June 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17191 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS UNITED STATES CAN STILL SAL­ Take, for instance, the major cause of the MARYLAND LEADERS WARN VAGE ITS POSITION ON EARTH world's environmental disappointment with us ABOUT FATAL DRUG SUMMIT in Rio: This was the much-discussed, much­ HON. CHARU.S B. RANGEL HON. DANTE B. FASCEU worked-over biodiversity agreement. It was OF NEW YORK OF FLORIDA signed by more than 150 countries-almost IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES everyone but us. In its basic elements the pact Tuesday, June 30, 1992 Tuesday, June 30, 1992 is aimed at preserving the world's plants and Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, today Congress­ Mr. FASCELL. Mr. Speaker, the big Rio de animals and the natural systems, such as man LAWRENCE COUGHLIN and I are introduc­ Janeiro environmental conference is over and water, air, and soils, that support these ing legislation, at the request of the Drug En­ all the world knows that the United States lifeforms. forcement Administration, which would bring played the spoilsport. How could Americans be against the bier the penalties under the Controlled Substances We came away from Rio as the bully nation diversity pact? Well, we are only against part Act, and the Controlled Substances Import that would not join the global green parade. and Export Act, for fentanyl and its analogues President Bush reluctantly went along with of it-the part that says: the developed world will fund the agreement and the developing into line with those for heroin. Fentanyl and its some of the Rio agreements, but he balked at analogues are synethic narcotics which are signing the really big one. He said the cost to world will have the biggest say in how the money is spent. closely related pharmacologically to heroin. the United States for the major biodiversity They differ from heroin mainly in their potency, pact was too open-ended and that this envi­ Another part says we'll turn over our envi­ onset of action, and duration of action. ronmental agreement, as spelled out at Rio, ronmental technology, our hard-won exper­ This legislation in necessary because clan­ would cost American jobs. tis0-{)ur patents and our licenses-free of destinely produced fentanyl, called China The President noted that the United States charge to the developing nations. We balked white on the street, has began to reappear in has a distinguished record of environmental strongly at that also. fairly large quantities. According to an article achievements. We have led the world for at in the Washington Post on March 31, 1992, "A least the last two decades. But the day of Not hard to understand. It sounds as if the powerful synthetic narcotic known as China America writing blank checks is over, the poor nations call the shots and we pay the White has killed at least 23 intravenous drug President said. bills-and donate our brainpower. But, what is The President was right as far as he went. left out of this equation is the fact that the users in Maryland since late January, accord­ We have certainly done our part for the envi­ White House announced we would not sign ing to top (Maryland) health and law enforce­ ronment over the years. And the new dollar the pact even before the Rio meeting began. ment officials. Investigations said the drug, costs might very well wind up being too rich By refusing to discuss it we missed a golden 100 times as potent as heroin is being for our national wallet. But what the President opportunity to seek changes in it. The Brazil­ shipped to Baltimore from New York." it does did not strive for at Rio was compromise. ians quietly offered to help us out of our policy not take much fentanyl to kill someone, a le­ What he did not seek was the middle ground dilemma by acting as our gcrbetween in work­ thal dose of the drug is about the size of three of environmental agreement-a common ing out changes. In effect, we spurned their grains of salt. Fentanyl citrate is commonly used as an an­ green base on which nations of goodwill can offer and engendered Brazil's hostility. manage the environmental future of our plan­ esthetic and analgesic in hospitals. In high So what's to be done at this late stage? Rio doses, however, it quickly and totally sup­ et. is over, isn't it? Admittedly, Americans can't go it alone. It is presses the part of the brain that controls res­ unreasonable for the developing nations to Yes, but the President could still salvage piration. It is prudent to take action now which look to us for a huge financial handout that some of the situation by working out his own will inhibit people from marketing fentanyl as they think will solve all their environmental ills. clarification of provisions he didn't agree with, heroin, because no one knows when or where If there is one thing we have learned by hard attaching it-and then signing the biodiversity another rash of fentanyl-induced deaths may experience it is that environmental sumpholes occur. pact. It's not too late for that. 1 can't be soaked up by dumping money in The way the law is currently written, 2 12 The United States also quibbled over other times more heroin then fentanyl is required for them. agreements that merited lesser publicity-if But what about international cooperative ac­ the penalties of 21 U.S.C. section 841 to not substance-at Rio. For instance, we used tion? Why didn't the White House offer to sit apply, even though fentanyl is approximately down and talk. The stances taken by the ad­ our superpower muscle to weaken a pact on 50 times more potent as an analgesic than ministration at Rio were disappointing, not so reducing greenhouse gas emissions. heroin. The number of dosage units of heroin much for the fact that we refused our full sup­ In summation, we acted