furthermore, I would bers of this august body, my colleague and for Asian American women who come from also ask my colleagues to join me in extend- friend—Congresswoman Patsy Takemoto cultures where women were expected to be ing our thanks to the Capital Area Michigan Mink. seen and not heard. She was a feminist be- Works! for their service to our community. Though Patsy made it to one of the highest fore being a feminist was cool and she re- f elected offices in the land, she never lost the mained one her whole life. common touch. Patsy was a champion of the The other day, my niece in third grade ran TRIBUTE TO REVEREND DR. for student body secretary. I asked my sister dispossessed; the downtrodden; the ALICIA BROADOUS-DUNCAN to tell her that when she was ready to run disenfranchised; the forgotten; she was the for Congress, I would work on her campaign. people’s representative. She was a mentor to Julia asked my sister to tell me that she in- HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN many of us in Congress. As the co-chair to the tended to be the first woman president and OF CALIFORNIA Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues, didn’t see any reason to start with Congress. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES she helped me many times to redirect my This is one of Patsy’s greatest legacies—be- Tuesday, November 19, 2002 course if barriers were placed in front of me! cause of her life and work it is possible today But that was vintage Patsy. She was always for a young Japanese American girl to be- Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to lieve she can be president. pay tribute to my good friend and one of the able to redirect her course if barriers were Like many others in this room, I can still most active, passionate and hard-working ad- placed before her. Having been denied en- hear her voice gently and not-so-gently vocates for older Americans I have ever trance to medical school, she chose the legal pushing us to challenge authority and pop- known, Reverend Dr. Alicia Broadous-Duncan. profession; and was the first Japanese woman ular opinion and fight fiercely for those most This year Reverend Alicia will be 65 years old to pass the bar in Hawaii. As I received the vulnerable in our communities. She was a and the Northeast Valley Multipurpose Senior call of Patsy passing by my daughter Valerie, tough task master who was never one to suf- fer fools gladly and she asked a lot of her tal- Center will recognize her dedicated service as I was saddened only for a short time, because I began to recall all the fond memories we had ented and loyal staff, but never more than their Director by having a birthday celebration she asked of herself. in her honor. together as a source of strength. I remember her call for fairness for immi- I have known Reverend Alicia for many We must all draw on those memories. We grants and families in poverty when she years and I have watched with great admira- must celebrate the life of our dear friend Patsy voted against the tide on harsh welfare re- tion the tireless and energetic work that she and remember how her 24 years of distin- form legislation. I hear the echoes of her pas- has given to the North Valley Multipurpose guished services shaped the lives of those sionate speeches on the floor of the House Senior Center. Her energy is astounding. The who had social impediments, economic in- about the need to invest in quality education equality and educational restrictions. The pas- for all and job training that would allow depth of her concern for the center and her working families a living wage and access to genuine love for humanity has made the cen- sage of the landmark Title IX legislation, which health care. Because she was never one to ter into a warm and welcoming environment. opened doors that had been closed to girls in toot her own horn, people visiting Wash- No matter how busy, Rev. Alicia’s first priority the athletic programs at schools around this ington would be surprised when I told them is to provide help and guidance to those in Nation, will be a lasting memory of how tena- to try to catch one of her speeches because need. ciously she fought to improve the lives of girls she was one of the last of the great orators. Rev. Alicia has done outstanding work dur- for generations to come. She was always about the work—always fo- ing her years of dedicated service to the com- In a career that began before territorial Ha- cused on the people she served. munity. For example, she served on the Chap- waii became a state in 1959, Patsy Mink, with Robert F. Kennedy once said, ‘‘each time a man stands up for an ideal or acts to im- laincy Services Advisory Board of Holy Cross authority, wit and clear perspective, became prove the lot of others or strikes out against Hospital and was a member of the City of Los one of the best-known women politicians in injustice he sends forth a tiny ripple of Angeles Human Relations Commission. the United States, and the first woman of color hope....’’ When Patsy stood up, she sent Reverend Broadous-Duncan has made sig- elected to Congress. Patsy challenged us all! out tidal waves of hope and the lives of all nificant contributions to education and chil- She challenged us with the question, ‘‘Does it Americans are the better because of her. dren’s causes. Recently, she served on the matter whether women are involved in poli- REMARKS OF DR. JANE SMITH Board of Directors for Calvary Christian tics?’’ Her career speaks volumes to that Thank you. I am Jane Smith, the Chief Ex- School and played an integral part in Hatha- question and her accomplishments exemplify ecutive Officer of Business and Professional way Children’s Village Outreach Services. She the answer. Decisions are being made at the Women/USA. has displayed exemplary leadership in Chris- national level that will determine the quality of I join the many Members of Congress and other representatives from the women’s com- tian service. For example, she was the Found- our lives into the next generation. munity here today because Congresswoman er and Executive Minister of Adonai Covenant Patsy Takemoto Mink—by crossing our Mink and BPW share a very long history. Ministries and also an Associate Minister for paths—has given us the leadership tools to The Congresswoman was a member of BPW Calvary Baptist Church in Pacoima. She is ex- advance the agenda for the common good. for at least four decades. But Congress- tremely devoted to her community. Thank you Patsy! Mr. Speaker, on behalf of woman Mink was not simply an affiliate

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.037 E19PT1 November 19, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2109 member. She truly epitomized what BPW ondary Education Act. Patsy Mink knew her is one that will continue to inspire us, and considers its greatest strength—the grass- politics. lives on in us in our daily work for justice. roots member. As the mother of the Women’s Educational Congresswoman Mink, you honored us, and Congresswoman Mink attended the meet- Equity Act, she started a program that has we now in return are honoring you. Our deep- ings of her local BPW organization regularly developed hundreds of all kinds of resources est condolences to Wendy and other loved and even cast votes in BPW’s leadership elec- for educators and other concerned about the ones you have left behind. tions. She spoke at our annual policy con- education of women and girls. Yesterday I REMARKS BY KIM GANDY, PRESIDENT AND THE ference many times, sharing her insight on looked through the catalogue of the Edu- MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION the ins and outs of what was happening here cational Development Center which pub- FOR WOMEN. on Capitol Hill. In fact, each year before lishes and disseminates WEEA materials. In The world lost one of its greatest citizens BPW’s policy conference she would call her addition to materials such as 600 Strategies on September 28 with the death of Hawaii BPW contacts in Hawaii to find out who That Really Work to Increase Girls Partici- Congresswoman Patsy Mink. Girls and would be attending the conference and when pation in Sciences, Mathematics and Com- women also lost one of the most valiant and the BPW members arrived in Washington she puters, there were materials about working steadfast champions. Every woman today took them all out to lunch. with immigrant girls, Native American who is enjoying the fruits of her education One of my favorite stories about the Con- women and girls, Latina women and girls, and job opportunities, and every girl who has gresswoman took place about six years ago materials about women of the South, about a chance to play sports in school, owes a nod when BPW’s leadership was asked to testify Cuban American Women, single sex edu- of thanks to Mink who unremittingly and in front of the House Education and Work- cation, a resource manual for single moth- dauntlessly challenged old stereotypes about force Committee about increasing the min- ers, materials for working with disabled girls ‘‘women’s place’’ and helped engineer the imum wage. A number of BPW members, who and yes, even materials for providing equity steady progress for women over the last four were also small business owners, presented for boys. All of these materials have had an decades—parallel to Mink’s career in poli- testimony and at the conclusion of the hear- enormous impact on not only on teachers tics. ing Congresswoman Mink said that the hear- but on so many the children and women in Patsy Mink stood up and showed up for ing was her proudest day as a BPW member. our educational institutions. Patsy Mink In 1998, the BPW Foundation awarded Con- girls and women, often outnumbered and leaves us a legacy—not only the legacy of de- gresswoman Mink a Women Mean Business sometimes outmaneuvered. But she per- fending Title IX but one which enriched Award and BPW’s political arm—BPW/PAC— sisted, cajoled, humored and demanded of her Title IX. She gave us the educational tools has endorsed her for Congress every time she colleagues that Congress attend to the busi- to deal with the effects of sex discimination ran. BPW has honored Congresswoman Mink ness of over half its constituents. Among and indeed to prevent sex discrimination because she was a grassroots member who many accomplishments, she was a leader in from occurring in the first place. Thank you, exhibited incredible leadership and vision. In shepherding the passage of Title IX in 1972 to thank you, Patsy. You have made a lasting the words of BPW’s past National President promote educational equity. One of only two difference. and BPW/Hawaii member—Leslie Wilkins, women ever to receive this honor, Patsy ‘‘We have lost one of our greatest mentors. REMARKS FROM THE EVERY MOTHER IS A Mink was named a NOW Woman of Vision in My only solace is the legacy she has left be- WORKING MOTHER NETWORK June, 2002, in a ceremony honoring the 30th hind. She has inspired countless women—and Grassroots women suffered a great loss anniversary of Title IX. In celebrating her men—to go forward with her work.’’ with the passing of Congresswoman Patsy life we must rededicate ourselves to pro- REMARKS OF BERNICE R. SANDLER, SENIOR Mink. Herself a woman of color, she stood for tecting her legacy by preventing the current SCHOLAR, WOMEN’S RESEARCH AND EDU- us, she stood with us, and she stood as one of efforts to dismantle this landmark legisla- CATION INSTITUTE us and we wonder now who will be our voice tion. Title IX was easily passed because hardly on the Hill. We are proud to have known In the last decade of her political leader- anyone recognized the enormous changes it Congresswoman Mink, to have worked with ship, Patsy Mink was a vigorous advocate on would require, and because it was hidden her and to