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PAYING TRIBUTE TO LES American priests were destined to be about so unfashionable, especially among well-edu- MERGELMAN evil committed and covered up, one of the cated and well-paid elites. For 56 years, he truly great priests was called to his eternal wrote a column for the Catholic press, and reward. he returned to union issues so often that he HON. SCOTT McINNIS Monsignor George G. Higgins was the sort once felt obligated to headline one of his of- OF COLORADO of Catholic clergyman regularly cast as a ferings:: ‘‘Why There’s So Much Ado About IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hero in movies of the 1930s and ’50s. He was Labor in My Column.’’ an uncompromising pro-labor priest who His answer was simple: ‘‘I am convinced Tuesday, July 16, 2002 walked picket lines, fought anti-Semitism, that we are not likely to have a fully free or Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to supported civil rights and wrote and wrote democratic society over the long haul with- take this opportunity to honor a great indi- and wrote in the hope that some of his argu- out a strong and effective labor movement.’’ ments about social justice might penetrate To those who saw collective bargaining as vidual who has helped revitalize and strength- somewhere. outdated in a new economy involving choice, en his community’s way of life. Les He got attached to causes before they be- mobility and entrepreneurship, Higgins Mergelman is an example of success derived came fashionable, and stuck with them after would thunder back about the rights of those from hard work and determination. And it is a the fashionable people moved on. Cesar Cha- for whom such a glittering world was still, at great honor to praise his efforts and contribu- vez once said that no one had done more for best, a distant possibility: hospital workers, tions. American farm workers than Monsignor Hig- farm workers, fast-food workers and others Les is retiring after thirteen proud years of gins. In the 1980s, he traveled regularly to who need higher wages to help their children Poland in support of Solidarity’s struggle reach their dreams. He could not abide well- service as the President of the Olathe State against communism and became an impor- paid intellectuals who regularly derided Bank. During his tenure, the bank prospered tant link between American union leaders unions as dinosaurs, and he told them so, and thrived, becoming an instrumental piece and their Polish brethren. over and over. of the Olathe financial community. Les helped As it happens, even the day of Monsignor It is one of the highest callings of spiritual regenerate lost revenue, and was instrumental Higgins’s death, at the age of 86, was appro- leaders to force those who live happy and in engineering the grand opening of the bank’s priate. He passed from this world on May 1, comfortable lives to consider their obliga- the day that many countries set aside to main office in Olathe. However, Les is not one tions to those heavily burdened by injustice honor labor and that the Catholic Church and deprivation. It is a great loss when such to bask in personal achievement, as he takes designates as the Feast of St. Joseph the prophetic voices are stilled by scandal and pride in the teamwork of his staff. He fervently Worker. the cynicism it breeds. Fortunately, that believes in never giving up and keeping his If Higgins had been there when that fa- never happened to Higgins. He never had to head high regardless of the situation. Les’s mous carpenter was looking for a place to shut up about injustice and, God bless him, wisdom and leadership cannot, by any means, spend the night with his pregnant wife, the he never did. be duplicated, and each member of Les’s of- monsignor would certainly have taken the family in. He would also have handed Joseph f fice undoubtedly cherishes the countless con- a union card, told him he deserved better pay HONORING LAURA E. PAUL LONG tributions Les has made to the ‘team.’ and benefits, and insisted that no working Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to ap- person should ever have to beg for shelter. ON HER 100TH BIRTHDAY plaud the efforts of Les Mergelman before this Yes, Higgins sounds so old-fashioned—and body of Congress and this nation. The State in every good sense he was—that you might HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS of Colorado will always be grateful for his con- wonder about his relevance to our moment. OF PENNSYLVANIA stant support of Olathe sweet corn and the Let us count the ways. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES One of the most astonishing and disturbing culture of Colorado. We wish him the best with aspects of the Catholic Church’s current Tuesday, July 16, 2002 all the future endeavors that he undertakes. I scandal is the profound disjunction—that’s a Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to fervently believe that he will continue to be a charitable word—between what the church honor Mrs. Laura E. Paul Long of Gratz, beacon to the Olathe community for years to preaches about sexuality and compassion to- Pennsylvania. On August 3, Laura will be come. ward the young and how its leaders reacted celebrating her 100th birthday. f to the flagrant violation of these norms by priests. Laura is the daughter of Maria Hoch Paul MONSIGNOR GEORGE C. HIGGINS Higgins, who spent decades as the Catholic and David D. Paul and was born on August 3, Church’s point man on labor and social-jus- 1902, in Leck Kill, Pennsylvania. She spent tice issues, hated the idea of preachers’ ex- her childhood in Lower Mahanoy Township HON. DAVID R. OBEY horting people to do one thing and then with her parents and siblings and was married OF WISCONSIN doing the opposite. And so he made himself in 1922 to Samuel Felix Long. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES into a true pain for any administrator of any Laura worked at Pillow Manufacturing in Pil- Catholic institution who resisted the de- Tuesday, July 16, 2002 mands of workers for fair pay and union rep- low, Pennsylvania and for Dormar Manufac- Mr. OBEY. Mr. Speaker, in the tumult of re- resentation. turing located in Gratz, Pennsylvania. She fi- cent events, the passing of a great man did ‘‘These men and women mop the floors of nally retired from Dormar Manufacturing not receive as much attention as it should Catholic schools, work in Catholic hospital around the age of 68. kitchens and perform other sometimes me- Content with her life in Pennsylvania, Laura have. Monsignor George C. Higgins died on nial tasks in various institutions,’’ he once never left the state until after she retired when May 1. wrote. ‘‘They have not volunteered to serve she traveled throughout Europe with her More than any other clergyman in this cen- the church for less than proportionate com- youngest daughter. tury, Monsignor Higgins personified the moral pensation.’’ Although noted for her crocheting, Laura is obligation that a just society has to honor work ‘‘The church has a long history of speaking out on justice and peace issues,’’ he said. renowned for her talent at continuing a line of and workers. To me he more than anyone geraniums descendant from the plants she else over his long lifetime personified the de- ‘‘Yet only in more recent times has the church made it clear that these teachings grew on her farm in Klingerstown, PA in the mand for justice that should permeate our apply as well to the workings of its own in- 1930’s. Her geraniums still thrive today. whole society. stitutions.’’ Laura is also very dedicated to her family E.J. Dionne, the thoughtful Washington Post Where some religious leaders complain with nine children, 29 grandchildren, 43 great- columnist, wrote a splendid column on the that they get caught up in scandal because grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. they are unfairly held to higher standards, death of Monsignor Higgins. I commend it to She was widowed in 1966. my colleagues. Higgins believed that higher standards were exactly the calling of those who claim the I ask my colleagues in the House to join me THE GREAT MONSIGNOR authority to tell others what to do. in wishing Laura a wonderful One-Hundredth There is no such thing as a timely death. It bothered Higgins to the end of his life Birthday and continued health and happiness But just when you thought all the stories on that the cause of trade unionism had become for many years to come.

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VerDate 112000 04:54 Jul 17, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.000 pfrm12 PsN: E16PT1 E1264 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 16, 2002 PAYING TRIBUTE TO SGT. TONY guilty of campaign finance improprieties. Mr. controls, and mission documentation. The full LOMBARD Zhyr was disqualified from the race with no article is attached. time to appeal the decision. As the domestic I’m pleased to note that the Center for Medi- HON. SCOTT McINNIS nonpartisan election watchdog group the Com- care and Medicaid Services (CMS) is currently OF COLORADO mittee of Voters of Ukraine has commented, making improvements in the quality of the ESRD Program such as the implementation of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the last minute timing of the decision made it impossible for the elections to be considered health outcomes standards and data system Tuesday, July 16, 2002 democratic. to assess quality of services. I regret it has Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Mr. Speaker, I have already gone on the taken so long to move forward with these ef- take this opportunity to pay tribute to Sergeant record as noting the important role Mr. Zhyr forts and I believe some deficiencies remain. Tony Lombard of the Denver Police Depart- played in the Ukrainian Rada, heading the This bill does not delay or interfere with the ment and thank him for his extraordinary con- parliamentary committee that investigated the current quality initiatives, and in fact, builds tributions to his community and to his state. murders of Ukrainian journalists. Additionally, upon them. As a resident of Denver, Colorado, Tony has Mr. Zhyr was leading investigations into accu- Currently, there only minimal ESRD quality dedicated himself to protecting the Denver sations that the Ukrainian government illegally assurance provisions in statute or regulation. community by selflessly devoting his time and exported arms to Iraq. I would like to express The act would establish in statute a quality energy to his job, his family, and his commu- my deep concern that Mr. Zhyr’s disqualifica- oversight role for the Department of Health nity. His remarkable twenty-nine years on the tion was politically motivated. Electoral manip- and Human Services (HHS). In addition, a force serve as a symbol of the commitment ulation of this sort severely undermines the quality coordination function with certain duties that Tony feels for the Denver Police depart- democratic process. Again, I would stress that delineated for the regional ESRD Quality Net- ment and the City of Denver. As we celebrate as a country that aspires to full membership in works. The Networks are contracted by CMS the accomplishments of this fine career, let it Western institutions, the Government of to administer the ESRD program and serve as be known that I, along with the people of Col- Ukraine must improve its democratic record. A a liaison between dialysis provider and the orado, applaud his efforts and are eternally good start would be to reverse the decision to Department. The Network quality functions de- grateful for all that he has done for his com- disqualify Mr. Zhyr, and allow him to partici- lineated in the bill include training and tech- munity. pate in an election that meets international nical assistance for providers, data collection Throughout his career, Tony served as a standards of transparency and democratic pro- and analysis, establishing national perform- spokesman and legislative lobbyist for the cedures. ance standards, conducting peer reviews, monitoring patient satisfaction, and dissemi- Denver Police Department. He has also f worked as an active member in the narcotics nating of best practices. In coordination with division and credits his wife, Cynthia for al- INTRODUCTION OF ESRD QUALITY existing HHS and Network goals, ESRD Clin- ways understanding his absence when work IMPROVEMENT ACT ical Performance Measures are to be devel- required him to leave church, movies, parties, oped to serve as performance standards to and family dinners. As a former police officer, HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK which patient and facility clinical outcomes can I understand Mr. Lombard’s frustration and tol- OF CALIFORNIA be compared. The bill also requires the HHS Secretary to erance. Moreover, his goodhearted interests IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES implement an information system to link serv- have further served to set him apart in his Tuesday, July 16, 2002 community, and have earned him much re- ice providers, Networks, and the Department spect throughout the Denver Police Depart- Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in- and maintain national database that generates ment. troduce the ESRD Quality Improvement Act. clinical profiles on the performance of dialysis Throughout the course of his career, Tony To address the life and death importance of facilities and providers. To provide incentives served in the sex-crimes unit and also worked quality dialysis therapy for End Stage Renal for high quality care and promote the ex- for several years with his father in the public Disease patients, this legislation would codify change of best practices, awards for high information office. Together, they comprised and build upon existing quality improvement achievement will be issued to top performing the only father-son spokesman team in the de- efforts in a variety of ways including the addi- dialysis providers and facilities. To eliminate partment’s history. Tony is retiring because he tion of recognition for outstanding clinical out- harmful care, provider and facility sanctions for wants to pursue other avenues of work such comes and sanctions for chronically sub- substandard services are created. Conditions of participation in the Medicare as working with the Police Protective Associa- standard care. program for providers and facilities would be tion. The 340,000 ESRD patients are the only expanded to incorporate the terms of the CQI Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Tony Lombard Medicare enrollees eligible for coverage due and QA Programs established in the bill. Also, is a man of unparalleled dedication and com- to a specific medical diagnosis. ESRD patients to further support the quality provision of the mitment to his job, his community and his fam- have lost full kidney function and must under- bill, a per-treatment fee of 0.50 cents shall be ily. It is his commitment to hard work, as well go a kidney transplant or weekly dialysis treat- paid to the Networks by the HHS Secretary as his spirit of integrity and selflessness with ments to survive. This chronically ill group of during the initial 30-month period for which di- which he has always conducted himself that I beneficiaries presents Congress with a special alysis facilities are currently exempted. Con- wish to bring before this body of Congress. responsibility with regard to assuring quality sistent with the current process, dialysis facili- Sgt. Tony Lombard has served his state and and safe care. ties would continue to pay the 0.50 per-treat- his country in an honorable manner, and it is As the dominant purchaser of dialysis serv- ment fee beginning in the 31st month. my privilege to extend to him my sincere con- ices, the Medicare Program must demand im- It is my hope that Congress, CMS and the gratulations on his retirement and I wish him provement of deficient practices. Unfortu- ESRD provider community will react positively all the best in his future endeavors. nately, there is evidence that substandard care is being delivered at some Medicare to the introduction of this bill. We need to work f funded sites. In 2000, the Inspector General together to assure all ESRD facilities funded UKRAINE BI-ELECTIONS noted numerous instances of poor care and by Medicare are doing no harm. Please join an oversight system that is fragmented and me in this effort by agreeing to cosponsor the HON. TOM LANTOS lacks sufficient accountability. The GAO re- ESRD Continuous Quality Improvement act. f OF CALIFORNIA ported that in 1999, only 1 in 9 dialysis facili- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ties underwent an unannounced inspection TRIBUTE TO THE SISTERS AND TO and that in 1998, almost 1 in 2 dialysis facili- Tuesday, July 16, 2002 OSF ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CEN- ties had not been inspected within three years. TER Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I wish to call at- A February 2002 Arizona Republic article fur- tention once again to the alarming conditions ther highlights the need for enhancements to surrounding the Ukrainian parliamentary bi- the dialysis quality infrastructure. The article il- HON. RAY LaHOOD OF ILLINOIS elections, held on Sunday, July 14. On the lustrates some patients are receiving weekly IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES evening of July 12, less than forty-eight (48) dialysis in atrocious conditions—unacceptable hours before the balloting was to begin, a practices reported include poor or absent staff Tuesday, July 16, 2002 local court found Olexander Zhyr, the can- training, incorrect operation of dialysis ma- Mr. LAHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to didate I referred to in my remarks last week, chines, unclean facilities, neglected quality extend my congratulations to the Sisters and

