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RECOGNIZING OCCUPATIONAL A TRIBUTE TO REDLANDS POLICE CELEBRATING THE 60TH BIRTH- THERAPY MONTH CHIEF, LEWIS NELSON DAY OF REVEREND NORMA JEAN PENDER HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN OF FLORIDA HON. JERRY LEWIS HON. DEBBIE STABENOW IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA OF MICHIGAN Tuesday, April 28, 1998 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, in honor Tuesday, April 28, 1998 Tuesday, April 28, 1998 of Occupational Therapy month, I would like to Ms. STABENOW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today recognize Occupational Therapists nationwide Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I to pay special tribute to Reverend Norma Jean for the wonderful work they do on a daily would like to bring to your attention today the Pender who is celebrating her 60th birthday. basis to help Americans regain their full phys- fine work and outstanding public service of my For thirty-five years, Ms. Pender has served ical capabilities. I would like to recognize Con- good friend, Lewis W. Nelson, the Chief of Po- the people of Michigan and has been a tire- tinued Care Corporation of Miami which will lice for the City of Redlands, California. After less leader for the community. Ms. Pender re- soon be celebrating the opening of its Reha- a long and distinguished career, Chief Nelson ceived her license to preach the Gospel in the bilitation Division and will become part of this is retiring and will be recognized for his many Christian Episcopal Church in 1974, and was wonderful network of occupational therapy years of service at a banquet in his honor on ordained in 1978 by the late Bishop E.P. Mur- providers. May 21st. It is important to realize the contributions chison. In 1982, she accepted the call to the Lewis Nelson served in the U.S. Army as a that Occupational Therapists make in our daily position of Pastor of the New Jerusalem Tem- medical specialist in Vietnam from 1967 to lives as well as the positive impact they have ple Baptist Church. In 1985, she was ordained 1969. He received his Associate of Arts de- on the health care community. In addition to in the Baptist faith through the National Baptist gree from San Bernardino Valley College contributing to a significant decrease in a pa- Convention, USA. (1970±72), his BS from California State Uni- tient's hospital length of stay, they also reduce Along with her responsibilities to her church, the amount of care and services patients re- versity-Los Angeles (1972±74), a Master of she has also been committed to a vast array quire after discharge. For the patient, the ben- Public Administration from the University of of community projects, such as the NAACP, efits of therapy translate into the prevention of Southern California (1975±77) and a Masters the American Business Women's Association, further complications or disabilities and the of Science from California Polytechnic Univer- and the Minister's Volunteer Services for the ability to resume their normal lives. sity in Pomona (1993±95). Harper Hospital Cancer Society. The commitment of our nation's Occupa- He began his professional career with the During her thirty-five years, Ms. Pender has tional Therapists to providing an opportunity Redlands Police Department in 1969 as a po- served as musical leader, teacher, community for those with physical ailments and disabilities lice officer. Since that time he has consistently spokesperson, and spiritual advisory to people to participate to their fullest abilities should be moved up through the ranks receiving pro- of all ages. Most of all, through song, she recognized and recommended. motions to police detective (1973±74), police showed her passion for life and her faith in f sergeant (1974±77), police lieutenant (1977± God. 82), police captain (1982±83), and chief of po- While many of us know her as Reverend IN RECOGNITION OF ROY WYSE lice 1993±present). Throughout his career, he Mother on a popular radio show she hosts has earned professional certifications from the each weekday, Ms. Pender is also known as HON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT California Law Enforcement Command Col- a woman committed to family, the community OF MISSOURI lege (1992±94), the FBI National Academy and the gospel. I thank her for the example IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (1983), and the Law Enforcement Executive she has set for so many of our young children Tuesday, April 28, 1998 Development Seminar (1998). as well as adults and wish her a very happy Mr. GEPHARDT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Chief Nelson has been a member and lead- birthday. to pay tribute to a good friend and dedicated er of numerous professional organizations in- f representative of working people, Roy Wyse. cluding the San Bernardino County Chiefs and IN HONOR OF THE 25TH ANNIVER- Roy is retiring as Secretary Treasurer of the Sheriffs Association, the FBI Law Enforcement SARY OF THE NEW KARLIN United Auto Workers International Union after Executive Development Association, the Cali- HALL AND CLUB thirty-six years of leadership in the union. fornia Police Chiefs Association, the FBI Na- Roy was hired by the Ford Motor Company tional Academy Associates, Police Futurists in 1951, and immediately joined UAW Local Society, the National Institute of Criminal Jus- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH 249 in Claycomo, Missouri. After being elected tice, the California Peace Officers Association, OF OHIO to the shop committee, Roy quickly rose within and others. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the UAW leadership. He was elevated to Sec- Over the years, Chief Nelson has also been Tuesday, April 28, 1998 retary Treasurer in 1995, the second highest closely affiliated with a great many community Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to office in the union. organizations including the Veterans of For- The safety and welfare of the working men honor the 25th anniversary of the dedication of eign Wars, Rotary Club of Redlands, Red- and women of the UAW have always driven the new Karlin Hall and Club in Cleveland lands East Valley United Way, Redlands Fam- Roy's life. He has been a tireless fighter on Ohio. their behalf, and his efforts have had a tre- ily YMCA, Youth Development Incorporated, Early Czech settlers in the area gave the mendous impact on the ability of working fami- Redlands Baseball for Youth and Redlands neighborhood surrounding lower Fleet Avenue lies to hold a secure job, receive a fair pay- AYSO Soccer. the nickname, Karlin. The name stuck and the check, and raise a family. Roy has worked to Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me and our original Karlin Hall became the center of the help people outside the union as well. His colleagues in recognizing the many years of Czech Karlin neighborhood. The hall was community involvement has ranged from serv- remarkable service of Chief Nelson. My home- founded in 1936 by three lodges of the Czech ing as president of a local board of education, town of Redlands, California is especially Catholic Fraternal Insurance Society, the teaching Sunday school classes, and working proud of the work he has done on behalf of Catholic Workmen. In 1972, a disastrous fire as a volunteer fireman. our entire community. I also want to wish left the original hall in ruins, but it was rebuilt I applaud Roy's commitment to public serv- Chief Nelson, his wife Kathleen, son Brett, and in the same location and reopened May 1, ice, and wish him and his wife Pat all the best daughter Kristen much happiness and the very 1978. The dedication of the new Karlin Hall in the years to come. best in the years ahead. marks the beginning of the renovation of lower

∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. E680 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks April 28, 1998 Fleet Avenue and the Slavic Village area. class, the Roman Catholic priests who live in areas of intellectual engagement where we Today, 14 different groups call Karlin Hall their every dormitory, the Mass recited nightly can make a real contribution.’’ home. and the forbidding of men and women to Notre Dame has long had a special place The anniversary will be celebrated with spe- enter each other’s dormitory rooms after a among American universities but not largely certain hour. It comes as well in the work for its scholarship. Founded in 1842 by a cial masses at St. John Nepomucene Church being fostered here. priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, it and Our Lady of Lourdes Church. The three- Political scientists are reclaiming Augus- was to American Catholics in the mid-20th day party to commemorate the occasion starts tine to examine ‘‘just war’’ theory. Law pro- century what City College was to New York May 1 and will include live music, Slovak folk fessors are focusing on neglected church Jews, a welcoming place to study without dancing and social dinners. views about dying in legal debates on as- fear of prejudice. My fellow colleagues, please join me in sa- sisted suicide. Historians are emphasizing The dominance of its football team under a luting the members of Karlin Hall. the role of local parishes in understanding series of legendary coaches beginning with urban race relations. Knute Rockne—and the public way in which f Some of these approaches would have been teams recited Mass before each game—fo- TRIBUTE TO CORTEZ KENNEDY dismissed as almost ridiculously retrograde cused the loyalty of many American Catho- a generation ago, yet scholars here and else- lics who tended to regard Notre Dame with where say the American academy seems sur- almost Lourdes-like devotion. HON. MARION BERRY prisingly receptive to them today because In recent decades, the university’s endow- OF ARKANSAS they bring new or lost perspectives to vital ment has risen to $1.5 billion, nearly 30 times subjects. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES what it was in 1970. This comes at a time of newfound self-con- U.S. News and World Report ranks Notre Tuesday, April 28, 1998 fidence for Notre Dame. Flush with cash Dame 19th of national universities and a re- Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to from rich alumni and proceeds from its sto- cent book, ‘‘The Rise of American Research ried football team, the university is discov- Universities’’ (Johns Hopkins, 1997), named pay tribute to a terrific young man. ering it can lure scholars, including non- Many of you may recognize the name Cor- Notre Dame as among a handful of top rising Catholics, from top institutions by promot- private research universities. tez Kennedy. Cortez is a star defensive tackle ing religion. It is the combination of competitiveness for the Seattle Seahawks in the National Foot- ‘‘When I was a graduate student at Harvard and tradition that attracted M. Cathleen ball League. Aside from being an accom- 25 years ago, the whole idea of working in a Kaveny to join the law faculty here three plished athlete and six-time Pro Bowl player, religious framework was bizarre,’’ said years ago. Holder of a doctorate and a law Cortez is an admirable human being who has James Turner, an intellectual historian who degree from Yale University, Professor not forgotten his beginnings. moved here recently from the University of Kaveny has become an expert on assisted Michigan. ‘‘Augustine had become a kind of suicide by drawing on Catholic teachings. Cortez grew up in Mississippi County in the museum artifact to be studied only by the First Congressional District of Arkansas. He She is planning a scholarly study of mercy, appropriate curators. But now we are mak- how a society should feed its hungry and went to school and played football in Wilson, ing the case that neglected religious sources comfort its sick. Arkansas. Each summer, Cortez returns to can help reconfigure academic discussion.’’ ‘‘These are areas that I could never pursue Rivercrest High School in Wilson to host a Professor Turner is director of the newly as a junior faculty member at another law football clinic for the youngsters in his home- established Erasmus Institute here, a unique school,’’ Professor Kaveny said. ‘‘I would be town. The stars that turn out each year to help interdisciplinary effort that seeks to be a na- laughed at. Here they are excited about it.’’ tional model for the reinvigoration of Catho- Cortez teach the children are a testament to There is some concern that all the talk lic and other religious intellectual traditions about rediscovering Christian sources will the relationship he has with his peers. Widely- in contemporary scholarship. known football players like Derek Thomas, serve as a pretext for squelching free in- He is among recent catches for Notre Dame quiry. Michael A. Signer, a Reform rabbi Russell Maryland, and Rick Mirer, and coach- in a highly competitive academic environ- who holds a chair here in Jewish culture, es like Barry Switzer have all traveled to Wil- ment. Others have been lured to the prairies says Notre Dame is still grappling with being son at Cortez's request. of northern Indiana by the idea of turning a both Catholic and catholic. The test of the On April 18, I was honored to attend a cere- respectable academic institution into a truly Erasmus Institute, Rabbi Signer says, will be fine one. to see how it handles that tension, whether mony in Wilson to witness the renaming of Philip L. Quinn left an endowed chair in it reaches out to other traditions or barri- Main Street to Cortez Kennedy Avenue. I want philosophy at Brown University for one here cades itself in. to extend my heartfelt thanks to Cortez for all because, he said: ‘‘In my personal and profes- Alan Wolfe, who describes himself as a sec- he has done for Wilson and Mississippi Coun- sional life I take religion seriously. In the ular sociologist at Boston University, wrote secular academy, they are not much con- ty. He is truly a superb young man. recently in The Chronicle of Higher Edu- cerned with religion. They look at it from f cation that the revival of religion in the the social science perspective.’’ academy at places like Notre Dame was wel- George M. Marsden, a historian of religion NOTRE DAME COMBINING come. and a devout Protestant, left Duke Univer- RESEARCH AND RELIGION ‘‘To study the world’s great literary works, sity for Notre Dame because, he said, only many of which were inspired by religious here did he feel there was the desire for a questions, without full appreciation of those HON. TIM ROEMER high-level scholarly discussion within a questions is like performing Hamlet without OF INDIANA Christian context. the Prince,’’ Mr. Wolfe wrote. ‘‘Critics of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While there are scores of small Christian colleges across the United States, none can academic specialization in the humanities Tuesday, April 28, 1998 lay claim to being a center of scholarship often say that English departments, infatu- outside the Christian world. Notre Dame ated with contemporary works, no longer Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to teach enough Milton or Tolstoy. It would be draw my colleagues' attention to the following can. One of its sources of pride is its new Irish more correct to say that, through the lens of December 10, 1997 article in the New York Studies Institute, financed with a gift of $13 secularism, they are teaching them inac- Times about the University of Notre Dame. million from Donald R. Keough, an alumnus curately.’’ [From the New York Times, Dec. 10, 1997] who was president of Coca-Cola from 1981 to f 1993. NOTRE DAME COMBINING RESEARCH AND The donation has made it possible to at- RELIGION INTRODUCTING THE AVIATION tract Seamus Deane, one of the most distin- BILATERAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (By Ethan Bronner) guished Irish scholars and authors, as direc- NOTRE DAME, IND., Dec. 4.—At the end of a tor. Professor Deane, whose novel, ‘‘Reading century in which the great American univer- in the Dark’’ (Knopf, 1997), was received with HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI sities have moved from being extensions of high praise earlier this year, says that by OF ILLINOIS churches to centers of secularism, the Uni- September 1998 there will be six full-time IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versity of Notre Dame is carving itself an faculty members and one visiting professor important niche as an institution of serious at the institute, making it the biggest such Tuesday, April 28, 1998 scholarship with a deeply religious environ- program in the country. Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ment. ‘‘We’re not on the scale of Johns Hopkins Some colleges are religious; others have or M.I.T.’’ said the Rev. Edward A. Malloy, introduce a piece of legislation entitled the vital research centers. Notre Dame is rare in Notre Dame’s president, ‘‘but we are increas- Aviation Bilateral Accountability Act. The Avia- combining the two. ing the intellectual resources so as to make tion Bilateral Accountability Act is a bill that The religious nature of Notre Dame is felt this a great university. With the Erasmus In- will require Congressional approval of all U.S. not only in the crucifixes that hang in every stitute and Irish studies we have identified aviation bilateral agreements.