have her encourage us. The last behalf of poor families. Faced with the bi- away in the Education Amendments of 1972. time we saw her was at a Congressional partisan tidal wave that pounded poor It passed easily because two women laid the briefing we held in June of this year on val- women, insisting that they ‘‘get to work’’, groundwork for it in the House Committee uing the work of caregivers in welfare policy. Mink worked tirelessly to promote policies on Education and Labor, one, Rep. Edith We invited her to the briefing because we that truly addressed the realities of poverty Green who introduced the bill and shep- wanted to honor her for her unswerving in- and last year garnered substantial support in herded it through the Congress, and Rep. sistence that the work of mothers and other the House of Representatives for her legisla- Patsy Mink. They were the only two women caregivers be valued. She told us that we tion to provide additional education and on the committee with 32 men. But together, should not be honoring her, that instead she skills that would support true self-suffi- they forged a revolution. should be thanking us for our work in the ciency. Of course after Title IX was passed, people face of all odds. Patsy Mink will always be remembered found out what it would do. Between 1974 and You must understand we were not a typical with love and respect and gratitude. She was 1977 there were at least 10 bills introduced to beltway crowd. We were a rather rag tag our champion—a tireless advocate and a hero weaken Title IX, and Patsy Mink was in the multiracial group of mothers and grand- to women and girls everywhere. mothers on welfare, some of us with disabil- forefront defending Title IX. If supporting f Title IX and other women’s issues were all ities, some with our grandchildren in tow, she had done, it would have been enough. But who along with other caregivers had gath- TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSWOMAN she didn’t stop there. ered our pennies and traveled to DC to press PATSY TAKEMOTO MINK Let me start by telling you about Arlene our case from cities on the West and East Horowitz, then a secretary on the Hill who Coasts, as well as the Mid-West. We are came to me about an idea for a Congres- women who are studied but not listened to, HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE sional bill in 1971, before Title IX was even spoken about but not given an opportunity OF HAWAII to speak for ourselves. But her tone to us passed. She asked: Why not have a bill so IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the government will fund materials for was one of respect. She spoke to us as a sis- teachers and others about women and girls ter, as a friend, as people to whom she was Tuesday, November 19, 2002 to counter the effects of sex role stereo- accountable. Many of us who heard her at Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, I would our briefing speak with such truth, convic- typing? I thought Arlene was crazy and—no like to submit to the appropriate one in their right mind in Congress would tion and clarity were moved to tears. ever support such a bill. Arlene, fortunately From South Central LA to inner city CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, the following state- did not listen to me. She went to other Philadelphia, grassroots women in our net- ments on Congresswoman Patsy Takemoto women who were also skeptical, and then to work were devastated by the news of Con- Mink. gresswoman Mink’s passing and devastated Patsy Mink. Patsy Mink did not think Ar- ON THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE PATSY further by her passing being treated in much lene was crazy. She gave us the go ahead and TAKEMOTO MINK so the Women’s Educational Equity Act, af- of the mainstream media as merely a passing (Statement of Jacqueline Woods, Executive fectionately known as WEEA, was born. event. She touched the lives of those living Even while we worked on the drafting of daily the impact of welfare ‘‘reform:’’: those Director, American Association of Univer- the bill, many of us still thought it wouldn’t of us on the bottom taking care of children sity Women, October 1, 2002) pass but that if hearings were held, maybe it and other loved ones. To her colleagues on On behalf of the 150,000 members of the would send a message to publishers to begin the Hill, we hope she will always be a shining American Association of University Women publishing such materials on their own. In example of principle, commitment, integrity (AAUW), we express our profound sadness at 1973, Patsy Mink held hearings and con- and compassion from which you can draw the loss of Congresswoman Patsy Takemoto vinced Senator Mondale to do the same in courage. To advocates we hope you will not Mink. Congresswoman Mink was a true pio- the Senate, and in 1974 the bill passed. forget her message. EMWM honors Rep- neer in breaking down barriers in education Just like Title IX WEEA was hidden away resentative Patsy Mink, her spirit; her cour- and the workplace for women and girls, and in another bill, the Elementary and Sec- age in the face of sexism, racism and ageism ensuring that the rights of all Americans are

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.042 E19PT1 E2110 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2002 advanced and protected. Mrs. Mink often [Dialogue on Diversity, October 16, 2002] create real support systems for women and said that her greatest accomplishments was REPRESENTATIVE PATSY MINK—A TRIBUTE families most in need. passage of Title IX of the Education Amend- (Ma. Cristina Caballero, President, Dialogue Of course, her legislative accomplishments and leadership are remarkable, and have en- ments of 1972. AAUW will continue to ensure on Diversity) that Title IX is protected in order to carry riched our nation and the world. But, she Dialogue on Diversity counted Patsy Mink on Congresswoman Mink’s legacy so that fu- also gave of herself for the National Women’s a friend, supporter, and inspirer. With our ture generations can enjoy full access to all Law Center. She served on the Board of the organizational goal of advancing a creative aspects of education. AAUW’s mission is to National Women’s Law Center at a key junc- dialogue among women of America’s and the promote equity for all women and girls, life- ture in its history, and even gave the Center world’s many diverse ethnic and cultural long education, and positive societal change. its name. She exhorted us as advocates to al- communities, we found a natural ally and Congresswoman Mink’s lifetime commit- ways persevere, but never set for us a higher kindred spirit in Rep. Mink, and an ener- ment to these issues has made it possible for standard than the one she followed for her- gizing source of encouragement and counsel AAUW’s mission to be realized in so many self. She taught us to never give up, and in her ideas and passions as they had evolved areas that have touched the lives of count- never give in to the status quo of unfairness over a long and illustrious career in public less numbers of women and families. AAUW’s and inequity. And she supported us and was service. long-term relationship with Congresswoman always there to fight with us and lend us her It was our great honor to present to Patsy expertise. Mink included her membership with the Hilo Mink the Diversity Award as part of Dia- Branch of AAUW of Hawaii and that partner- She has made such a difference, and will logue on Diversity’s Public Policy/Legisla- into the future. She will live on, we hope, in ship was maintained throughout her stellar tive Forum of 1997. Rep. Xavier Becerra, who career and lifetime. It was an honor and the work that we do and the work of so many presented the award, recalled his own first others with whom we join. We are proud to pleasure to work with Congresswoman Mink days in the Congress. He had been brought to promote educational equity for all women count among our colleagues her daughter under heavy pressure to vote against a meas- Gwendolyn Mink, a professor of Women’s and girls, and we will continue in these ef- ure that his good conscience told him was Studies at Smith College, whose scholarship forts in her honor and in her honor and in proper public policy. Rep. Mink came to him and activism—like her mother’s public serv- her memory. and asked: Are you going to cave on your ice—have focused on ways to improve the first day in Congress? No more needed to be lives of the least fortunate women and chil- IRENE NATIVIDAD OF WOMEN VOTE PATSY said. Conscience won on that occasion, and it dren in our society. As Patsy Mink well MINK TRIBUTE was the powerful moral and political pres- knew, and often said, our children are our fu- ence of Patsy Mink that ensured it did. We ture. May we not only hold that thought, but For anyone who still asks ‘‘What difference were delighted to welcome Rep. Mink to our continue to act on it. does a woman make in public office?’’ just conferences and forums on several occasions, tell them about Patsy Mink. She was the She generously give her precious time and [Asian Pacific American Institute for force behind that one bill that created an attentive counsel, and brought her ever per- Congressional Studies, October 16, 2002] earthquake in women’s and girls’ lives. suasive and heartening message to her REMEMBERING PATSY MINK Whenever I see a little girls soccer team hearers. (Daphne Kwok, Executive Director) playing on the weekend, or hear about a Patsy Mink was a person of passionate en- Thank you so much Congresswoman great woman basketball player, or about an- ergies and of great vitality of intellect as she other women’s team winning Olympic Gold, Millender-McDonald for the invitation to busied herself with the wide range of issues participate today. I would like to begin by or the predominance of women students at concerning women, minorities, and others all levels of higher education, I think of how saying to Patsy Mink’s former and current among the often forgotten and disadvan- staff members a very big thank you for all of much we owed to her. She changed American taged in every corner of the Republic. To re- Women and Girls’ lives forever. their work that they did for the national flect on her career and her friendship is to Asian Pacific American community all of I have been to many women sports events, call forth a great many memories of the bat- these years. We greatly appreciated the com- when women athletes invoke with knowing tles and achievements in the civic life of mitment you had to all of our needs and for familiarity Title IX (They even know the America in the last quarter of the twentieth helping to advance the Asian Pacific Amer- number) and I came away impressed that century, and to focus on her figure, the ican agenda. they knew their debt to this piece of legisla- untiring champion of those in American so- How will the Asian Pacific American com- tion that the average person does not know. ciety who most needed her aid. It is there- munity remember Congresswoman Patsy Yet, I regretted that they did not know their fore hard to realize that she is gone from our Mink? We will remember her as: debt to an Asian American Women Legis- arena of action. Her example has its own vi- The tireless advocate who always voted her lator who crafted the language that made tality, of course, which persists in her many conscience—from fighting for justice for 2000 their athletic or educational lives possible. colleagues and admirers, and in a nation of Asian Pacific American cannery workers of There are women leaders who did not know friends. the Wards Cove Packing Co. left out of the of Patsy’s role in this piece of legislation. Civil Rights Act of 1991 to voting against There are Asian American who don’t know of TRIBUTE BY MARCIA