VerDate 112000 04:54 Jul 17, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K16JY8.001 pfrm12 PsN: E16PT1 July 16, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1265 to OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, family before you today. Thanks for all your PERSONAL EXPLANATION Illinois, for celebrating 125 years of continuous years of service to Pueblo, Garry, and I wish service to the people of Central Illinois. you all the best in your well-deserved retire- HON. THOMAS M. BARRETT In 1876, six German sisters were invited to ment. OF WISCONSIN come to Peoria to provide nursing care to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sick and injured. The Sisters’ dedication to f their mission, and to Central Illinois, led them Tuesday, July 16, 2002 to establish their own order on July 16, 1877, IN HONOR OF JOHN B. ANDERSON Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, calling themselves The Sisters of the Third because of commitments in my home State of Order of Saint Francis. Their first hospital, to- HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN Wisconsin, I was unable to vote on rollcall day’s OSF St. Francis, was also established OF NEW YORK Numbers 283 through 295. Had I been that year. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES present, I would have voted: ‘‘AYE’’ on rollcall The Sisters’ mission to serve with the great- No. 283; ‘‘AYE’’ on rollcall No. 284; ‘‘AYE’’ on est care and love led to a commitment to the Tuesday, July 16, 2002 rollcall No. 285; ‘‘AYE’’ on rollcall No. 286; poor that has never wavered. OSF St. Francis Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ‘‘AYE’’ on rollcall No. 287; ‘‘NO’’ on rollcall No. Medical Center has been in the forefront of honor the life and accomplishments of an out- 288; ‘‘NO’’ on rollcall No. 289; ‘‘NO’’ on rollcall medical innovation, technology and service for standing American citizen, my friend and No. 290; ‘‘NO’’ on rollcall No. 291; ‘‘NO’’ on 125 years. former colleague, the Honorable John B. An- rollcall No. 292; ‘‘AYE’’ on rollcall No. 293; During the time that I was growing up on derson. ‘‘AYE’’ on rollcall No. 294; ‘‘AYE’’ on rollcall the East Bluff of Peoria, I lived just a few Throughout John Anderson’s twenty years No. 295; ‘‘AYE’’ on rollcall No. 296; ‘‘AYE’’ on blocks from St. Francis Hospital. As a matter in this body he served the Sixteenth District of rollcall No. 297 and ‘‘NO’’ on rollcall No. 298. of fact, my two brothers and I were born at St. Illinois, the State of Illinois and our Nation with f Francis. During the 25 years that we lived on dedication, strength and distinction. While THE BOSTON GLOBE’S TELLING the East Bluff, St. Francis provided the best serving on the Rules Committee and as Chair- health care our family could have hoped for. CRITIQUE OF ADMINISTRATION man of the House Republican Conference, AFGHAN POLICY The Sisters really took a great deal of interest John was always true to his ideals and his in their patients. We are so fortunate to have constituencies. such a long-standing tradition of outstanding John Anderson was a champion of edu- HON. BARNEY FRANK health care in our community. cation in his district. Dr. Thomas Shaheen, a OF MASSACHUSETTS Therefore, I extend my congratulations and superintendent of schools in Rockford, Illinois, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sincere gratitude to the Sisters and OSF St. commented ‘‘It was to John B. Anderson that Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Francis Medical Center for their tremendous I could turn for support of Rockford’s school dedication and loyal service to the people of Mr. FRANK. Mr. Speaker, Americans over- children, its teachers, and administrators, and whelmingly supported President Bush’s re- Central Illinois. to me as its superintendent.’’ Anderson urged f sponse to the terrorism of September 11, and the Rockford Public Schools to apply for a his attack on the Taliban for providing a haven PAYING TRIBUTE TO GARRY Federal grant under the Elementary Schools to these murderers was an entirely legitimate MACCORMACK Educational Act. It was with his approval that one. The successes American military forces the Rockford Public Schools received an achieved were impressive, and have contrib- HON. SCOTT McINNIS award of $600,000 to implement a Teacher uted to a situation in which we have both di- Development Center and Demonstration minished the possibility of terrorist attacks, OF COLORADO School. That project won a national award IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and paved the way for a significant improve- presented by National Education Association ment in the lives of the people of Afghanistan. Tuesday, July 16, 2002 and The Thom McAn Association. The initia- But that latter accomplishment is being put Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to tive begun in 1966 still exists and functions somewhat in jeopardy by a pattern of inappro- take this opportunity to recognize the contribu- today. priate action and undue inaction on the part of tions of Garry MacCormack to the Pueblo, After leaving political office, John Anderson the administration. The recent killing of dozens Colorado community. After providing thirty is sought out as a lecturer and expert com- of people at a wedding party is of course trag- years of quality telecommunication service to mentator on issues of electoral reform, United ic. But it is more than that. No one believes the community, Garry is retiring to spend more Nations reform, foreign affairs, American poli- that any American military were consciously time with his family. Garry has played a vital tics, and independent candidacies. indifferent to the lives of innocent people. But role in the development of the Pueblo tele- Throughout his tenure in Congress, John it does appear that the strategy being dictated communications community and I can think of made significant contributions to discussions from Washington at this point fails to take into no better way to celebrate Garry’s retirement of foreign relations. His strong and passionate account sufficiently the need to prevent this than to thank him for his service before this ideals made him a significant voice in the sort of killing of innocent people. No one body of Congress, and this nation. international community. Today, John Ander- wants American troops put unnecessarily at Rye Telephone Company was started by son comments often on the role of Congress risk, but we must achieve a better balance of Garry’s parents in the 1950s when they pur- in both domestic and international affairs. He serving our legitimate military ends while being chased the neighborhood telephone coopera- is committed to improving our system and our fully respectful of the lives of innocent Af- tive. Garry took over the reins of the business country. I commend and support his efforts. ghans. Our current policy fails to give appro- in 1974, and as telecommunication advance- In the 1980 Presidential campaign, John ran priate weight to that latter concern. ments evolved, so to has the Rye Telephone as an independent candidate receiving six mil- In addition, the stubborn refusal of the ad- Company. The company has matured from of- lion votes. His campaign for the Presidency ministration to support extending international fering a single phone with long distance to the reflected his passion and vision for our nation. peacekeeping beyond Kabul is a grave error. community, to the current telecommunications A scholar, John has taught political science We had every moral right in my judgment to amenities such as multiple lines, voicemail, as a visiting professor at numerous univer- go into Afghanistan to go after the murderers and Internet service to three states. Garry has sities, including the University of Illinois, Bryn who have attacked not just Americans but nurtured the company through some amazing Mawr College, Brandeis University and Stan- many others over the past few years. But hav- times, like installing fiber optic lines, and will ford University. The way John communicates ing successfully and legitimately destroyed the now pass the family legacy over to his daugh- his experiences and love of our government Taliban regime, we have an equal moral obli- ter, Michelle. and politics surely inspires and motivates his gation now to help the people of Afghanistan Mr. Speaker, as Garry enjoys his retirement students. live in peace and security. And our current with his wife Dayle, I am confident the com- John B. Anderson is a writer, a speaker, a policy fails to live up to that. pany will continue to grow and prosper under veteran, an educator, and perhaps most im- Mr. Speaker, an editorial in the Boston Michelle’s direction. Garry’s success story portantly, a lover of America. I am delighted to Globe for July 10 makes these points ex- serves as a model example of hard work and participate in honoring a great American cit- tremely well. Because nothing is more impor- perseverance for a member of the community izen and individual. Thank you John, for your tant to our national security and our moral pur- and I am honored to represent him and his dedication, your spirit and your integrity. pose than acting appropriately in Afghanistan

VerDate 112000 04:54 Jul 17, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.004 pfrm12 PsN: E16PT1 E1266 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 16, 2002 right now, I ask that this very thoughtful edi- PAYING TRIBUTE TO JOHN rebuilding Afghanistan’s schools, hire more torial from the Boston Globe documenting the HICKENLOOPER teachers and provide more books so they can shortcomings in the current administration pol- live and learn like our children here in the icy in Afghanistan be printed here. HON. SCOTT McINNIS United States. It is imperative that we keep OF COLORADO the hopes of the Afghani people alive by as- [From The Boston Globe, July 10, 2002] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sisting UNICEF’s efforts to provide these chil- AFGHAN TARGETS dren with proper food, shelter and clothing. Tuesday, July 16, 2002 We can help them grow up in happiness and The assassination Saturday in Kabul of a Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise be- in a safe environment in a country that has minister in President Hamid Karzai’s gov- fore you to praise the lifeworks of Mr. John known neither in many years. ernment, no less than the lethal strafing of Hickenlooper. Mr. Hickenlooper plays an ac- UNICEF’s program in Afghanistan this year Afghan villagers by US aircraft, illuminates tive role in the Denver, Colorado community, has been recorded as its largest educational America’s need to help Afghans rebuild their especially in the conservation of historical development effort since its inception. How- nation. sites. It is an honor of this body of Congress ever, the organization estimates that it will still It was a calamitous error for the US mili- to recognize his hard work and determination, need an additional $57 million this year to tary to use an AC–130 aerial gunship to at- which are two attributes highly deserving of support the newly crated education ministry, tack four villages in Oruzgan province last our admiration. teacher training and recruitment, the develop- week, killing dozens of women and children John Hickenlooper was born in Philadelphia, ment of curricula and textbooks for primary, and wounding more than a hundred. Unless Pennsylvania and graduated from Wesleyan secondary and higher education as well as a President Bush prohibits similar attacks in University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts in system of community radio programs to pro- the future, his phoned apologies to President English, later receiving his Masters in 1980 in vide basic education to remote, underserved Hamid Karzai will be remembered as little Geology. He worked as an exploration geolo- areas of Afghanistan. more than a futile expression of regret from gist for Buckhorn Petroleum for five years be- Educating Afghani children is essential to a leader who did not know how to preserve fore establishing the Wynkoop Brewing Com- his battlefield victories. the future stability of Afghanistan. With our pany, the first brewpub in Colorado. He is con- help, UNICEF has taken on the enormous There may be a bit of a mystery about how sidered a business pioneer in Denver’s LoDo task of creating an educational system from many villagers were killed in the attack and historic District, and his formerly small scratch and has made remarkable progress so some unanswered questions about anti- brewpub expanded and is now the largest far. We must renew our commitment to the cit- aircraft guns that disappeared from sites brewpub in the world. izen of Afghanistan by investing more in where pilots had seen them firing. But US Mr. Hickenlooper has been a valuable con- soldiers entered the village of Kakrak after UNICEF’s efforts on behalf of the citizens of tributor to the civic and business communities the attack and saw the blood and gore. Afghanistan. Something atrocious happened to a wedding and has served his community well. He serves f party in Kakrak. on numerous boards, including the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Metro Convention Visi- PERSONAL EXPLANTION There is no excuse for loosing such fire- tors Bureau, the Institute of Brewing Studies, power on an Afghan village without US spot- Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, and the Chi- ters on the ground who can be trusted when HON. JAMES H. MALONEY nook Fund. He also acts as chairman for the they call in strikes on armed enemy forces. OF CONNECTICUT Association of Brewers as well as the Colo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Strategically, US decision makers are act- rado Business for the Arts. Tuesday, July 16, 2002 ing like rote managers who cannot see the Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to forest for the trees. They are deploying high- recognize the achievements of John Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, powered US war machines to hunt tiny clus- Hickenlooper. He truly sets an example not I was unavoidably detained on Monday, July ters of Taliban. In reality, the Taliban are only for his community, but also for the entire 15, 2002, and missed rollcall votes No. 296, finished. They present no immediate threat State of Colorado. His exploits have set an ex- No. 297 and No. 298. Had I been present, I to the Karzai government. The members of ample for all Coloradoans and indeed the en- would have voted ‘‘Aye,’’ on rollcall No. 296, Osama bin Laden’s terrorist cult are in a dif- ‘‘Aye,’’ on rollcall No. 297, and ‘‘Aye,’’ on roll- ferent category, but because those foreigners tire nation and I am grateful for his service to call No. 298. are generally despised by Afghans, they are his community. John, I wish you the best in at the mercy of local Afghan informers. your future endeavors and thanks for your f contribution to society. The United States has much more to lose TRIBUTE TO SPECIALIST KENNETH by killing innocent villagers than it has to f LOEHNER AND OTHER MEMBERS gain by trapping a few Taliban diehards or AFGHANISTAN’S FUTURE IN ITS OF THE MISSOURI NATIONAL even by catching their leader, Mullah Omar. YOUTH’S HANDS GUARD The US strafing of wedding guests risks making the Americans, who liberated Af- ghans from the Taliban, look like just an- HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO HON. IKE SKELTON other band of foreign invaders. OF MASSACHUSETTS OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Since nobody has claimed credit for the daytime assassination of Karzai’s public Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Tuesday, July 16, 2002 works minister, Haji Abdul Qadir, the mur- Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to der is unlikely to be part of a blood feud. It inform my colleagues of the remarkable cour- my attention that several acts of selflessness is more likely the work of forces intent on age the children of Afghanistan have shown were performed by Missouri National Guards- destabilizing Karzai’s government. by returning to their classrooms this year in men. Specialist Kenneth Loehner, of Jefferson To help that government survive and pros- record numbers, despite the ongoing violence City, MO, heroically helped rescue a group of per, Bush should drop his administration’s that has torn the country apart. The U.N. Inter- people in danger of falling into the Savannah foolish opposition to expansion of the inter- national Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF, River in Savannah, GA, while others protected national security force—now composed of announced last week that over 5 million the area from intrusion by growing crowds. Turkish troops—this is currently confined to Afghani children, both boys and girls, have re- Spc. Kenneth Loehner and other Missouri Kabul. If Bush wants to keep Afghanistan turned to school since the beginning of this National Guard members had been training out of the hands of international terrorists, he must commit US power and prestige to year. This far exceeds the previously expected during an annual two-week mission at Fort nation-building in that country. Aid money number of 1.78 million children. To the inno- Stewart in Hainesville, GA. Halfway through must be funneled directly to the central gov- cent people of Afghanistan who have long suf- their temporary duty, he and other members of ernment for the rebuilding of roads, bridges, fered from the great injustice, torture and op- his team were given a break and toured the canals, and irrigation systems. It will be pression of the Taliban dictatorship, their chil- local communities. During the break, Spc. much easier and less expensive to help re- dren are a bright beacon of freedom and hope Loehner heard a loud noise at a parking lot build Afghanistan than to go on chasing that a better future lies ahead. near the Savannah River. Part of the parking Taliban bandits through the mountains for I believe it is incumbent upon us to provide lot had caved in and trapped 3 tourists in a years to come. UNICEF with the necessary funds to continue 10-foot deep crater nearly tossing them into

