September 21, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1657 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

TRIBUTE TO JAMES A. PAYING TRIBUTE TO MATT Lakes High School, the Reston Community GALLAGHER HEMINGWAY Center and the Reston Regional Library. Mrs. Pennino played an instrumental role in the HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO planned community of Reston, which was tak- HON. TOM LANTOS OF COLORADO ing shape when she took office. She became one of the longest-serving members of the OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Board of Supervisors spending 24 years on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, September 21, 2004 the board. Mrs. Pennino served as Vice Chair- Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, the 2004 man for 17 years. Tuesday, September 21, 2004 Summer Olympic Games are returning to the During her many years on the Fairfax Coun- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great birthplace, Athens, Greece. The Games are ty Board of Supervisors Mrs. Pennino was deeply committed to helping the poor and honor that I rise today to pay tribute to James an opportunity for the world’s athletes to homeless. She pushed for the building of the A. Gallagher, who is retiring after 28 years as showcase their talents, and have the possi- bility to earn the distinction of the World’s best Embry Rucker shelter for the homeless, sup- the voice and face of the San Mateo County of their sport. ported building low-cost housing and buying Transit District, which operates throughout my Matt Hemingway, a relative of Ernest Hem- and renovating the run-down Stonegate apart- Congressional District. For almost three dec- ingway, has trained rigorously to earn a spot ment complex. Prior to the construction of the ades Mr. Gallagher has worked to improve our on the 2004 American Olympic team; to be shelter, she even provided cots in her super- community, and he has left a lasting mark on classified as one of America’s best high jump- visor’s office and opened it at night to people the agency and the Bay Area as a whole. ers. Hemingway cleared 7 feet, 7.25 inches, with nowhere else to go. Both his colleagues and the citizens of San winning the silver medal. The gold medal win- Mrs. Pennino received many accolades for Mateo County will miss his leadership. ner, Sweden’s Stefan Holm, jumped 7–9. her work in Fairfax County. In 1985, she was At the 2004 Olympic trials, Matt placed sec- awarded the Tom Bradley Regional Leader- Born in Fresno, California, James Gallagher ond with a jump of 7–6.5, a foot more than his ship award from the National Association of joined the United States Marine Corps were 6′ 7″ frame. In 2000, Hemingway reached his Regional Councils. The group cited her efforts he served our country for two years. After his personal best height of 7–9.5, the best jump in in developing the first energy policy for a met- service in the Corps, James worked for sev- the world that year; earning him the 2000 ropolitan area; the region’s car-pool program eral newspapers throughout the region, before United States Indoor title. and a fair-share housing program. In 1986, becoming the sportswriter, copy-editor and city Matt occupied a two year hiatus by acting Washingtonian magazine named her ‘‘Wash- editor for the Redwood City Tribune in my dis- as a whitewater river guide in Colorado. How- ingtonian of the Year.’’ Mrs. Pennino was also involved with many trict. ever, his passion for the sport and the thrill of competition called him back to competing. community boards and foundations. She was James left the newspaper industry to be- Matt now trains by playing basketball and run- a member of the advisory board of the North- come the fifth employee hired at the San ning in the Colorado hills. Colorado’s high alti- ern Virginia Youth Services Coalition, director Mateo County Transit District in March 1976. tude and temperate climate provides an excel- of the Northern Virginia Community Founda- Back then the transit district operated in a lent environment for Olympic caliber athletes tion, a commissioner on the Northern Virginia dozen cities in San Mateo County and served to train and live. Regional Commission and a member of the 7,500 riders per day. Today, SamTrans con- Mr. Speaker, the accomplishments of the Board of Visitors of George Mason University. nects 100,000 people each day to all 20 com- 2004 Olympic athletes are awe-inspiring. Matt Additionally, Mrs. Pennino served as president of the Virginia Association of Counties of the munities in the county, as well as cities from and the other Olympians have made us all Virginia Municipal League and was a member San Francisco to Gilroy, California. SamTrans proud. of the board of directors of the Metropolitan f has become a major player in transportation in Washington Council of Governments for 17 the Bay Area through its gifted employees, HONORING MARTHA VIRGINIA years, holding posts of president and chair- and due, in no small measure; to the perse- PENNINO man. verance of Mr. Gallagher. James rose up Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to ex- through the ranks at SamTrans, from the Pub- HON. TOM DAVIS press my gratitude to Martha Virginia Pennino for her service to Fairfax County. I call upon lic Information Officer to the Director of Admin- OF VIRGINIA my colleagues to join me in applauding Mrs. istration and Marketing and finally the Deputy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES General Manager. Pennino’s past accomplishments and remem- Tuesday, September 21, 2004 bering her dedication to her community. Mr. Speaker, when James went to Stanford Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I f University, he would have to race his team- rise today to honor and remember Martha Vir- mates each week to make the traveling squad TRIBUTE TO CORPORAL CHARLES ginia Pennino, a former vice chairman of the COMPTON for the university track team. His friends like to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Mrs. say that even then he was racing to catch the Pennino died September 17, 2004 at Inova bus. At SamTrans, James worked tirelessly to Fairfax Hospital at the age of eighty-six. HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE OF FLORIDA ensure that not one resident would have to Mrs. Pennino was born in 1918, in Roa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES run to catch the bus. He will be remembered noke, Virginia and was raised in Gloucherster, as someone who, among other things, at- Massachusetts. She received a bachelor’s de- Tuesday, September 21, 2004 tempted to make the county accessible for gree from Emerson College in Boston. Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. those who were underprivileged, underserved Mrs. Pennino served three terms on the Vi- Speaker, I rise today to honor Corporal and underrepresented. Mr. Speaker, James A. enna Town Council prior to being elected to Charles Compton, a World War II veteran who the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in Gallagher’s contribution to the growth of resides in the Fifth Congressional District of November 1967, representing what was then Florida. SamTrans cannot be measured or replicated. the Centreville District. From 1968 to 1991 On August 16, 2004, I had the pleasure of I urge my colleagues to join me in paying trib- Mrs. Pennino was at the center of nearly recognizing Corporal Compton for his heroism ute to James A. Gallagher, and wishing him every major decision made in Fairfax County. and bravery as a U.S. Marine who fought in well on his well-deserved retirement. She was involved in such projects as the Dul- the Second World War from May 1943 until les Toll Road, Reston Hospital Center, South November 1945.

∑ 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. E1658 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 21, 2004 After serving his country for just over a year IN HONOR OF THE DEDICATED of the needs of the homeless for 50 years. In fighting in the Pacific, Corporal Compton was SERVICE OF MARVIN C. SHARP fact, she has been running a homeless shelter injured in a blast in June of 1945. The force TO THE DELAWARE FIRE- in my hometown of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, of the blast knocked him unconscious. He was FIGHTER COMMUNITY for nearly 18 of those years. evacuated to a hospital ship but returned to Room at the Inn is a clean, safe place for the front lines to continue fighting the enemy. HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE the homeless to get their lives back in order. I presented Corporal Compton with the Pur- OF DELAWARE While Christine compassionately nurtures ple Heart, the oldest military decoration in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES those who stay at the shelter, she expects ev- world, more than 50 years overdue. eryone to pull his or her own weight. Accord- Tuesday, September 21, 2004 Though he earned this honor, he never re- ingly, residents are expected to get gainful ceived it from the Defense Department and I Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, during my serv- employment and do their fair share of chores am honored to have the opportunity to present ice as a Member of the House of Representa- around the facility. to him the Purple Heart for his selfless devo- tives, it has been my honor and privilege to She has helped everyone from college pro- tion to duty and service to the United States. rise and pay tribute to organizations and peo- fessors to the working poor get back on their ple who really make a difference in the Dela- feet again. That’s why many who stay at the f ware community. Today, I rise to recognize shelter lovingly refer to her as ‘‘Ma.’’ Marvin C. Sharp, President of the Delaware Christine’s unique understanding of human na- IN HONOR OF ANGELICA Volunteer Firemen’s Association (DVFA). ture has allowed her to help people strengthen HARRISON Marvin C. Sharp has been an extremely ac- their self esteem and make a better life for tive and influential member of the fire preven- themselves. But make no mistake about it, tion community for years. President Sharp is a she is not a push over and knows when to HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ Life Member of the Carlisle Fire Company of practice tough love. OF NEW JERSEY Milford where he served in several capacities Christine’s dedication to her work and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as an emergency responder—including Ambu- Room at the Inn has garnered her much sup- lance Captain. He was ‘‘Fireman of the Year’’ port and admiration from the community. What Tuesday, September 21, 2004 in 1980 and ‘‘Ambulance Attendant of the started out as a small operation supported by Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Year’’ in 1986. only seven local churches has evolved into a to honor Angelica ‘‘Angel’’ Harrison for her Marvin Sharp was formerly the President of community-wide effort aided by 70 churches, outstanding commitment to serving her com- Kent County Volunteer Firemen’s Association. the business community and the city of munity. She is being honored today, Sep- He served as President of the Kent County Murfreesboro. I commend Christine for her tember 21, 2004, with the Mary T. Norton Me- Ambulance Association and as President of hard work and tireless service to the home- morial Award by the United Way of Hudson the Delaware State Ambulance Association. less. She epitomizes what it means to be a County at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in As a result of his demonstrated leadership Christian. Secaucus, New Jersey. Marvin was subsequently nominated and f Mrs. Harrison has shown remarkable pas- elected as the Second Vice President of the CONGRATULATING ST. MARY’S sion for helping the homeless. She has helped Delaware Volunteer Firemen’s Association in ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH countless people make the transition from 2001. He was elected First Vice President in ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100TH poverty to self-sufficiency and has helped 2002, and President in 2003. This year he ANNIVERSARY raise critical funding for those in need. For 33 was elected Fourth Vice President of the years, she has worked at the Hudson County Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Asso- Division of Welfare, serving as a social work- ciation. His various positions within the fire HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI er, supervisor, administrative advisor, and services community are a testament to his OF PENNSYLVANIA deputy director. Since 1983, Mrs. Harrison has dedication to the public, as well as the faith IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been the director of the agency. that President Sharp’s leadership resulted in Tuesday, September 21, 2004 Mrs. Harrison’s dedication to public service an amendment to the by-laws of the DVFA Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today is demonstrated by her participation in numer- which allowed the Wilmington Fire Depart- to call the attention of the House of Rep- ous agencies throughout the community. She ment, our state’s only fully career fire depart- resentatives to St. Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox is a member of the State Medicaid Planning ment, to join the Association as a full member. Church in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on the Committee, the State Corrective Action Panel, In an era where some volunteer and career joyous occasion of its 100th anniversary. and the Hudson County Child Care Com- fire departments are experiencing problems in working together, Delaware again stands tall This church has a rich history in North- mittee. Mrs. Harrison has also shown great eastern Pennsylvania. The first immigrants to leadership, serving as a board member for the by including every fire company in Delaware under the DVFA banner. the area from Syria and Lebanon traveled to Human Services Advisory Council; chair- our region in the 1890s. By 1904, there were person for the Comprehensive Emergency As- The Delaware Volunteer Firemen’s Associa- tion has been served well by President Marvin about 35 families who grouped together to sistance System; two-time past president of form the first parish of St. Mary. On March 13, the New Jersey County Welfare Directors’ As- C. Sharp. Along with my fellow Delawareans, I would like to commend Marvin, not only for 1904, Archimandrite Raphael Hawaweeney or- sociation; and current president of the Hudson ganized St. Mary’s Syrian Orthodox Men’s County Pension Committee. his tireless efforts on behalf of the First State, but also for his tremendous contributions to Group. In the Spring of 1904, a young man Over the years, Mrs. Harrison has worked the DVFA. Marvin is an exemplary model of named John Michael Curry Saba was or- tirelessly to improve the lives of those in need. commitment and excellence, and a valuable dained as the first priest of St. Mary’s. She opened a food pantry at the County Wel- member of the Delaware community. I salute The parish bought the land on which to fare Agency to help those ineligible to receive Marvin C. Sharp for his efforts to keep the build a church at 132 High Street for $300. food stamps. In addition, she established the Delaware Volunteer Firemen’s Association a From 1904 through 1908, the congregation Supportive Assistance to Individuals and Fam- strong and vital part of Delaware. gathered in a private home. In 1907, Father ilies (SAIF) program, which aids clients in the f George Kattouf was ordained and became transition from welfare to self-sufficiency. She pastor of St. Mary’s. successfully secured a $1.8 million grant for HONORING THE COMMUNITY SERV- By 1907, the parish had grown to about 65 this program in Hudson County. ICE OF CHRISTINE HUDDLESTON families. A Russian Orthodox contractor Mrs. Harrison was born and raised in Jersey named Michael Hlipko offered to build the City, New Jersey. She received her bachelor’s HON. BART GORDON church for $8,500. degree in both education and psychology from OF TENNESSEE St. Mary’s was the first Antiochian parish Jersey City State College. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES established in the United States. On Novem- Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in ber 3, 1908, the parish received its official honoring Angelica Harrison for her remarkable Tuesday, September 21, 2004 charter of incorporation for Luzeme County work in Hudson County and her outstanding Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to and the state of Pennsylvania. The official contributions to the social welfare and out- recognize the outstanding community service name was St. Mary’s Syrian Greek Orthodox reach programs in her community. of Christine Huddleston, who has taken care Catholic Church of Wilkes-Barre and vicinity. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1659 The first liturgy was held in 1908 and the rently resides in St. Joseph with his wife Shei- Mr. Ziska was selected from a field of 130 Church was consecrated by Bishop Raphael la, and together they have two daughters, team members. during a visit in 1911 to celebrate the burning Rachael and Jennifer, and a son R.J. Mr. Speaker, I would like to join in paying of the church’s mortgage. Colonel Agee was born on December 25, tribute to Matt Ziska, and wish him the best in A rectory was built in 1912 and the old part 1949 in St. Joseph. He joined the Missouri Air all his future endeavors. of the Church cemetery in Hanover Township National Guard in 1970, and graduated from f was also acquired. Father Joseph Elia the first Air National Guard Officer Preparatory Xanthopoulos became the pastor in 1912 Academy in May of 1971. Following his grad- HONORING THE 90TH ANNIVER- when Father George moved to Allentown. Fa- uation, he was commissioned as a Second SARY OF AGUDAS ACHIM CON- ther Joseph was fluent in Arabic and Greek, Lieutenant. Colonel Agee attended pilot train- GREGATION AND RECOGNIZING and he chanted in Byzantine. He started a ing at Williams AFB in Arizona, and earned his THE MILITARY VETERANS OF Syrian school for young people, who had pilot wings on September 9, 1972. In 1976, THE CONGREGATION begun to chant with him during the service. Colonel Agee graduated from Missouri West- The community began to split in 1914 be- ern with a Bachelor of Science Degree in HON. TOM DAVIS cause the Syrian Mission in America began to Business Administration Management. Addi- OF VIRGINIA divide. During this time, services were held at tionally, he has completed Squadron Officer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the church on High Street for those following School, Air Command and Staff College, and Tuesday, September 21, 2004 the Russian Patriarch, and at 107 Blackman the Air War College. Street, for those following the Antiochian Patri- Colonel Agee has performed duties in train- Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I arch. ing, safety, tactics, standardization/evaluation rise today to commemorate the 90th anniver- Several pastors served the Church through and was the director of operations for the fly- sary of the Agudas Achim Congregation, a the years: Father Daniel George, Father ing squadron prior to his current assignment. conservative synagogue located in the city of Abdallah Khoury, Father Constantine Abou- He was activated in December 1990 for Oper- Alexandria, Virginia. Adal, Archbishop Aftimios Ofeish and Father ation Desert Shield/Storm and served as the In conjunction with this anniversary, honor is George Mitchell, Father Anthony Sakey, Fa- director of operations for the 180th Airlift being paid to the military veterans of the con- ther Nicholas Hussan and Father Herbert Squadron in theater until their release from ac- gregation throughout the Veteran’s Day week- Nahas. tive duty in June 1991. In addition to training end of November 12–14, 2004. In 1958, the parishioners decided they want- aircraft, he has flown the C–97G, KC–97L, C– Jewish servicemen and servicewomen have ed to build a new Church, Hall and Rectory. 130A, and the C–130H. served and continue to serve proudly in all They chose a site at the south end of Main Among his military decorations are the branches of the United States as career and Street and purchased it for $28,500 in 1964. Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air reserve servicemen and servicewomen. From This turned out to be a blessing in disguise, Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf Bunker Hill and the Battle of Springfield (NJ) as the other three sites that had been consid- cluster, Air Force Outstanding United Award to Omaha Beach and the Battle of the Bulge, ered were completely submerged in 16 feet of with the three oak leaf clusters and ‘‘V’’ de- from Pusan, South Korea to the Mekong Delta water by Hurricane Agnes in June 1972. vice, Air Force Expeditionary Medal, South- in Vietnam as well as Afghanistan and Iraq, When Agnes hit Wilkes-Barre, 108 families west Asia Service Medal, and Kuwait Libera- Jewish servicemen have worn the uniform of from the parish were left homeless. The busi- tion Medals from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. the United States proudly—defending democ- nesses of 35 parishioners were closed for As the former Operations Group Com- racy and the freedoms we all cherish as months. Miraculously, the flood waters mander he had responsibility for our units, the Americans. stopped just outside the parish hall doors, and 180th Airlift Squadron, the 139th Operations We remember those who fearlessly paid the the building became one of many shelters. Support Flight, the 139th Aerial Port Flight, ultimate price in defending the United States The men and women of St. Mary’s worked and the 241st Air Traffic Control Squadron in of America during times of war. We also recall tirelessly to help the victims of the devastating addition to the Standardization/Evaluation sec- those who have bravely fought and returned flood. tion. These squadrons are the support and home as well as those who continue to fight In 1985, Father Edward Hughes became execution component of the C–130 airlift mis- for the freedoms and liberties that make this pastor of the Church, followed by Father Mark sion. The unit continuously supports real-world nation great—the same freedoms and liberties Sahady in 1994. Father Thomas Zain came to airlift commitments in the United States and such as freedom of religion that brought hun- St. Mary’s in 1994 and served as pastor until overseas in addition to local air training. dreds of thousands of Jewish people to the 1997. Father John Winfrey became pastor of Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in United States escaping despotism and reli- the Church in 1997. The Very Reverend Fa- commending the career of Colonel Robert N. gious tyranny. ther David Hester came to St. Mary’s in 2000 Agree, who has exemplified the qualities of Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to con- and currently serves as pastor. dedication and service throughout his tenure gratulate Agudas Achim Congregation on their Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to represent with the Missouri Air National Guard. 90th anniversary. I call upon my colleagues to a parish community with such a rich history. f join me in honoring the congregation’s military The parishioners at St. Mary’s have preserved veterans. their heritage and kept meticulous records of PAYING TRIBUTE TO MATT ZISKA f their history to pass on to future generations, TRIBUTE TO STAFF SERGEANT and I congratulate them on the joyful occasion HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO JOSEPH FALES of the Church’s 100th anniversary. OF COLORADO f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, September 21, 2004 HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE HONORING COLONEL ROBERT N. OF FLORIDA AGEE FOR HIS 32 YEARS OF Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SERVICE TO THE MISSOURI AIR to pay tribute to one of my constituents, Matt NATIONAL GUARD Ziska. Mr. Ziska recently received national rec- Tuesday, September 21, 2004 ognition from the National Disaster Medical Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. HON. SAM GRAVES System (NDMS) for his hard work and dedica- Speaker, I rise today to honor Staff Sergeant OF MISSOURI tion in his field. The Departments of Homeland Joseph Fales, a World War II veteran who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Security, Health and Human Services, De- gave his life fighting against tyranny so that fense, Veterans Affairs, and FEMA, all we might live free. Tuesday, September 21, 2004 partnered with the NDMS, to grant this award. In honor of Memorial Day, I had the pleas- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Mr. Ziska has been employed as a haz- ure of recognizing Staff Sergeant Fales for his to recognize Colonel Robert N. Agee, Vice ardous materials technician at the Tri-County heroism and bravery as a U.S. Soldier who Commander for 139th Airlift Wing at Rose- Health Department based in Aurora. His ad- fought in the Second World War until his crans Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph, vice to the Disaster Medical Assistance Team death in October 1943. Missouri. Colonel Agee is retiring on October has helped them enhance and improve protec- Staff Sergeant Fales served in the Army Air 1, 2004 after 32 years of service to the Mis- tive measures designed to safeguard against Force and heroically performed the perilous souri Air National Guard. Colonel Agee cur- the dangers of hazardous materials. job of a waist gunner aboard a B–17 Bomber. E1660 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 21, 2004 His plane was shot down over the Adriatic IN HONOR OF THE DEDICATED in starting Little League and Babe Ruth base- Sea, and an American Hero was lost. Ser- SERVICE OF NANCY GREEN TO ball and youth football leagues. I’m sure his geant Fales was only twenty years old. THE DELAWARE FIREFIGHTER five sons—Kenneth ‘‘Coon,’’ Billy, Eddie, E.A., COMMUNITY and Carl David—had something to do with I had the honor of presenting his family with Lee’s involvement in youth programs. Team medals Joseph Fales earned during his serv- sports, he probably knew, would help make ice to our nation. They included the World War HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE OF DELAWARE his boys more responsible and keep them out II Victory Medal, the Honorable Service Lapel IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of trouble, at least during practices and Button, the European Middle Eastern Cam- Tuesday, September 21, 2004 games. paign Medal with one bronze star, the Good Lee would later become the head of mainte- Conduct Medal, the Air Medal and the Purple Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, during my serv- nance for the Smyrna Parks and Recreation Heart, the oldest military decoration in the ice as a Member of the House of Representa- Department. He also was well known for his world more than fifty years overdue. tives, it has been my honor and privilege to annual fish fry, but his biggest legacy is to rise and pay tribute to organizations and peo- I am humbled by the courage and sacrifice Smyrna’s young people. This Saturday morn- ple who really make a difference in the Dela- ing, in a fitting tribute to my friend just before of Joseph Fales. I am thankful for the gift of ware community. Today, I rise to recognize freedom that he fought to protect. We must the start of a ball game, Mayor Bob Spivey, Nancy Green, President of the Ladies Auxil- ‘‘Coon’’ Victory and representatives from the never forget Joseph Fales and those soldiers iary of the Delaware Volunteer Firemen’s As- soccer, girls’ softball, Little League baseball who paid the ultimate price on our behalf. sociation (LADVFA). and youth football teams will unveil a monu- Nancy Green joined the Harrington Fire ment dedicating the Lee Victory Recreation f Company Ladies Auxiliary in 1964. She is a Park. Life Member of the Harrington Ladies Auxil- IN HONOR OF DR. HOWARD PARISH This monument will be a reminder to all iary, and has served as Vice President and residents of Smyrna that Lee’s contributions President. Nancy also served as President of and efforts improved the quality of life for all, the Ladies Auxiliary of the Kent County Fire- HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ especially the children. I congratulate the town men’s Association. for honoring someone who gave so much of Nancy’s record of service to Delaware is ex- OF NEW JERSEY his time and energy ensuring that children had emplary. While a teacher in the public school IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the opportunity to play sports and learn valu- system for 30 years, Nancy volunteered as a able skills. Delaware State Fire School instructor—teach- Tuesday, September 21, 2004 ing public fire safety education programs. f Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Nancy is also a Library Commissioner at the CONGRATULATING THE CATH- to honor Dr. Howard Parish for his contribu- Harrington Public Library, President of the ERINE MCAULEY CENTER ON ITS tions to higher education and outstanding Century Club, and the Newsletter Editor of her 20TH ANNIVERSARY community service. He is being honored high school alumni association. With out a today, September 21, 2004, with the Louis T. doubt, Nancy has proven her dedication to im- HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI proving her community and our state. Scialli Memorial Award by the Jersey City OF PENNSYLVANIA The Ladies Auxiliaries are a very important Education Association at the Crowne Plaza element of the volunteer fire service. These IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hotel in Secaucus, New Jersey. organizations assist the firefighters by pro- Tuesday, September 21, 2004 For 40 years, Dr. Parish shared his passion viding meals and beverages at the emergency Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for science in the classroom before retiring in scene. Auxiliaries also serve public dinners to call the attention of the House of Rep- 2002. He spent 37 years at the New Jersey and conduct other fund-raising events to pro- resentatives to the Catherine McAuley Center City University, where he was a professor and vide the fire companies with. Nancy’s service in Dallas, PA, on the occasion of its 20 years chair of the Department of Geosciences. He included these important missions, and as of service to homeless mothers and children in also served as the director of International President of the LADVFA all Delaware’s Auxil- Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. Studies. Dr. Parish played an integral part in iaries when she was elected as President. Since 1984, the center has provided emer- The Ladies Auxiliary of the Delaware Volun- establishing the Office of Grant Development, gency shelter, transitional and permanent teer Firemen’s Association has been served and was able to secure numerous grants for housing, food, furniture, and support services well by President Nancy Green. She is an ex- New Jersey City University. to thousands of women and children in my emplary model of commitment and excellence district. Throughout the past 15 years, Dr. Parish and a valuable member of the Delaware com- The Catherine McAuley Center is sponsored has displayed a strong commitment to his munity. I salute Nancy Green for her efforts to by the Sisters of Mercy and is named after community by participating in both local and keep the Ladies Auxiliary of the Delaware Vol- their founder. Catherine McAuley devoted her national non-profit organizations, where he fre- unteer Firemen’s Association a strong and life to serving others. Even on her deathbed, quently dedicates his time to fundraising. vital part of Delaware. she is said to have told those around her to Dr. Parish has demonstrated his leadership f ‘‘be sure to have a comfortable cup of tea for skills by holding advisory positions for nearly a HONORING LEE VICTORY’S them when I am gone.’’ dozen organizations. He spent 10 years on LEGACY TO CHILDREN Mr. Speaker, it is truly an honor to represent the Board of Directors for the National Edu- an organization whose mission is helping cation Association and was chair of the Na- HON. BART GORDON women in need. Please join me in congratu- lating the selfless staff, volunteers, and friends tional Education Association’s Higher Edu- OF TENNESSEE of the Catherine McAuley Center on 20 years cation Caucus. He continues to be involved as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of service to the women and children of the legislative liaison for educators in District Tuesday, September 21, 2004 Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. 