GREENBERGER AND NANCY campaign finance reform because of a provi- Patsy’s great gift to all Americans, whether DUFF CAMPBELL, NATIONAL WOMEN’S LAW sion that would deny legal permanent resi- female or male. CENTER, TO CONGRESSWOMEN PATSY T. MINK dents the right to contribute to political But that is not their fault. Patsy Mink was The National Women’s Law Center is cele- campaigns. an original. She was extremely effective but brating its 30th anniversary this year, along The fighter who was always ready to make not self-promoting. She seemed slight and with Title IX. a verbal statement or a symbolic statement small, but she possessed a spine of steel, as So, from the Center’s very beginning, we on the issues that she was so passionate anyone who ever worked with her on a bill have known of and been grateful for the about. How can we ever forget the image a would know. She seemed so polite and self- work of Congresswoman Patsy Mink. Title few years ago of the Reverend Jesse Jackson effacing, but she was full of determination IX has been one of the most important laws and a mass group of Members and advocates and passion. I told her one time how I loved ever enacted to expand young women’s hori- flooding a House Committee mark-up session to watched people’s reactions when she zons and transform their lives. In the Cen- on an anti-affirmative action bill. The over- speaks. They see this tiny woman and out ter’s efforts since its founding to ensure that whelming support against the bill caused the springs from her mouth this great big voice Title IX is enforced, we have relied on Patsy chairman to cancel the mark-up. The group and this electric presentation. She said Mink’s ringing words in the floor debates on then marched over to the Senate side. And ‘‘There’s value in being underestimated. We Title IX’s sweeping purposes and its broad guess who was standing next to Rev. Jackson surprise them each time.’’ reach. Her words have been especially power- and standing just as tall as him? Patsy! ful in court cases we have brought to secure Or the time that we were at the Lincoln I was proud to have had Patsy Mink as one strong interpretations of Title IX’s reach Memorial on a blistery cold winter day for a of my political mothers, along with Bella and effectiveness. The Center has called on press conference demanding that Bill Lann Abzug and Shirley Chisholm. When I first her wisdom and leadership to keep Title IX Lee receive a Senate vote for his nomination came to Washington many years ago, Bella strong in Congress and in the court of public as Assistant Attorney General for Civil gave me a piece of advice: ‘‘Honey, just opinion as well—up to the very time she be- Rights. Who was there all bundled up in big watch Patsy. She’ll show you how to get came ill this summer. wool coat, scarf, hat, gloves with her fiery things done.’’ And indeed she has. Bella Make no mistake—Title IX is under at- oratory keeping us warm as she ignited the loved Patsy and she thought the world of her tack, and her willingness to speak up and flames within us of this unfairness? Patsy! and her work. speak out was essential. On the occasion of But most especially, we will remember In this town full of statutes and buildings the National Women’s Law Center’s 30th An- Patsy for the generous time she carved out to commemorate men’s achievements, it is niversary Dinner this November 13, 2002, we from her jam packed schedule to always gra- important for us here in the room to remem- will honor Congresswoman Mink for all she ciously meet with and inspire Asian Pacific ber not to let our heroines leave us without did to make and keep Title IX strong, as well American elected officials, Asian Pacific acknowledging their great work while as for the battles she waged, in which the American student interns, Asian Pacific they’re still with us. Center has joined, to fight poverty and to American community leaders, and the Asian

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.044 E19PT1 November 19, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2111 Pacific American grassroots community writing during the annual New England Associ- benefits on Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia but sending them home with pearls of wisdom ated Press News Executives Association withholding Ecuador’s cause for further review. and a charge to do good for others and to award presentations which were held in The recent decision to go ahead and renew serve this nation. This is how the Asian Pacific American Ogunquit, Maine. Ecuador’s status is dependent upon Ecuador community will forever remember the in- In commenting on Brown’s first place award, fulfilling certain medium-term conditions at a credibly vibrant Congresswoman from Ha- the judges noted that ‘‘his columns had good later date. waii—Patsy T. Mink. starts and even stronger endings. This is col- We believe those conditions would be satis- umn writing the way it should be.’’ Garry has fied earlier if our country held Ecuador to the f successfully tackled various topics in his col- labor standards that U.S. trading agreements TRIBUTE TO OFFICER GLEN umns from the New York City terror attacks to demand. The truth is that Ecuador sells more KIRKLAND racism. There is no doubt that he is a talented bananas to the U.S. than it does to any other and gifted writer and the people of New Eng- country. It enjoys a beneficial trading arrange- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS land have enjoyed his writing over the last half ment that is contingent upon a respect for century. OF NEW YORK basic human rights. It should be held account- I am personally a fan of his columns and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able. have read them for many years. So today, I We have included the September 23 letter Tuesday, November 19, 2002 wish to personally congratulate Garry Brown we sent to the USTR. Under each of our rec- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to on his first place award and for his out- ommendations, we have included an update of honor Officer Glen Kirkland for his significant standing achievement in sports writing. Surely, what the Ecuadorian government has done on contributions in making his community and so- he has created a dynamic legacy in New Eng- this concern. We hope these measures will ciety a better and safer place to live. Officer land. have been fully adopted by Ecuador when Kirkland has always been a beacon in the f USTR revisits the issue in the future. Until community with his ability to serve as a con- LABOR VIOLATIONS UNDERMINE then, we will continue to support rights for scientious and honorable role model for many U.S.-ECUADOR TRADE RELATION- workers in Ecuador and elsewhere. youth in the community. SHIP Robert B. Zoellick, Officer Kirkland was born on March 27, Ambassador, United States Trade Representa- 1955 in Brooklyn, New York to Ruthel and tive, Washington, DC. David Fredrick and has five siblings, two sis- HON. GEORGE MILLER DEAR AMBASSADOR ZOELLICK: As you know, ters and three brothers. During his formative OF CALIFORNIA in order for countries to be eligible under the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years, he attended Brooklyn public schools. Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradi- Tuesday, November 19, 2002 cation Act (ATPDEA), they must provide for Officer Kirkland began serving his community internationally recognized worker rights. We at an early age; during his teen years he was Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. are writing to express our concern that Ec- involved with the Faith, Hope and Charity Speaker, on October 29, the United States uador has not met this criteria. We are par- Community Center. At this community center, Trade Representative (USTR) recommended ticularly concerned about abuses in the ba- Officer Kirkland was involved in projects that to the White House that Ecuador be des- nana sector. kept him off the streets and helped him secure ignated a beneficiary country under the Ande- Ecuador does not effectively enforce its summer employment. an Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act laws governing the worst forms of child labor Glen Kirkland became a New York City Po- in its banana sector nor do the minimal pen- (ATPDEA). The White House issued a procla- alties for violating those laws effectively lice Officer in 1980. During his career as a po- mation adopting the recommendation on Octo- deter employers from employing children in lice officer he has had various assignments ber 31, one day before trade ministers met for hazardous conditions. In Ecuador’s banana dealing with the youth of the community. At a summit in Quito, Ecuador. sector, harmful child labor is widespread, the 75th Precinct, Officer Kirkland became the The United States has once again chosen children work long hours, are exposed to Youth Officer and Union Delegate for the to extend special trading benefits to Ecuador toxic pesticides, use sharp tools, haul heavy Guardians organization. He has received nu- despite blatant and rampant violations of work- loads of bananas, lack sanitary water and ac- merous certificates, awards and plaques from er rights in that country’s banana industry. cess to restroom facilities, and, in a few the local community, state and federal entities Our Administration had a golden opportunity cases, experience sexual harassment. Al- to promote democratic ideals abroad by plac- though the government of Ecuador and the for his efforts in working with youth. Ecuadorian banana industry have recently Officer Kirkland is known not only as a ing universal labor rights above economic self- pledged to take steps to address the problem, trendsetter on his parole beat but also as a interest. It should have withheld trade benefits the promised steps are insufficient, as they neighbor and family man. On more than one until Ecuador proved it was serious about fail to address adequately the problem of in- occasion, during the winter snows, he would eradicating child labor on its plantations, im- effective enforcement of child labor laws and shovel his sidewalk as well as his neighbors. proving the hostile climate toward the right to inadequate sanctions for their violation. He is a loving son, brother, devoted husband organize, and bringing to justice those who at- Ecuadorian laws intended to protect free- and father. He is the type of man you can call tacked striking workers in February and May. dom of association are seriously deficient. on at any hour of the day or night for assist- In February 2002, hoodlums attacked strik- Employers who fire workers for organizing ing workers on a banana plantation in the mid- are not required to reinstate the workers ance and he will be there. and, if caught, usually pay only a minimal Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me dle of the night. Soon thereafter, Human fine. Employers are not prohibited from in honoring Officer Glen Kirkland for his lead- Rights Watch released a damning report interfering with unionization efforts or at- ership specifically with youth and the many which documented a long litany of labor tempting to control workers’ organizations. other contributions to his community. His en- abuses on Ecuadorian banana plantations. As And legal loopholes allow employers to deavors and accomplishments deserve our concerned members of the International Work- string together short-term contracts to cre- praise and appreciation. er Rights Caucus, we sent down staffers to in- ate a vulnerable ‘‘permanent temporary’’ workforce. Subcontracted workers, also used f vestigate the situation. They were given few helpful answers. widely in the sector, lack job stability and TRIBUTE TO GARRY BROWN On September 23, we wrote to USTR Am- can only bargain collectively with their sub- contractors, not with the companies that ac- bassador Zoellick and made the case that Ec- tually control their employment terms. HON. RICHARD E. NEAL uador did not deserve renewed trading bene- These factors create a climate of fear among OF MASSACHUSETTS fits. Throughout the summer, the Ecuadorian banana workers in Ecuador and have largely IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES government and much of the banana industry prevented them from organizing, resulting in had continued to dismiss conclusions reached a banana worker union affiliation rate of Tuesday, November 19, 2002 in the Human Rights Watch Report. It had be- roughly 1 percent, far lower than that of Co- Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, it come clear that the case of the attacked work- lombia or any Central American banana-ex- is an honor for me to bestow a special rec- ers was nowhere near resolution. In short, the porting country. Despite all the impediments to organizing, ognition to Garry Brown, chief Boston Red Ecuadorian government had shown little en- in February 2002, workers on the Los Alamos Sox writer and standout sportswriter for the thusiasm for instituting necessary labor re- banana plantations, owned by the Noboa past 52 years. Let me just say, there is no forms to keep trade beneficiary status. Corporation, began the first serious banana finer baseball writer in America. Gary Brown USTR took our letter and its recommenda- worker organizing drive in Ecuador in over was recently awarded the top honors in sports tions seriously by conferring renewed trading five years. The Los Alamos workers, whose