VerDate 112000 04:54 Jul 17, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.007 pfrm12 PsN: E16PT1 July 16, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1267 the river. He immediately jumped into the hole TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AS- In addition to leading CalPERS through a to help the tourists and saved them in a mat- SISTANCE LEAGUE OF CHAR- time of remarkable growth, Jim has served on ter of minutes. Several of Spc. Loehner’s col- LOTTE numerous boards and committees of many leagues successfully directed onlookers away prestigious organizations. These include the from the chaotic scene. HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK National Association of State Retirement Ad- Mr. Speaker, Spc. Kenneth Loehner and the OF NORTH CAROLINA ministrators, the Council of Institutional Inves- other Guardsmen involved have distinguished IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tors, and the National Association of Securities themselves by going above and beyond the Dealers, Inc. He also is a former Blue Ribbon Tuesday, July 16, 2002 call of duty to ensure the safety of others. I Commission member of the National Associa- am certain that my colleagues will join me in Mrs. MYRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tion of Corporate Directors. congratulating them on a job well done. commend the Assistance League of Charlotte In recognition of his excellent work in serv- on its tenth anniversary. ing the public employees of California, Jim f The Assistance League of Charlotte is a vol- was recently named Outstanding Public Ad- unteer organization that has dedicated ten ministrator by the Sacramento Chapter of the PAYING TRIBUTE TO KEITH WIER years of hard work to bettering the Charlotte- American Society for Public Administration. Mecklenburg community and is deserving of His service to the citizens of California, HON. SCOTT McINNIS public recognition and commendation. which has spanned the course of four dec- OF COLORADO This nonprofit organization was founded in ades, will surely be missed. Yet, his commit- 1992 as the 93rd chapter of the National As- ment to the employees of California and their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sistance League. Its volunteer members are families will undoubtedly serve as a model for Tuesday, July 16, 2002 dedicated to identifying, developing, imple- others to follow. Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, today I stand menting and funding philanthronic projects to Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to before you to recognize the personal achieve- serve the needs of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg one of Sacramento’s most distinguished citi- ments of Mr. Keith Wier, of Denver, Colorado. community. In 2001–2002, 113 members de- zens, James Burton. His successes have Keith’s contributions to environmental tech- voted almost 26,0000 hours of community been great, and it is a wonderful opportunity nology have been implemented throughout service to local children. for me to recognize his many contributions to Colorado, our nation, and the world. Moreover, Its motto is Changing Lives for a Better the people of California. I ask all my col- his tireless efforts to preserve our ecosystem Community, and the League has certainly leagues to join me in wishing my friend, Jim have led to the creation of new methodologies lived by this credo, working tirelessly to enrich Burton, continued success in his future en- for the disposing of toxins. and uplift the people of Charlotte. Through deavors. Keith has used his MBA is Real Estate and philanthropic projects such as Operation f Finance in all but the obvious manner. He has Check Hunger, Operation School Bell, the Mecklenburg County Teen Court, and a TRIBUTE TO DOUGLAS COUNTY devoted his career to the development and REGISTER OF DEEDS, SUE manufacture of international products used in scholaship fund for Charlotte-area seniors, the Assistance League of Charlotte has contin- NEUSTIFTER, UPON HER RETIRE- nuclear instrumentation. Keith’s formation of MENT the Resonant Shock Compaction in 1997 dra- ually demonstrated its outstanding ability to matically improved existing methods for con- enact real and beneficial changes in the Char- taminated granular waste disposal. He has lotte-Mecklenburg community. HON. DENNIS MOORE also capitalized on grants received from the I an honored to recognize Assistance OF KANSAS U.S. Department of Energy and the City of League of Charlotte on its tenth anniversary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Denver Mayor’s Office of Economic Develop- and to extend my heartfelt thanks to its mem- Tuesday, July 16, 2002 ment and International Trade to work jointly bers for their vision and integrity in serving the people of Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to with the Japanese in the modernization of en- pay tribute to a dedicated public servant upon f vironmental export programs. In addition, Keith the occasion of her retirement. Sue Neustifter, founded an international conglomerate of utility HONORING JAMES E. BURTON the elected Register of Deeds of Douglas companies that studied the formation of con- County, Kansas, which is located in the Third struction products from coal burning byprod- HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI Congressional District, retired at the end of ucts. The published results helped commence last month after holding that office since her the development of industries in India and OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES first election in 1972, and after having worked Japan based on his research and findings. for Douglas County for 43 years. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride I rise Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Sue Neustifter was elected to the Douglas today to pay tribute for the works of Keith Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to County Courthouse in 1972, as one of the Wier. The results of his research have trans- honor Mr. James Burton as he ends his tenure group of Democratic candidates whose elec- formed former waste into necessary products, as the Chief Executive Officer of the California tion in Douglas County in that year marked the which has helped local agencies and the envi- Public Employees’ Retirement System real beginning of two-party politics in the home ronment in numerous ways. Congratulations (CalPERS). As his friends, family and col- of Lawrence and the University of Kansas. Keith and good luck in your future endeavors. leagues all gather to celebrate his departure She joined the Register of Deeds office on from over 25 years of public service, I ask all June 1, 1959, just a few days after graduating f my colleagues to join me in honoring the dedi- from Eudora High School. With the exception PERSONAL EXPLANATION cated service of this truly distinguished citizen of one six month period when she left the of- of Sacramento. fice to campaign for the position of Register, Jim Burton came to the California Public Sue served in the office continuously until July HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY Employees’ Retirement System in 1992 and 1st of this year. Elected thirty years ago, she OF NEW YORK was appointed CEO in 1994. During his eight was re-elected her last seven times on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years of guiding the fund, total assets in- ballot without any formal opposition. creased 30 percent and now total over $150 As an active member of the Kansas Reg- Tuesday, July 16, 2002 billion. His leadership has provided the 1.3 ister of Deeds Association, Sue has served as Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I regret that a million California public employees, retirees President, Vice President, Secretary and pressing family matter yesterday forced me to and their families with a secure future. Treasurer of that group; she also has been a miss recorded vote numbers 296, 297, and Jim’s time at CalPERS will not only be re- part of many Lawrence community organiza- 298. membered by the funds’ outstanding growth, tions, such as Soroptimist International of Had I been present, I would have voted but also by his commitment to the participating Lawrence, Lawrence Business Women, the ‘‘yea’’ on H.R. 3482, the Cyber Security En- employees. Providing enrollees with excep- local legal secretaries’ group, and the Lions’ hancement Act, and H.R. 4755, the Clarence tional customer service was high on his list of Club, where she was awarded ‘‘Lion of the Miller Post Office Building Designation Act. I concerns. This can be seen in the organiza- Year’’ in 2001. She also received a 40-year would have voted ‘‘nay’’ on H.R. 3479, the Na- tion’s first strategic plan, which he helped award from the Kansas Association of Coun- tional Aviation Capacity Expansion Act. shape. ties.

VerDate 112000 04:54 Jul 17, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.011 pfrm12 PsN: E16PT1 E1268 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 16, 2002 Now that Sue has handed the keys of the said Carrie Moore, chair of the county’s TRIBUTE TO WALTER L. JOHNSON Register’s office over to Kay Pesnell, so that Democratic Party. she can spend more time with her daughter, The party’s central committee is scheduled to meet June 17 to appoint a new register of HON. TOM LANTOS Sandra, son-in-law, Terry, and three grand- deeds. OF CALIFORNIA children—Paige, Kalia and Tyler—it is fitting, A few weeks later, Neustifter, 63, intends IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, to include in today’s RECORD a to be on the road to Michigan to visit her Tuesday, July 16, 2002 recent article from the Lawrence Journal- daughter and three grandchildren. World that reviews the tenure and accomplish- ‘‘I’m ready to retire,’’ she said. Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to invite my col- ments of this dedicated and deservedly pop- f ular Kansas public servant. On behalf of the leagues to join me in paying tribute to an ex- citizens of Douglas County, I wish her all the PAYING TRIBUTE TO PATRICK traordinary man and a dear friend of mine, Mr. best upon her much deserved retirement and SULLIVAN Walter L. Johnson, a member of the San ask unanimous consent to reprint the article Francisco Labor Council, who is to be honored by the San Mateo Labor Council at its annual below. HON. SCOTT McINNIS banquet on July 18th, 2002. [From the Lawrence Journal-World, June 4, OF COLORADO Mr. Speaker, Walter Johnson was raised in 2002] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES North Dakota, and like many men of his gen- REGISTER OF DEEDS LEAVES LEGACY OF Tuesday, July 16, 2002 eration he gallantly served our country during GROWTH, EFFICIENCY Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to World War II. After his discharge in 1946, like (By Mark Fagan) take this opportunity to pay tribute to Sheriff many wise men of that day, he moved to San Sue Neustifter is closing the book on a 43- Patrick Sullivan, Jr. of Arapahoe County, Colo- Francisco, where he obtained a job as an ap- year career at the hub of Douglas County’s rado and thank him for his extraordinary con- pliance salesperson with Sears Roebuck, and development industry. immediately joined the Department Store Em- Make that the disk drive. tributions to his community and to his state. ‘‘We’ve gone from typewritten to photostat As a resident of Arapahoe County, Patrick has ployees’ Union Local 1100. to microfilm to scanning now,’’ said dedicated his career to protecting the commu- From his earliest working days, Walter Neustifter, who has overseen the recording of nity by selflessly devoting his time and energy showed a deep commitment to racial equality, thousands of land transfers as the country’s to his job, his family, and his community. His which is best highlighted by the key role he register of deeds. ‘‘It’s easier now, but the remarkable nineteen years as sheriff serve as played in 1958, when he was instrumental in work has tripled.’’ a symbol of the commitment that Patrick feels helping the first African American woman work Neustifter, in her ninth term as the coun- behind the counter at Woolworth’s. That same try’s elected register of deeds, said Monday for the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s department and the protection of Colorado residents. As year, he was elected President of Local 1100. that she would retire effective July 1. She By 1964, he was elected to a senior leader- will leave behind an office that generated an we celebrate the accomplishments of his fine ship position: Secretary Treasurer of the De- unprecedented $2.46 million in revenues last career, let it be known that I, along with the partment Store Employees Union. He was re- year for the county, bolstered by a record people of Colorado, applaud his efforts and elected a remarkable eleven times. In 1965 he year for taxes on new and refinanced mort- are eternally grateful for all that he has done became Executive Officer of the Union. gages throughout the growing community. for his community. And the tally is poised to grow even In the spring of 1985, Walter Johnson was stronger. Sheriff Sullivan received his law enforce- elected Secretary Treasurer of the San Fran- Beginning the day Neustifter leaves office, ment training from several institutions includ- cisco Labor Council, a position he has held mortgage-registration fees will go up by $2 ing the FBI National Academy Sheriffs’ Insti- since that time. Under his guidance, the Coun- per page, as mandated by the Kansas Legis- tute; the Juvenile Officers’ Institute, California cil continues to work for the laudable goal of lature. The extra money will be used to up- Specialized Training Institute, Special Tactical grade technology in her office, which already providing employment, advantageous wages Firearms Course, and the Special Weapons and benefits for its members. Serving over has started transferring hundreds of rolls of and Tactics Course (SWAT). During his tenure microfilm onto dozens of compact discs for 100 Unions and over 75,000 workers in San posterity. as sheriff of Arapahoe County he led the de- Francisco, Walter Johnson is the voice of For an office that records pages at break- partment in becoming the first sheriff’s office labor in the Bay area. neck speed—1,000 pages last Friday alone— to national accreditation under the 908 profes- Mr. Speaker, Walter Johnson and his lovely Neustifter’s efficiency and proclivity will be sional standards established by the commis- wife Jane are residents of South San Fran- missed, said Craig Weinaug, county adminis- sion on Accreditation for Law Enforcement cisco, which is in my congressional district. trator. Agencies. The information kept in Neustifter’s office They are the proud parents of three children During Patrick’s time as Sheriff, Arapahoe and five grandchildren. Aside from working forms the basis of virtually every land trans- County has hosted several Presidential events fer in the county, and is relied upon by Real- closely with many union leaders, he also inter- tors, title companies and property owners and a Papal visit, as well as co-hosting the acts with community groups, elected officials, alike. 1997 G-8 summit with the City of Denver. and religious leaders to promote issues that Last year Neustifter and her seven employ- Each of these events presented security and enhance the quality of life for working people. ees faxed, photocopied and pulled enough terrorist threats that required significant prepa- Strengthening his position as an advocate for documents—at $1, 50 cents and 25 cents a ration and uncommon diligence. In every working men and women, he serves on var- pop, respectively—for customers to add event, Sheriff Sullivan and his men met the ious boards and committees, including the $20,930 to the county’s budget. challenges presented by such high profile se- ‘‘I’ve never heard one peep of complaint United Way of the Bay Area, the Bay Area about anything out of your office,’’ Commis- curity details; professionalism and skill have Sports Organizing Committee and Our Re- sioner Charles Jones said, after joining a been their hallmark throughout Patrick’s ten- deemers Lutheran Church. standing ovation to applaud her work. ‘‘And ure. Here in Washington, Sheriff Sullivan has Walter is the recipient of numerous awards, you’re the cast cow.’’ shared his expert knowledge with me and my which are far too many to enumerate, but I will Neustifter joined the register of deeds of- colleagues, having advised and testified be- mention a few key ones. He has provided val- fice June 1, 1959, just days after graduating fore subcommittees of this House that deal uable direction as President of the James F. from Eudora High School. She started as a with Crime and Trade, areas in which he has Housewright—United Food and Commercial clerk, and worked her way up before quitting been able to provide us with invaluable guid- in 1972—for six months—only so that she Workers International Union (UFCW), Scholar- could run for the top job. ance and wisdom. ship Fund, and he is a member of the UFCW A Democrat, she won that race and every Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Sheriff Patrick Advisory Board, the International’s Foreign Af- one since, including the last seven without Sullivan is a man of unparalleled dedication fairs Committee, and its National Department any formal opposition. Neustifter intends to and commitment to his job, his community and Store Committee. recommend that Kay Pesnell, who has his country. It is his dedication to hard work, Moreover, Walter has been a member of the worked for her for the past 12 years, be ap- as well as the spirit of integrity and selfless- board of directors of the San Francisco Private pointed by the county’s Democratic Central ness, that I wish to bring before this body of Industry Council, Arriba Juntos, the Bay Pa- Committee to serve out the remaining two Congress, and our nation. Sheriff Sullivan has cific Health Plan, the Council for Civic Unity, years of Neustifter’s term. Her 30 years in office marks one of the honorably served his state and nation, and it KQED-TV, the Organized Training Center, the longest tenures of any elected official in is my privilege to extend to him my sincere Board of the San Francisco Bay Area Girl Kansas—a testimony to her competence, congratulations on his retirement and to wish Scout Council, the Center for Ethics and So- work ethic and community involvement,’’ him all the best in his future endeavors. cial Policy, the Shelter Network, the Death