32 and serves as a consultant for the New Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f Jersey Education Association. honor the memory of my friend, Lee Victory. It Dr. Parish received his bachelor’s degree in is only fitting that a year after his passing, his HONORING FRANK AND ROSSIE physical science from Jersey City State Col- beloved hometown of Smyrna, TN, would BUCHTEL lege and his master’s degree in geological name its recreation park after him. science from Rutgers University. He also I was there 20 years ago when the park first HON. SAM GRAVES holds a doctorate in geosciences from Colum- opened, largely due to Lee’s efforts. Lee loved OF MISSOURI bia University. his family, and he loved Smyrna. He worked IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES very hard to make the community a better Tuesday, September 21, 2004 Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in place to live and was a leader in the develop- honoring Dr. Howard Parish for his years of ment of its recreational parks. Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause dedicated service, both in the classroom and Lee was involved with area youth long be- to recognize Frank and Rossie Buchtel of the community. fore Smyrna had a park. He was instrumental Princeton, MO. It’s been 40 years since the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1661 Buchtels retired from teaching, and they’re still from the Valor Award reception go to provide After completing 10 months of service, Mr. going strong. Frank turned 100 on July 2, and assistance to nonprofit organizations chosen Blazvick was injured in an unfortunate blast he and Rossie celebrated their 75th wedding by the recipient. This year, Superintendent when an M–79 grenade exploded in close anniversary on August 26. In light of these im- Scheer has asked that the proceeds be do- proximity to his position. He was wounded in portant milestones, the Rotary Club in Prince- nated to the Littleton Public Schools Founda- his leg and evacuated to a military hospital in ton is renaming its scholarship in honor of tion and the Kids in Need of Dentistry. Japan. He served the remainder of his tour in Frank. Additionally, Mercer County, MO, has I would like to join the Kiwanis Club in ap- Fort Benning, Georgia. designated September 28, 2004, as a day to plauding Mr. Scheer’s continued success and I presented Mr. Blazvick with the Purple honor both Frank and Rossie Buchtel. dedication as the superintendent for Littleton Heart, the oldest military decoration in the Rossie’s family had long been established in Public Schools, and wish him the best of luck world, more than 30 years overdue. the area when Frank accepted a teaching and in all his future endeavors. Though he earned this honor, he never re- coaching position in Princeton in 1927. f ceived it from the Defense Department and I Rossie’s parents were long-time Princeton am honored to have had the opportunity to residents, and her grandparents were pioneer HONORING ADA KATHERYN LEWIS present to him the Purple Heart for his selfless citizens of Mercer County. Frank had an im- ON HER 80TH BIRTHDAY devotion to duty and service to the United mediate impact on Princeton though, as he States. coached the Princeton football Tigers to an HON. TOM DAVIS f undefeated season in 1928. After that unbe- OF VIRGINIA lievable season, Frank probably thought that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN HONOR OF DR. PATRICIA LORRAINE BURKE MCGEEHAN life couldn’t get much better, but he soon fell Tuesday, September 21, 2004 in love with Rossie; they were married in Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker I 1929. Shortly after their wedding, the Buchtels rise today to honor Ada Katheryn Lewis on her HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ set out for Scottsbluff, NE, where Frank had OF NEW JERSEY 80th birthday as well as her many years of accepted a coaching job at the junior college. dedication to the surrounding community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Every summer, the Buchtels would venture to Ms. Lewis was born September 27, 2004, in Tuesday, September 21, 2004 Evanston, IL, where Frank earned his master’s Wayne County, NC to Charles and Annie Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today degree at Northwestern University. In 1930, Coor. She then graduated from Atlantic Chris- their daughter Barbara was born. to honor Dr. Patricia Lorraine Burke tian College, cum laude in 1945 and began McGeehan for her outstanding leadership and In 1936 Frank was appointed athletic direc- teaching. Throughout her teaching career, she tor at Aurora College in Illinois. During the 5 distinguished accomplishments in education. taught in Johnston, Franklin, Wilson, and Pitt She is being honored today, September 21, years that Frank served as athletic director, Counties. Rossie completed her AB degree. Rossie’s 2004, with the Mary T. Norton Memorial In 1962, Ms. Lewis received her MA in Edu- Award by the United Way of Hudson County passion for library science, which she devel- cational Administration with honors from East oped in Aurora, later led her to a graduate de- at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Secaucus, New Carolina University. In 1978, she was ap- Jersey. gree in the field at the University of Chicago. pointed assistant superintendent of Pitt County In the fall of 1941, Frank, Rossie, and Bar- Dr. McGeehan began her work as an edu- Public Schools, becoming the first-ever cator at the Lincoln Community School. In the bara moved to Chicago Heights, IL. Frank woman to hold such a position at that level in served as coach and athletic director Bloom years that followed, she was principal of the North Carolina. Mary J. Donohoe School, Robinson School, Township High School for the next 27 years, In 1982, Ms. Lewis retired from the Public while Rossie was a librarian at a nearby and Midtown Community School. She has School System and became the first director been the superintendent for Bayonne Schools school. Barbara graduated from Bloom and of the Rural Education Institute at East Caro- then DePauw University during these years. since 2000. lina University, ECU. She held this position Under her leadership, the Bayonne School Barbara later married Elmer Duerst, and Frank until 1986 when she retired and became a and Rossie became proud grandparents of District has received numerous awards for ex- consultant for the Institute. She holds the title cellence. Dr. McGeehan has also been instru- Dan and Debra, Barbara and Elmer’s two chil- of Professor Emeritus and was appointed dren. In 1964, Frank and Rossie retired from mental in forming partnerships that have gen- ‘‘Visiting Lecturer’’ to the ECU School of Edu- erated grant money for school programs. their respective careers to settle in Princeton. cation as well as being named ‘‘Distinguished Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in She has demonstrated her commitment to Educator.’’ education by actively participating in more commending Frank and Rossie Buchtel, two Ms. Lewis has been recognized by virtually remarkable citizens of Northwest Missouri who than a dozen community organizations and every appropriate institution for nearly 50 holding advisory positions on many of the so exemplify the qualities of dedication and years of dedication to the education of those service. I am honored to call Frank and boards, such as vice-president of both the St. that were influenced by her teachings. Barnabus Burn Foundation and the Simpson Rossie Buchtel constituents of Missouri’s Sixth Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to ex- District. Baber Foundation for the Autistic. tend my heartfelt thanks to Ms. Lewis for her For her efforts, she has been honored by f years of service to the youth of America and both civic and community organizations. Dr. PAYING TRIBUTE TO STAN her dedication to the human mind. Her con- McGeehan has been presented with more SCHEER tributions and efforts are much appreciated than ten awards for her leadership and and will always be remembered. Her service is achievements, including NAACP’s President’s an exemplary example of an ideal citizen. Award, the Jersey Journal Woman of the HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO f OF COLORADO Achievement Award, and the Christopher Co- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO GEORGE BLAZVICK lumbus Community Service Award, to name a few. Tuesday, September 21, 2004 HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE Dr. McGeehan earned a bachelor’s degree Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I am very in economics from the College of St. Elizabeth OF FLORIDA pleased to announce that this year’s Kiwanis and received her New Jersey Supervisor/Prin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Club of Littleton Valor Award was given to cipal’s Certificate, New Jersey Administrator’s Stan Scheer, the superintendent of Littleton Tuesday, September 21, 2004 Certificate and master’s in elementary edu- Public Schools. He has done an excellent job Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. cation from Seton Hall University. She also in his position, working to meet the needs of Speaker, rise today to honor George Blazvick, holds a doctorate in education/administration the community. a Vietnam veteran who now resides in from Seton Hall. Dr. McGeehan is a resident Superintendent Scheer began working for Dunnellon, Florida, within my Fifth Congres- of Bayonne. Littleton Public Schools 6 years ago, and has sional District. Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in been well received in the community for his On August 19, 2004, I had the pleasure of honoring Dr. Patricia Lorraine Burke dedication to improving the quality of edu- recognizing Mr. Blazvick for his heroism and McGeehan for her exemplary efforts towards cation in Littleton. bravery as a United States soldier who served improving the Bayonne City School District in The Kiwanis Club honors individuals with his country from September 1966 to Sep- New Jersey and her lifelong commitment to the Valor Award every 2 years. The proceeds tember 1968. education and helping others. E1662 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 21, 2004 HONORING RALPH THEODORE HONORING THE SYRACUSE ALL- his efforts put forth in achieving the highest BROWN, SR. ON THE OCCASION STAR BABE RUTH BASEBALL distinction of Eagle Scout. OF HIS RETIREMENT TEAM f REPLIES TO TOBACCO INDUSTRY HON. JAMES T. WALSH MAILINGS HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO OF NEW YORK OF CONNECTICUT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, September 21, 2004 OF CALIFORNIA Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, September 21, 2004 the Syracuse All-Star Babe Ruth baseball Tuesday, September 21, 2004 team. On August 21, the team won the Babe Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Speaker, the tobacco in- Ruth baseball 16-year-old World Series in pleasure that I rise today to congratulate De- dustry distributes millions of coupons, surveys, Loudoun County, Virginia, for the second con- tective Ralph Theodore Brown, Sr. as he re- and offers in the mail to its prospective cus- secutive season. tires after twenty-seven years of dedicated tomers. Sometimes, these customers or their As Middle Atlantic Regional Champions, the service to the Police Department of the City of loved ones write back. For years, these letters Syracuse All-Stars competed against the best have been buried in secret industry files. As a West Haven, Connecticut. Through his profes- Babe Ruth players from around the country in result of tobacco litigation, they are now avail- sional career and volunteer service, Teddy the World Series tournament. Their victory is able to read on the internet. has shown a unique commitment to his com- a testament to their hard work, determination, munity. Here are a few examples: and competitive spirit throughout the entire One New Jersey wife wrote, ‘‘Please do not Returning to West Haven in 1962 from four season. It is also a continuation of the Central send anything about smoking. My husband years of service as a Special Services Airman New York tradition for producing some of the . . . does not smoke any more. He has em- in the United States Air Force, Teddy settled best young baseball talent in the country, and physema as a direct result of smoking. He is with this wife, Carroll to raise their three sons. the teams own winning tradition. terminally ill. He will not get better and will I congratulate the members of the Syracuse Joining the West Haven Police Department as eventually die from a lack of oxygen. . . . [he] All-Star Team, their coaches, their parents, a patrol officer in 1977, Teddy quickly moved is only 57 years old.’’ through the ranks and was named Detective families and friends. They have earned the An Arizona husband wrote, ‘‘My wife of 28 just three years later. During his career with pride and admiration of all of Central New years has been diagnosed with terminal lung York not only through their victories but also the Department, Teddy has worked in the cancer, caused by use of your product. . . . through their demonstration of hard work, Youth Division and served with the Statewide She is unable to go to the mailbox, much less good sportsmanship, and fair play. The team’s Narcotics Task Force as an undercover agent. read your self-serving propaganda.’’ continuing success and their impressive back- A son or daughter in New York wrote, ‘‘This Too often, we overlook the incredible work of to-back Babe Ruth World Series champion- our local law enforcement officers. These are is to let you know that you can never get to ships deserve the recognition of this House know my father any better—he died from em- the men and women who dedicate themselves and the nation at large. I am proud that such to protecting our families and neighborhoods. physema because of smoking most of his life. a talented group of young athletes come from My mother, who passed away four months Teddy’s own career has been recognized with my Congressional District, and again I offer a myriad of commendations and awards in- prior to my Dad, and never smoked, had the them my sincerest congratulations. lungs of a smoker because of living with him cluding the Medal of Merit. The West Haven f all her life. Don’t ever send literature like this community has certainly been fortunate to to me again. . . . You have my permission to have such a dedicated individual working dili- RECOGNIZING JACOB STAVES FOR use this in your advertising program.’’ gently on their behalf. ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT A mother in Texas wrote, ‘‘I will be delighted In addition to his professional contributions, to tell you about my daughter. . . . She lost Teddy has long been an avid volunteer in his her life to lung cancer at the age of 40. community. From coaching ‘‘Biddy Basketball’’ HON. SAM GRAVES Caused from smoking. . . . Hope you think to serving as a Commissioner for the West OF MISSOURI again before you send out such a letter. You Haven Parks & Recreation Department, he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES don’t know how you hurt someone who has has been a friend and mentor to hundreds of Tuesday, September 21, 2004 lost a loved one. A grieving mother.’’ I urge all my colleagues to read these let- our young people. Teddy, who has served as Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause ters. You can find many of them on a new a Deacon for over fifteen years, has also been to recognize Jacob Staves, a very special web site run by nurses called an active member of the Dixwell Congrega- young man who has exemplified the finest www.nightingalesnurses.org, and you can also tional United Church of Christ for over three qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- search for more at http://legacy.library. decades. In addition to these activities, Teddy ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- ucsf.edu/index.html. is also a founding Member of the West Haven ica, Troop 376, and by earning the most pres- Black Coalition, member of the West Haven tigious award of Eagle Scout. Jake currently f Race Relations Committee, and a member of attends Liberty High School and Chandler TRIBUTE TO ST. JOHN AME the NAACP—three organizations which have Baptist Church, and will receive his Eagle CHURCH worked to build on the diversity of West Haven Scout Award on September 12, 2004. and create a stronger community. Jake has been very active with his troop by HON. DONALD M. PAYNE participating in many Scout activities, earning Through all of his good work, Teddy has OF NEW JERSEY numerous merit badges, and serving in a vari- touched the lives of many. His dedicated serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ety of leadership positions. He has held such ice and unparalleled commitment to enriching positions as Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Tuesday, September 21, 2004 his community has left an indelible mark which Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, as well as Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to will serve as an inspiration to others. For his Troop Guide. He has earned the World Con- recognize the members of St. John African many contributions—both professional and servation Award and is BSA Lifeguard Cer- Methodist Episcopal Church in Jersey City, volunteer—to our community, I am proud to tified. In addition to these accomplishments, New Jersey. On Sunday, September 26, 2004, stand today and join his wife, Carroll; sons, Jake is a member of both honor camping pro- they will be celebrating 60 years of community Teddy, Jr., Erik, and Shawn; grandchildren, grams, Order of the Arrow and the Tribe of ministry with a re-dedication ceremony. Shane and Camryn; as well as the many fam- Mic-O-Say. For his Eagle Scout project, Jake St. John AME Church was founded in May ily, friends and colleagues who have gathered once again displayed his dedication to service 1944 and its members have served the people to congratulate and extend my sincere thanks by leading a group of Boy Scouts to build and of Jersey City through their outreach to chil- and appreciation to Ralph Theodore Brown, install a sign for Chandler Cemetery. dren, families, and seniors; their involvement Sr. as he celebrates his retirement. My very Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in in neighborhood initiatives; and their dedica- best wishes for many more years of health commending Jacob Staves for his accomplish- tion to meeting the needs of the community in and happiness. ments with the Boy Scouts of America and for which they live. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1663 They worked with the Communipaw Avenue ciation on their 50th anniversary, and join with IN HONOR OF MRS. KAREN COO- Block Association and the Jersey City Land- my colleagues in the House of Representa- PER’S 40 YEARS OF SERVICE TO marks Conservancy to restore the historical tives to recognize their service within the New OUR SOLDIERS AND OUR NATION Rev. Dr. F. Webb Park, and they are a mem- York City community. ber of the Communipaw Avenue Block Asso- f HON. JACK KINGSTON ciation and Garden Club. They have devel- RECOGNIZING NATIONAL WEEK OF OF GEORGIA oped a Spiritual and Social Plan dealing with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fair housing, financial problems, and other ACTION FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS neighborhood matters. The have been active Tuesday, September 21, 2004 in the Morris Canal Redevelopment Area De- HON. HILDA L. SOLIS Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, Mrs. Karen A. velopment Coalition Plans and have planted OF CALIFORNIA Cooper consistently displayed outstanding trees in local parks. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES service to this Nation as she served the St. John AME Church has developed a Tuesday, September 21, 2004 United States Army for over forty years. Her Voter Education and Registration Project and distinguished public service began in 1964. Database, and is building a Community and Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Mrs. Cooper will end her dedicated service to Cultural Center for Senior Citizens and Youth. the National Week of Action for Immigrant the United States in 2004 as the Administra- They have an Uplifting the Brotherhood of Rights. Scheduled for Monday, September 20, tive Assistant for the Office of the Deputy As- Men Ministry for fathers and their children, a 2004, through Sunday, September, 26, 2004, sistant Secretary of the Army (Installations and cell phone ministry for battered women, an hundreds of community activists will mark the Housing). Her insight and grasp of administra- Outreach Golden Senior Citizen ministry, and National Week of Action by holding rallies, vis- tive procedures and knowledge of her job en- are a member of the Today I Must Excel iting Congressional offices, and hosting edu- abled her to insure the successful completion (TIME) program for Inner City families and cational events throughout the United States of all tasks with the United States Army Secre- youth. to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the tariat. Through Mrs. Cooper’s diligence and They have a DSL computer lab for children historic Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride and exceptionally high degree of professionalism and have developed an Adult and Youth Job highlight the need for comprehensive immigra- and technical abilities, she made a marked im- Training Center. Every year they hold a Health tion reform. provement in Army installations for soldiers, Fair addressing minority health matters, an It has been nearly one year since hundreds Army families, and civilian employees. of immigrant workers and their supporters October Harvest Feast for Community Youth f and their families, and a Profound Black Lead- traveled throughout the United States as part ers Lecture Series. of the Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride. Mod- 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE Under the leadership of Rev. Charles W. eled after the Freedom Rides of the 1960’s, WILDERNESS ACT McNeill, Jr., these outstanding citizens con- the 2003 Freedom Riders raised awareness tinue to fulfill the legacy of community service about the unjust realities of our current immi- HON. BARBARA LEE gration policies and urged fair treatment of im- that St. John AME Church has exemplified for OF CALIFORNIA migrant workers. I was proud to introduce the last 60 years. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me as I rec- House Resolution 384, cosponsored by fifty of ognize these men and women who are dedi- my colleagues, to honor the Freedom Riders Tuesday, September 21, 2004 cated to making our community a better place, for their courageous campaign and to encour- Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, earlier this month we and I encourage my colleagues to join me in age President Bush and Congress to enact celebrated the 40th Anniversary of an historic sending our best wishes for many, many more policies that support the goals of the Freedom piece of legislation, the Wilderness Act, which years of service and ministry. Ride. was signed into law by President Lyndon B. f This year’s National Week of Action will Johnson on September 3, 1964. Since the highlight again the need to reform our broken IN RECOGNITION OF BERNARD BA- Act’s inception, over 105 million acres of our immigration system. Advocates will urge pas- collective natural heritage has been protected RUCH HOUSES’ 50TH ANNIVER- sage of H.R. 4262, the Safe, Orderly Legal SARY under the wilderness designation. Visas and Enforcement (SOLVE) Act, H.R. This week, as we take time to recognize the ´ 3142, the Agricultural Job Opportunity, Bene- accomplishments of the Wilderness Act, we HON. NYDIA M. VELAZQUEZ fits and Security (AGJOBS) Act, and other leg- must also recognize the work that has yet to OF NEW YORK islation which would fix our immigration sys- be done. Throughout the nation, there are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tem while honoring our tradition as a nation of many more wilderness areas that have yet to Tuesday, September 21, 2004 immigrants and strengthening our national se- fall under the full protection of the Wilderness Ms. VELA´ ZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today curity. Act—places like the Arctic Coastal Plain, on the floor of the U.S. House of Representa- The National Week of Action includes a fast Utah’s Redrocks wilderness, and the Northern tives to recognize the 50th anniversary of the by students and supporters to highlight the California Coastal wilderness. Bernard Baruch Houses Tenant Association need for passage of S. 1545, the Develop- We must continue our efforts to safeguard located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. ment, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors these existing natural habitats from human ex- As the largest New York City Housing Au- (DREAM) Act, and H.R. 1684, the Student Ad- ploitation and development in order to protect thority (NYCHA) development in Manhattan— justment Act. I am a proud original cosponsor threatened and endangered species and to Bernard Baruch Houses provides homes for of H.R. 1684, bipartisan legislation to open the ensure the long-term health and vitality of the over 2,000 residents in our city. They also doors of higher education to immigrant stu- entire ecosystem. offer amenities that serve nearly 200 senior dents who work hard and deserve the oppor- And I believe that as a global community, citizens and disabled residents. tunity to attend college and pursue the Amer- we must quickly recognize the dramatic impact The Bernard Baruch Houses Tenant Asso- ican dream. that human development has made on our ciation is a well-known presence in our com- Throughout our nation’s history, we have natural environment and work to reduce the munity, and continues its work to strengthen welcomed immigrants to this country. We human footprint that we leave behind on the ties with its residents on a daily basis. This as- should continue to honor this tradition and rec- world. sociation truly exemplifies neighborhood co- ognize the enormous economic and cultural f operation, enhancing the opportunity for each contributions that immigrants have made to and every New Yorker to live in a safe, afford- our nation. IN HONOR OF HERBERT JULES able home. I commend the New American Opportunity FRIEDMAN The Bernard Baruch Houses has been in- Campaign (NAOC) for spearheading the Na- strumental in providing families throughout tional Week of Action and honor the commit- HON. JIM DAVIS New York City with reliable and responsible ment of its supporters to ensure equal rights OF FLORIDA services. Their buildings have served our city’s for all people. I encourage my colleagues and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES families, elderly and disabled for the past 50 the American public to use the National Week Tuesday, September 21, 2004 years. of Action to learn more about our immigrant Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to community and the need for reform of our im- Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor Bernard Baruch Houses Tenant Asso- migration system. honor of Herbert Jules Friedman, a man who E1664 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 21, 2004 dedicated his life to helping others, and who mation on House floor proceedings and the The original International Martial Arts Col- left his mark of generosity on the Tampa Bay progress of bills through the legislative proc- lege (IMAC) was created in 1993 in St. Pe- community. ess. Laurice individually developed the LIMS tersburg, Russia with a mission of bringing After fighting in World War II’s Battle of the Reports Due to Congress application. He also countries together to promote peace and cross Bulge as part of the 106th Infantry Division, produced the quarterly Member Profiles and cultural exchange through the universal me- Herb moved to Tampa. Always a hard worker, provided support for the daily operation of dium of athletics. Over the last 11 years, com- with a knack for business, Herb started South- LIMS. petitions sponsored by IMAC have grown from ern Mill Creek Products and quickly found suc- Laurice has displayed great passion for his several hundred participants to the largest cess in the agricultural chemicals and equip- work and dedicated himself to ensuring that competition in the world. ment manufacturing industry. the needs of his customer, the Clerk’s office of When IMAC sought a team from the United Herb was always willing to share his suc- Legislative Computer Systems, are met to its States, Master Tony Abel of York, Pennsyl- cess with others. His employees will remem- satisfaction. vania became the coach and team Captain ber their boss for his big heart and generous On behalf of the entire House community, and remains in both capacities today. Recog- spirit. And members of the Berkeley Pre- we extend congratulations to Laurice for his nizing the importance of the United States role paratory High School football team will re- many years of dedication and outstanding as ambassadors, an international tournament member how Herb always made sure there contributions to the U. S. House of Represent- was held in York in 1995 and attended by were summer jobs available for them. atives. We wish Laurice many wonderful years many countries. Master Abel also officially But Herb may be best remembered for the in fulfilling his retirement dreams. formed a Board of Directors for the United many charitable and cultural organizations that f States chapter of IMAC that same year. he supported. The members of the Tampa To this day, international competition Bay Wheelchair Athletic Association will never HONORING THE CITY OF WALLED through IMAC continues, benefiting not only forget the year that Herb took 17 wheelchair LAKE the participants but also helping to break down athletes on a free Las Vegas vacation, or the the barriers of culture and language. IMAC an- many other ways that he supported their orga- HON. THADDEUS G. McCOTTER ticipates a future role in the Olympics where nization. Nor will the West Tampa Pony OF MICHIGAN representatives, including residents of my Dis- League Baseball Team forget the year that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trict, will be able to compete. I wish them well Herb donated funds to pay for new uniforms in the years ahead, and I applaud their devo- Tuesday, September 21, 2004 and equipment. These are just a few of the tion to their sport and to international goodwill. ways that Herb shared his joy for life with Mr. MCCOTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today f those less fortunate. to acknowledge and honor the City of Walled Herb also served as a board member for Lake, Michigan on the occasion of its 50th an- IN HONOR OF CAPT. DALE A. the Tampa Philharmonic Orchestra, the Uni- niversary. Founded on December 7, 1954 the LUMME versity of Tampa Board of Fellows, the Berke- beautiful City of Walled Lake is noted for its ley Preparatory School and Congregation bustling community of some 7,000 residents HON. DUNCAN HUNTER Schaarai Zedek, of which he was a member enveloped by a country atmosphere. The City OF CALIFORNIA for 55 years. Herb was also an active member of Walled Lake’s caring citizens, diligent com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES munity leaders, superior schools, vibrant econ- of the Rotary Club of Tampa. Tuesday, September 21, 2004 But even with all of these activities, Herb al- omy, and proud heritage constitute an excep- ways made time for his family. On behalf of tional civic life for its citizens. Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great the entire Tampa Bay community, I would like The City of Walled Lake’s rich history dates pleasure that I rise today to recognize and to extend my deepest sympathy to Herb’s be- back to 1830, when two men by the names of honor the service and career of Captain Dale loved wife, Nell, and their four children, who King and Prentice established a trading post A. Lumme as he retires after 24 years of dis- made Herb so proud. Herb always did right by for Native Americans on the lake’s eastern tinguished service in support of our Nation. you, and by our entire community. We thank shore. Soon, in 1838 a general store to be es- Throughout his career, Captain Lumme has you for sharing his kindness and charity with tablished here William R. Adams; and in 1834, epitomized the Navy’s core values of honor, us all. Ms. Fanny Tuttle taught in the first log cabin courage and commitment, and has displayed f school. exceptional leadership, providing a lasting The twentieth century saw the city serve as contribution to the future capability and readi- THANKING MR. LAURICE WALTON home to the Walled Lake Amusement Park, ness of the U.S. Navy. FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE the abode of the Flying Dragon, the Pretzel, A 1980 graduate of the United States Naval the Tilt-a-Wheel, the Rocket Ride, as well as Academy, Captain Lumme first served as an HON. ROBERT W. NEY the Walled Lake Casino where all of the name intern in the office of the Chief of Naval Oper- OF OHIO bands played—Red Nichols and the Dorsey ations. Following this internship, he departed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Brothers, Les Brown, Harry James, Vaughn for Pensacola, Florida, where he was selected Monroe, Lawrence Welk, and Chuck Berry. for flight training. In less than 2 years he Tuesday, September 21, 2004 Today, the City of Walled Lake has truly cre- pinned on the coveted Navy Wings of Gold Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of ated a blend of old time charm with new and and embarked on a career as a Navy Heli- his retirement in September 2004, we rise to continued growth for its residents and its busi- copter Pilot. thank Mr. Laurice Walton for 29 years of out- ness community. In the following 4 years, Captain Lumme standing service to the U.S. House of Rep- Mr. Speaker, today I ask you and my es- was stationed in San Diego, California with the resentatives. teemed colleagues to please join me in con- Sea Snakes of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Laurice began his career at the House gratulating the citizens of the City of Walled Squadron Light 33, where he made deploy- working as a Computer Systems Analyst and Lake on their very special anniversary. ments on the USS Leftwich, the USS Robert then was promoted to a Senior Systems Ana- f E. Peary and the USS David R. Ray. lyst. In that capacity Laurice has served this Following these deployments, in 1986, Cap- great institution for the last 29 years as a valu- IN RECOGNITION OF THE INTER- tain Lumme was chosen as the Flag Lieuten- able employee of House Information Re- NATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS COL- ant to Admiral Paul Miller, the Commander of sources (HIR) within the Office of the Chief LEGE OF THE UNITED STATES U.S. Seventh Fleet, Yokosuka, Japan. An in- Administrative Officer. During his career, ternship with the Joint Chiefs of Staff followed, Laurice has made significant contributions to HON. TODD RUSSELL PLATTS and he completed his shore duty with a posi- support the tracking of legislation in the OF PENNSYLVANIA tion in the Office of Legislative Affairs. House. He developed the Summary of Pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES By December of 1989, the aviator was ceedings and Debate (SOPAD) and the Con- ready to get back to sea, and this time with far gressional Budget Office Early Warning sys- Tuesday, September 21, 2004 greater responsibility. Capt. Lumme spent 3 tems. SOPAD was eventually replaced by the Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to years in San Diego, California, followed by 2 Legislative Information Management System recognize the International Martial Arts Col- subsequent years in Atsugi, Japan deploying (LIMS) used by the Office of the Clerk to col- lege of the United States, founded in Penn- on a variety of Naval Ships as the helicopter lect, record and report official legislative infor- sylvania’s 19th Congressional District. detachment Officer in Charge. He divided his CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1665 time between the USS Chosin, the USS INTRODUCING RESOLUTION AF- came out of the final turn fifth in a field of O’Brien, the USS Elliot, the USS Curts, the FIRMING THE COMMITMENT TO eight. But in those last 50 meters, Ryan— USS Bunker Hill, the USS Mobile Bay and the INCREASE WORLDWIDE ACCESS swimming the freestyle, his best stroke— USS Carl Vinson. TO CLEAN WATER AND SANITA- passed three swimmers to capture the silver Capt. Lumme then went back to the Joint TION and turn in his career-best time of 1:58.78. Chiefs of Staff in June of 1994 for 3 years with Two proud and sacrificing parents contrib- the National Military Command Center. In HON. EARL BLUMENAUER uted to Ryan’s success. His father—Steven 1997, he was chosen for squadron command, OF OREGON Lochte—is a nationally-recognized swimming and he returned to Pensacola for a tour as Ex- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES coach and coaches the Spruce Creek High School team and the Daytona Beach Speed ecutive Officer and then Commanding Officer Tuesday, September 21, 2004 of Training Squadron SIX. After 3 years, he club team. Mr. Lochte pursues an untraditional joined CINCLANTFLEET as Admiral Clark’s Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, two years coaching style that develops young swimmers Executive Assistant and Flag Secretary, fol- ago this month, over 18 nations came together at a gradual pace. Thus, his prote´ge´s blossom lowed by the role of Commanding Officer for at the World Summit on Sustainable Develop- at the critical age of late teens and early 20s CLF Shore Activities Staff. ment in Johannesburg and made a commit- and avoid the burnout experienced by many In July of 2000, he became Deputy EA for ment to increase worldwide access to clean young athletes. Mr. Lochte personally wit- the Chief of Naval Operations. Capt. Lumme’s water and sanitation. nessed his son’s feats in Athens. career culminated with his assignment to the Today, I introduced a bipartisan resolution Ryan’s mother—Ileana Lochte—taught Ryan prestigious and rewarding role of the Director to affirm the commitments made by the United how to swim. She’s a typical swim team moth- of the Navy Liaison Office to the House of States in Johannesburg, recognize efforts er who has traveled to hundreds of meets and Representatives, where his exceptional leader- made to meet this commitment, and call for a been her son’s biggest cheerleader. Ms. ship and skills were invaluable to the Sec- greater effort by the U.S. and all developed Lochte stayed home when Ryan went to Ath- retary of the Navy, the Chief of Naval Oper- nations towards meeting this public health, ens because school had started for Ryan’s ations and the Chief of Legislative Affairs. economic development, and environmental younger siblings. But she was standing by the His steadfast leadership and superb per- challenge. Original cosponsors of this resolu- pool at the Port Orange YMCA when her cell formance have won him numerous awards, in- tion are CHRISTOPHER SHAYS, GEORGE MILLER, phone rang with the news of Ryan’s gold cluding the Legion of Merit, the Defense Meri- JAMES GREENWOOD, TOM ALLEN and MARK medal win. Ryan adds to the Gator legacy while attend- torious Service Medal, three Meritorious Serv- UDALL. ing the University of Florida and is an 11 time ice Medals, three Joint Service Commendation In 2002, 17 percent of the world’s popu- All American swimmer. He has brought much Medals, the Joint Service Achievement Medal, lation lacked access to safe drinking water pride to his family, teammates, and his com- three Navy Commendation Medals and the and 42 percent had no access to basic sanita- munity. Navy Achievement Medal. tion. Between 2 million and 5 million people Capt. Lumme completes his distinguished die each year because of this lack of clean f water and sanitation, including 4,000–10,000 and honorable career leaving an impression of ON RELEASE OF THE FINAL RE- his inspiring leadership, a mastery of national children every day. The resolution is supported by CARE, the PORT OF THE U.S. COMMISSION defense issues and all-encompassing support Natural Resources Defense Council, ON OCEAN POLICY for the Navy’s combat readiness, programs, MercyCorps, the National Wildlife Federation, and quality of life. HON. SAM FARR I am pleased to recognize and thank Dale Living Water International, and WaterPartners International. OF CALIFORNIA Lumme for his long and dedicated service to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this country and join with his friends and col- f Tuesday, September 21, 2004 leagues in wishing him ‘‘Fair Winds and Fol- HONORING OLYMPIC ATHLETE lowing Seas’’ as he, his wife Roxanne and RYAN LOCHTE Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, five months ago their two daughters, Reagan and Lauren leave yesterday, the U.S. Commission on Ocean the Navy after 24 years of remarkable con- Policy released a Preliminary Report outlining HON. TOM FEENEY the imperiled state of our oceans. Yesterday, tribution and service. OF FLORIDA the U.S. Commission moved our country one f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES step closer to being better stewards of our MAHONING VALLEY SCRAPPERS Tuesday, September 21, 2004 oceans by submitting to the President and to WIN NY-PENN LEAGUE TITLE Mr. FEENEY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Congress a Final Report on ‘‘everything pride that I note the Olympic accomplishments oceans.’’ This comprehensive document HON. TIM RYAN of Ryan Lochte, a constituent of mine from makes recommendations on a wide range of OF OHIO Port Orange, Florida. topics, from improving governance of ocean IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES For swimmers, the Olympics represent the resources to promoting greater marine stew- ultimate contest. No other swimming meet ardship and education, from recognizing the Tuesday, September 21, 2004 rises to that level of competition. In his first need to manage the oceans on an ecosystem Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Olympic event, 20-year-old Ryan Lochte basis to suggesting greater exploration of un- to extend special recognition to the Mahoning earned the gold. known areas of the sea, from discussing re- Valley Scrappers, a Division I–A minor league That event was the Men’s 4 x 200 meter form of fisheries management to arguing for baseball team located in Niles, Ohio, which Freestyle Relay—one of the most exciting fin- increases in our marine science research won the 2004 New York-Penn League Cham- ishes in the 2004 Summer Olympics. Here, budget, and from speaking to the connections pionship for the first time in its 6-year history. the underdog American team of Ryan Lochte, between coastal land uses and the oceans to On Monday September 13, the Scrappers Michael Phelps, Peter Vanderkaay, and Klete implementing an integrated ocean observation claimed the title after defeating the Tri-City Keller faced an Australian team that domi- system. Valley Cats 4–2 in a two-game sweep. The nated this event for several years. Submission of the Final Report of the U.S. Scrappers finished the year with a 42–34 After Michael Phelps gave the Americans a Commission on Ocean Policy is truly an his- record, with new manager Mike Sarbaugh at one-second lead in the first leg, Ryan Lochte toric event. It has been more than 30 years the helm. and Peter Vanderkaay extended that lead to since we, as a nation, have evaluated our re- The Scrappers, an affiliate of the Cleveland 1.5 seconds. But Klete Keller faced the Aus- lationship with the sea. I sincerely hope that Indians major league baseball franchise, aver- tralian legend Ian Thorpe who proceeded to our evaluation does not get ignored, but in- aged more than 4,100 spectators per game cut into that lead. However, Klete Keller rose stead serves as a springboard for increased this year, placing the team near the top third to that challenge. As a capacity crowd rose to protection of this country’s largest public trust in its league for attendance. its feet for the finish, Klete Keller touched the resource. I commend the team for its extraordinary wall 0.13 seconds ahead of the Australian. The U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy was achievements and join with my community to And Ryan Lochte and his teammates won the mandated by the Oceans Act of 2000, legisla- thank the players and the organization for gold. tion on which I am an original cosponsor and bringing America’s favorite pastime home to Two days later, Ryan Lochte competed in which is based on bills that I initially intro- the Mahoning Valley. the Men’s 200 meter Individual Medley. He duced in 1997 and 1999. In the Oceans Act, E1666 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 21, 2004 we gave the Commissioners an enormous patible management situation and bring order fishery councils, and broadening representa- task and today I want to recognize the efforts to our ocean governance structure. The U.S. tion on the councils. I am also the lead spon- of the 16 Commissioners, 26 Advisors, and Commission’s Report offers some guidance on sor on H.R. 4100, a bill that addresses the countless staff who helped to create such a how to do just this. problem of pollution from cruise ships, and am comprehensive report. All of these people One of the biggest advances in our under- a cosponsor