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.046 E19PT1 E2112 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2002 three unions were recognized by the Ministry trial will focus solely on the incidents and Explicitly prohibit employers from inter- of Labor in April and who began a legal charges set forth in the prosecutor’s report, fering in the establishment or functioning of strike on May 6 in an effort to get their em- which forms the basis for the case. Thus, un- workers’ organizations and attempting to ployers to engage in good-faith negotiations, less another case is opened and a new inves- dominate or control workers’ organizations. have been the victims of alleged anti-union tigation undertaken, those who may have Require reinstatement of workers fired for dismissals; anti-union violence, including contracted the roughly two hundred per- engaging in union activity and payment of shootings on May 16; government failure to petrators of the violence and all but sixteen lost wages during the period when they were investigate the violence and prosecute the of the perpetrators will enjoy impunity, and wrongfully dismissed. perpetrators; employer interference with the sixteen accused will face charges for only Prohibit explicitly employer failure to hire Special Committees representing the work- a fraction of the illegal activities of May 16, workers due to organizing activity and es- ers before government-convened arbitration also enjoying impunity with respect to the tablish adequate penalties to deter employ- panels; and the unlawful use of strike- others. ers from engaging in this or other anti-union breakers. If the Los Alamos workers’ right Investigate whether replacement workers discrimination. to organize is not fully protected, other ba- were hired illegally and whether employers Allow subcontracted workers to organize attempted to place workers’ Special Com- nana workers will likely be deterred from or- and bargain collectively with the person or mittees under employer control, violating ganizing for fear of suffering similar con- company for whose benefit work is realized if the right of workers’ associations to func- sequences, creating a chilling effect on the that person or company has the power to dic- tion free of employer interference. If so de- exercising of fundamental worker rights. tate workers’ terms and conditions of em- termined, these violations should cease and labor abuses in Ecuador’s banana sector were ployment. extensively documented earlier this year in the employers should face appropriate pen- alties, adequate to deter future abuses. This Reduce the minimum number of workers Human Rights Watch’s report, Tainted Har- required to form a union. vest: Child Labor and Obstacles to Orga- condition was also not fulfilled prior to granting Ecuador ATPDEA beneficiary sta- Ecuador has not explicitly made any of nizing on Ecuador’s Banana Plantations, and these commitments. Instead, Ecuador com- have also been widely reported in U.S. and tus, and, instead, Ecuador committed to the United States, generally that it would estab- mitted to look seriously at the consistency foreign media, including the New York of its labor laws with ILO obligations. This Times, Washington Post, Financial Times, lish a ‘‘high level commission’’ to inves- tigate this and other issues related to the falls significantly short of promising to sub- and Economist. mit labor law reforms to congress to address Because Ecuador has failed to fulfill its Los Alamos case and report back to the United States with findings and rec- specifically the areas, highlighted above, in commitments to eliminate the worst forms which Ecuadorian labor laws fail to meet of child labor and to protect workers’ right ommendations for improvements. Ecuador did not, however, commit that this ‘‘high international standards on freedom of asso- to organize, the country should be denied ciation and child labor. ATPDEA designation until benchmarks ad- level commission’’ nor any other government Ecuador also agreed to send seven labor dressing the enforcement of child labor laws body would punish the employers if guilty of rights-related international law instruments and the abuses suffered by Los Alamos work- violating Ecuadorian law governing the use of replacement workers or if guilty of vio- to its congress for future ratification. Of ers are met. We urge the United States Trade lating workers’ right to freedom of associa- these seven, however, two- the U.N. Protocol Representative (USTR) to send a delegation tion by interfering with workers’ organiza- to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking to Ecuador to verify compliance with the tions. in Persons, Especially Women and Children benchmarks. If the benchmarks are met, and ILO Convention 138, the Minimum Age ATPDEA designation should be granted on a CHILD LABOR Convention-were already ratified by Ecua- provisional basis for six months, on the con- Designate, as required by Ecuadorian law, dor. One- the Inter-American Convention on dition that reforms to bring labor laws into at least one labor inspector for children in the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimina- compliance with international standards be each province-a total of twenty-two inspec- tion for Reasons of Gender and Age-does not made within that time frame. tors-and provide them with sufficient re- even exist. Therefore, only four of the instru- We also recommend that Ecuador be asked sources to effectively implement child labor ments could, in practice, be submitted for to take the following measures to address ur- laws. These inspectors should be in addition ratification, none of which address the con- gent labor rights problems prior to ATPDEA to, not in lieu of, existing labor inspectors. cerns highlighted above. designation: Ecuador’s Minister of Labor issued a de- After these essential measures have been THE LOS ALAMOS CASE cree addressing enforcement of child labor laws that blatantly fails to meet this condi- taken and reforms adopted, Ecuador should Undertake a comprehensive investigation tion. On October 4, 2002, Ecuador’s Minister be required to commit to continuing to re- of the violence against the striking banana of Labor decreed a new ‘‘System for the In- form labor legislation and improve labor law workers and effectively prosecute those re- spection and Monitoring of Child Labor.’’ enforcement until internationally recognized sponsible, including any parties who may However, this initiative is insufficient to ad- worker rights are fully respected throughout have hired the perpetrators. dress the country’s egregious failure to en- the country. Not only was this condition not fulfilled force its child labor laws. The new system We thank you for your consideration of prior to granting Ecuador ATPDEA bene- does not provide for new labor inspectors, this very important matter and would be ficiary status, but Ecuador committed to the but explicitly states that existing inspectors happy to discuss it with you further. We look United States only, generally, that it would charged with enforcing other labor laws shall forward to your response. continue to investigate and take further ac- be shifted to this new bureaucracy. Further- Sincerely, tion in the Los Alamos case, failing to ad- more, although the decree states that the GEORGE MILLER, dress specifically any of the very serious Ministry of Labor will ensure that the sys- Member of Congress. concerns, detailed below, with regards to the tem is provided with sufficient financial and JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY, investigation undertaken. human resources to complete its functions, Member of Congress. At approximately 2:00 a.m. on May 16, 2002, there is no guarantee that additional funding f some two hundred armed individuals at- will be provided to the Ministry of labor for tacked striking workers on Los Alamos, these purposes. ABORTION AND BREAST CANCER looting their homes, beating many of them, Ecuador has committed to the United and shooting at least one. Around 6:00 p.m. States, generally, to improve enforcement of that same day, the armed men allegedly shot child labor laws and comply with Inter- HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH eight more workers and a policeman. In Oc- national labor Organization (ILO) conven- OF NEW JERSEY tober 2002, Ecuador concluded a sorely inad- tion 182 concerning the prohibition and Im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES equate investigation of this case. According mediate Elimination of the Worst Forms of to a report by the prosecutor handling the Child Labor. Ecuador did not specifically Tuesday, November 19, 2002 case, only sixteen of the assailants were commit, however, to fully fund the system charged with any crime. The events of 2:00 created to uphold these commitments nor to Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I a.m. were never investigated. No attempt address that system’s significant inadequa- rise to submit a letter from 28 Members of was made to identify who hired the armed cies. Congress, and an enclosure from the National individuals, nor were any workers inter- Ecuador should be required to commit, Physicians Center for Family Resources, re- viewed. The investigation examined only the prior to ATPDEA designation, to make the questing that the National Cancer Institute cor- case of the injured policeman, mentioning following labor law reforms within six rect scientific inaccuracies in their Fact Sheet only that a local newspaper had reported months, as a condition for continued des- on the link between abortion and breast can- that one worker was also shot. The Los Ala- ignation: mos case is now before a criminal judge, Increase the penalty for violating child cer. I commend the National Cancer Institute Even if the case proceeds to trial, as the labor laws and require a portion of punitive for the steps they have already taken to revisit prosecutor has requested, and further inves- fine to be dedicated to the rehabilitation of their fact sheet and I look forward to a scientif- tigation is undertaken at that stage, the displaced child workers. ically accurate fact sheet in the near future.