VerDate 112000 04:54 Jul 17, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.015 pfrm12 PsN: E16PT1 July 16, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1269 Penalty Focus Board, the Advisory Board of There is some concern that this legislation beaches than our National Parks every year. Nature Conservancy, the Western Opera The- sets a precedent by involving the federal gov- Beach nourishment is good economic policy atre, and the San Francisco Organizing ernment or creating a short-cut around envi- and this proposal will allow the Army Corps of Project. Walter has distinguished himself as ronmental laws. Again, O’Hare is an excep- Engineers to supplement its effective shore founder and President of San Francisco Ren- tional situation which requires this limited fed- protection programs. aissance. In addition, he has been an active eral action. Other cities and airport authorities f member of the Advisory Board of the Labor do not have a governor with veto authority Archives and Research Center and the Presi- over this issue. The city of Chicago does not TRANSPORTATION OF NUCLEAR dent’s Advisory Board of San Francisco State want the federal government to take over the WASTE HAS IMPRESSIVE SAFE- University. In 1988, Mr. Johnson was chosen modernization of O’Hare but the language is TY RECORD to receive the Bay Area Union Labor Party’s included in case the State delays the State ‘‘1988 Leadership Award’’ as an appreciation Implementation Plan (SIP) of the Clean Air Act HON. DOUG BEREUTER of his exemplary record of achievements. to slow down the project. The language grant- OF NEBRASKA Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join ing priority consideration for a Letter of Intent IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES me in commending Walter L. Johnson for his from the FAA for Peotone is no different than Tuesday, July 16, 2002 dedication to our nation’s working men and language that can be found in any Transpor- Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member women, his exemplarily record of civic tation Appropriations bill. commends to his colleagues the following edi- achievement, and his determination to better Regarding environmental concerns, the bill torial from the July 15, 2002, Omaha World- the condition of working people. Walter’s serv- says that implementation shall be subject to Herald. The editorial offers insightful com- ice has shown us the meaning of courage, federal laws with respect to environmental pro- ments on the issue of transporting nuclear courtesy, compassion and commitment. tection and analysis, and that the environ- waste and highlights the impressive safety f mental reviews will go forward in an expedited record of shipments which have been made way. There is no attempt to go around existing over the years. For instance, 3,000 shipments H.R. 3479, THE NATIONAL AVIATION state or federal environmental laws, and this CAPACITY ACT of high-level nuclear waste have been safely legislation has the support of many environ- completed over the past three decades. The mental groups. SPEECH OF containers for the waste have been subjected Mr. Speaker, this legislation will allow the to numerous tests to ensure their strength and much-needed expansion of O’Hare to move HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO durability even in the most extreme cir- OF ILLINOIS forward. I urge my colleagues to join me in cumstances. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES supporting this bill. Unfortunately, many opponents of the Yucca Monday, July 15, 2002 f Mountain site have tried to use emotional Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in INTRODUCTION OF BENEFICIAL scare tactics about the transportation of nu- support of H.R. 3479, the National Aviation USE OF DREDGED MATERIAL clear waste in hopes of derailing the entire Capacity Act. This legislation was introduced LEGISLATION project. However, as the editorial makes clear, by my good friend, Mr. LIPINSKI, and I would central depository would greatly enhance safe- like to thank him for his hard work. I am HON. WALTER B. JONES ty. pleased to join him as a cosponsor of this leg- OF NORTH CAROLINA [From the Omaha World-Herald, July 15, 2002] islation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES O’Hare is a tremendously important airport HOW SAFE IS IT? in not only to Chicago and the Midwest, but Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Now that the Senate has voted to allow the also our entire national aviation system. It re- Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, construction of a national high-level nuclear cently reclaimed the title of the world’s busiest I rise today to inform the House of Represent- waste storage facility at Yucca Mountain, airport and is the only airport to serve as a atives about the introduction of legislation to Department of Energy officials will have to confront a key issue: Transportation. hub for two major airlines. O’Hare serves allow for the transfer of dredged material onto Officials expect up to 77,000 tons of dan- 190,000 travelers and operates 2,700 flights our Nation’s beaches. gerous radioactive material such as spent daily, employs 50,000 people and generates In my home state of North Carolina, our nuclear plant fuel rods to be transported to $37 billion in annual economic activity. beaches are economic engines, providing the remote Nevada desert for indefinite stor- However, O’Hare needs to be redesigned to thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in age. That waste will come from all 39 states, meet today’s demands. It is laid out with revenues. However, beach erosion threatens encompassing 131 sites, that currently store seven runways, six of which intersect at least the existence of these economic engines and the material in mostly above-ground facili- one other runway. The modernization plan ties. The sites include not only nuclear frankly the federal regulatory and statutory re- power plants but also military weapons fa- would add one new runway. The seven exist- gimes do not move quickly enough to replace cilities and research institutions. ing runways will be reconfigured to include a this lost infrastructure. The waste will travel by truck and rail. It southern runway for a total of eight runways, The current standard used by the U.S. Army will have to pass through some of the na- of which six would be parallel. These improve- Corps of Engineers requires the disposal of tion’s most populous areas. Some will come ments would have a significant impact on re- dredged material obtained from a Federal through the Midlands, on its Interstate high- ducing delays and cancellations: bad weather navigation project in the least costly manner. ways and its many rail lines. The govern- delays would decrease by 95 percent and This method almost always results in the off- ment has projected that as many as 100 truck or rail accidents might occur over the 25- overall delays would decrease by 79 percent. shore placement of sand. However, when year life of the project. On December 5, 2001, Mayor Daley and these facilities are dredged, the disposal of the The question of safety is key. Governor Ryan reached a historic agreement dredged material offshore may not be the Opponents of the project tried to attack to expand and improve O’Hare airport. The least cost disposal method. The offshore dis- transport of the waste before the Senate de- agreement would modernize O’Hare, create posal option increase the costs of erosion so cision because methods and routes had not western access to the airport, provide addi- the regional and national economies are dam- yet been specified. But they were premature. tional funds for soundproofing home and aged by a reduction in recreation spending. It’s only now, as DOE applies for a license for the facility from the Nuclear Regulatory schools near O’Hare, move forward with the Therefore, I have introduced legislation Commission, that such issues can be ad- construction of a third Chicago airport at the today making it easier to place sand dredged dressed. Peotone site and keep Meigs Field open until from authorized navigation projects onto Many critics of Yucca Mountain, by the at least 2006, and likely until 2026., beaches in order to provide shore protection way, aren’t necessarily being open about H.R. 3479 would simply codify the deal so for years to come. My legislation would amend their motives. Some may honestly believe that a future governor does not rescind the the least cost disposal method to allow munici- approval of the site is potentially dangerous. agreement. Illinois is in a unique situation be- palities to take these dredged spoils and place Others, however, are simply anti-nuclear. cause the governor does have veto power. If them on nearby beaches while adhering to the They realize that without a disposal site, nu- clear power in this country will likely die— this legislation is not enacted, it is possible current 65/35 cost-share ratio. ‘‘choking on its own waste,’’ as one senator that a future governor could undo all the hard Mr. Speaker, I would ask my colleagues to put it. work that the current governor and mayor of join me today in cosponsoring this legislation. When critics raise their objections, they Chicago have done to reach this agreement. Four times more Americans visit the Nation’s will have to overcome this fact; In the past

VerDate 112000 04:54 Jul 17, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K16JY8.009 pfrm12 PsN: E16PT1 E1270 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 16, 2002 30 years, about 3,000 shipments of high-level Army National Guard has provided leadership, AMERICAN LEGION AMENDMENT waste have traveled around the United friendship and financial support for community ACT, VETERANS OF FOREIGN States safely. Not without accidents—trucks outreach. WARS CHARTER AMENDMENT and trains are always vulnerable to acci- Mr. Weinberg has a strong sense of family ACT dents—but without any radiation leaks. The Nuclear Energy Institute says that the and a firmly held belief in equality and equi- SPEECH OF waste transport containers used thus far, table treatment for all people. At ground with their multiple layers of lead and other breakings and ribbon cuttings, he is not shy HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO shielding, are built to withstand severe acci- about expressing his concern for the welfare OF ILLINOIS dents. They have been tested: hit by a loco- of the audience, unhappy that the dignitaries IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES motive traveling at 60 miles per hour, driven receive special treatment while the audience is Monday, July 15, 2002 into a concrete wall at 80 miles an hour, left to stand, swelter in the heat or freeze in burned, submerged. They have withstood the Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in worst flung at them without failure, whether the cold. His sense of justice guides his deal- ings with others and he expects others to pass strong support of two bills, H.R. 3988, the in testing or in actual transportation-acci- American Legion Amendment Act, and H.R. dent situations. along that philosophy as well. He is a leader The presence of so many above-ground by example and deeds. 3838, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Charter storage facilities for nuclear waste, in so I would ask my colleagues to please join me Amendment Act. Both of these measures seek many locations, near so many people—160 in congratulating Mr. Weinberg on a life well to broaden membership to their respective or- million by one estimate—amounts to an lived and in thanking him for his service to his ganizations. H.R. 3838, the American Legion open invitation to accidents or terrorism. country. Our appreciation extends to his fam- Amendment Act, revises American Legion eli- The chilling security uncertainties alone gibility requirements by providing that individ- should predispose Americans toward a cen- ily, his wife Lillian and his three sons, Donn, Glenn and Joseph, their wives and children. uals who are currently serving honorably in tral, safe waste site. the armed forces are eligible for membership Getting the waste materials there is a f technical problem, not a reason to kill the in the American Legion, H.R. 3838, the Vet- construction of Yucca Mountain. If current PHILADELPHIA HOUSING erans of Foreign Wars Charter Amendment methods of transportation aren’t adequate— AUTHORITY’S PRE–APPRENTICE- Act, amends the charter of the Veterans of and such assertions are still far from SHIP PROGRAM Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) to proved—then federal officials and nuclear allow members of the armed services who plant operators should find other ways to have received special pay for duty subject to protect the shipments. HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI OF PENNSYLVANIA hostile fire or imminent danger to be a mem- A single national repository is the only ber of the VFW. The bill also clarifies that the reasonable way to go. If Yucca Mountain is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES VFW would be considered ‘‘charitable’’ in as desirable a site as its supporters say, then Tuesday, July 16, 2002 questions about transportation of the waste order to qualify the organization’s member ac- should not hold it back. Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of tivities for tax purposes. the upcoming graduation services of the latest Mr. Speaker, these measures send a strong f class of the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s message to our Nation’s veterans. I am RECOGNIZING NATHAN WEINBERG Pre-Apprenticeship building, maintenance and pleased that the House is taking action on construction trades program. these measures and will continue to strive to HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN This will be the seventh graduating class of meet the needs of our veterans of today and tomorrow. As a father of a Gulf War veteran, OF MARYLAND this model program that originated in 1999. I am proud that he will have the opportunity to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Carl R. Greene, the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Housing Authority is proud of the join a major veterans organization, as well as Tuesday, July 16, 2002 program that will enable residents of public the thousands of other deserving military serv- Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to housing to improve their lives by providing ice members who served in dangerous military ask my colleagues to recognize the accom- them with skills to secure meaningful employ- campaigns such as Somalia, Kosovo and plishments of Nathan Weinberg and thank him ment. more recently, the war on terrorism in Afghani- for his service to his country and his commu- The program has won recognition from the stan. I, along with my colleagues in Congress, nity as he retires as a trustee of the Harry and Department of Housing and Urban Develop- are committed to serving America’s veterans Jeannette Weinberg Foundation and his ap- ment and the Department of Labor. It is also and their families with dignity and compassion. pointment as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of supported by the Philadelphia Building and For these reasons, I strongly support these the Army. Construction Trades Council, Metropolitan Re- two measures. In 1917, Nathan Weinberg was the first of gional Council of the United Brotherhood of f Carpenters and Joiners of America, Cement his six siblings to be born in America, and in IN RECOGNITION OF THE LAO- Masons Local Union 592, International Broth- 1941, was inducted into the U.S. Army. On HMONG WIDOWS December 25, 1945, Mr. Weinberg was dis- erhood of Painters and Allied Trades, District charged as a 2nd Lieutenant after service in Council 21, International Brotherhood of Elec- Texas, Australia, New Guinea and the Phil- trical workers, Local Union 98, Laborers’ Local HON. MARK UDALL ippines. 332, and Plumbers Union Local 690. OF COLORADO After returning home to Baltimore, Mr. The Pre-Apprenticeship program provides IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Weinberg worked in real estate and lived brief- vocational and educational skills through a Tuesday, July 16, 2002 ly in Texas and Pennsylvania working on busi- hands-on, 21-week training program designed Mr. UDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today both ness interests of his brother, Harry Weinberg. to help participants pass the apprenticeship to honor and thank the widows of the brave He remained a member of the standby re- test for the construction unions. Upon comple- men who fought alongside American soldiers serve until October 1955 when he was honor- tion of the program, graduates can work in the during the Vietnam War. This week, members ably discharged. construction industry as qualified apprentices. of the Lao-Hmong community will celebrate In 1960, Mr. Weinberg became an active of- The trainees will work with PHA and union the first Lao-Hmong Recognition Day. This ficer and trustee of the Harry and Jeannette contractors to rehabilitate, modernize and day will be a time to reflect on the important Weinberg Foundation. Since his brother Har- build at various Housing Authority properties. friendship between the Lao-Hmong and the ry’s death in 1990, Mr. Weinberg has re- PHA continues to be nationally recognized American people, and to thank the Lao- mained one of five trustees to the Foundation, for its innovation in public housing. It has the Hmong for the sacrifices they have made. which is one of the largest private foundations distinction of being the first housing authority The husbands of these brave women fought in the United States. His leadership on the in America to be designed by the Institute of against communism in the name of freedom board has included projects supported by his Real Estate Management (IREM) of the Na- and democracy. Their dedication to this coun- brother, particularly housing and amenities for tional Association of Realtors as an ‘‘Accredit try and its ideals is admirable, and we owe it the elderly from Coney Island to Tel Aviv to Management Operation.’’ This designation is to them to honor their wives who risked their Hawaii. awarded to firms engaged in property man- lives and the lives of their families to defend Mr. Weinberg was appointed Civilian Aide to agement, which have met IREM’s high stand- our Nation. the Secretary of the Army in 2000. His military ards in the areas of education, experience, in- Mr. Speaker, this Congress has shown its experience and his dedication to the Maryland tegrity, and financial stability. appreciation for the Lao-Hmong veterans in