at Rio like a petu­ necessary to invoke the most severe penalties port, but more so in that we didn't sit down to lant giant, kicking several slats out of the glob­ is one-tenth the number of dosage units in work out our differences with our neighbor na­ al environmental boat. We did not sink it, but fentanyl. Thus the threshold quantities for in­ tions. we've weakened the forward momentum and voking the most severe penalties involving William Reilly, the chief U.S. negotiator at we've seriously endangered our position as fentanyl and its analogues are high consider­ Rio, was obviously willing to talk things the world's environmental leader. Now we've ing the relative potency of fentanyl and its through, but the White House effectively tied got to play catch-up ball. analogues to that of heroin. his hands. Specifically, Mr. Speaker, the legislation It is truly unfortunate that administration The long-term success of Rio will be meas­ does four things. First, it decreases the thresh­ rhetoric and actions undercut U.S. stature, tar­ ured not by the conference agreements old for fentanyl and its analogues by a factor nished our image, and alienated many people reached, but by the global partnership that is of ten for the enhanced penalties under 21 of goodwill at the Rio conference. But even shaped among the developed and developing U.S.C. 841 (b)(1 )(A) to apply. Second, it de­ now it is not too late to reassess our posi­ nations. We've still got a chance to be a full­ creases the threshold for fentanyl and its ana­ tio~and I hope the President will lead the fledged and welcomed member of that part­ logues by a factor of 10 for the enhanced pen­ way. nership. Our shared commitment to actions alties under 21 U.S.C. 841 (b)(1 )(B) to apply. His followup could be more important than and sustainable stewardship of the Earth's re­ Third, it inserts next to the technical name of the conference itself. sources could be the enduring legacy of Rio. the drug, the name fentanyl in 21 U.S.C.

•This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 17192 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 30, 1992 841 (b)(1 )(A)(vi) and 21 U.S.C. 841 Sabatini said a lethal dose of the coarse­ Federal Government. The states and the pri­ (b)(a)(B)(vi) to clarify that the penalties apply textured drug in dry form is about the size of vate agencies are deeply committed to this to fentanyl and its analogues. Fourth, this leg­ three grains of salt. partnership, obligating millions of dollars to islation makes the thresholds for enhanced "It's so lethal, people usually die before aid resettlement. However, this effort has they get to the hospital," Sabatini said. been seriously hampered because of declining penalties for fentanyl and fentanyl and its ana­ Schaefer, flanked by Sabatini and Carr at federal support for domestic refugee resettle­ logues the same: 40 grams in 21 U.S.C. the news conference, said he hopes to take a ment. Funding for FY92 allowed for a maxi­ 841 (b)(1 )(A)(vi) and 4 grams in 21 U.S.C. more active role in the fight against drugs mum of eight months of reimbursement to 841 (b)(1 )(B)(vi). this summer. states for only certain refugees, down from Mr. Speaker, these modifications provide a "China White is a deadly drug," the gov­ the 36 months envisaged in the Refugee Act rational basis for lowering the thresholds at ernor warned. "You can kill yourself. I don't and provided in the early 1980's. It is not an which the enhanced penalties could be used. know how to put it any more dramatically." exaggeration to say that a further cut in ref­ They also bring the thresholds in line with ugee funding in FY93 could destroy the pro­ gram altogether. those of heroin. While it is late in the session, A JOINT LETTER TO CHAIRMAN While there has been debate among the we are hopeful that this legislation can be en­ NATCHER states, local and county governments and acted into law prior to the Congress adjourn­ various private voluntary agencies as to pos­ ing for the year. sible changes in the program, all are agreed Mr. Speaker, I am inserting into the CON­ HON. HOWARD L BERMAN that any changes in the administration of GRESSIONAL RECORD for the information of OF CALIFORNIA refugee resettlement cannot succeed without Members and the public an article from the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES adequate funding. At the President's re­ Washington Post about the dangers of the Tuesday, June 30, 1992 quested level, no agency or group will be able to provide even the minimum level of serv­ synethic drug fentanyl. While cocaine, crack Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am placing in ices required to forestall dependency for and heroin receive more publicity, fentanyl is the RECORD today a joint letter to Chairman thousands of refugees. also a deadly drug. NATCHER of the Appropriations Subcommittee Sadly, worldwide events continue to rein­ The text of the article follows: on Labor, Health and Human Services and force the vital humanitarian role of our refu­ [From the Washington Post, Mar. 31, 1992) Education. In the letter, which was circulated gee programs and ensure that refugee issues MARYLAND LEADERS WARN ABOUT FATAL remain a priority foreign policy concern. In by Mr. SCHUMER of New York and myself and recognition of this, the House Foreign Af­ DRUG signed by 116 of our colleagues, we ask fairs Committee and House Foreign Oper­ (By Richard Tapscott) Chairman NATCHER for an appropriation of ations Subcommittee, while freezing or cut­ ANNAPOLIS, March 30.