of both H.R. 4897, a bill to pro- have spent a large portion of the past five standing of oceans to occur since our last na- tect deep sea corals, and H.R. 5001, a bill to months reading comments on the Preliminary tional review of ocean policy is that the natural establish an ocean observation pilot project Report provided by Governors, tribal interests, world functions as ecosystems, with each spe- that will move us closer to having an inte- non-governmental organizations, and mem- cies intricately connected to the other parts grated ocean observation system. Individual bers of the public—not a small task. I am sure that make up the whole. The U.S. Commis- members of the House of Representatives that the Commission’s excitement over the re- sion’s Final Report, as well as the inde- have been working hard to introduce legisla- lease of the Final Report, an endeavor em- pendent Pew Oceans Commission Report re- tion that implements the changes needed to barked upon roughly three years ago, approxi- leased in June of 2003, clearly states that we ensure that the oceans we pass to the next mates the thrill felt by those of us who love, must adopt a new policy framework that is generations are oceans that we can be proud care deeply about, and want to protect the based on the concept of ‘‘the whole,’’ an eco- of. We are now looking to the House leader- oceans. system-based approach rather than one based ship to consider our bills and to make good on The Final Report of the U.S. Commission on on political boundaries. This approach will not the collective responsibility we have to future Ocean Policy details the crises facing our be as easy or straightforward as our previous generations. oceans. Building on the Preliminary Report, approaches, but we must dedicate ourselves Within the Executive Branch, the Bush Ad- the Final Report includes refinements in a few to making it a reality. With a comprehensive ministration has a prime opportunity to take areas: the funding mechanism is provided in national ocean policy explicitly written to main- the steps necessary to instill a new ocean detail, marine cultural heritage is included, tain healthy ocean ecosystems, our oceans ethic in our government. In fact, Pew and U.S. more attention is given to how climate change will be a bountiful resource in which we can all Commission recommendation-based action by will affect the oceans, the intent to include all take pride. this Administration could very well save our coastal areas such as the Great Lakes and The Final Report released yesterday also largest public trust. The time for leadership is Territories is clarified, and the important role stresses the importance of instilling a new now. I am dedicated to providing it in Con- that states should play in protecting ocean re- ecosystem-based stewardship ethic. Involved gress, with the help of my fellow Oceans Cau- sources is emphasized. in instilling this ethic is increasing ocean-re- cus co-chairs and other colleagues concerned While we have many crises—at home and lated education for all Americans at all levels, about ocean issues, and I hope the President abroad—that require our immediate attention, from first-graders learning how to read to will provide it in the White House. we cannot overlook the fact that our oceans graduate students investigating intricate sci- Mr. Speaker, I would like to close with a are in a state of crisis, too. It is my sincere entific processes. The U.S. Commission de- quote from the Final Report that encapsulates hope that both Members of Congress and the tails suggestions on how we can instill a new my thoughts on the importance of yesterday’s Bush Administration will read the U.S. Com- stewardship ethic by emphasizing and invest- historic occasion: mission’s Report and realize that our oceans ing in greater marine science education. I see The responsibility of our generation is to need attention—now—and that the country is this recommendation—that of committing our- reclaim and renew the oceans for ourselves, looking to us—their leaders—to act. I look for- selves to teaching people about all aspects of for our children, and—if we do the job right— ward to analyzing the President’s response to the oceans and how our activities can have for those whose footprints will mark the the Final Report, a response that, under law, negative consequences for ocean eco- sands of beaches from Maine to Hawaii long must be submitted within 90 days of today. systems—as being fundamental to ensuring a after ours have washed away. We all depend on our oceans and coasts, better future for our oceans. Mr. Speaker, I urge all of my colleagues to from the person who lives off the water to the It is up to each of us to not let this unprece- dedicate themselves to shaping a better future person who visits once in a lifetime. The dented opportunity pass us by—we cannot for our oceans. oceans provide food, jobs, vacation spots, sci- wait any longer to clean up this mess we have f entific knowledge, and opportunities for reflec- created for our oceans. On this point both the tion. Despite our inability to measure the many Pew and U.S. Commission reports are ada- HONORING THE ACADEMY OF non-market values associated with our oceans mant: we must rethink the way we look at the TEJANO ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS and coasts, we are able to quantify some of oceans. We are at a turning point in oceans the benefits they provide. For example, over a management and we have a once-in-a-gen- HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ trillion dollars is added to our economy each eration opportunity to take the momentum cre- OF TEXAS year by ocean and coastal economies. I trust ated by the two ocean reports and make long IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lasting changes to protect our seas. that we can all agree that this is a huge con- Tuesday, September 21, 2004 tribution; a contribution that must be protected Within the Legislative Branch, I have been so the returns keep coming. working to bring attention to oceans issues. I Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Protection of our oceans will require a worked with my fellow co-chairs of the bi-par- the House of Representatives, I wish to recog- change of course. Unfortunately, all too often tisan House Oceans Caucus, Mr. JIM GREEN- nize the Academy of Tejano Artists and Musi- we take our oceans for granted: we underesti- WOOD (R–PA), Mr. TOM ALLEN (D–ME), and cians, also known as the ‘‘Tejano Academy,’’ mate their value and we ignore the negative Mr. CURT WELDON (R–PA), to introduce a for mobilizing a unified effort and creating this consequences human-related activities can comprehensive oceans bill, H.R. 4900 (infor- organization headquartered in San Antonio, have on them. Our oceans represent the larg- mally known as OCEANS–21). OCEANS–21 Texas. The Tejano Academy is a unique musi- est public trust resource in the U.S. and cover answers the calls of the Pew and U.S. Com- cian-led organization that is committed to en- an area nearly one and a half times the size missions by establishing a clear national suring that artists and musicians have a voice of the continental United States. Americans oceans policy and by providing a framework of advocacy in the entertainment industry. expect the Government to safeguard this vast for addressing the many problems outlined in The Tejano Academy is the first organiza- resource and I hope that the Final Report will the reports. I hope that those in the majority tion of its kind in the Tejano Music Industry to be the impetus for us to actually begin to do party will recognize the bi-partisan nature of encourage its membership to recognize and so. OCEANS–21 and give it consideration during honor talent without relying on record sales, Simply put, our current ocean and coastal this session of Congress. In addition to my ef- airplay, or any other type of monetary gain in management system, created over thirty years forts on H.R. 4900, I am working closely with an effort to diversify and elevate music stand- ago, is archaic and incompatible with new Mr. RAHALL, Ranking Member of the House ards. By diversifying categories, they are able knowledge about how the oceans and coastal Resources Committee, on his efforts to imple- to bring due recognition to artists and musi- waters function as a whole. Our policies are ment those recommendations from the Pew cians who have been continuously overlooked fragmented, both institutionally and geographi- and U.S. Commissions that address manage- and subsequently, educate the public about cally. For example, Mr. Speaker, today we find ment of our nation’s fishery resources (H.R. Tejano music. ourselves with over ten federal departments 4706). The specific elements of this bill in- The success of the Tejano Academy is due involved in the implementation of more than clude separating the biological science from to the great leadership of the following Board 130 ocean-related statutes. It is time to re- the allocation decisions, implementing conflict Members: Donald Garza, President; Zeke consider this incoherent and oftentimes incom- of interest requirements for members of the Martinez, 1st Vice President; David Lee CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1667 Garza, 2nd Vice President; Stefani Montiel, RECOGNIZING REPRESENTATIVE this loophole. The Government Accountability 3rd Vice President; Sasha Sullivan, Secretary; D.J. DAVIS Office (GAO) has issued a report which calls Steve Roth; and Gibby Escobedo, Parliamen- for the Department of Education to correct its tarian. Additionally, the Tejano Academy HON. IKE SKELTON regulations on this matter—an action the Bush would not have been realized without the hard OF MISSOURI Department of Education is refusing to take. This special subsidy has caused a lost fi- work, unwavering commitment and long hours IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES persevered by Executive Director, Chayo nancial opportunity for students. Students are Zaldivar. With this great team’s continued hard Tuesday, September 21, 2004 bearing the brunt of rising college costs and work, the Tejano Academy is filling an impor- Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, Missouri State shrinking grant aid. This bill provides an op- tant void in the Tejano Music Industry. Representative D.J. Davis is retiring at the end portunity to correct this problem. Despite this issue being addressed in the Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to recog- of the year. He has served the people of the last Presidential Budget, the recent reaction by nize the many achievements and services pro- 122nd district since 1996. A graduate of North Andrew High School in the Bush Administration has been inaction and vided by the Academy of Tejano Artists and silence. Rather than eliminate the use of this Musicians. Please join me in honoring the Rosendale, Missouri, Representative Davis graduated with a bachelor of science degree provision through immediate regulation, the Tejano Academy on September 19, 2004 for Bush Administration has let this special sub- their 1st Annual Awards Presentation and in secondary education from Northwest Mis- souri State University in 1962 and a master’s sidy triple in the past 3 years. In FY 2001, the Banquet. 9.5 percent guarantee cost American tax- degree in secondary administration in 1970. payers approximately $200 million. Now GAO Before serving in the Missouri House of Rep- f and others have estimated that this cost is resentatives, Representative. Davis worked in projected to be nearly five times greater this THE KANSAS-PARAGUAY the field of education for more than 30 years. fiscal year. The GAO report estimates that on PARTNERSHIP He retired as the principal of Odessa High top of this year’s near billion dollar cost, School in Odessa, Missouri. growth in the special subsidy will cost an addi- HON. DENNIS MOORE As an educator, Representative Davis was tional $2.8 billion in future years, if not halted recognized for his contributions to the field. He immediately. OF KANSAS received the Missouri Association of Sec- This bill closes the loophole which the Bush IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ondary School Principals Silver Service Award Department of Education and this Republican in 1991 for 25 years as a secondary school Tuesday, September 21, 2004 Congress has permitted to go unchecked. The principal. Additionally, he received awards amendment ends this special subsidy and ex- Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, Au- from the Lafayette County Farm Bureau, the pends the savings to increase the maximum gust 1, 2004 a devastating fire engulfed the Mighty MO 4–H Club, the Missouri Association Pell grant for needy students. Ycua´ Bolan˜os supermarket in Asuncio´n, Para- for Career and Technical Education and the I urge Members to join me and others in guay, resulting in 399 deaths and many more AARP. supporting this legislation. injuries. In light of the long-standing relation- Mr. Speaker, whether as an educator or a f ship between the State of Kansas and Para- legislator, Representative Davis has worked guay, on behalf of the citizens of Kansas’ on behalf of others and is truly a role model THE PRAIRIE ROSE CHAPTER OF Third Congressional District, and on behalf of for young Missourians. He has made impor- THE DAUGHTERS OF THE AMER- all Kansans, I wish to express our deep con- tant contributions to both fields. I know my fel- ICAN REVOLUTION SALUTES dolences to the citizens of Paraguay after this low Members of the House will join me in CONSTITUTION WEEK time of national tragedy. thanking him for his many years of service The Kansas Paraguay Partnership was and in wishing him all the best in the years HON. DENNIS MOORE started 36 years ago as part of the inter- ahead. OF KANSAS national Partners of the Americas, f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, September 21, 2004 headquartered in Washington, D.C., in which INTRODUCTION OF THE EMER- states in the United States are paired with GENCY LOAN ABUSE PREVEN- Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, the week of Sep- countries or regions in Latin America and the TION ACT OF 2004 tember 17–23 has been officially designated Caribbean. The cross cultural pairing between as Constitution Week. This marks the 217th Paraguay and Kansas is one of 60 partner- anniversary of the signing of our Constitution. ships throughout the Americas whose linkages HON. DALE E. KILDEE The guardian of our liberties, our Constitu- provide assistance when help is needed. OF MICHIGAN tion established our republic as a self-gov- The relief effort in the aftermath of the fire IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erning nation dedicated to rule by law. This was directed and carried out by volunteers Tuesday, September 21, 2004 document is the cornerstone of our freedom. It was written to protect every American from the from Partners of the Americas’ Paraguayan Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- chapter with assistance from its counterpart abuse of power by government. Without that ducing the Emergency Loan Abuse Prevention restraint, our founders believed the republic chapter here in Kansas. All firemen in Para- Act of 2004, along with my colleagues, Rep- guay are volunteers and depend to a great ex- would perish. resentatives VAN HOLLEN and GEORGE MILLER. The ideals upon which our Constitution is tent on donated equipment. Efforts are cur- Through a loophole in the Higher Education rently underway in both Paraguay and Kansas based are reinforced each day by the success Act, nearly $1 billion in special student loan of our political system to which it gave birth. to replace