VerDate 112000 04:54 Jul 17, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.019 pfrm12 PsN: E16PT1 July 16, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1271 passing legislation establishing Lao-Hmong He was the first black graduate of the PAYING TRIBUTE TO LEE REEVES Recognition Day. I respectfully ask that we United States Military Academy at West Point take time during this day to also honor these in the 20th Century. When Davis was commis- HON. MIKE ROGERS widows, and to thank them for their loyality. sioned as a second lieutenant in 1936, the OF MICHIGAN f Army had had a total of two black officers, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A TRIBUTE TO HUEY HAVARD Benjamin O. Davis Senior and Benjamin O. Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Davis, Jr. Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I HON. MIKE ROSS While at West Point, Davis applied for entry rise today in recognition of Lee Reeves of OF ARKANSAS to the Army Air Corps, but was rejected. He Howell, Michigan. Since 1987, Lee has served IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES later attended the Army’s Infantry School at as President of the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce where she used her leadership Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Fort Benning, and taught military tactics at Tuskegee Institute. Diverting Davis from the skills and good nature to build up the city of Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay Air Corps was the Army’s way of avoiding Howell to its potential. Now she is leaving the tribute to Mr. Huey Havard, the top law en- chamber to pursue personal projects and fam- having a black officer command white soldiers, forcement officer for nearly 10 years in Union ily time. County. Sheriff Havard died Sunday, June 23, in a time when segregation prevailed and Lee Reeves may be leaving the position this 2002 after a long struggle with liver cancer. black troops had little hope for promotion. month, but the work she did while in office will He was 63. In 1941, as wartime approached, an all- continue to benefit the Howell community for Sheriff Havard took office in 1993 but his black flying unit was created, and Captain years to come. While serving as President, career in law enforcement began three dec- Davis was assigned to the first training class Lee started countless community events, such ades earlier as a 25-year-old patrolman for the at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama. In as the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, Sun- El Dorado Police Department. It was then March of 1942, Benjamin O. Davis won his day Farmer’s Market, Taste of Livingston Havard found he had an unending passion to County, and the Fantasy of Lights Parade. wings and became one of five black officers to serve and protect the people he knew and She also saw Chamber membership grow loved in Union County. He had the distinction complete the course. In July of the same year, from 200 to 925, and the budget increase from of being one of the first narcotics officers at Davis was promoted to lieutenant colonel and $70,000 to $850,000. In addition, Lee estab- the El Dorado Police Department and over the was named commander of the first all black lished a Downtown Development Authority and years he served as a motorcycle patrolman, air unit known as the 99th Pursuit Squadron. formed the Livingston County Visitors Bureau. commander of the patrol division, and in the In the spring of 1943, the 99th Pursuit She has received numerous awards, including detective division, climbing the ranks to ser- Squadron went to North Africa, where they Huron Valley Girl Scouts Woman of the Year, geant, lieutenant, and finally captain. saw combat for the first time on June 2. By and Howell Citizen of the Year 2002. Lee has Havard was named the city’s officer of the a husband, Louis, and a son, Skyler. She summer, the 99th were flying missions to sup- year in 1973 and served as interim chief of plans on writing a book about her daughter, port the invasion of Sicily. In the fall, Colonel police for a few months before taking a patrol Leta, who passed away five years ago from deputy’s assignment at the sheriff’s office in Davis returned to the United States to com- Leukemia. 1983. During his tenure, Havard increased the mand the 332nd Fighter Group, an even larger Lee’s efforts have contributed greatly to number of patrol deputies and began 12-hour all black unit preparing to make the trip over- helping Howell grow into a remarkable city shifts for deputies to allow for better patrol seas. it was about this time when Top Brass and a pleasant place to live. I am confident coverage. He also assigned deputies to work recommended that the 99th be removed from that her hard work and dedication to her com- full-time with the 13th Judicial District Drug tactical operations for poor performance. Colo- munity will continue well into the future. My Task Force. nel Davis held a news conference at the Pen- Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in Sheriff Havard was an honorable, driven, tagon to defend his men. Although they were thanking Lee Reeves for all of her contribu- and passionate law officer. He was an amaz- permitted to continue fighting, a top-level in- tions to the community to Howell, and wish ing man, and an asset to Union County. I un- her success in her future endeavors. quiry ensued. Questions about the squadron derstand that this is a difficult time for his wife, f Cathy, his mother, Eva, two daughters, were put to rest in January 1944, when its pi- Shondra and Laura, stepdaughter, Michele, lots downed 12 German fighter planes over TALKING TALONS YOUTH LEADER- and all of his many friends and relatives whom the Anzio beach in Italy. SHIP MAKES SIGNIFICANT CON- TRIBUTION TO NEW MEXICO he loved dearly. They are in my heart and in Colonel Davis and the 332nd arrived in Italy my prayers. shortly after that. They were based at Ramitelli Huey Havard will be missed greatly. His leg- and came to be known as the Red Tails for HON. TOM UDALL acy of hard work, determination, and love of the distinctive marking on their planes. The OF NEW MEXICO people will live on in the lives he touched and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES changed forever. four-squadron unit accumulated a successful record of missions flown deep into German Tuesday, July 16, 2002 f territory. Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, ON THE DEATH OF BENJAMIN O. General Benjamin O. Davis was a highly during the Independence Day work period, I DAVIS JR. decorated leader of dozens of missions in P– had the opportunity, like many of my col- 47 Thunderbolts and P–51 Mustangs. He re- leagues, to visit constituents and groups in my home state. There was one visit that was es- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL ceived the Silver Star for a strafing run into pecially gratifying that I would like to relate to OF NEW YORK Austria, and the Distinguished Flying Cross for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my colleagues. a bomber escort mission into Munich. General Talking Talons Youth Leadership, located in Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Davis went on to lead the all black 477th the mountains East of Albuquerque, is a non- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to mourn Bombardment Group, which compiled an ex- profit youth development organization. This the passing of General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., emplary combat record. program works in several different ways to who was born on December 18, 1912, and When General Davis retired from the mili- evaluate youth to be effective advocates and died on July 4, 2002 at the age of 89. General tary in 1970, he became the Director of Public ethical stewards of themselves, wildlife, and Davis was buried at Arlington Cemetery with Safety in Cleveland. Later he joined the United the environment. I went into this program be- full military honors. lieving that it was a basic rehabilitation pro- States Department of Transportation, directing General Davis was an American hero, who gram for wild animals. I was pleasantly sur- through his leadership of the legendary anti-hijacking efforts. In his five years with the prised to learn that Talking Talons is so much Tuskegee Airmen, helped to dispel the myths department he supervised the sky marshal more. about the ability of African-Americans to suc- program, airport security and a program to I want to give a brief history of this program. cessfully engage in combat and specifically to stop cargo theft. In 1998 President Bill Clinton In 1988, Wendy C. Aeschliman, a nurse at master the complexities of flying and maintain- awarded General Benjamin O. Davis a fourth Roosevelt Middle School, in Tijeras, New Mex- ing aircraft. star, the military’s highest peacetime rank. ico, with a side practice as a licensed animal

VerDate 112000 04:54 Jul 17, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.023 pfrm12 PsN: E16PT1 E1272 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 16, 2002 rehabiltor, observed that her young patients due to permanent injury or their unnatural con- those caring for loved ones, are particularly suffered less from physical ailments and more tact with humans. These animals, however, meaningful to me. from a downcast spirit and low self-esteem. will be taken care of and used in a positive Just in the last half-century, the way that The youth did seem, however, extremely curi- way. I was especially pleased to learn that most Americans come to the end of life has ous and excited about her animal patients. Talking Talon, in conjunction with the New changed dramatically. Today, most people live With a small Burrowing Owl named ‘‘Bo’’ who Mexico Department of Health’s Tobacco Use for many months with a serious chronic illness had been declared non-releasable, she set Prevention and Control Program, is working to before they die. In fact, statistics show that, on forth to combine the natural love of animals warn other students about the deadly realities average, Americans will be unable to care for she observed in youth, with the goal of in- of tobacco. The students use the animals as themselves for the last two years of their lives. creasing their self-esteem. She implemented, metaphors for the strength and courage it However, the services that our health care on a small scale at the middle school, a cur- takes to resist the peer pressure of tobacco system makes readily available were designed riculum which trained students to perform pub- and other negative influences. Seeing the ani- to cope with short-term threats, such as acci- lic presentations about injured wildlife and mals used this way is truly novel. It is just an- dental injuries and heart attacks. Our nation’s their conservation. Thirteen years later, Talk- other example of the creative approach that health care system has not been adapted to ing Talons’ basic approach to instill healthy the staff of Talking Talons has taken to ad- meet the needs of people facing the final lifestyles and attitudes in young people has dress the various challenges that are facing phase of life or the many challenges faced by grown and taken off. New Mexico’s youth. their caregivers. Today, the program thrives in New Mexico. Another important element of this program Many of the shortcomings in the health care Through a dedication team of staff, volunteers, is its location. Talking Talons is located in system related to care at the end of life arise contributors, and state and federal govern- what is called the Tri-County area. So named from inherent shortcomings in federal policy. ment, Talking Talons is realizing its vision of because in about a ten-minute drive you will Unfortunately, we have been slow to see that the future. Through experiences in public go through the counties of Bernalilo, Sandoval these lapses are not just personal calamities speaking, team-building activities, and con- and Santa Fe. This particular area of the state and challenges, but rather, are built into fed- servation projects, the youth of our commu- is rural in nature and surrounded by beautiful eral policy. For example, while Medicare cov- nities and our environmental advocates of to- forests. As is the case with most rural areas, erage makes operations and emergency serv- morrow are developing a commitment towards finding things for youths to do—whether it be ices readily available to the elderly, services conservation of natural resources. We owe working or volunteering—is often difficult. more appropriate for serious disability and Talking Talons our gratitude for ensuring that Without positive outlets, our children often end dying are not easily found. Medicare, Med- such valuable opportunities exist. up in negative and unhealthy situations. The icaid, and Veteran’s coverage do not provide Mr. Speaker, it seems that every time we genius of Talking Talons is that because of its for continuity in care, advance care planning, open a newspaper or watch the news, we location young people in the East Mountains family support, or symptom relief for long-term hear of another devastating scandal involving have a wonderful and productive alternative fatal illnesses. corporate America. From Enron to WorldCom, way to spend their time. Further, end of life care uses a large portion the news of recent months has been disheart- Mr. Speaker, I look forward to building a re- of funding allocated to health care services. ening and unbelievable. It is nice to know, lationship with Talking Talons Youth Leader- Those last few years of life are tremendously however, that there are some businesses out ship. I am very proud to be able to share with expensive, with the last year alone using 28 there that want to do the right thing. They you the story of these terrific students and the percent of the overall Medicare budget. It is want to become community partners. In that wonderful gift they are giving to their commu- estimated that half of Medicare cost, and even spirit, I want to commend Campbell Corpora- nity and to themselves. They are dem- more of Medicaid for the elderly and Veteran’s tion and its President and CEO Robert Gately onstrating what life really is—being a leader, a health care, go toward care of those who are for recently donating land where students can good student, and living a healthy lifestyle. very sick and will die, rather than get well. Al- implement reparian restoration practices, and f though taxpayers spend money on end of life for pledging to assist in the development of a care, they do not get reliability and quality new Talking Talons Leadership Center and INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘LIVING from that care. Museum, along New Mexico’s historic Tur- WELL WITH FATAL CHRONIC ILL- And this is a problem that will only increase quoise Trail. At this new facility, Talking Tal- NESS ACT OF 2002’’ in the coming years. The numbers of people ons will engage the community in conserva- facing serious illness and death will double tion-based projects, including education wild- HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR within a quarter century, as the Baby Boomer life programs designed to connect children OF MINNESOTA generation reaches old age. Our nation must and teens with nature. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES not only arrange and pay for services that can Campbell Corporation is also working with support the unprecedented number of people Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Talking Talons to support a private-match who will need care, but we must also learn funding source that will enable the program to Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today how to support family caregivers. Facts show qualify and compete for grants available from to introduce the ‘‘Living Well with Fatal Chron- that a family member will spend nearly as various foundations and agencies. I am so ic Illness Act of 2002,’’ a bill to build the ca- many years, seventeen, caring for an elderly pleased that the East Mountains has a com- pacity to meet the challenge of growing num- parent, as raising children, eighteen years. munity partner like Campbell Corporation to bers of people living with serious chronic ill- Further, a family caregiver can expect to lose help quality non-profits expand their oper- ness for some time before death. I am joined more than one-half million dollars in net worth, ations. in introducing this bill by my colleagues Rep- (from having a lower pension, more time not During my visit, I had the opportunity to see resentative STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES, Rep- covered by health insurance, and lost wages.) firsthand the restoration project that Talking resentative MARTIN FROST, Representative MI- The ‘‘Living Well with Fatal Chronic Illness Talons has been conducted at the San Pedro CHAEL MCNULTY, and Representative ELEANOR Act of 2002’’ will meet the challenges faced by Creek since spring this year. This ongoing res- HOLMES NORTON. a growing number of people who must live toration of the fragile environment involves the The early ideas for this legislative initiative with serious chronic illness for some time be- young preservationists working to identify na- came from conversations around the dinner fore death. This comprehensive legislation ad- tive and non-native plant species and restoring table with my wife, Jean. We have both lost dresses four key initiatives—two affect care- the creek to its original state. spouses, who succumbed at an unusually givers, two points relate to improving end of When I visited Talking Talons, I met a num- early age to cancer, and we have tended to life care. ber of the students that are involved in the disabled and frail parents. First, we establish an early Medicare buy-in program. These young adults were clearly in- Many citizens have been personally touched program for otherwise uninsured caregivers spired, intelligent, and friendly. Some of the by the experience of caring for disabled and aged 55 to 65. This provision would guarantee students gave me presentations on different frail parents or for spouses and children as that those caregivers approaching Medicare projects that they were undertaking. Just they lived out their final days. My experience age would not have to go without health insur- meeting the students was positive proof that in these difficult situations has been that our ance themselves when they are forced to the mission of Talking Talons is soaring and health care system is a patchwork quilt of mis- leave work to care for a family member. For succeeding. matched services that carry with them sub- example, a 60-year-old woman who leaves Many of the students work directly with ani- stantial expense. So, the challenges faced by her job to take care of her 85-year-old mother mals that can never be released again, either those nearing the end of life, as well as by who has Alzheimer’s disease often not only