-A powerful syn­ $521 million, the minimum amount needed to ting other function 150 accounts, signifi­ thetic narcotic known on the street as China adequately maintain refugee and entrant as­ cantly boosted Migration and Refugee As­ White has killed at least 23 intravenous drug sistance programs. sistance. The world refugee population has users in Maryland since late January, ac­ Since the passage of the Refugee Act of grown from 15 to over 17 million in just the cording to top health and law enforcement 1980, the Federal Government, State and past two years and our increased assistance officials. is a commitment to caring for and eventu­ Investigators said the drug, 100 times as local governments, and private voluntary orga­ ally repatriating the vast majority of that potent as heroin, is being shipped to Balti­ nizations have cooperated to provide number. The United States admits and reset­ more from New York. Seventeen of the over­ healthcare services, English education, job tles just a tiny fraction of the world's refu­ dose deaths between Jan. 25 and March 13 training, and other services and benefits to ref­ gees who, because of special humanitarian, were in Baltimore. Montgomery and Prince ugees who for special humanitarian, foreign foreign policy or family reunification con­ George's counties each had one death. policy, and family reunification reasons have cerns, are extended the right to reside in this Nelson J. Sabatini, secretary of the De­ been granted the right to reside here. States, country. Our assistance helps these op­ partment of Health and Mental Hygiene, said localities and private agencies have committed pressed and endangered refugees from around the drug, fentanyl citrate, is commonly used the world become successful and productive as an anesthetic in hospitals. In high doses, millions of dollars to this partnership, yet Fed­ citizens. however, it quickly and fatally suppresses eral funding has steadily eroded. The Presi­ We expect and anticipate that Congress the part of the brain that controls respira­ dent's proposal to cut Federal funding for will pass a refugee reauthorization bill, sup­ tion, Sabatini said. these programs by almost one-half could de­ ported by all those committed to successful "Anyone who uses this drug can die almost stroy the program altogether. refugee resettlement, before your appropria­ immediately," Gov. William Donald Schaefer Mr. Speaker, worldwide events continue to tions conference is completed. Meanwhile, said in issuing a statewide alert to hospital reinforce the vital humanitarian role of our ref­ we reemphasize our belief in and commit­ emergency rooms and drug treatment cen­ ugee programs and ensure that refugee is­ ment to the refugee program and ask that ters. you fund domestic refugee resettlement at The first death was reported Jan. 25 in the sues remain a priority foreign policy concern. $521 million. Glen Echo area of Montgomery. The Prince We urge the Appropriations Committee to ade­ Sincerely, George's death was March 12, health depart­ quately fund these important programs. Major R. Owens, William Lehman, Dante ment officials said. Authorities declined to HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Fascell, Larry Smith, Lawrence J. Bili­ identify the two persons who died, saying an Washington, DC, June 26, 1992. rakis, Sam Gibbons, Patricia Schroe­ investigation is continuing. Hon. WILLIAM NATCHER, der, Benjamin A. Gilman, Harry John­ Three overdose deaths from the drug were Chairman, House Appropriations Subcommittee ston, Hamilton Fish, Jr., Bill Mccol­ reported in Baltimore County. One was re­ on Labor, Health and Human Services and lum, Constance A. Morella, Bill Low­ ported in neighboring Carroll County. Education, Washington, DC. ery, James L. Oberstar, Martin Olav State police Lt. Col. Thomas Carr said DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: As you prepare to Sabo, Bruce F. Vento. China White popped up first in the mid-1980s mark-up the FY1993 Labor/HHS Appropria­ Chester A. Atkins, Wayne Owens, Ben­ in California, later in Pennsylvania and in tions bill, we are writing to express our jamin L. Cardin, Gerry Sikorski, Rob­ 1991 in New York, where a dozen overdose strong support for funding the Refugee and ert J. Lagomarsino, Stephen J. Solarz, deaths were reported. The only place the Entrant Assistance Programs at the $521 Collin C. Peterson, John Bryant, Gary drug is known to be in use now is Maryland, million level for Fiscal Year 1993-the A. Condit, Robert Dornan, Gary L. Carr said. amount contained in Chairman Mazzoli's Ackerman, George J. Hochbrueckner, He said the drug, which is difficult to de­ Refugee Authorization bill. Michael R. McNulty, Sherwood L. tect in drug tests, could be used by addicts The President's Budget calls for barely Boehlert, Sander M. Levin, Norman F. on parole or probation. However, Carr said it half the funding for this essential program­ Lent. is likely that most users do not know the po­ from the FY92 level of $410.6 million to a Ed Pastor, Edolphus Towns, Charles B. tency of the drug they are buying. mere $227 million. The proposed reductions Rangel, Ronald K. Machtley, Thomas About 550 glassine bags of it were con­ would particularly impact the Refugee Cash J. Manton, Bill Paxon, Michael J. fiscated by Baltimore police last week. The and Medical Program [RCMA] which has Kopetski, Henry J. Nowak, John J. La­ drug takes its nickname from the slang term been the heart of the Department of Health Falce, Les AuCoin, Glenn M. Anderson, for pure Southeast Asian heroin, Carr said. and Human Services refugee assistance ef­ Mel Levine, Matthew G. Martinez, Ju­ "All I can tell people is to stay away from forts. As you know, the Refugee Act of 1980 lian Dixon, George E. Brown, Jr. heroin," Carr said during a news conference established a cooperative partnership be­ Robert Matsui, Norman Y. Mineta, Don with the governor. tween the states, the private sector and the Edwards, George Miller, Vic Fazio, Ron June 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17193 Dellums, Mervyn Dymally, Esteban At a time when the wetlands issue has be­ share of