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.050 E19PT1 November 19, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2113 CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, repeatedly, as if they are equivalent. Never CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1214, Washington, DC, June 7, 2002. is the proper equation of spontaneous abor- MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SE- Hon. TOMMY THOMPSON, tion and miscarriage made; in fact, the word CURITY ACT OF 2002 Secretary of Health and Human Services, De- miscarriage never appears. Yet paradox- partment of Health and Human Services, ically, the ‘‘inability to separate induced SPEECH OF Hubert Humphrey Building, Washington, from spontaneous abortions’’ is offered as a DC criticism of earlier studies on the abc link. HON. STEPHEN HORN DEAR SECRETARY THOMPSON: We write to Misrepresentation of the published medical OF CALIFORNIA request a review of the National Cancer In- literature on the abc link: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stitute (NCI) fact sheet FS #35.3, labeled (a) A key study on American women which ‘‘Abortion and Breast Cancer.’’ As we work relied on prospective medical records (Howe Thursday, November 14, 2001 together to make sure the American public et al., 1989), and which found a significant Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sup- has the most accurate and up to date infor- abc link (overall RR = 1.9), is not cited at all, port of S. 1214, the Port and Maritime Security mation on health risks, especially related to even though much more weight is given to the serious disease of breast cancer, we data ‘‘from studies that collected data on Act of 2002 Conference Report. As many of wanted to specifically ask for a review of the abortion history before the breast cancers you know, I have been privileged to represent official NCI information on the link between occurred’’, and even though it is presented as the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for abortion and breast cancer. Even though this a weakness that ‘‘Most of the early studies the past 10 years. Each day these ports re- fact sheet was updated March 6th of this relied on self-reports of induced abortion’’. ceive cargo from points around the globe. The year, we believe it is scientifically inac- (b) The study specifically funded by the San Pedro Bay port complex is the third larg- curate and misleading to the public. NCI to examine the abc link (Daling et al., Even though, to date, 28 out of 37 scientific est seaport in the world. These ports are re- 1994), which study reported a significant sponsible for over 30 percent of all U.S. water- studies worldwide, and 13 out of 15 in the overall link (RR = 1.5) and much higher risks United States show a positive association be- for teenagers (RR = 2.5) and actually re- borne trade with an estimated value of $162 tween abortion and breast cancer risk, the ported ‘‘RR = b’’ for teenagers with any fam- billion a year. The bulk of these imports arrive NCI fact sheet on this topic emphatically ily history of breast cancer, is not cited at in 20- or 40-foot containers aboard some of states ‘‘The current body of scientific evi- all. the world’s largest cargo ships. Additionally, dence suggests that women who have had ei- (c) The only comprehensive review and our ports handle millions of cruise passengers ther induced or spontaneous abortions have meta-analysis on the abc link (Brind et al., the same risk as other women for developing annually. Insuring the safety of containers and 1996), which reported a positive association passengers entering and exiting the ports of breast cancer.’’ This glossing over of the in 18 out of 23 studies worldwide (9 out of 10 weight of published scientific evidence does in the US), is not cited at all. this country is a daunting task. Currently, only not provide the public with the information Reliance on flawed studies which do not about 2 percent of the shipping containers en- they deserve. show an abc link, merely because they are tering the country are inspected. This simply Furthermore, it seems inappropriate for based on prospective data, namely: will not do. Passing this comprehensive port the NCI to rely so heavily on one study to (a) the study by Melbye et al., 1997, even security legislation will insure that more con- support its claims regarding abortion and though it misclassified 60,000 abortion-posi- tainers are inspected and that our ports are breast cancer. The NCI fact sheet relies on tive women as abortion negative, used breast Melbye et al., 1997, although that study con- properly protected. cancer records which antedated abortion I am particularly pleased that Section 203 of tains many significant flaws. In particular records, and included over 350,000 women the Melbye study: misclassified 60,000 women under age 25, among other flaws; this legislation incorporates a bill that I intro- as not having abortions when, in fact, the (b) the study by Goldacre et al., 2001, even duced in the 106th Congress. This section au- women did undergo an abortion; included though it misclassified over 90 percent of the thorizes the Secretary of Transportation to medical records that did not consistently abortion-positive women in the study as make grants to the American Merchant Marine record a history of abortion; and, included abortion-negative; Veterans Memorial Committee to construct an over 350,000 women who were generally too (c) the null studies by Newcomb and young to be diagnosed with breast cancer be- addition to the American Merchant Marine Me- Mandelson (2000) and Lazovich (2000), even morial Wall of Honor in San Pedro, California. cause their ages were twenty five years of though both are so small (23 and 26 patients age and younger. We believe NCI has given with induced abortion, respectively) and of Thus far, the Committee has already raised this flawed study too much weight and that such low statistical power that neither could well over $500,000 to begin construction on the entire body of evidence needs to revisited even detect a RR as low as 1.5 with statis- the second phase of this memorial. Plans for as soon as possible. tical significance. the addition to the memorial call for panels to We respectfully request that the fact sheet Inclusion of inaccurate statements, i.e.: be reevaluated for accuracy and bias and list the names of those who died while serving (a) ‘‘In three of the (four) studies, informa- in the U.S. Merchant Marine. that it be removed from the Department tion was based on medical records than on website until that review is completed. We Since 1775, the maritime community has the woman’s self-report;’’. In fact, this is played a critical role in gaining and preserving thank you for your attention to this impor- true of only two (i.e., Goldacre and Newcomb tant health issue and to our concerns about & Mandelson) of the four studies referred to. American freedom. The Merchant Marine the NCI fact sheet on the link between abor- (b) ‘‘The strength of this study (Melbye served as our first Navy and defeated the Brit- tion and breast cancer. 1997) include . . . the ability to account for ish Navy in our fight for independence. We Sincerely, breast cancer risk factors that may differ be- owe much to the brave mariners past and Christopher Smith; Joseph R. Pitts; John tween those women who have had abortions present who have served in the Merchant Ma- Shadegg; W. Todd Akin; Joe Wilson; and those who have not,’’. In fact, the lack of Robert B. Aderholt; Walter B. Jones; rine. The American Merchant Marine Memorial such data on potential confounders was a Wall of Honor located in San Pedro, Cali- Sue Myrick; Milissa A. Hart; Sam weakness of the Melbye study, which only Johnson; Roscoe G. Bartlett; Todd adjusted for age and age at first term preg- fornia, is a symbol of the debt we own those Tiahrt; Pete Hoekstra; Bob Schaffer; nancy. Most studies also adjust for age at who have served so bravely. Mike Pence; Gil Gutknecht; Van menarche, age at menopause, etc. Many of my colleagues will remember how Hilleary; Henry E. Brown, Jr.; Jim (c) ‘‘Most of the early studies necessarily the Merchant Marine secured its place in Ryun; Barbara Cubin; Dave Weldon; relied on self-reports of induced abortion, American history during the Second World Jim DeMint; John Sullivan; Mark which have been shown to differ between War. During that conflict, the 250,000 men Souder; John N. Hostettler; JoAnn breast cancer patients and other women.’’ In Davis; Ernest Istook; Cliff Stearns. and women in the U.S. merchant fleet made fact, the opposite is true. Even the only enormous contributions to the eventual win- study cited on the fact sheet which examined ning of the war, keeping the lifeline of freedom NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE FACT SHEET this question reported: ‘‘The authors’ data do ANALYSIS, THE ABORTION—BREAST CANCER not suggest that controls are more reluctant open to our troops overseas and to our allies. CONNECTION (ABC LINK), NATIONAL PHYSI- to report a history of induced abortion than This fleet was truly the ‘‘Fourth Arm of De- CIANS CENTER FOR FAMILY RESOURCES are women with breast cancer.’’ fense’’ as it was called by President Franklin (NPC), APRIL, 2002 Disguising the established breast cancer D. Roosevelt and other military leaders. Overall tone of denial of abc link: ‘‘... it risk factor that is directly affected by abor- The members of the U.S. Merchant Marine appears that there is no overall association tion in a substantial proportion of abortion faced danger from submarines, mines, armed between spontaneous or induced abortion patients, i.e.: ‘‘Well established breast can- raiders, destroyers, aircraft, ‘‘kamikaze,’’ and cer risk factors include . . . a late age at the and breast cancer risk, . . .’’, even though, to the elements. At least 6,800 mariners were date, 28 out of 37 studies worldwide and 13 time of the first birth of a full-term baby’’. out of 15 in the U.S. report a positive asso- Abortion, which, in childless girls and killed at sea and more than 11,000 were ciation. women, necessarily delays the first full-term wounded at sea. Of those injured, at least Confusion of induced and spontaneous pregnancy, is not mentioned at all in this 1,100 later died from their wounds. More than abortion: These two terms appear together context. 600 men and women were taken prisoner by