VerDate 112000 04:54 Jul 17, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.027 pfrm12 PsN: E16PT1 July 16, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1273 loses her income and social role, but also her Dhirubhai Ambani was the ultimate success the United States Post Office at 3135 First Av- employer-sponsored health insurance. Age story. Bom in a rural village in Gujurat, he enue North in St. Petersburg, Florida for the and pre-existing conditions make it unlikely rose from a small trader of textiles and spices Honorable William C. Cramer, who rep- that the daughter could purchase health insur- to head the largest and most profitable indus- resented the great state of Florida in this ance as an individual, so she may have to trial concern in India, the Reliance Group. House for 16 years from January 3, 1955 to jeopardize her own medical care for that of Through a series of shrewd. business moves January 3, 1971. her mother. By enabling family caregivers and decades of hard work, Dhirubhai Ambani Bill Cramer moved to St. Petersburg in 1925 aged 55 or older to buy into Medicare at com- transformed Reliance from a minor retail con- where he attended public schools and The St. munity rates, with no penalty for pre-existing cern into an entity which included the largest Petersburg Junior College. He enlisted in the conditions, we recognize the important con- and most modem refinery in Asia, a petro- Naval Reserve in 1943 and served with dis- tributions made by caregivers and support chemical business of unparalleled quality, a tinction as a gunnery officer during World War their valuable work in useful ways. five billion dollar satellite and broadband sub- II. In particular he was cited for his service Second, the legislation proposes a $3,000 sidiary, and petroleum and refining businesses daring the allied invasion of southern France. per year tax credit for the primary caregiver of which set the standard throughout South Asia. He was discharged as a Lieutenant in 1946. a low-income individual who has long-term At the time of his death, Dhirubhai Ambani Upon leaving the Navy, he graduated from care needs. This is important, because the oversaw an economic juggernauht which ac- the University of North Carolina and the Har- United States is the only developed nation that counted in almost 3 percent of India’s GDP vard Law School. He was admitted to the Flor- does not support family caregivers. There is and 16 percent of the value of the Bombay ida Bar in 1948, when he began practicing law no federal government program to help im- Stock Exchange. He was one of the wealthiest in St. Petersburg. prove skills, provide respite; indeed, we do not men in the world, a recognized billionaire by generally demonstrate that we honor their love Forbes Magazine, and in 2000 he was rightly Bill Cramer began his distinguished career and loyalty. The tax credit we propose is ad- acknowledged by Business India magazine as in public service in 1950, when he was elected mittedly not enough to pay for the financial India’s Businessman of the Century. to the Florida House of Representatives, sacrifices of caregivers who provide long-term Mr. Speaker, although Dhirubhai Ambani where he served until 1952, including one care, but it will demonstrate support and re- became very rich, his wealth was never close- year as the House’s first Minority Leader. spect for the significant commitment and con- ly held. Unlike many old line Indian compa- It was in November of 1954 that he was tributions made by those who help loved ones nies, Dhirubhai Ambani shunned debt financ- elected to the United States House of Rep- to live well despite serious illness. ing from banks and instead offered shares in resentatives, and was sworn into the 84h Con- We have been so focused on learning how Reliance to India’s growing middle class. gress on January 3, 1955. Bill Cramer was the to prevent and cure diseases that we have all Shares in Reliance were eagerly purchased first Republican from Florida elected to the but abandoned interest in what occurs as whenever offered. Today there are more than House since reconstruction in 1875. He was those possibilities run out. Most people now three million shareholders, almost all of whom reelected to seven succeeding Congresses. die of long-term irreversible conditions like de- are financially far better off as a result of their mentia, frailty, heart failure, emphysema, can- During his eight terms in the House, Bill investment. Cramer established a reputation for being one cer, and stroke; yet there is very little reliable For anyone who may wonder about the abil- evidence about serious illness and the end of of our nation’s foremost experts on transpor- ity of capitalism to flourish in the Indian econ- tation and public works issues. His career in life. This legislation will help provide guidance omy, despite that country’s long dance with that the medical community needs to respond Congress culminated with his service as the government intervention and control, one need Ranking Republican on the House Public more effectively to unique end of life chal- look no further than the story of The Reliance lenges. Works Committee, its Subcommittee on Group and its departed Chairman, Dhirubhai Roads, and on the Federal Aid Highway In- Third, the bill authorizes the Department of Ambani. Health and Human Services to establish re- vestigating Committee. He also served as a Mr. Speaker, as the Former Chairman of the member of the Judiciary Committee. search, demonstration, and education pro- Congressional Caucus on India and Indian grams to improve the quality of end-of-life care Americans and a frequent visitor to India, I Following his retirement from the House, Bill across multiple federal agencies. had the distinct privilege of spending time with Cramer was a distinguished professor and lec- Fourth, the bill authorizes the Department of Dhirubhai Ambani both at his office in South turer at The St. Petersburg Junior College, Veterans Affairs to develop and implement Bombay and his lovely residence. He was a where he taught very popular classes in poli- programs to improve the delivery of appro- gentleman of immediate warmth. A modest tics and government. priate health and support services for patients man who did not discuss his achievements or He is the father of three sons: William C., with fatal chronic illness. The Veterans Health his generosity towards his employees, his Jr., Mark C., and Allyn Walters. He and his Care System has been a leader in end of life community and his country, Dhirubhai Ambani wife Sara currently live in St. Petersburg. care delivery and innovation, especially in ad- immediately made me feel as through we had vance care planning and pain management. Mr. Speaker, Bill Cramer is a friend and been friends for a long time. This bill aims to support continued excellence mentor who served our nation with great Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me through enhanced education and service deliv- honor in this House, The enactment of this in expressing condolences to Dhirubhai ery for this important care system that now legislation will leave in St. Petersburg, the Ambani’s two sons, Mukesh and Anil, who serves so many disabled and elderly veterans. hometown he so dearly loves and served, a have taken over the management of Reliance, Our nation will face major challenges in the lasting tribute to his service, his patriotism, as well as his widow, Kokilaben, and his two next quarter century as baby boomers ap- and his devotion to our nation. daughters. Although they have suffered a proach old age. We must ensure that people great loss, their loss is shared, not only by In- suffering from fatal chronic illnesses live out f dia’s citizens, but by many friends of India in their lives in a dignified, comfortable, and the Congress and throughout the United PERSONAL EXPLANATION meaningful way, and we must support and States. honor the invaluable work of caregivers. f f HON. JIM RYUN HONORING DHIRUBHAI AMBANI LEGISLATION TO NAME A UNITED STATES POST OFFICE IN ST. PE- OF KANSAS HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN TERSBURG, FLORIDA FOR THE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORABLE WILLIAM C. Tuesday, July 16, 2002 OF NEW YORK CRAMER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. RYUN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, regret- Tuesday, July 16, 2002 HON. C.W. BILL YOUNG tably, last night I was unable to return to the Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with OF FLORIDA House to vote on H.R. 3482, H.R. 4755, and great sadness that I rise to mark the passing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. 3479. I ask unanimous consent that the of one of India’s greatest industrialists and en- record reflect that had I been present for the trepreneurs, Dhirubhai Ambani, who died on Tuesday, July 16, 2002 votes, I would have voted no on H.R. 3479, Saturday, July 6, 2002, at the age of sixty- Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Speaker, this and would have voted yea on H.R. 4755 and nine. morning I have introduced legislation to name 3482.

VerDate 112000 04:54 Jul 17, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.030 pfrm12 PsN: E16PT1 E1274 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 16, 2002 HONORING TONY RUSSELL This finding suggests that every one of us the cells,’’ she said, with the ultimate goal of may carry our own ‘‘repair kit’’ that can be determining ‘‘which cells are going to work used to treat countless medical conditions and for which therapy.’’ HON. JOHN T. DOOLITTLE As if to underscore that point, Nature si- OF CALIFORNIA genetic disorders. multaneously published work at the Na- The New York Times reports that these IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Institutes of Health showing that em- ‘‘cells could in principle do everything ex- bryo-derived cells can vastly improve symp- Tuesday, July 16, 2002 pected of embryonic stem cells, with two extra toms similar to those associated with Par- Mr. DOOLITTLE. Mr. Speaker, today I wish advantages.’’ They do not form tumors, which kinson’s disease in mice. That work, led by to remember and honor a dedicated public are a serious hazard associated with embry- Ron McKay, is one of the most convincing servant, Mr. Russell Anthony Tuccelli. After a onic stem cells, and they could be derived demonstrations to date that such embryonic lifetime of hard work and commitment to his from the patient to be treated. ‘‘Being the pa- cells may be useful in medical care. The cells in McKay’s experiments, derived family, community, and state, my friend, who tient’s own cells, they would be at no risk of from mouse embryos, took up residence at was better known as Tony Russell, passed immune rejection.’’ the right spot in the brains of adult mice and away on April 20, 2002. Having completed an And the Washington Post notes that this produced dopamine—a critical substance eight-year battle with cancer, he was buried at discovery ‘‘heightens the prospect that thera- that is in short supply in Parkinson’s dis- sea on May 8th. He was 75 years old. pies scientists are trying to create—cures for ease—in exactly the way that would be need- Tony had a long and distinguished career diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, hemophilia and ed to relieve the symptoms of the ailment. It working in the news media and on behalf of many others—can be made entirely with adult is far from proof of a cure, but ‘‘it’s abso- state and local governments. During the 1970s cells alleviating moral concerns’’ that exist with lutely definitive evidence that these cells can work in the brain,’’ McKay said. he was the news director for both KCRA the research involving embryos and clones. The more unexpected finding was that of Radio and KFBK Radio in Sacramento, Cali- Yet, proponents of these unethical and Verfaillie, director of the University of Min- fornia. He also was a foreign correspondent unproven practices have largely ignored the- nesota’s Stem Cell Institute. With the paper, for United Press International and a talk show ses adult stem cell breakthroughs. But the she joined the company of biologists who are host for KFBK. facts are simple. overturning the dogma that animal develop- In 1980, Tony assumed the role of director Research using embryos and clones re- ment proceeds in one irreversible direction, of communications for the Senate Minority quires the creation and destruction of a form from the unspecialized cell formed when sperm and egg fuse to the highly specialized Caucus in the California State Legislature. of human life. Adult stem cell research does not. In fact, adult stem cells are widely avail- cells of an adult body. Later, he became my district coordinator when Hints of her work had been emerging for I represented the 3rd State Senatorial District. able in every one of us. two years in papers and scientific con- I deeply appreciate the valuable service he Research using embryos and clones has yet ferences, and scientists had been eagerly provided me. In 1984, he left my office to be- to produce any clinical applications for human awaiting it. Many other reports, some of come an administrative assistant to the Sac- patients. Adult stem cell therapies are cur- them controversial, already emerged in re- ramento County Board of Supervisors. In 1987 rently used to treat a host of medical condi- cent years of various adult cell types being he moved over to a similar position for the tions with new breakthroughs announced on able to perform unexpected feats of trans- an almost weekly basis. formation. But Verfaillie has discovered Sacramento City Council before joining the what appears to be the most flexible adult- Governor’s Office of Criminal Justice Planning Without a doubt, embryonic stem cell re- search and cloning are highly speculative and derived cell yet. as the chief of communications. She calls the cells in question ‘‘multi- The year 1991 marked the beginning of his problematic. Both require the destruction of potent adult progenitor cells.’’ She and her decade of service to California’s Employment human embryos and the diversion of finite, colleagues have isolated them from mice, Development Department. Within this agency and much needed, funds and resources away rats and people, though they are only able to he worked as a public information officer, mar- from more promising research avenues, such do so in 70 percent to 80 percent of the people as adult stem cells. they test, for unknown reasons. keting specialist, and an associate information In animal experiments, the cells proved to [From the Washington Post, Fri. June 21, systems analyst. lack certain characteristics of embryonic 2002] He was known as a leader in the community stem cells, which are capable of making through his involvement as a youth mentor in STUDY FINDS POTENTIAL IN ADULT CELLS; every tissue in an animal’s body. But they EDD’s School Partnership Program. Also, he DISCOVERY WILL LIKELY FUEL ETHICAL DE- shared many other characteristics and was often the guest speaker at swearing-in BATE proved to be able to transform into cells of ceremonies for our newest U.S. citizens, giv- (By Justin Gillis) the liver, lung, gut, blood, brain and other ing everyone in attendance a brief history les- Researchers have isolated a type of cell organs. They have proven particularly ame- from bone marrow that seems capable of nable to transformation into liver cells. son and instilling a rousing sense of patriot- transforming itself into most or all of the Many of the types of experiments ism. specialized cells in the body, a dramatic new Verfaillie reported, which involved injecting Tony is survived by his loving wife of 49 finding likely to fuel the debate over the the adult cells into developing mouse em- years, Lenamarie Tuccelli. He is also survived ethics of stemcell research. bryos, cannot ethically be done in humans. by his son Michael and daughter-in-law Erin, The finding was reported by researchers at But further animal experimentation may his son Stephen and daughter-in-law Karen, the University of Minnesota and published clear the way to use the cells in treating and his grandchildren Angela, Raymond, online yesterday by the journal Nature. It human disease. Several scientists cautioned Stephanie, and Ryan. Tony Russell will be heightens the prospect that therapies sci- that this will take years, at best. entists are trying to create—cures for diabe- Verfaillie’s results suggest the tantalizing greatly missed by his family and friends, but tes, Parkinson’s disease, hemophilia and possibility that every adult may carry his legacy of devotion to family and service to many others—can be made entirely with around the raw material of his or her own re- the community remains with us forever. adult cells, alleviating moral concerns over pair kit—one that nature is somehow failing f using discarded embryos and fetuses as to use in many diseases but that scientists sources of tissue. might be able to exploit to make new tissues RECENT STEM CELL There has been conflicting evidence about and revivify failing organs. BREAKTHROUGHS whether cells found in adults might be as Cells derived from a person’s bone marrow useful as those derived from embryos. But would be unlikely to be rejected by the im- the work by Catherine Verfaillie, known as a mune system, a potential problem with HON. MARK E. SOUDER fastidious and cautious researcher, was wide- treatments based on embryonic- or fetal-de- OF INDIANA ly acknowledged as the most definitive evi- rived cells. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dence to date that adult cells may be almost Verfaillie said the cells might even be use- ful for correcting genetic diseases. They Tuesday, July 16, 2002 as versatile as embryonic cells. Austin Smith, a prominent researcher in Scotland could be taken out of the body, a repaired Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, recently a sci- who has criticized some prior studies using gene could be inserted, doctors could grow entific study was published that should have such cells, called the Verfaillie paper ‘‘ex- many copies and then the cells would be in- ended the ongoing debate regarding human traordinary.’’ serted into a deficient organ such as the cloning and embryonic stem cell research. Re- The work is still at an early stage, how- liver, along with proper manipulations to get ever, and Verfaillie asked that it not be used them to turn into functional liver cells. searchers reported that they have identified a as a political weapon to fight simultaneous The Verfaillie work ‘‘is a nice research cell from bone marrow that is capable of trans- work on embryonic and fetal cells. paper,’’ said John Gearhart, a biologist at forming itself into most, or even all, of the spe- ‘‘I think it is going to be important to be Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and cialized cells in the body. in a position to really compare and contrast one of the two American scientists known