drought and hard times. Paducah, the Torres, Rick Lehman, Calvin Dooley, come one of the most hotly debated environ­ county seat of Cottle County, is a friendly Tony Beilenson, Nancy Pelosi, Pete mental issues before the courts and the U.S. community of 1,788 people. Pad"Jcah does not Stark, Henry Waxman, Tom Lantos, Congress, I am strongly opposed to stepping rely on any plant or corporation to keep the Maxine Waters, Barbara Boxer, Leon Panetta. back from a program which will protect water community running; instead the backbone of Eleanor Holmes Norton, Tim Johnson, quality and wetlands through a voluntary, in­ this country is farming. The flat plains of west Tom McMillen, Sid Morrison, William centive-based approach. I can think of no bet­ Texas are what these Americans rely on. The J. Jefferson, Porter J. Goss, John T. ter way for this Nation to protect one of its innovative frontier spirit lives on, as most of Doolittle, Thomas J. Downey, Eliot L. greatest natural resources. the revenue made in Cottle is from the pro­ Engel, Floyd H. Flake, Raymond J. I am all too familiar with the many budget duction of cotton, cattle, and hay. McGrath, Nita M. Lowey, Edward F. constraints that the Appropriations Committee Cottle County came into existence on Janu­ Feighan, Frank D. Riggs, James H. and this Congress face as we attempt to slash ary 11, 1892, after a petition was presented to Scheuer, Louise M. Slaughter, Ted W.M. Finger and others asking for the election Weiss, John Edward Porter. our Federal deficit. Yet, I am also cognizant Lane Evans, Carlos J. Moorhead, Jim that cutting the corners on a valuable program to be held for the organization of a new county Bacchus, Jim Slattery, Patsy T. Mink, such as this may cost us a great deal more in the southern part of what was then Henry J. Hyde, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, down the road, not only in monetary terms but Childress County. Even in those humble be­ Elton Gallegly, Romano L. Mazzoli, also in terms of the cost to our environment. ginnings Cottle County was a strong believer William J. Coyne, Bill Clay, Donald M. This program was authorized, with my in the democratic process, holding elections in Payne, William 0. Lipinski, Jolene strong support, as part of the 1990 farm bill. private homes, since there were no public Unsoeld, Kweisi Mfume, Ike Skelton, Although I had favored, and in fact, authored buildings in the county. Alan Wheat, Thomas M. Foglietta. Even the namesake of the county has ties John W. Cox, Jr., Barbara B. Kennelly, legislation to protect 2.5 million acres of wet­ Thomas J. Ridge, James P. Moran, Jo­ lands, the eventual compromise was designed to democracy and freedom. Cottle is named seph P. Kennedy II, Jerry F. Costello, to enroll 1 million acres into reserve. The for George Washington Cottle. This great Al Swift, Ron Wyden, Frank Annunzio, farming community's serious commitment to American was born in Tennessee about 1798. Dan Glickman, Jose E. Serrano, Jerry wetlands preservation and protection was He later moved from Missouri to Texas in Lewis, John Lewis. clearly illustrated by enactment of this provi­ September 1832. Cottle, along with volunteers Members of Congress. sion. from Gonzales, on March 1, 1836, entered the Now is no time to turn our backs on that Alamo in defense of freedom. He paid the ulti­ commitment. Until Congress exercises the will mate sacrifice, his life, 5 days later on March LEONARD MILLER'S 87TH to enact comprehensive wetlands legislation, 6, 1836. Cottle County proudly bears the BIRTHDAY conservation and regulatory reform will con­ name of this patriot. tinue to dominate environmental debates. To In retrospect, Cottle County is truly the HON. ROBERT H. MICHEL that end, this reserve program-a program crossroads of America. It symbolizes every OF ILLINOIS which will apply new resources to protect our small town in America with its friendly people IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wetlands-is critical. and family atmosphere. Somehow, once you visit Paducah and Cottle County you do not Tuesday, June 30, 1992 But as importantly, I must add that Con­ gress can no longer ignore the demands from remember it for its metropolitan buildings and Mr. MICHEL. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, June landowners across the country whose con­ skyscrapers, for it has none, but you do re­ 26, 1992, Leonard Miller, known to his friends stitutional rights have been trampled by over­ member it for its roots in freedom, agriculture, as "Pooch", celebrated his 87th birthday. zealous regulators. It is time to bring some and people. Born in Charlotte, NC, on June 26, 1905, he common sense and balance to bear upon a Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join has lived in the District of Columbia since comprehensive wetlands program, an ap­ me in saluting Cottle County on its centennial 1919 and has been married to Hilda Jean Mil­ proach that is clearly lacking today. The legis­ celebration. ler for 35 years. lative solution embodied in H.R. 1330, intro­ I make mention of "Pooch" because he has duced by my distinguished colleague from served us well in the Members' dining room BILLY RAY CYRUS, THE NEXT Louisiana, JIMMY HAYES, and myself now en­ ELVIS? for the past 24 years. He is one of those dedi­ joys the bipartisan support of 176 Members. cated employees, loyal to the standards of the I trust that we will have the opportunity to HON. BOB CLEMENT House of Representatives, who help make it consider this legislation before the end of the OF TENNESSEE possible for the Congress to function. 102d Congress. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am certain we all join in wishing him many For today, however, I want to reiterate my happy returns. strong support for the Wetlands Reserve Pro­ Tuesday, June 30, 1992 gram. An appropriate level of funding for this Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, as the rep­ program is an investment in wetlands efforts resentative of Nashville, also known as Music IN SUPPORT OF THE WETLANDS that we cannot afford to abandon. I urge the City, U.S.A., I am often asked about new RESERVE PROGRAM Congress to keep the faith with the 1990 farm country music artists. Of late, the questions bill by securing at least last year's level of have been about Billy Ray Cyrus. "Who is he HON. THOMAS J. RIDGE funding for this program. and where did he come from?" people ask. OF PENNSYLVANIA Well, I am pleased to provide some informa­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion about this phenomenon which I hope will HONORING COTTLE COUNTY'S begin to answer some of these questions. Tuesday, June 30, 1992 CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Billy Ray Cyrus is among the rising stars of Mr. RIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ex­ country music. His musical style has helped press my strong support for the Wetlands Re­ HON. BILL SARP AUUS make country music among America's favorite. serve Program, a program which is vital to our OF TEXAS And, like many artists, he has struggled for efforts to preserve this Nation's wetlands. I un­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many years before striking it big only two derstand that the House Appropriations Com­ months ago. Now he is heard on radio sta­ mittee was unable to fund this program even Tuesday, June 30, 1992 tions everywhere with his country/pop hit at a level equal to last year's level of $46 mil­ Mr. SARPALIUS. Mr. Speaker, I would like "Achy Breaky Heart." lion. Unfortunately as well, efforts made earlier to recognize the citizens of Cottle County, TX, Billy Ray's enthusiasm and charisma have today to offer an amendment to fund this pro­ who will be celebrating the county's centennial made him a favorite of fans. I know my col­ gram were thwarted. This is of great concern this year. leagues and friends here in Washington will to me, and I trust that House and Senate con­ Cottle County is situated on the wide open be interested in learning a little bit more about ferees will restore funding for this critically im­ country of west Texas. Surrounded by mes­ this talented artist and I commend the follow­ portant program later this year. quite and prairie grass, Cottle has seen its ing Associated Press article to them. 17194 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 30, 1992 NASHVILLE SOUND: BILLY RAY CYRUS: THE it, I'm Billy Ray Cyrus from Flatwoods, Ky. REV. JOHNNY LATIMER SALUTED NEXT ELVIS? I sing my own way, write from my heart and (By Joe Edwards) my band and I work up the songs our own way." HON. DON SUNDQUIST NASHVILLE, TENN.-He's being called a phe­ OF TENNESSEE nomenon. A sensation. Even the next Elvis. His musical flair comes naturally: his fa­ Two months ago, no one had heard of Billy ther, Kentucky state Rep. Ron Cyrus, D­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ray Cyrus. Since then, his album "Some Flatwoods, sang in a gospel music group and Tuesday, June 30, 1992 Gave All" has topped the pop and country his mother played in a bluegrass band. Cyrus has described himself as a quiet, Mr. SUNDQUIST. Mr. Speaker, this Sunday, music charts, overtaking such stalwarts as July 5, it will be my privilege to worship with Garth Brooks' "Ropin' the Wind" and Def bashful youngster who wanted to grow up to Leppard's "Adrenalize." be a baseball player like former Cincinnati the congregation of Central North Church and And his rollicking single "Achy Breaky Reds' catcher Johnny Bench. its pastor, Rev. Johnny Latimer, on the occa­ Heart" has been both a pop and country hit. He bought a guitar at age 20, then played sion of the church's 10th anniversary. It's even inspired a new dance the Achy in local bands named Sly Dog and the Central North Church began in a storefront Breaky, a line dance that Cyrus describes as Breeze. He spent 1984 to 1986 in Los Angeles, on July 4, 1982 with 35 members; today, its "kind of a hip bang." looking for a recording contract and support­ congregation numbers almost 1,200 and it is His album, selling more than 100,000 copies ing himself by selling cars. recognized as one of North America's fastest every week, is a blend of country, blues, and "I was desperate," he recalled. "This was growing churches, according to the newsletter, rock 'n' roll. He wrote six of the songs, in­ real hard work, especially for a guy who cluding the cut "Some Gave All," a poignant can't change the oil in his own car. Guys "Church Growth Today". And while he would ballad that salutes Vietnam veterans. would pop up the hood and ask a question, never say so himself, much of the credit for But it's the bouncy "Achy Breaky Heart," and I'd go get the owner's manual and look this growth belongs to Reverend Latimer. and the dance and Cyrus' magnetism, that it up." Under his leadership, Central North Church has stirred such extraordinary passion for a He next lived in Huntington, W.Va., but has been a powerful force for good in Bartlett new performer. traveled regularly to Nashville in search of and nearby communities. The congregation Cyrus, 30, looks a little like singer George the elusive record deal. He finally signed has programs dealing with step-parenting Michael, actor Mel Gibson and yes, even a with Mercury-Polygram, and made his Nash­ techniques, teen substance abuse, teen sui­ young Elvis. He dresses in jeans with an ville concert debut May 12, helping raise cide prevention, obedience to civil authorities, American flag on the right rear pocket. He $22,000 for literacy projects. combs his long brown hair straight back into "When I bend over to tie my shoes and feel strengthening marital and family relationships, a drooping