the fire equipment which was lost in subsidies will be paid by the Federal govern- fighting the fire. The success of our way of government re- ment to lenders this year, rather than used for quires an enlightened citizenry. Partners of the Americas is today one of the financial aid for students. This bill closes this Constitution Week provides an opportunity largest private sector networks of volunteers in loophole and requires the savings to be used for all Americans to recall the achievements of the Western Hemisphere. It mobilizes citizens to increase the maximum Pell grant. our founders, the nature of limited govern- to serve as a grassroots, people-to-people cat- This antiquated subsidy results from an ob- ment, and the rights, privileges and respon- alyst for change. Volunteer initiatives have re- scure provision in the Higher Education Act sibilities of citizenship. It provides us the op- sulted in a rich array of programs, such as the and its regulations which provide lenders a 9.5 portunity to be better informed about our Kansas-Paraguay efforts to strengthen citizen percent rate of return on certain student loans. rights, freedoms and duties as citizens. participation and improve farming operations, This rate of return is excessive when you con- Mr. Speaker, at this time I particularly want as well as increasing understanding through sider that lenders are guaranteed approxi- to take note of the outstanding work of the cultural and educational exchanges. This mately a 3.5 percent rate of return on other Prairie Rose Chapter of the Kansas Society of unique, twofold approach has turned thou- student loans. the Daughters of the American Revolution, sands of ideas into creative action across bor- The 9.5 percent guarantee was established which is actively involved in the Third Con- ders. in the high interest rate year of 1980. Con- gressional District in events this week com- Mr. Speaker, I know that all members of this gress intended for it to phase out of existence memorating Constitution Week. The Prairie House join with me in sharing our support with beginning in 1993. But through a loophole, the Rose Chapter has been involved with this ef- the people of Paraguay during this difficult guarantee has continued. Both the New York fort in our communities for a number of years time. Times and the L.A. Times have reported on and I commend them for doing so. E1668 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 21, 2004 Our Constitution has served us well for over bors in their issues with the state agencies in We know from the storm damage in our 200 years, but it will continue as a strong, vi- Missouri. own country that fast action is imperative in brant, and vital foundation for freedom only so Mr. Speaker, Representative Ransdall’s natural disasters; Haiti’s poverty and the size long as the American people remain dedicated dedication to public service is an example to and scope of the disaster there makes the to the basic principles on which it rests. Thus, us all. He has devoted many years of his life need for speed even greater. as the United States continues into its third to taking care of the needs of others. I am If ever there was a time when the people of century of constitutional democracy, let us sure the other Members of the House will join Haiti need the help and support of the United renew our commitment to, in the words of our me in thanking my friend Bill for his hard work States Government, it is now. I urge President Constitution’s preamble: ‘‘form a more perfect and in wishing him and his wife, Pat, all the Bush not to delay this aid any further, but to Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tran- best in the years to come. act immediately. quility, provide for the common defence, pro- f [From the Miami Herald, Herald.com, mote the general Welfare, and secure the HAITI NEEDS HELP FROM THE September 21, 2004] Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Pos- UNITED STATES—NOW STORM FLOODS KILL MORE THAN 600 IN HAITI terity . . .’’ I know that the Prairie Rose Chap- (By Amy Bracken) ter of the Kansas Society of the Daughters of HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK GONAIVES, HAITI—.Rescuers dug through the American Revolution joins with me in urg- mud and ruined homes for bodies Tuesday, OF FLORIDA ing all Americans to renew their commitment expecting the death toll of more than 600 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to, and understanding of, our Constitution, par- from Tropical Storm Jeanne to rise even fur- ticularly during our current time of crisis, when Tuesday, September 21, 2004 ther, with half the crowded northern city of Americans are fighting overseas to defend our Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Gonaives still under water from the week- liberties here at home. today to address a human crisis of the highest end’s devastating winds and rain. Gonaives was hardest hit in the latest f magnitude. It demands a strong, unequivocal tragedy to beset Haiti in a year of revolts, and immediate response from the international RECOGNIZING REPRESENTATIVE military interventions and devastating community and particularly from the United BILL L. RANSDALL floods. Bodies, including many children, States. were stacked at the city’s main morgue, The latest storm struck Gonaives on Satur- where weeping relatives searched for loved HON. IKE SKELTON day. So far, the only aid from the Bush Admin- ones. OF MISSOURI istration has been $60,000 in relief assistance. At least 500 people were killed in the city, according to Toussaint Kongo-Doudou, a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This is just a drop in the bucket compared to spokesman for the U.N. peacekeeping mis- Tuesday, September 21, 2004 the desperate need of the Haitian people. It is sion in Haiti. wholly inadequate. The Bush Administration Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, a distinguished ‘‘I lost my kids and there’s nothing I can needs to exercise leadership in coordinating do,’’ said Jean Estimable, whose 2-year-old career in the Missouri House of Representa- immediate assistance from our own country daughter was killed and another of his five tives will soon end. Representative Bill and the international community. children was missing and presumed dead. Ransdall will be retiring at the end of the year. While the Bush Administration is watching ‘‘All I have is complete despair and the Rep. Ransdall was elected to the the development of this disaster and assess- clothes I’m wearing,’’ he said Monday, point- Waynesville City Council in 1978. He dedi- ing what its response will be, thousands of ing to a floral dress and ripped pants bor- cated the next 18 years to serving the people Haitians are suffering. This situation demands rowed from a neighbor. of Waynesville, taking the position of Mayor Floods are particularly damaging in Haiti, an immediate emergency response from the the poorest country in the Americas, because Pro Tem in 1982. He then was elected Mayor, United States Government. a position he held from 1988 through 1996. it is almost completely deforested, leaving As reported in these Miami Herald and the few roots to hold back rushing waters or The people of the 148th district first elected New York Times articles, nearly 700 lives mudslides. Most of the trees have been Rep. Ransdall to the Missouri House in 1996 have been lost in Haiti because of the flooding chopped down to make charcoal for cooking. and reelected him to the maximum four terms and mudslides triggered by Tropical Storm Aid workers were struggling to get relief allowed under state term limits laws. His lead- Jeanne. Already the poorest nation in the to victims amid worries over looting and ership was recognized in the legislature and Western Hemisphere, this new crisis has crime, said Hans Havik from the Inter- he was elected to the post of Assistant Minor- made conditions in Haiti even worse. And the national Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. ity Floor Leader. His advice and counsel have desperate situation that Haiti faces today be- been sought in the legislature and in the ad- ‘‘Security is little bit tense. We have to be cause of this disaster comes on top of the cat- careful with bringing in the materials be- ministration on the complex issues of the state astrophic floods only 4 months ago with over cause we risk looting,’’ Havik said. budget and legislative procedure. 3,000 Haitians killed, missing, or presumed Three trucks carrying Red Cross relief sup- In addition to his legislative work, he has a dead. plies rolled into Gonaives Monday, but be- record of service and leadership in the com- The press has reported widespread human fore they could reach their destination at munity—including the United Methodist suffering in Haiti, with unburied bodies in the the mayor’s office, two of them were mobbed Church, Association of the United States streets; hospitals and hospital equipment ren- by people who grabbed blankets and towels. Army, Masonic Lodge No. 375 AF and AM, dered unusable because of water and mud, U.N. troops stood by watching. Abou Ben Adhem, Scottish Rite, Sojourners, People tripped over each other to grab tiny grave shortages of fresh water, food and anti- bags of water thrown from a Red Cross truck Committee of Fifty, Missouri Cattlemens Asso- biotics, a very real threat of public health in front of City Hall, where officials said ciation, Farm Bureau, Ducks Unlimited, and epidemics, and thousands without even rudi- about 500 injured were treated Monday. the National Wild Turkey Federation. He also mentary shelter. Dieufort Deslorges, a spokesman for the has been a successful businessman and farm- The government of Haiti is totally government civil protection agency, de- er. unequipped and unable to deal with this mas- scribed the situation in Gonaives as ‘‘cata- Rep. Ransdall has earned the respect of sive crisis, because they have neither the re- strophic.’’ He said survivors need everything many throughout his district and the state. He sources nor the organization. Private voluntary from potable water to food, clothing, medi- received of the Outstanding Civilian Award groups are reportedly overwhelmed by the cation and disinfectants. ‘‘We expect to find dozens more bodies, es- with Medal by the Department of the Army. He enormity of this crisis. pecially in Gonaives, as . . . floodwaters re- also has been recognized as Legislator of the Given the gravity of this situation, in which cede,’’ Deslorges said. Year by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, thousands of Haitian lives hang in the bal- Floodwaters destroyed homes and crops in earned the Legislative Recognition award from ance, I call upon President Bush to imme- the Artibonite region that is Haiti’s bread- the Missouri Association for Career and Tech- diately send significant U.S. emergency assist- basket. nical Education, and received the Missouri Vo- ance to Haiti in the form of food, medicine, ‘‘Everyone is desperate,’’ said Pelissier cational Special Needs Association Distin- fresh water, clothing, and emergency shelter, Heber of the Artibonite Chamber of Com- guished Service for Community Involvement and to immediately coordinate, with the inter- merce. Elsewhere, 56 people were killed in north- Award. national community, the manpower, transpor- ern Port-de-Paix and 17 died in the nearby His tireless work on behalf of his constitu- tation and distribution of these needed com- town of Terre Neuve, officials said. Deslorges ents created many opportunities for economic modities to provide immediate relief to the of the civil protection agency reported an- expansion in the 148th district and beyond. He people of Gonaives and the surrounding coun- other 49 bodies recovered in other villages has been an effective advocate for his neigh- tryside. and towns, most in the northwest. CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1669 Although there were fears of many more The known toll included 550 deaths in the in this manner to St. Paul, where some of the dead on La Tortue island, Deslorges said: coastal city of Gonaives, 65 in Haiti’s North- goods would be unloaded, repacked and sent ‘‘The government has been in contact with west province and 47 in other towns. down the Mississippi River to St. Louis, Mis- officials on La Tortue. Nothing happened ‘‘There’s not one house in Gonaives that there.’’ has not been affected,’’ Latortue said before souri for shipment east. Jeanne lashed Haiti on Saturday, four leaving Port-au-Prince to tour the city. Offi- The carts used on this trail were unmistak- months after devastating floods along the cials estimated half of the 200,000 residents able—large and wooden with six-foot wheels southern border of Haiti and neighboring Do- needed immediate assistance with shelter, held together with wood pegs and rawhide, minican Republic. Some 1,700 bodies were re- water and food. which produced a loud squealing sound that covered and 1,600 more were missing and pre- The city is the birthplace of Haiti’s inde- could be heard from miles away. The carts sumed dead. pendence from France 200 years ago and it and their drivers, in their blue outfits adorned Gonaives, a city of about a quarter million was where an armed revolt began that led to with brass buttons, red sashes and beaded people, also suffered fighting during the Feb- the ouster of President Jean-Bertrand ruary rebellion that led to the ouster of Aristide earlier this year. caps became a familiar sight in St. Paul, President Jean-Bertrand Aristide and left an Latortue’s entourage hoped to land on the where, after a 30–day trip from the Red River, estimated 300 dead. island of La Tortue off Haiti’s north coast to the drivers would re-load their carts with food, All this in a year supposed to be dedicated assess damage there. U.N. workers said on medicine, hardware, and other goods before to celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Monday it was barely visible beneath the they returned northward. country’s independence from France. Haiti, flood waters and rescue workers have been Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize the only country to launch a successful re- unable to reach it. today’s dedication of an historical marker bellion against slavery, was the world’s first U.N. peacekeeping forces sent to stabilize black republic. Haiti after Aristide’s departure were helping where history literally drove through Anoka, Jeanne regained hurricane strength over with rescue efforts and providing transpor- Minnesota. The use of this trail and others like the Atlantic on Monday but posed no imme- tation for relief shipments. it helped create a thriving shipping economy in diate threat to land. At 5 a.m. Tuesday, it Haiti, the poorest nation in the Americas, Minnesota, which was sustained well after ox was moving east-northeast with 90 mph is frequently inundated by flash floods and carts were replaced by the railroads. Today’s winds, about 445 miles east of Great Abaco mudslides because of extensive deforest- dedication is the result of much hard work. I Island in the Bahamas. ation. Around 2,000 Haitians died when ex- applaud Anoka’s Heritage Preservation Soci- The storm entered the Caribbean last tensive floods washed away villages near the ety in keeping a piece of Minnesota’s rich his- week, killing seven people in Puerto Rico be- Dominican-Haitian border in May. fore heading to the Dominican Republic Tropical Storm Jeanne also killed 11 peo- tory alive. where it killed at least 18. The overall death ple in the Dominican Republic, which shares toll from Jeanne stands at 647, 622 of them in the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, and two f Haiti. in the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico. Waterlines up to 10 feet high showed the The storm meandered in the Atlantic EPA’S GREEN POWER PARTNERS passage of the storm waters, which turned about 445 miles east-northeast of the Baha- IN TEXAS’ 26TH DISTRICT some roads into fast-flowing rivers. mas’ Great Abaco Island on Tuesday but Argentine troops who are among more posed no immediate threat to land, fore- than 3,000 U.N. peacekeepers in Haiti treated casters at the U.S. National Hurricane Cen- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS at least 150 people injured by the floods in ter said. OF TEXAS Gonaives, mostly for cuts on feet and legs. f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES One man stood outside the flooded base Tuesday, September 21, 2004 used by Argentine troops, asking soldiers to PERSONAL EXPLANATION remove 11 bodies that were floating in his Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to house, including four brothers and a sister. recognize the United States Environmental ‘‘I would like to see if the soldiers could do HON. MIKE ROGERS Protection Agency’s Green Power Partners lo- something about these bodies,’’ said Jean- OF MICHIGAN cated in the 26th District of Texas: China Star Saint Manus, a 30-year-old student. ‘‘The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES door was closed. Everybody was trapped in- of Lewisville, East Ocean of Flower Mound, side.’’ Tuesday, September 21, 2004 Four Seasons Dry Cleaners of Carrollton, He said he had been outside and could only Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, on Judy L. Kelly PC/Wellness Plus of Carrollton, get in once the floods subsided. the legislative day of Tuesday, September 14, Main Street Car Wash and Lube of Lewisville, Interim Prime Minister Gerard Latortue 2004, the House had a vote on an amend- Mike’s Hobby Hanger of Carrollton, and Oishi toured flooded areas Sunday and declared Japanese Restaurant of Lewisville. Gonaives a disaster area, calling for aid. The ment to H.R. 5025. On House rollcall vote No. U.S. Embassy announced $60,000 in imme- 452, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been The EPA’s Green Power Partnership is a diate relief. present, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ voluntary program that encourages organiza- tions to use green power as a part of best- Meanwhile, Hurricane Karl and Tropical f Storm Lisa remained far out in the Atlantic. practice environmental management. Today, Karl’s sustained winds were 140 mph, making IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF THE the EPA recognized these Green Power Part- it a Category 4 hurricane. Lisa had winds of DEDICATION OF AN HISTORICAL ners in Texas for their commitment to renew- 60 mph. LANDMARK SIGN MARKING THE able energy. [From the New York Times, nytimes.com, RED RIVER OX CART TRAIL IN Green power is beneficial renewable energy Sept. 21, 2004] ANOKA, MINNESOTA generated from natural resources; these re- DEATH TOLL NEARS 700 FROM HAITI FLOODING sources are chosen due to their low environ- (By Reuters) HON. MARK R. KENNEDY mental impact and abundant availability. PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI (Reuters).—The OF MINNESOTA Green Power Partners include commercial, in- dustrial and community organizations that death toll in Haiti from flooding and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mudslides triggered by Tropical Storm guarantee green power use as part of their Jeanne rose above 660 on Tuesday and gov- Tuesday, September 21, 2004 yearly energy consumption. I am proud that ernment officials were still struggling to Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I Texas is the national leader in the number of reach areas cut off by flood waters. Green Power Partners. The storm swept north of Haiti during the rise today to call attention to the dedication of weekend, drenching the impoverished Carib- an historical marker where the Red River Ox Renewable energy should be a part of our bean nation, inundating cities and sending Cart Trail once passed through the city of comprehensive national energy policy. I appre- deadly mudslides through towns and vil- Anoka, Minnesota. ciate the important contribution that renewable lages. More than 150 years ago, the Red River Ox energy sources make to our national energy Interim Prime Minister Gerard Latortue, Cart Trail served as one of the main channels supply, while at the same time minimizing en- who declared three days of national mourn- used by traders from Canada into St. Paul, vironmental impact. ing for the victims, planned to visit some of Minnesota. The first of many ox cart trains on Again, I would like to commend the seven the hardest hit areas on Tuesday. The government put the death toll from this trail was brought from Canada in 1844 by businesses located in the 26th District, as well the floods at 662 people and expected the Norman W. Kittson, a trader for the American as all of the businesses and organizations na- total to rise as relief workers recovered bod- Fur Company, and within 20 years an annual tionwide that participate in the Green Power ies and reached areas isolated by the now re- amount of more than $250,000 worth of pelts, Partnership for their dedication to environ- ceding water. food and other goods were being transported mentally friendly electricity. E1670 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 21, 2004 PAYING TRIBUTE TO DAVID to make a number of important reforms to in the Monterey area in the 18th century. She BARTON AND WALLBUILDERS strengthen our fight against the scourge of spent her childhood in the San Simeon area global piracy. and then attended UC Berkeley where she HON. SAM JOHNSON International markets are vital to U.S. intel- met her future husband, a law student from OF TEXAS lectual property industries, providing a strong San Francisco named Thomas Lynch. They export base that sustains American jobs. How- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES settled in San Francisco and remained happily ever, this important sector of the U.S. econ- married until his death in 1986. Together, they Tuesday, September 21, 2004 omy is under attack due to widespread patent had two wonderful sons whom she loved dear- Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, and trademark infringement, and the unauthor- ly. on Saturday, September 25th a dinner gala ized reproduction, distribution and sale of Pat was actively involved in San Francisco’s will take place in Arlington, TX honoring the U.S.-made movies, music, software, and other civic life. She was a founding member of WallBuilders organization. I rise today to rec- creative works. JACKIE, a foster childcare organization, and ognize WallBuilders and its valuable contribu- The United States is the world’s largest cre- she served as President of the Democratic tions to our great country. ator, producer and exporter of copyrighted ma- Women of the San Francisco Bay Area. Pat WallBuilders is a national pro-family organi- terials, accounting for over 5 percent of the was on the boards of directors for many orga- zation which distributes historical, legal, and U.S. GDP and adding $531 billion to the U.S. nizations, including the Humane Society of statistical information that encourages people economy. The motion picture industry esti- San Francisco and the Humane Society of become active in their local schools and com- mates losses due to global piracy amount to United States. munities. $3.5 billion annually, not including illegal Pat played an integral part in her husband’s WallBuilders has been a renowned resource downloading. In Russia, for example, 9 out of demanding legal career. Thomas Lynch for educating Americans of their rich faith 10 DVDs sold are counterfeit copies. Globally, served as San Francisco’s District Attorney based heritage since 1989 when David and 2 in 5 music recordings are pirate copies, with and was later appointed by Governor Pat Cheryl Barton founded the organization. Since annual world-wide pirate sales of music esti- Brown to be California’s Attorney General. then, WallBuilders has produced numerous mated at $4–$5 billion. The software industry Pat’s support was crucial to her husband’s works and award-winning videos applying the estimates losses of over $13 billion due to success. lessons of our national history to contem- worldwide piracy in 2002. Loved and admired by her friends, one of porary issues. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Pat’s most celebrated friendships was with the WallBuilders derives its name from the Old (USTR) has been charged with identifying San Francisco Chronicle’s famed columnist Testament book of Nehemiah, when the na- countries that deny adequate and effective Herb Caen. Pat was the source of many of his tion of Israel rallied together to help rebuild the protection of intellectual property rights. The items and was frequently mentioned in his col- walls of Jerusalem. negotiation of bilateral free trade agreements umn. Sadly, the moral foundations of America has proven to be an excellent mechanism for We thank her sons, Kevin and Michael, for have been severely shaken. As the English achieving legally binding bilateral obligations sharing their magnificent mother with us. I Statesmen Edmund Burke said, ‘‘All that is to address rampant international copyright pi- hope it is a comfort to them that so many peo- necessary for the triumph of evil is that good racy. ple share their loss and are praying for them men do nothing.’’ Thankfully WallBuilders, These efforts have been undertaken with at this sad time. under the steady leadership of David Barton, only very limited resources available, and f is doing something. could be more effective if additional tools and The dedication and devotion to the constitu- resources are provided. The legislation I am THE COMPREHENSIVE LONG TERM tional, moral, and religious foundation on introducing today with Representative GOOD- CARE SUPPORT ACT which America was built remains essential for LATTE will make a number of reforms in the a return to original intent. I believe that a pub- Office of the United States Trade Representa- HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH lic understanding of our founding principles is tive. Specifically, our legislation will establish a OF SOUTH DAKOTA vital to the continuity of our Republic. new USTR office dedicated exclusively to in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The reach of WallBuilders extends far be- tellectual property matters, increase the re- Tuesday, September 21, 2004 yond the Texas borders. For example, David sources dedicated to securing high standards Barton’s message of faith and hope impacted of intellectual property rights protection in Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, today I am in- Congressman SCOTT GARRETT of New Jersey trade agreements and enforcing these provi- troducing the Comprehensive Long Term Care and his wife. At a recent event discussing his sions vigorously, and establish this as the lead Support Act of 2004. This Act will make it personal life, GARRETT mentioned how David office in the Administration for all international easier for families to obtain critical long-term Barton touched his heart and changed his life. trade-related intellectual property matters. care insurance. Now that’s not something you hear about The protection of our intellectual property As I traveled around my home state of every day on Capitol Hill. rights abroad is vital to promoting America’s South Dakota this August, the most common We Americans share a noble past. The competitive advantages in world commerce. concerns I heard relate to health care needs. blood of our ancestors has given us freedom As our trade deficit continues to soar, Con- We sit on the verge of a new crisis in health and independence. I join WallBuilders and all gress must step in now to ensure that we ag- care. Health care should not be considered a those attending the dinner gala in celebrating gressively protect our intellectual property luxury for anyone—but quality, affordable care God’s gift of liberty. May our resolve for de- rights at home and abroad. remains out of reach for far too many Ameri- fending it only be strengthened. f cans. Medicine has moved dramatically toward God bless America. God bless WallBuilders. treating and curing many illnesses through I salute you. STATEMENT IN HONOR OF PAT pharmacology and advances in technology, LYNCH f often avoiding the need for invasive surgical procedures. Public policy, however, still has INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘FOR- HON. NANCY PELOSI not done enough to keep pace with these ad- TIFYING AMERICA’S INTELLEC- OF CALIFORNIA vances. TUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (FAIR) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As members of Congress we must be com- ACT’’ mitted to improving our health care system Tuesday, September 21, 2004 and directly addressing the rising cost of HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib- health insurance and prescription drugs, the OF CALIFORNIA ute to Virginia Summers Lynch, known to her high number of uninsured, and the challenges IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family and friends as ‘‘Pat,’’ who passed away associated with long-term care. on August 1, 2004. Involved in politics and in A year in a nursing home now averages Tuesday, September 21, 2004 her community, Pat’s boundless energy and more than $55,000, while daily home care can Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- enthusiasm were an inspiration to all who cost just as much. In South Dakota—where troduce, with my colleague Representative knew her. She epitomized the best of San we have the nation’s highest rate of women GOODLATTE, the ‘‘Fortifying America’s Intellec- Francisco. over age 85 living at or below the poverty tual Property Rights (FAIR) Act’’—legislation Pat was a fifth-generation Californian and a level and the second highest rate of people that we have worked on for some time now, descendent of Spanish colonists who settled over 65 living alone—the average cost of a CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1671 year in a nursing home is over $47,000. Long- of providing long-term care for our nation’s chronic health problems. The unpaid and infor- term care insurance is often the only way to families. mal care they provide is an essential source of meet these expenses without sacrificing one’s This legislation makes long-term care insur- help for elders in the community. The National life savings and other assets in order to qualify ance premiums tax deductible—separate from Family Caregiver Support Program helps care- itemized deductions—for those who pay the for Medicaid. givers obtain vital information and supportive premiums for themselves, their parents, or for services in their community. This legislation We know that we need to do more to make any other family member. It also gives a tax also doubles the authorized funding for this long-term care more affordable. But often lost credit of up to $3000 for those caregivers with successful program. in that discussion is the important role that an income of less than $75,000/year who are adult children and other family members play responsible for an individual who has been Health care, including long-term care is es- sential for the social and economic health of in providing care for their parents. Today I in- certified as having long-term care needs. Family caregivers are a critical source of our communities. I urge my colleagues to sup- troduce legislation to help alleviate the burden care to older persons with disabilities and port this important legislation.