VerDate 112000 04:54 Jul 17, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.034 pfrm12 PsN: E16PT1 July 16, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1275 for isolating human embryonic and fetal standing years with the Detroit-Wayne Joint land, has been turned into a killing field. stem cells. ‘‘I think it’s good, solid work. Building Authority. I urge my colleagues to join The Golden Temple attack made it clear We’ll see where it goes.’’ me in saluting him for his exemplary years of that there is no place for Sikhs in India. Verfaillie’s work was particularly wel- ‘‘The essence of democracy is the right to comed yesterday by opponents of embryonic service. self-determination.’’—Former Senate Major- stem cell research. They have long con- f ity Leader George Mitchell (D-Me.) tended that adult-derived cells offer just as The Movement Against State Repression much promise and don’t pose the same moral SIKHS OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY OF issued a report showing that India is holding concerns as embryonic cells. GOLDEN TEMPLE ATTACK at least 52,268 Sikh political prisoners, by The Senate is embroiled in arguments over their own admission, in illegal detention a related issue. Sen. Sam Brownback (R– without charge or trial. Some of them have Kan.) wants a federal ban on the transfer of HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS been held since 1984. Many prisoners con- nuclei from adult cells into hollowed-out OF NEW YORK tinue to be held under the repressive, so- human eggs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES called ‘‘Terrorist and Disruptive Activities The intent of the scientists who want to Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Act (TADA) even though it expired in 1995. perform that procedure, a type of cloning, According to the report, in many cases, the would be to derive healthy replacement cells Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to police would file TADA cases against the that are a perfect genetic match for a human take this opportunity to note a historic occa- same individual in different states ‘‘to make patient. But because the procedure would sion that is being observed this week. In addi- it impossible for them to muster evidence in create a microscopic embryo that would be tion to our observance of D-Day, the day that their favor.’’ It was also common practice for capable, briefly, of turning into a human police to re-arrest TADA prisoners who had clone if implanted into a woman’s uterus, Allied troops landed in Europe to begin the at- been released, often without filing new some groups oppose it, saying destruction of tack on Nazi Germany, this week marks the charges. the microscopic embryo would be tanta- anniversary of India’s military attack on the ‘‘In November 1994,’’ the report states, ‘‘42 mount to murder. Golden Temple in Amritsar and the brutal employees of the Pilibhit district jail and PAC were found guilty of clubbing to death f massacre of 20,000 Sikhs in June 1984. Re- cently, Sikhs from the East Coast gathered to 6 Sikh prisoners and seriously wounding 22 TRIBUTE TO BERNARD E. HANUS commemorate this event in front of the Indian others. They were TADA prisoners. Uttar Pradesh later admitted the presence of DETROIT-WAYNE JOINT BUILD- Embassy here in Washington. Similar events ING AUTHORITY around 5000 Sikh TADA prisoners.’’ Over have been held or will be held in New York, 50,000 Sikhs have been made to disappear London, and many other cities. since 1984. HON. DAVID E. BONIOR The Golden Temple attack was an attack on Sikhs in Punjab, Khalistan formally de- OF MICHIGAN the seat of the Sikh religion. It forever put the clared independence on October 7, 1987, to be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lie to India’s claim that it is secular and demo- achieved through the Sikh tradition of Shantmai Morcha, or peaceful resistance. Tuesday, July 16, 2002 cratic. How can a democratic state launch a Sikhs ruled Punjab from 1765 to 1849 and Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to military attack on religious pilgrims gathered at were to receive sovereignty at the time that recognize Bernard Hanus, who was honored the most sacred site of their religion? The In- the British quit India. ‘‘When it comes to Kashmir and Punjab at the Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority’s dian troops shot bullet holes through the Sikh holy scriptures, the Guru Granth Sahib, and and Jammu, the Indian Government might Pre-Retirement Luncheon on July 10, 2002. as well not be a democracy. For people in As distinguished guests, colleagues, and com- took boys as young as eight years old out in the courtyard and shot them in cold blood. those areas, India might as well be Nazi Ger- munity members gathered together to bid fare- many. ‘‘—U.S. Representative Dana Rohr- well to a longtime friend and advocate of pub- This set off a wave of repression against abacher (R-Cal) lic service, they honored his coming retirement Sikhs that continues to this day. Only a terrorist state could commit atroc- with a celebration of tributes, memories, and Mr. Speaker, I would like to put the flyer ities of such magnitude. from that event into the RECORD now. It con- While India seeks hegemony in South Asia, good cheer. the atrocities continue. India has openly Demonstrating outstanding leadership and tains a lot of important information about the Golden Temple attack that shows the tyranny tested nuclear weapons and deployed them in commitment throughout the years, Bernard Punjab, weapons that can be used in case of Hanus has always been dedicated to his work just under the facade of Indian democracy. nuclear war with Pakistan. These warheads and his community. As Chairman of the De- KHALISTAN MARTYRS DAY, JUNE 1, 2002 put the lives of Sikhs at risk for Hindu Na- troit-Wayne Joint Building Authority from PROTESTING INDIAN GOVERNMENT DESECRATION tionalist hegemony over South Asia. The In- 1974–2001, he has served over 28 remark- OF THE GOLDEN TEMPLE AND MASSACRE OF dian government is run by the BJP, the mili- tant Hindu nationalist party in India, and is able years and has been an integral part of SIKHS unfriendly to the United States. In May 1999, the Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Authority’s Sikhs Demand Freedom for Sikh Nation of the Indian Express reported that Indian De- success. Managing a key role in the develop- Khalistan. Remember the Victims of Indian fense Minister George Fernandes led a meet- ment and execution of the Detroit-Wayne Joint Genocide. ‘‘If the Indian government attacks ing with representatives from Cuba, Russia, Authority’s agenda, his hard work and innova- the Golden Temple, it will lay the founda- China, Libya, Iraq, and other countries to tive approach for Detroit and Wayne County tion of Khalistan.’’—Sant Jarnail Singh build a security alliance ‘‘to stop the U.S.’’ has been truly outstanding. As he prepares for Bhindranwale, Sikh martyr In March 42 Members of the U.S. Congress Indian government genocide against the from both parties wrote to President Bush his retirement, his leadership and legacy will Sikh nation continues to this day. From surely be missed. asking him to help free tens of thousands of June 3 to 6, 1984 the Indian Government political prisoners. Bernard Hanus also understands the impor- launched a military attack on the Golden India voted with Cuba, China, and other re- tance of dedication and commitment to the Temple in Amritsar, the holiest of Sikh pressive states to kill a U.S. resolution principles of community, family and public shrines and seat of the Sikh religion. This is against human-rights violations in China. service. Serving Wayne County for over 22 the equivalent of attacking the Vatican or India is a terrorist state. According to pub- years, he has devoted his time and energy to Mecca. 38 other Gurdwaras throughout Pun- lished reports in India, the government principles he believes in. As the Director of jab, Khalistan were simultaneously at- planned the massacre in Gujarat (which Administration and Committee Clerk, his hard tacked. More than 20,000 Sikhs were killed in killed over 5,000 people) in advance and they these attacks. ordered the police to stand by and not to work has been demonstrated by his remark- Desecration of the temple included shoot- interfere to stop the massacre. Last year, a able achievements for the city of Detroit and ing bullets into the Guru Granth Sahib, the group of Indian soldiers was caught red- beyond. In addition, he has served his com- Sikh holy scripture, and destroying original handed trying to set fire to a Gurdwara and munity well as former President of Our Lady Hukam Namas written by hand by the ten some Sikh homes in a village in Kashmir. Queen of Peace Roman Catholic School Sikh Gurus. Young Sikh boys ages 8 to 12 According to the Hitavada newspaper, Board, former Commander of AMVETS Post were taken outside and asked if they sup- India paid the late Governor of Punjab, No. 33, and life member of the Lt. Robert H. ported Khalistan, the independent Sikh Surendra Nath, $1.5 billion to organize and homeland. When they responded ‘‘Bole So support covert state terrorism in Punjab and Stoll AMVETS Post No. 33. Bernard Hanus Kashmir. has always been a leader, and as he retires Nihal,’’ a religious statement, they were shot to death in cold blood by the brutal In- Continuing Repression Against Sikhs from the Detroit-Wayne Joint Building Author- dian troops. ‘‘The Indian government, all the time they ity, he will assuredly continue to lead the way The Golden Temple attack launched an on- boast that they’re democratic, they’re sec- in this community for many years to come. going campaign of genocide against Sikhs by ular, but they have nothing to do with a de- I applaud Bernard Hanus for his leadership the Indian government that continues to mocracy, they have nothing to do with a sec- and commitment, and thank him for his out- this day. Punjab, Khalistan, the Sikh home- ularism. They try to crush Sikhs just to

VerDate 112000 04:54 Jul 17, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.037 pfrm12 PsN: E16PT1 E1276 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 16, 2002 please the majority.’’ Narinder Singh, a ner.’’ Members include representatives from town feel continue to make Loris, South Caro- spokesman for the Golden Temple, Amritsar, both the private and public sector who are in- lina a popular place for the relocation of fami- Punjab, interviewed on National Public volved in all modes of transportation so that it lies and businesses. Radio, July 11, 1997. Since 1984, India has engaged in a cam- really provides a well-balanced, thoughtful per- I encourage you to join me and my fellow paign of ethnic cleansing and murdered tens spective on the many transportation chal- Carolinians in celebrating the 100th Anniver- of thousands of Sikhs and secretly cremated lenges we face. sary and the accomplishments of the city of them. The Indian Supreme Court described Needless to say, it takes a unique person Loris, South Carolina. this campaign as ‘‘worse than a genocide.’’ who can work effectively and cooperatively f The book Soft Target, written by two Ca- with these various interests to pull together a nadian journalists, proves that India blew up coherent policy and action plan that makes PERSONAL EXPLANATION its own airliner in 1985 to blame the Sikhs sense. And Phil has been up to the task. I and justify more genocide. The Indian gov- ernment paid over 41,000 cash bounties to po- think I can safely say that all of us in govern- HON. MARK E. SOUDER lice officers for killing Sikhs, according to ment—whether at the federal, state, or local OF INDIANA the U.S. State Department. level—have come to rely on Phil and his orga- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Indian police tortured and murdered the nization over the years as we debate the Tuesday, July 16, 2002 religious leader of the Sikhs, Gurdev Singh transportation issues of the day. Kaunke, Jathedar of the Akal Takht. No one Phil obviously has been well-served by his Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, due to a series has been punished for this atrocity and the extensive background in the area of transpor- of visits to national parks in Colorado and New Punjab government refused to release its tation and planning. Prior to coming to TDA, Mexico, I was not in Washington on July 8, own commission’s report on the Kaunke 2002 when the Fort Clatsop National Memorial murder. he served for 12 years as the Lead Senior Human-rights activist Jaswant Singh Planner for the Northwest Regional Planning Expansion Act of 2002 passed the House. If I Khalra was kidnapped by the police on Sep- Commission where he had responsibility for had been here, I would have voted for the bill. tember 6, 1995, and murdered in police cus- the 10-county commission’s transportation I was a cosponsor of this bill and worked tody. His body was not given to his family. planning program. In addition, he has worked closely with Representative WU and Rep- Rajiv Singh Randhawa, the only eyewitness as a senior planner for a national architectural, resentative BAIRD to help this nationally signifi- to the police kidnapping of Jaswant Singh engineering and planning firm in Milwaukee cant legislation pass through the Sub- Khalra, was arrested in front of the Golden and also as an Associate Planner for the City committee on National Parks, Recreation, and Temple in Amritsar Sikhism’s holiest Public Lands, and the full Resources Com- shrine, while delivering a petition to the of Racine. British Home Minister asking Britain to in- Throughout his career, Phil has served on mittee. tervene for human rights in Punjab. many state and local committees, advisory The Fort Clatsop bill is time-sensitive be- In March 2000, 35 Sikhs were massacred in boards and commissions. In 1989 he served cause the important celebration of the Bicen- Chithisinghpora in Kashmir by the Indian as the Chairman of the Better Roads & Trans- tennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition is government. portation Council of America where he re- just about to begin. This celebration is not only A Wave of Repression Against Christians ceived its highest award for excellence in pub- historically significant for celebrating what the Since Christmas 1998, India has carried out lic education efforts relating to transportation. Corps of Discovery accomplished, but also for a campaign of repression against Christians The National Association of Development Or- recognizing its part in creating the spirit of in which churches have been burned, priests ganizations recognized Phil for his what being an American is all about. The ex- have been murdered, nuns have been raped, groundbreaking work on development of a pansion of Fort Clatsop lends credence not and schools and prayer halls have been at- system to aid local officials in managing their only to the importance of the completion of the tacked. On January 17, 2001, Christian lead- expedition’s journey, but also to the beginning ers in India thanked Sikhs for saving them roadways that is now utilized by over 100 from Indian government persecution. Mem- communities in our state. of the growth of a nation. This new trail will bers of the Bajrang Dal, part of the pro-Fas- Phil recognizes the role that an efficient enable visitors to the inland campsite to expe- cist Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS), transportation network plays in a strong econ- rience, as the expedition did, the walk to the the parent organization of the ruling BJP, omy and improving the standard of living for beautiful Oregon coast. The members of the burned missionary Graham Staines and his every Wisconsin resident. He has been an ef- expedition regularly hiked to the salt works, as two young sons, ages 8 and 10, to death while fective leader who has played a critical role in well as to experience their first views of a they slept in their jeep. The RSS published a transportation issues at every level. We all whale, that was beached. This proposal also booklet last year on how to implicate Chris- calls for further consideration of the important tians and other minorities in false criminal owe him a debt of gratitude for his selfless cases. and dedicated efforts advocating a first-class Washington State side of the Columbia River, Democracies don’t commit genocide. Sup- transportation system in Wisconsin. where the Lewis and Clark Expedition first ex- port self-determination for the people of I want to commend Phil for his stellar lead- plored a wintering site and first saw the Pacific Khalistan. ership at TDA and wish him all the best upon Ocean. Developing these sites for future f his retirement. Americans to appreciate will be an enduring f legacy of this Congress. TRIBUTE TO PHIL SCHERER f TRANSPORTATION DEVELOP- ‘‘CITY WITHOUT LIMITS’’, LORIS, MENT ASSOCIATION OF WIS- SOUTH CAROLINA TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM CONSIN POLAKOWSKI, DETROIT-WAYNE HON. HENRY E. BROWN, JR. JOINT BUILDING AUTHORITY HON. THOMAS E. PETRI OF SOUTH CAROLINA OF WISCONSIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DAVID E. BONIOR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, July 16, 2002 OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I want to pay trib- er, I rise today to congratulate the, ‘‘city with- Tuesday, July 16, 2002 ute to Phil Scherer upon his retirement as Ex- out limits’’, Loris, South Carolina in their cen- Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ecutive Director of the Transportation Develop- tennial celebration. recognize William Polakowski, who was hon- ment Association of Wisconsin. Phil has been On July 26, 1902, the city of Loris, South ored at the Detroit-Wayne Joint Building with TDA for just over 15 years, and during Carolina was incorporated and quickly became Authority’s Pre-Retirement Luncheon on July that time he has been an effective leader in a trading post for the lumber, turpentine, and 10, 2002. As distinguished guests, colleagues, bringing together varied transportation inter- agriculture industries for Horry County. and community members gathered together to ests in the State of Wisconsin to work toward In 1997, the city of Loris was declared to be bid farewell to a longtime friend and advocate the common goal of improving transportation the second fastest growing city in the state of of public service, they honored his coming re- for all the citizens of our state. South Carolina. tirement with a celebration of tributes, memo- TDA’s goal is the ‘‘establishment and main- Although the city of Loris is growing fast it ries, and good cheer. tenance of a balanced transportation network has not lost its small town charm. Demonstrating outstanding leadership and that meets Wisconsin’s present and future mo- The location of Loris to the Grand Strand, commitment throughout the years, William bility needs in an efficient and effective man- the friendly citizens of the town, and the small Polakowski has always been dedicated to his