ponytail, which he unties dra­ the pain in my lower back, I think of those AIDS prevention, and teen pregnancy preven­ matically when he performs "Achy Breaky times in my car making 49 trips a year to tion based on clear, sensible and practical Heart." Nashville six hours each way. My achy Biblical principles. Central North Church He plays guitar left-handed, with his legs breaky back is about gone." reaches out to those in need, distributing food spread far apart striking a confident pose. baskets to the needy at Thanksgiving and Sweat pours off his handsome face and soaks Christmas and offering financial assistance to his muscular frame. families left unemployed in the recent reces­ He dashes across the stage at times, and at EXCELLENCE AND AWARENESS others does an aerobics-style dance in one sion. spot. Reverend Latimer is a humanitarian. He Excited women, upholding a tradition dat­ HON. GEORGE J. HOCHBRUECKNER cares deeply about his friends and neighbors, ing back at least to Elvis, throw underwear OF NEW YORK about those who worship at his church and at the stage. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES those who live in his community. He has Nightclub bands across the country report served in the ministry for 23 years, and he has overflow requests to play "Achy Breaky Tuesday, June 30, 1992 been active in the life of our community for al­ Heart." At the Bullpen Lounge in Nashville, patrons were yelling for it one recent Satur­ Mr. HOCHBRUECKNER. Mr. Speaker, most as long. day night even as the house band tuned up. today I rise to honor the outstanding achieve­ Above all, he is an example of principled Although the song has an amusing title ments of John Harrison from Laurel, Long Is­ Christian stewardship in a day and age when and upscale rhythm, it tells a sad story: a land, in the First Congressional District of New that sort of leadership is sorely needed. He is couple are breaking up, and Cyrus asks that York. John, a third grader enrolled in the Lau­ a man I am proud to call a friend. his heart be spared the pain because his rel School, was one of only 30 students se­ I ask, Mr. Speaker, that my colleagues join heart "might blow up and kill this man." lected by the National Audubon Society to me in saluting the Reverend Johnny Latimer "The first time I heard the song, it hit have his artwork displayed at a special recep­ and Central North Church on their 10th anni­ me," he said in an interview. "It gets under versary, and that the brief history of the your skin. You want to sing it in the shower tion held for Members of Congress on June and when you're driving your car." 18, 1992. church which I submit for the record be re­ Achy Breaky dance contests have been On June 18, 1992, it was my honor to at­ printed in its entirety in the CONGRESSIONAL held in dance clubs across the country. Ca­ tend this reception and view the wonderful RECORD. ble's Country Music Television has sponsored works by John and many other talented young CENTRAL NORTH CHURCH'S HISTORY a contest inviting fans to videotape them­ students. John's poster of the Piping Plover, a July 4, 1982: Central North Church is offi­ selves at home doing the dance. The winner bird indigenous to Long Island whose nesting cially "born" with 35 charter members, gets to meet Cyrus. areas are threatened, is part of a larger effort meeting in a storefront in Raleigh Oaks "Everywhere I go, people are doing it," Plaza shopping center (Austin Peay & Yale Cyrus said. to emphasize to Congress that our young peo­ Road). Additionally, cable TV's The Nashville ple are concerned over the future of endan­ January, 1983: Central North Church's av­ Network rushed onto the air in early June a gered species. erage Sunday morning attendance grows to 30-minute show featuring Cyrus concert foot­ John will also receive a special National Au­ approximately 100, forcing the Church to find age taped in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. dubon Society Certificate of Achievement for a larger facility at 4299 Stage Road, formerly Shortly before that, The Tennessean news­ his excellent contribution. I commend the Au­ a "Big Star" grocery store. paper in Nashville asked in a big blue head­ January, 1984: Average Sunday morning at­ line over a profile story about Cyrus: "Is dubon Society for selecting this young man to tendance is approximately 150. This Man The Next Elvis?" be recognized with this honor for both his ar­ July, 1984: Central North Church's average The comparisons come easy and Cyrus' tistic talents and citizenship. John is following Sunday- morning attendance grows to ap­ soaring record sales indicate he is no mere in the proud tradition of the society's name­ proximately 300, forcing the Church to move placebo. Both are charismatic, courteous sake, John James Audubon, who was a world into a new multi-purpose facility at 5955 Southerners with rather deep voices, com­ renowned painter of wildlife. Yale Road at Bartlett Blvd.; the 15,700 square manding stage presence and the ability to I would like to extend my congratulations to foot building along with the 8.5 acre tract of land costs approximately $500,000; "Official" sing both rock 'n' roll and country-flavored all the recipients of this prestigious award, es­ material. Church membership is approximately 150. "If people have to compare me to some­ pecially John and his family. I would also like Two months later, Central North Church body, I couldn't pick anyone I'd be more flat­ to send my best wishes to John in what I am purchases an additional 10 acres of land sur­ tered by," Cyrus said. "But I keep in my sure will be a promising future in whatever en­ rounding its original 8.5 acre tract, bringing mind constantly that when it comes down to deavors he pursues. the total land owned to 18.5 acres. June 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17195 