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And, of course, every Member of Congress Since that time, the U.S. Merchant Marine f works with many, many competent staff, from has continued to serve our nation, promoting the staff in their own personal offices to the freedom and meeting the high ideals of its PROJECT 19 Committee and Subcommittee staff and the past members. It is fitting to honor the past leadership and floor staff. It has often been and present members of the U.S. Merchant HON. MARY BONO said that without staff where would this institu- Marine. This is why I introduced legislation in OF CALIFORNIA tion be? And I concur with that statement, for the previous Congress that would provide ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES without the many fine staff with whom I have ditional federal funding for the memorial wall in had good fortune to work, I and other Mem- Tuesday, November 19, 2002 San Pedro. Twice the House has approved bers of Congress of the United States would legislation authorizing funds for this worthy Mrs. BONO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to be far worse off. While I cannot mention all memorial, today I am pleased that the House recognize the brave American civilians who the fine staff who have worked with me over and Senate are moving to approve this author- volunteered to assist our allies in the fight the years, let me at least mention the current ization in the port security conference report. against an enemy that was threatening de- personal and subcommittee staffers who have Throughout the development of the con- mocracy for the entire world. These patriotic endeavored to achieve our common goals and ference report, I have sought to provide the Americans chose to enter World War II to par- to whom I give my hearty thanks and wish greater protection for ports and the commu- ticipate in a mission referred to as Project 19. them well in their future careers. nities that surround them against terrorist at- In the fall of 1941, prior to the attack on In my Harrisburg district office, Arlene tacks. I am pleased that the conferees have Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt Eckels, my long-time personal secretary who included port security grants and research and met with British Prime Minister Winston has worked for me since the early days in the development grants that will encourage the Churchill to discuss the United States assist- Pennsylvania State Senate and to whom I development and use of state-of-the-art tech- ing Britain in its battle with Hitler’s Reich. wish a happy and much deserved retirement; nology. Like the conferees, I believe it is im- President Roosevelt responded by author- Tom Templeton, my hardworking district direc- portant to encourage the private sector to con- izing a secret Air Depot to be established and tor, who so ably kept my entire district staff tinually advance the state of the art as a operated by American civilian volunteers in working smoothly; Suzanne Stoll, an old friend means of enhancing detection capabilities and Eritrea, East Africa under the direction of and superb caseworker; Paul Giannaris, thus enhancing deterrence over time. Douglas Aircraft Company. Due to the fact whose ability to handle INS problems has When he is reviewing project proposals and that the U.S. had not yet entered the war and made him invaluable; and Tim Vollrath, a re- awarding grants, I encourage the Secretary of for obvious diplomatic reasons, Project 19 was cently returned former employee whose mili- Transportation to give preference to those classified as ‘‘secret.’’ tary and veterans help has been superb. In projects that incorporate technologies that are The goal of the volunteers, also referred to our Lebanon Office, Reg Nyman has been the capable of automatically detecting shielded as ‘‘Tech Reps’’ and ‘‘Feather Merchants,’’ voice of Lebanon for these many years, and nuclear weapons, liquid and other explosives, was to assemble P–40’s and repair hundreds his excellent knowledge and service will be and chemical and biological agents weapons of worn out and damaged allied aircraft, first missed. And in our Elizabethtown office, in fully loaded cargo containers without the for the Royal Air Force (RAF), and after Amer- Susan Melendez has kept our Lancaster need for humans to open the containers to ica entered the conflict, B–24’s and B–17’s for County constituents well served by her kind manually inspect them. Based on testimony the United States Army Air Corps. When this and efficient manner. Over the last twenty received by the Congress, it would appear that group of freedom loving Americans first began years my district office staff has handled hun- pulsed fast neutron technology is capable their volunteer mission, they helped the RAF dreds of thousands of phone calls and con- today of meeting this need. As a result, I hope repair planes that had been damaged during stituent casework requests. A superb record that this technology and other technologies will horrific battles. When the secret mission was by a superb staff. be identified, developed, and installed in our terminated, many volunteers joined the military My Washington office staff have proven ports as part of the ongoing process of en- to fight alongside our allies and some of them themselves time and time again, regularly hancing port security through this legislation. gave the ultimate sacrifice, their lives. going beyond the call of duty. (The tally of my Long Beach State’s Center for the Commer- Many lives have been affected by the sac- hundreds of legislative measures, nearly 30 cial Deployment of Transportation Tech- rifice these valiant men made and I believe Public Laws, thousands of office meetings and nologies (CCDoTT) has been developing mari- the time has come to recognize these heroes countless committee and other initiatives over time technology for many years, and has re- who volunteered their services and their lives the years speaks truth to that assertion.) First, cently turned their attention to port security to their country and its allies. on my personal staff, Patrick Sheehan, my technology as well. In the FY03 Defense Ap- Mr. Speaker, as long as our Nation is Counsel and Legislative Director, has been a propriations bill CCDoTT was granted $4.3 served by men and women who place the de- dynamic and intelligent thinker and leader, million for continuation of their important work fense of freedom above their personal safety who offered sage advice on immigration, mili- to develop more efficient cargo handling in and well being our Nation will endure. The tary and veterans affairs; Greg Herman, my ports, high-speed ship designs, and port secu- men of Project 19 served with pride and dis- Senior Legislative Counsel kept pace with my rity research. This funding will allow the center tinction, and deserve the recognition of our many Judiciary and legislative demands espe- to continue assessing cargo inspection tech- Nation and this Congress. cially bankruptcy reform and appropriations nologies that can help meet the needs of f (as I would expect from a Palmyra, PA native); agencies such as the U.S. Customs Service Becky Smith, my office manager and health and the Coast Guard. THANKING MY CONGRESSIONAL legislative assistant, kept my schedule and Section 70107 of the accompanying report STAFF personal affairs humming along smoothly and authorizes an additional $15 million for fiscal ably managed my most favorite of projects, years 2003 through 2008 for research and de- HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS the Congressional Biomedical Research Cau- velopment grants for port security. I am OF PENNSYLVANIA cus of which I was founder and Co-Chairman; pleased that report language for the Port and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES David Greineder, who did a multitude of duties Maritime Security Act of 2002 particularly as my talented systems manager, legislative notes the importance of the research being Tuesday, November 19, 2002 correspondent and Legislative Assistant cov- done at Long Beach State’s Center for the Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, the end of a con- ering education and labor issues; Bill Tighe, Commercial Deployment of Transportation gressional career brings about many emo- another LC and Legislative Assistant whose Technologies. This language encourages the tions. Over the last twenty years I have hap- insights into the Agriculture and Natural Re- Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary pily spent representing the fine people of the sources needs of Pennsylvania and the district of Defense to obligate any current and prior 17th Congressional District of Pennsylvania I were more than invaluable, they were accu- year appropriations under the continuing coop- have had the pleasure of working with thou- rate; Mike Shields, my recent press secretary erative agreement. The Center is sponsored sands of constituents, local, state and federal extraordinaire, who did an excellent job under by the U.S. Maritime Administration and U.S. officials, and many former and current distin- difficult situations; and, of course, Alan