VerDate 112000 04:54 Jul 17, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.041 pfrm12 PsN: E16PT1 July 16, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1277 work and his community. Working hard as the held. Instead, India has tried to reinforce its where and at any level.’’ On Saturday the General Manager of the Detroit-Wayne Joint rule there with over 700,000 troops. According Pakistani leader also went on CNN to offer Building Authority for 8 years, and as a Com- to columnist Tony Blankley in the January 2, an implied assurance that he wouldn’t resort to nuclear weapons, as something no sane in- missioner for 8 years before that, he has been Washington Times, meanwhile, India supports dividual would do. This went some way to- an integral part of the Detroit-Wayne Joint cross-border terrorism in the Pakistani prov- ward matching India’s no-first-use policy Building Authority’s success. Managing a key ince of Sindh. Indian officials have said that and could be considered a confidence-build- role in the development and execution of the everyone who lives in India must either be ing measure, however hard it would be for Detroit-Wayne Joint Authority’s agenda, his Hindu or subservient to Hindus, and they have any leader to stick to such a pledge were na- hard work and innovative approach for Detroit called for the incorporation of Pakistan into tional survival at stake. and Wayne County has been truly out- ‘‘Akand Bharat’’—Greater India. India’s refusal even to talk also raises In January, Home Minister L.K. Advani ad- question about just what that regional pow- standing. As he prepares for his retirement, erhouse hopes to achieve out of this Kashmir his leadership and legacy will surely be mitted that once Kashmir is free from India crisis. If it really wants terrorists to be missed. rule, it will bring about the breakup of India. stopped, some cooperation with Pakistan William Polakowski also understands the im- India is a multinational state and history shows would seem to be in order. We hope India portance of dedication and commitment to the that such states always unravel eventually. isn’t looking for a pretext to intervene mili- principles of community, team work, and work- We all hope that it won’t take a war to do it. tarily, on grounds that it knows that it ers rights. Serving as an International Rep- No one wants another Yugoslavia in South would win (as it surely would) and that this resentative for the United Auto Workers for 23 Asia, but there are 17 freedom movements would prevent the emergence of a moderate and modernizing Pakistan. years, Polakowski served the UAW well devot- within India. Unless India takes steps to re- This question is one the mind of U.S. lead- ing his time and energy to principles he be- solve these issues peacefully and democrat- ers who ask Indian officials what they think lieves in. As the Executive Director of ically, a violent solution becomes much more war would accomplish, only to get no clear SEMCAP and the Director of the Metropolitan likely. As the former Majority Leader of the answer. India is by far the dominant power AFL–CIO, his hard work and innovative ap- other chamber, Senator George Mitchell, said, in Southwest Asia, and it likes it that way. proaches give testament to his unwavering ‘‘The essence of democracy is self-determina- Some in India may fear Mr. Musharraf less dedication to ensuring the rights of working tion.’’ It is true in the Middle East and it is true because he has tolerated terrorists than be- families. As President of the John W. Smith in South Asia. cause he has made a strategic choice to ally The Sikh Nation in Punjab, Khalistan also his country with the U.S. If he succeeds, Old Timers Club and President of P.A.C.E., Pakistan could become stronger as a re- the Polish American Citizens For Equity, he seeks its freedom by peaceful, democratic, gional competitor and a model for India’s also has dedicated much of his time serving nonviolent means, as does predominantly own Muslim population of 150 million. his local community as well. Demonstrating his Christian Nagaland, to name just a couple of The danger here is that if India uses Kash- concern for his local neighborhood, he has examples. The Sikhs declared the independ- mir to humiliate Pakistan, Mr. Musharraf worked in conjunction with neighboring com- ence of Khalistan on October 7, 1987. They probably wouldn’t survive, whether or not munities to ensure safer neighborhoods. Wil- ruled Punjab prior to the British conquest of fighting escalates into full-scale war. That the submcommittee and no Sikh representa- wouldn’t do much to control terrorism, ei- liam Polakowski has always been a leader, ther in India or anywhere else. It would also and as he retires from the Detroit-Wayne Joint tive has signed the Indian constitution. send a terrible signal to Middle Eastern lead- Building Authority, he will assuredly continue India claims that these freedom movements ers about what happens when you join up to lead the way in this community for many have little or no support. Well, if that is true, with America. All of this is above and be- years to come. and if India is ‘‘the world’s largest democracy,’’ yond the immediate damage to the cause of I applaud William Polakowski for his leader- as it claims, then why would it not hold a pleb- rounding up al Qaeda on the Afghan-Pak bor- ship and commitment, and thank him for his iscite on the stauts of Kashmir, of Nagaland, der, or of restoring security inside Afghani- outstanding years with the Detroit-Wayne Joint of Khalistan? Wouldn’t that be the democratic stan. way to resolve these issues without a violent No one doubts that Mr. Musharraf has to Building Authority. I urge my colleagues to join be pressed to control Kashmiri militants, as me in saluting him for his exemplary years of solution? President Bush has done with increasing service. Until that day comes, Mr. Speaker, we vigor. The Pakistani ruler was the architect f should support self-determination. We should of an incursion into Indian-controlled Kash- declare our support for a plebiscite in mir at Kargil two years ago, and his military INDIA’S HEGEMONIC AMBITIONS Khalistan, in Kashmir, in Nagaland, and wher- has sometimes provided mortar fire to cover LEAD TO CRISIS IN SOUTH ASIA ever they are seeking freedom. We should people crossing the line of control. stop aid to India until all people in the sub- But at least in the past couple of weeks that seems to have changed, as Pakistani se- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS continent live in freedom and peace. These curity forces have begun restraining mili- OF NEW YORK measures will help bring the glow of freedom tants and breaking their communications IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to everyone in that troubled, dangerous re- links with terrorists already behind Indian gion. Tuesday, July 16, 2002 lines. In any case, the line of control is so Mr. Speaker, I would like to place the Wall long and wild that no government can stop Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, we are all hoping Street Journal article into the RECORD at this all incursions. More broadly, Mr. Musharraf that war can be avoided in South Asia. A war time. has already taken more steps to reform Pak- there would take an enormous toll in human istani society than any recent government. [From the Wall Street Journal] U.S. officials say he has taken notable steps lives and in damage to land and the fragile INDIA’S KASHMIR AMBITIONS economies of India and Pakistan. The biggest to clean up his intelligence service and that Western worry over Kashmir has focused he has even begun to reform the madrassa losers, clearly, would be the Islamic people of on Pakistan’s willingness to control terror- schools that are the source of so much Is- Kashmir and Sikhs of Punjab, Khalistan. ists slipping over the border with India, and lamic radicalism. (The problem is that Saudi Unfortunately, some of the media accounts rightly so. But that shouldn’t allow U.S. pol- Arabia hasn’t stopped funding them.) of this conflict have been very one-sided. You icy to overlook India’s equal obligation to The Pakistani leader has done all this at would think after reading a lot of the papers prevent a full-scale war from breaking out in considerable personal and strategic risk, and and watching a lot of TV news that India is ab- Southwest Asia. it is in the U.S. and (we would argue) Indian solutely blameless in this conflict. That is not That obligation has come into focus with interests that he process continue and suc- today’s Asian security conference in ceed. He deserves time to show he is not an- true. As the Wall Street Journal pointed out on Kazakstan. Indian Prime Minister Atal other Yasser Arafat, who has a 20-year June 4, it is India’s hegemonic ambitions, as Bihari Vajpayee and President Pervez record of duplicity. much as anything, that have brought this crisis Musharraf of Pakistan will both be on hand, As it works to defuse the Kashmir crisis, to a head. and everyone has been urging a bilateral the U.S. has to press Mr. Musharraf to stop Mr. Speaker, at the time that India was par- meeting on the sidelines. But so far Mr. as many terror incursions into India as pos- titioned, the Hindu maharajah of Kashmir, de- Vajpayee has ruled out any dialogue until sible. But it also must work to dissuade spite a majority Muslim population, acceded to Pakistan presents evidence that it is acting India from using Kashmir as an excuse to hu- miliate Pakistan, a vital U.S. ally. The U.S. India. That accession has always been dis- against the Kashmiri terrorist groups cross- ing the U.N. line of control to attack Indian has a long-term interest in good relations puted and India promised the United Nations targets. with India, a sister democracy and Asian in 1948 that it would settle the issue with a This is shortsighted, not least for India, counterweight to China. But self-restraint free and fair plebiscite on Kashmir’s status. As because it allows Mr. Musharraf to take the over Kashmir is a test of how much India we all know, the plebiscite has never been moral high ground by offering to talk ‘‘any- really wants that kind of U.S. relationship.

VerDate 112000 04:54 Jul 17, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A16JY8.045 pfrm12 PsN: E16PT1 E1278 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 16, 2002 PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congress wouldn’t even look into the liber- A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF THE 20TH ating evidence I discovered. ANNIVERSARY OF THE HOT AIR HON. XAVIER BECERRA The real Ivan was: JUBILEE IN JACKSON, MICHIGAN 1. Nine years older than John Demjanjuk, OF CALIFORNIA 2. He was taller, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3. He had a long scar on his neck, HON. NICK SMITH Tuesday, July 16, 2002 4. The Real Ivan had Black Hair not blonde like John Demjanjuk. OF MICHIGAN Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, July The frightening issue was that our govern- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 12, 2002, and Monday, July 15, 2002, due to ment, through the Office of Special Investiga- official business in my District, I was unable to tion (O.S.I.), knew John Demjanjuk was not Tuesday, July 16, 2002 cast my floor vote on rollcall No. 295, 296, Ivan The Terrible before they stripped him of 297, and 298. The votes I missed include roll- his citizenship and sent him to Israel to DIE! Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, July call vote No. 295 on passage of H.R. 4687, The Prosecutor for O.S.I., Amy Moscovitz and 19, 2002 marks the 20th Anniversary of the the National Construction Safety Team Act; OSI Agents Garand and Daugherty suborned Hot Air Jubilee in Jackson, Michigan. This rollcall vote No. 296 on the Motion to Suspend perjury of S.S. NAZI Guard Otto Hom know- event began in 1983 when Jackson Balloon the Rules and Pass H.R. 3482, the Cyber Se- ingly and willingly, to strip an American of all Pilots Tony Hurst and Jim Ahearn suggested curity Enhancement Act; rollcall vote No. 297 his rights and ship him to be executed! the idea to Jackson Resident Mike Brown. The on the Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Shame! Shame! And shame on Congress! initial goal was to provide a new and exciting H.R. 4755, the Clarence Miller Post Office I am proud that I helped to save his life! family oriented activity to attend in the Jack- Building Designation Act; and rollcall vote 298 Demjanjuk should be left alone to die with his son area. The inaugural event hosted 17 bal- on the Motion to Suspend the Rules and family. Moscovitz, Garand and Daugherty loons from Michigan and Ohio and was Pass, as amended H.R. 3479, the National should have been sent to prison. Aviation Capacity Expansion Act. As a result of this, I was labeled an anti- launched from the Sparks Foundation County Had I been present for the votes, I would Semite and targeted! I am not an anti-Semite! Park, Cascades Park, and the grounds of have voted ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote Nos. 295, If a Jewish-American needed help, where Jackson Community College. At the first Jubi- 296, 297, and 298. no one would intervene, I would have acted in lee, approximately 20,000 people were in at- tendance for the initial launch. In 1996, the f the same fashion and manner. Bottom Line, in 1991 a top-ranking official of Jackson Hot Air Jubilee moved to Reynolds PERSONAL EXPLANATION The American Israeli Public Affairs Committee Field at the Jackson County Airport to accom- (A.I.P.A.C) was fired and she released modate the growth in the event. Since that HON. MARK UDALL AIPAC’S Top Hit List: President George Bush, time, the Jackson Hot Air Jubilee has grown to OF COLORADO Secretary of State James Baker, Jesse Jack- over 65 balloons, with participants coming IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES son, James A. Traficant, Jr. from as far away as Japan and Australia. In I was the number one target of Jewish Or- 2001, over 100,000 people attended the Tuesday, July 16, 2002 ganizations of 535 Members of Congress and event. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, on they have done everything to defeat me. The The Jackson Hot Air Jubilee has a positive July 15th I was unavoidably detained in return- Department of Justice targeted me for the em- impact on the community by stimulating the ing to Washington, D.C. from Colorado. As a barrassment I caused them with the local economy through hotel stays, restaurant result, I was unable to vote on three measures Demjanjuk case! meals, and other expenditures at local Jack- considered that day. Everybody in Congress knows that I oppose Had I been present, on rollcall No. 296, pas- excessive hand-outs to Israel—special pref- son businesses. The Jubilee also contributes sage of H.R. 3482, the Cyber Security En- erences to Israel and a one-sided Middle East more than $15,000 to local civic organizations hancement Act, I would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ policy that now has imported Middle East vio- in the Jackson area. I also would have voted ‘‘yes’’ on both roll- lence to our homeland. The success of this event over the past 20 call No. 297, passage of H.R. 4755, and roll- I have nothing against Israel, but I will not years is due to the hard work and dedication sit back and see America endangered be- call No. 298, passage of H.R. 3479. of the volunteer planning committee and the cause everybody is afraid to tell it like it is. more than 600 area volunteers from all walks f Palestinians deserve a homeland too! I have been targeted for removal for many of life that contribute to the Jackson Hot Air THE INVESTIGATION OF JOHN Jubilee. Therefore, I would like to commend DEMJANJUK reasons: 1. The only American to ever defeat the U.S. Department of Justice, in a RICO the 35 member all Volunteer Hot Air Jubilee case pro se, 2. IRS Legislation that changed planning committee, which works year around HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. the burden of proof so the taxpayers would, to produce this fine event. I also want to rec- OF OHIO once again, be innocent and not have the bur- ognize the more than 600 local volunteer citi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES den to prove it. 3. Demjanjuk, 4. Waco, 5. zens that contribute their time and energy to Tuesday, July 16, 2002 Ruby Ridge, 6. Pan Am 103, 7. and basically the Jackson hot air jubilee, without whose as- because I love America and respect and ad- sistance this event would not happen. The Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, John mire the elected Congress. members of the business community and pri- Demjanjuk, of Cleveland, Ohio, was convicted I do hate our government, run by un-elected vate citizens that sponsor the Jackson Hot Air and sentenced to death as the ‘‘Infamous’’ bureaucrats who even intimidate our aristo- Jubilee also deserve recognition for supporting Ivan The Terrible of The Treblinka Death cratic judiciary. such a fine family oriented event for the citi- Camp in Poland. In closing, I am absolutely amazed that zens of the 7th Congressional District and be- The Demjanjuk family appealed to all Mem- some jackass federal judge declared the yond. I would also like to commend the Jack- bers of the House and Senate, and were Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional! Beam son County Airport for opening their facility for ‘‘turned away’’ because the case was ‘‘too me up! the Jackson Hot Air Jubilee and the commu- sensitive!’’ Tyrants will rule a people who are not gov- nity at large. They came to me! I told them I would pull erned by God. Those words were spoken by the switch on Demjanjuk if he was guilty, but William Penn. The Jackson Hot Air Jubilee is an exem- would look into the matter. I say—a nation that excludes God—by plary model of a community working together My investigation exonerated Demjanjuk. The judges appointed to lifetime terms—is a nation to achieve a common goal: providing a well- Israeli Supreme Court released him to me and that will ultimately collapse and fail. organized, family oriented festival for all to I returned Demjanjuk to his family. The Gov- Congress must become more than an Advi- enjoy. I commend the Jackson Hot Air Jubilee ernment is now charging him with something sory Board and start to straighten out this for a job well done, and wish the Committee ‘‘new’’! mess in our government! continued success for many years to come.

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