November, 1985: Central North Church's av­ tensive renovations in 1959, is equipped with America and that they are a special genera­ erage Sunday morning attendance grows to a modern diesel engine, the cadets handle the tion, the leaders of tomorrow. approximately 600, its membership grows to ship under sail as much as possible. Her ca­ approximately 570, and its Sunday School av­ dets are still instructed in discipline and self­ erage attendance grows to approximately TRIBUTE TO ROBERT W. KIMBALL 350, forcing the Church to add a new West reliance in the time-honored manner in which Educational Wing. This 6,000 square foot ad­ sailors have been trained for centuries. dition containing five classrooms and a The Keyport Yacht Club was organized in HON. GERRY SIKORSKI Chapel costs approximately $200,000. December 1907 when Henry Coons, an Eng­ OF MINNESOTA December, 1986: Central North Church's av­ lishman, and Karl Marhlason, a Dane, decided IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erage Sunday morning attendance grows to to form a club for the many sailors in the area. Tuesday, June 30, 1992 approximately 720, its membership grows to The club has shown the type of tenacity and approximately 825, and its Sunday School av­ ability to rebound from adversity that are the Mr. SIKORSKI. Mr. Speaker, this year, Rob­ erage attendance begins to approach 400. hallmark of sailing men. With an initial mem­ ert W. Kimball of Anoka, MN, finished 35 September, 1988: Central North Church's years as a teacher in Minnesota schools and begins to conduct its Sunday worship serv­ bership of 70, the club built its first dock in ices in a new 800+ seat auditorium, approxi­ 1909. Over the years, hurricanes and coastal as a force in the community. Twenty-nine of mately 13,200 square feet, along with an East storms required the club to renovate the dock those years were spent teaching American Educational Wing, approximately 6,000 several times. Finally, Hurricane Donna, which history and criminal justice at Coon Rapids square feet; total cost of these new facilities struck in September 1960, destroyed the origi­ Senior High School where he was a member and equipment is approximately $1,200,000. nal dock. By May of the following year, the of the first faculty when the school opened in December, 1989: Central North Church's av­ Club completed the rebuilt dock that remains 1963. erage Sunday morning attendance is ap­ today. The Club's original building was de­ Mr. Kimball opened up vistas of learning for proximately 1,066; its membership is 1,186; thousands of young students by creatively and its Sunday School average attendance is stroyed by fire in 1981, but rebuilt by the fol­ approximately 573. lowing year. making history come alive and the processes December, 1990: Central North Church's av­ The Club is hosting its Danish guests-in­ of our criminal justice system become real. His erage Sunday morning attendance is ap­ cluding Trade Minister Ms. Anne Birgitt constant desire to find new and better ways of proximately 1,227; its membership is approxi­ Lundholdt-in royal style with a festive cere­ teaching and motivating students led him to a mately 1,440; ana its Sunday School average mony and lavish banquet. I would like to sa­ 7-year stint as chairman of the social studies attendance is approximately 607. lute Mr. Robert Letwenski, Commodore, and department of the Anoka-Hennepin School January, 1991: Central North Church enters District, where he worked with hundreds of the first four months of 1991 (the peak at­ all of the members of the yacht club for their tendance months) with no additional parking fine work in providing a wonderful welcome to teachers to put into place the curriculum spaces available for growth. The " Strength­ our distinguished visitors from one of Ameri­ taught to literally thousands of students. en To Serve" financial campaign begins its ca's best friends and most steadfast allies. Outside the classroom, he put in long hours third month with one of its goals being the coaching high school hockey and soccer, al­ addition of at least 100 parking spaces. ways seeing to it that not just the superstars December, 1991: Central North Church's av­ KIDS ARE MUSIC TO PERFORM IN had a place and a chance to play. Off the ath­ erage Sunday morning attendance is ap­ WASHINGTON letic fields, he led motivated students into proximately 1,193; its membership is 1,578 (a competitions in debate, current events, and 9.6% increase above 1990); and its Sunday School average attendance is approximately HON. WILUAM M. THOMAS mock trials. 595. The " Strengthen To Serve" campaign OF CALIFORNIA Although he loved teaching, he also was a raises enough funds to add (in August, 1991) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES force in the community. His leadership in the 112 parking spaces. Anoka Hockey Association eventually led to Tuesday, June 30, 1992 the community having an indoor hockey facility Mr. THOMAS of California. Mr. Speaker, it of its own where the hundreds of teams in the DANISH TALL SHIP JOINS IN JULY has come to my attention that the children's community could play out of the often fierce 4TH FESTIVITIES group "Kids are Music" will be performing live elements of Minnesota winters. And hundreds in Washington on Thursday, June 2 at the Syl­ of hockey teams in the area owe there suc­ HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. van Theater and Saturday, July 4 at 2:30 p.m., cess of his Saturday morning skating program OF NEW JERSEY at the Jefferson Memorial. for 4- to 7-seven year olds. 1 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESEN'1'ATIVES Kids are Music is an upbeat children's per­ During his 3 !2 decades of teaching, he and forming group from California which portrays his wife made time to raise a daughter and Tuesday, June 