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.053 E19PT1 November 19, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2115 Cagnoli, my long time Chief of Staff from Her- of four, he has been a strong advocate for try- addition, the clinic houses broad and important shey, PA, a superb leader of the office and ing to make the House of Representatives social services to treat the whole patient. It jack-of-all-trades who kept the office running more family-friendly. has a domestic violence advocate available to and productive no matter what the crisis. As a member of the Committee on Edu- recognize and work with patients who are vic- My Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, cation and the Workforce, he has worked tire- tims of domestic violence. There is also a Border Security and Claims, of which I was lessly to improve our children’s education from legal clinic on site to assist with a variety of Chairman, was ably staffed by George Head Start all the way to the college-level, issues such as immigration and child custody. Fishman, Lora Ries, Art Arthur, Cynthia supporting public school choice and making There are case managers and mental health Blackston and Emily Sanders, as well as Brian college education more affordable for all professionals at the ready to treat any number Zimmer of the Full Committee staff. They han- Americans. of concerns that patients may present when dled the extremely important legislation neces- I want to thank Congressman TIM ROEMER they come to the clinic. sitated by the new domestic and international for his hard work on behalf of the Third Dis- Part of what makes the L.A. Free Clinic so threats we now face. Their assistance to me trict, the State of Indiana and the country. I successful is its more than 500 volunteers during the challenges of this year is impos- wish him, his wife Sally and their four chil- who eagerly answer phones, translate diag- sible to measure. The House of Representa- dren—Patrick Hunter, Matthew Bennett, Sarah noses, speak at health fairs and organize tives has much to look forward to with their Kathryn and Grace Elizabeth, all the best in fundraisers. The clinic’s board is equally dedi- continued work. the future. cated and impressive, still represented by And last but not least, is the Subcommittee f some original founders. The L.A. Free Clinic is on Commercial and Administrative Law, of also lucky to have a number of support organi- PERSONAL EXPLANATION which I was a member this last Congress but zations without which it could not function. on which I served as Chairman from 1994– They include Friends of the L.A. Free Clinic, 2000. On this subcommittee we dealt with the HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER New Friends of the L.A. Free Clinic and L.A. hundreds of regulatory reform issues devel- OF NEW YORK Free Clinic Auxiliary. oped by the Republican Majority through the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It has been my distinct privilege to represent Contract With America and following initia- Tuesday, November 19, 2002 and support the L.A. Free Clinic for much of tives. My major Bankruptcy Reform measure Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I was un- its existence. The residents of Los Angeles began with me in this subcommittee; Adminis- able to be present for rollcall votes 483 and and our health care system owe the L.A. Free trative Law Judges; Legal Services Reform; 484. Had I been present, I would have voted Clinic a great debt of gratitude and we will the Federal Agency Compliance Act; The Reg- ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote 483, and ‘‘no’’ on rollcall continue to rely on its superb service and car- ulatory Fair Warning Act; Executive Orders; vote 484. ing. We are looking forward to the next 35 Internet Tax reform; the Federal Arbitration years to come. f Act; Interstate Compacts; the Independent I ask all of my colleagues to join me in wish- Counsel Act; and many, many other topics. TRIBUTE TO THE L.A. FREE ing the L.A. Free Clinic a very heartfelt and While bankruptcy reform took center stage, CLINIC happy 35th anniversary. there was no end to the amount of topics and f work my staff and I pursued. For this I thank HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN them, the current and former staffers of the A TRIBUTE TO REPRESENTATIVE OF CALIFORNIA TODD SALIMAN subcommittee, for all their exceptional work: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chief Counsel Ray Smietanka, who has Tuesday, November 19, 2002 worked with me as a chief committee counsel HON. MARK UDALL since I came to the 98th Congress in 1983; Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to OF COLORADO Susan-Jensen Conklin, whose superb work on pay tribute to the Los Angeles Free Clinic, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES L.A. Free Clinic, a tremendous and vital health bankruptcy reform got us where we are today; Tuesday, November 19, 2002 Rob Tracci, formerly of the Subcommittee, care resource which is celebrating its 35th an- was an invaluable source of assistance; and niversary this year. The L.A. Free Clinic has Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise all the other members of the CAL staff who become a true beacon of light in our ever un- today to honor State Representative Todd have helped this Member of Congress over certain health care system in Los Angeles. It Saliman for his exemplary public service in the the many productive years. I thank them all for is synonymous with quality and accessible Colorado General Assembly from 1995 their work to the Nation and me. health care for the homeless, the uninsured through 2003. I would like to thank him in this To all I have mentioned, and those who I and under-insured, the working poor and run- forum, not only for his service to my state, but have regrettably not, please accept my sincere away and high-risk youth. also for the example he has shown to young thanks for making my tenure in the United The L.A. Free Clinic came into being during people all across America, that public service States House of Representatives a productive the summer of 1967 when a small group of is not contingent on one’s seniority. and pleasant one. Any current Member of volunteers opened a storefront clinic on Fair- A native of Littleton, Colorado, Todd studied Congress or Committee would be well served fax Avenue to serve the thousands of ‘‘flower at the Unversite de Savoie in Chambery, by the high-quality staff with whom it has been children’’ who were living in the streets and France and graduated in 1989 from the Uni- my pleasure to work over these many years. parks that summer. They crowded the clinic versity of Colorado in Boulder. He worked on the U.S. Senate campaign for Josie Heath and f with an array of health issues, and the crowds have been coming ever since. Today, the clin- the Boulder County Field organization in 1990, THE HONORABLE TIM ROEMER ic is a sophisticated but accessible string of the Local Open Space Sales Tax in 1993, the three separate sites serving 100,000 patients Executive Committees of the State and Coun- HON. STEVE BUYER annually. As the longest continuously running ty Democratic parties for many years, and the OF INDIANA free clinic in our Nation, the L.A. Free Clinic Rocky Flats Local Impacts Initiative from 1991 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES serves as a remarkable model. to 1994. Its mission is to serve as a community- In 1994, Todd was elected to represent Tuesday, November 19, 2002 based clinic which identifies the health care House District 11 in north Boulder and was Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to show my and social service needs of under-served pop- one of the youngest members in the history of appreciation for the distinguished member ulations. It develops comprehensive resources the Colorado General Assembly. His constitu- from Indiana’s Third District. For the past and quality programs to meet those needs and ents overwhelmingly approved of his service twelve years, Congressman TIM ROEMER has provides the services free of charge and free and returned him to office by over 70% of the served the people of Northcentral Indiana with of judgement in a caring environment. vote in every subsequent election. In the Leg- a steadfast commitment and dedication to The clinic’s most important mission is to islature, he quickly earned the affection and their needs. provide health care to those who can not or respect of his colleagues on both sides of the A Hoosier, born and bred, TIM ROEMER will not receive care elsewhere. The L.A. Free aisle for his intelligence, good judgment, and came to Washington, D.C. to represent the Clinic believes that health and human services keen analysis on a wide range of issues. Todd fundamental Indiana values of strong faith in are a right and not a privilege. was a member of the Joint Budget and Appro- God and an unwavering duty to country and to The clinic offers a wide range of primary priations Committees overseeing the state’s family. As a member of Congress and a father care and specialty care for the entire family. In $13 billion budget. He provided thoughtful and

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.055 E19PT1 E2116 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 19, 2002 skilled bipartisan leadership in the areas of Dr. Arciniega’s commitment to improving the art Training Center, and the highly successful budget policy, taxes, health care, higher edu- educational opportunities at CSU Bakersfield Penn’s Landing Caterers, and Mr. Kelly was cation, children’s issues and the environment. was vital to the University being accepted into instrumental in negotiations for a historic gam- He served successfully on such diverse com- the prestigious California State University sys- bling casino enterprise. mittees as Finance, State Affairs, Local Gov- tem in 1987. In 1998 he was successful in He has been recognized for many achieve- ernment and Transportation, and he co- creating a Master’s of Social Work program, ments and held numerous union leadership chaired the Kid’s Caucus. He was valued as meeting a long-time community need. Dr. roles; however, he cherishes most the plaque an experienced voice on substantive policy Arciniega has become a recognized leader received from Local 19’s rank and file mem- issues when working on the Governor’s 1996 among Kern County educators for his involve- bership, which cites him ‘‘. . . for leading the Health Care Task Force and the 1997 Old ment as the chairman of a local teacher edu- Union with Courage, Wisdom, and Tenacity.’’ Age Pension Plan Committee. cation committee, which aims to develop bet- Married to Linda, Tom’s family includes his From 1997 to 1999, I had the good fortune ter teachers for the future. three children, Susan Tympel, Thomas Jr., to be Todd’s junior colleague in the State In addition, Dr. Arciniega has provided a and Kathleen and one grandchild, Lauren House of Representatives. I appreciated boost to the professional development of CSU Tympel. I am quite sure Tom’s entire family is Todd’s generosity and loyalty, his profes- Bakersfield. In 1990, the University hosted its very proud of his numerous accomplishments. sionalism and his code of ethics. He has been first annual Bakersfield Business Conference, It is a privilege to recognize a person whose unswerving in his commitment to policies that which was attended by over 10,000 partici- leadership and commitment to community has serve the environment, the education and the pants. A year later, the Bakersfield Business enriched the lives of countless individuals. I health of people, and principles of integrity Conference drew 12,500 participants. In 2000, ask you and my other distinguished col- and fairness. An important part of his legisla- CSU Bakersfield celebrated its 30th anniver- leagues to join me in commending Mr. Kelly tive focus has been responsible growth man- sary and concluded the year long Cornerstone for his lifetime of service and dedication to agement and environmental preservation. Campaign that raised more than $12 million, Pennsylvania’s First Congressional District. He has been especially effective in his sup- making it the most successful fundraising ef- f port for early intervention and prevention for forts in Kern County history. children at risk of abuse and neglect and for Under Dr. Arciniega’s leadership, CSU Ba- ELIZABETH BELL LAYTON PEEK, improving our public education by reducing kersfield also developed an athletics program MOTHER OF REVEREND V. LON- class size and fully funding public education. that has been successful competing on the NIE PEEK, JR., MEMORIALIZED He has been honored as Legislator of the national level while promoting gender equity. IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN Year by the Colorado Association of Nonprofit In 1993, CSU Bakersfield pledged to achieve Organizations, the American Academy of Pe- gender equity in athletics and in 1998 they HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. diatrics, the Colorado Behavioral Health Care reached their goal of providing greater oppor- OF MICHIGAN Council, the University of Colorado Health tunities for women student-athletes. The ath- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sciences Center, the Community Health Net- letic program was so successful in the 1997– work, the University of Colorado at Boulder, 1998 school year that they were presented Tuesday, November 19, 2002 the Colorado Social Legislation Committee, with the Sears Cup for the best NCAA Division Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, on November the Colorado Community Center Boards, and II athletic program in the nation. In addition, 19, 2002, the mother of Reverend V. Lonnie the Sierra Club. Last year, he was honored for the Men’s Basketball team won the NCAA Di- Peek was memorialized at Greater Christ Bap- his distinguished service by the Colorado Chil- vision II National championship in 1993 and tist Church, whose renowned pastor is Rev- dren’s Campaign. During his tenure as an 1994. erend James Perkins. elected official, Todd was also the Develop- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Mrs. Peek was an activist, writer and deeply ment Director for the People’s Clinic and a today in congratulating Dr. Toma´s Arciniega religious person greatly admired in her com- policy consultant with the Bell Policy Center. for his contributions to the Bakersfield commu- munity and throughout metropolitan Detroit. I ask my colleagues to join with me in ex- nity as the President of California State Uni- She raised and had a strong influence on her pressing our gratitude to Representative versity, Bakersfield for the past 20 years. son, Reverend Peek. Saliman for his example of idealistic public f The following excerpts from her writings service and the many contributions he has capture the style, wit and philosophy of this made to the people of Colorado. My family TRIBUTE TO THOMAS J. KELLY amazing 20th century African American and I wish him, his wife, Michelle, and their woman. We are proud of her contributions and son, Max, good health and happiness in their HON. ROBERT A. BRADY she will be sorely missed. future together. OF PENNSYLVANIA Elizabeth Bell Layton Peek is my name f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and I was born on March 27, 1921 in Northport, Alabama as the 7th child of Willie HONORING DR. TOMA´ S ARCINIEGA Tuesday, November 19, 2002 Cunningham Layton and Vonnie Layton. Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I Back then life was simple and strong family rise to honor the accomplishments of my values were the keys that bind us together. HON. CALVIN M. DOOLEY I was the ‘‘twinkle in my father’s eye’’ so I OF CALIFORNIA friend and brother in the labor movement, Mr. Thomas J. Kelly. Mr. Kelly has been honored didn’t have to work the cotton fields, and be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sides I was kind of skinny. So I became by our fellow Philadelphians for his unyielding Tuesday, November 19, 2002 mother’s helper—not in the kitchen . . . my role as a driving force within Philadelphia’s job was ironing the clothes for the family. Mr. DOOLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, I powerful labor movement for over a quarter of Education was a vital part of our life, and rise today to recognize Dr. Toma´s Arciniega, a century. we worked hard to be good students. A very who has served my community for 20 years As a prime example of successful labor good speller, I won the ‘‘Spelling B’’ and fa- as the President of California State University, leadership that exemplifies this ‘‘Union Town’’, ther showed his pride by telling everyone I Bakersfield. During his tenure, Dr. Arciniega he has served as President and Business could pick a bale of cotton faster than any- has played an important role in developing Manager of Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union one he knew. Daddy died when I was 15. This event forcefully made us not only endure but CSU Bakersfield into an institution that offers 19 from 1979 to 2002. He recently accepted excel at what my father taught us about sur- outstanding educational, professional and ath- an appointment to serve as the General Sec- vival and family. The older children quickly letic programs in the Central Valley. retary-Treasurer of the Sheet Metal Workers’ took on the responsibility of the younger Dr. Toma´s Arciniega has served as the International Association in Washington, D.C. ones—my brother Mack was my provider. President of CSU Bakersfield since 1983. Dur- Mr. Kelly began his apprenticeship with Mack always bought me the best of clothes ing his first year, 3,383 students were enrolled Local 19 in 1965 at the age of 19. He went on and because of his generosity I out-dressed and Arciniega oversaw a $16.7 million budget. to become a business agent and finally was everyone in the family. Since then, the budget has increased to more elected to Local 19’s top position which he I had a special bond with my brother Vonnie, who would sneak me out of the than $60 million and the school annually en- has held for eight consecutive terms. Under house to go dancing; I loved to dance, we rolls more than 7,700 students. During his ten- his stewardship, union membership has grown could really ‘‘cut a rug’’ together. Vonnie ure, 13,568 students have earned bacca- to over 4,000, development has increased with had a friend that I met named Vassie who laureate degrees and 3,692 have earned mas- the construction of the multi-million dollar Ad- played on the football team. Boy, was he ter’s degrees from CSU Bakersfield. ministrative Building, the adjacent state-of-the- something!! Vonnie would help us to see each

VerDate 0ct<31>2002 05:10 Nov 20, 2002 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A19NO8.059 E19PT1 November 19, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2117 other, because I was not allowed to date. To this Alabama girl Asbury Park was the les and Lonnie III, of Detroit. Patty has Vassie later became my husband . . . the ‘‘big city.’’ Two of my brothers later joined given me three grandchildren: Chalaze, love of my life. On January 8, 1939 we eloped, us in New Jersey, Vonnie and Mack, and you Charles III and Chavin all of Detroit. Debbie and were married by Vassie’s pastor Rev. know what, I was the only female in my fam- has given me my youngest grandchild Abeni, Harvey. On our wedding night I went back ily to ever leave home. One weekend we de- who lives in Dallas. I am a great grand- home to sleep without Vassie. The word got cided to really do it up big since we were mother of 4: Choree, Chambel, Charli and out the next day and my younger sister Jes- only 45 miles from New York City, we de- Chad-Elizabeth. sie Ray came home and told mother ‘‘Lizzie cided to go to this club called Smalls Para- B (that’s what they called me) had married dise in Harlem. We stayed at the ritzy St. I am blessed. My family and friends truly that gray haired Vassie Peek.’’ He was really Theresa Hotel, and woke up with bed bugs all loves me and I love them. I am loved and something!! over our bodies. pampered in two states. I spend part of the Soon Vassie decided that the only way to After moving to Detroit and applying for year in Detroit under the watchful eye of make a good life for us was to move to De- social security I found out that I was a whole Lonnie and Patty, and the other part in Dal- troit. Vassie started out for Detroit, but year younger than I thought! Throughout las with the boss of the family, Debbie. stopped in Asbury Park, New Jersey to work my married life, Vassie liked to brag about I hope you have enjoyed these little stories temporarily. He immediately joined Mt. being 10 years older than me, but little did of my life. It’s always good to remember our Pisgal Baptist Church and became the surro- he know he was 11 years older. unique link to the past . . . I treasure mine. gate son to two families, the Sims and the I now reside with Lonnie and my ‘‘other The world is moving so rapidly, and I know Griffins. He decided to stay and sent for me daughter’’ Eunice, his wife, who helps me to we must move with it. I am bringing my soon after. get ready and takes me to church with them. ‘‘values’’ with me as I go forward from day- I was a homemaker, who was accused by I am blessed to have had two wonderful to-day. her friends of always staying home ‘‘shaking sons-in-law, the late Chuck Russell, who the pots and pans.’’ My kitchen was the could always make me laugh and Freddy Today I am blessed to have all of you cele- gathering place for all my friends. Everyday Haynes who I love to cheat while playing brate my 80th birthday before I leave for I had a hot meal ready for Vassie—a meat, Chinese checkers. Dallas on tomorrow. Make sure you all give starch, and ‘‘fresh’’ vegetables, along with Lonnie has given me my two oldest grand- me a big hug and at least 80 kisses and pray- hot homemade bread . . . everyday!! children: Monique, who resides in Los Ange- ers!!!

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