30, 1992 the image of the All-American kids as it per­ two sons in Anoka and remained active in Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, July forms favorite songs of yesterday and today. Zion Lutheran Church there. Although he has 3, 1992, the officers and crew of the Danish Since its founding in 197 4, Kids are Music has no plans to become inactive in his retirement, tall ship the Danmark will be guests of the performed over 500 shows at no cost to its he will be missed when the school bells ring Keyport, NJ, Yacht Club. Danmark will be audiences. Performance locations vary from next fall. among the tall ships from around the world schools, malls, convalescent homes, and cen­ taking part in Operation Sail in New York Har­ ters for active seniors, to famous historical bor on July 4th. sights and parades. Special shows include HELPING LAW ENFORCEMENT When Danmark sails into Sandy Hook Bay those at Disneyland, the Statue of Liberty and for the Fourth of July festivities, she will be re­ Ellis Island, Knott's Berry Farm, Hershey Park, HON. THOMAS J. MANTON turning to very familiar waters. The 253-foot­ Philadelphia's Independence Hall, Anaheim OF NEW YORK long full-rigged ship, built in 1932 as ·a mer­ Stadium, and those appearances in the Wash­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chant marine officer training ship, first came to ington, DC Independence Day Parade. Kids the United States in 1939 for the New York are Music awards include the Disneyland Tuesday, June 30, 1992 World's Fair. During the Second World War, Community Service Award, the National Free­ Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, the cellular tele­ the ship was anchored at Jacksonville, FL. dom Foundation Award, and the Spirit of phone is the latest weapon in our war against The Danish Government offered the ship to America Award. crime and drugs. the United States Coast Guard for use as a Kids are Music is devoted to forming posi­ Cellular phones have been aiding our police training vessel during the war years and more tive self-esteem in young girls and boys. Per­ departments in law enforcement activity for than 5,000 American cadets were trained on formers, who range in ages from 4 to 14, are years. The ability to communicate instantly re­ her decks. The ship is now used for training invited to attend without auditioning, because gardless of location has improved the safety some 80 Danish cadets each year, young men of the group's belief that all children should be and peace of mind to the growing number of between the ages of 16 and 20 who want to allowed to enjoy performing music and to de­ cellular customers, and it has proven to be an qualify as officers in the Danish merchant velop their talents. These children are taught invaluable asset to our police forces. In New Navy. Although the ship, which underwent ex- not only a love for music but also a love for York City, cellular technology has been incor- 17196 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 30, 1992 porated into mobile command centers. The TRIBUTE TO OFFICER MARK W. the Older Americans Act Amendments of command center saves time and money by McKITCHEN 1987, then the Conference would have been processing suspected criminals at the scenes history by now, we could all be working to im­ of a crime. HON. RONALD K. MACHfLEY plement Conference recommendations, and Using cellular out in the field enables police none of this need have happened. to give on-hand status and communicate the OF RHODE ISLAND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Indeed, in 1989, as chairman of the Sub­ need for more police support, without broad­ committee on Human Services, together with casting to the world. It also allows police to Tuesday, June 30 , 1992 Congressman EDWARD ROYBAL, I chaired a actually talk to complaints on the way to the Mr. MACHTLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today joint hearing with the Select Committee on scene, eliminating the middleman of a dis­ in honor of the valiant efforts displayed by Of­ Aging to determine what the White House's patcher. ficer Mark W. McKitchen of Pawtucket, RI, as plans were for the Conference. In June 1989, Wireless communications also has played a he fearlessly aided 15 apartment building resi­ Dr. Joyce Berry, Acting Commissioner of the vital role during undercover drug and auto dents escape a fire which blazed through their U.S. Administration on Aging, told the joint theft investigations. The cellular phone is par­ building early yesterday morning. hearing: ticularly useful in situations where police must With little regard for his own safety, Officer I had hoped to come to the table today, Mr. maintain radio silence, especially during sur­ McKitchen sprang into action when he noticed Chairman, with a pasitive response that veillance and immediately prior to making ar­ the flames while on his predawn patrol of there would be a 1991 White House Con­ rests. In fact, cellular carriers have cooperated downtown Pawtucket. He managed to lead all ference on Aging called by the President. I with New York police in cracking several high the endangered residents to safety. By pound­ am unable to do that. I am hopeful to have a decision soon. profile drug cases in the New York area. In ing on their doors and alerting them to the addition, officers involved in operations be­ flames, he had the building evacuated by the Unfortunately, President Bush took almost 2 yond radio range are able to maintain contin­ time the fire trucks arrived on the scene. years to decide to hold the Conference and ual contact with headquarters instead of stop­ Officer McKitchen has been recognized for then put it off until 1993. ping to call from phone booths. his bravery and quick thinking by the patrol In September 1989, together with over 90 of Regrettably, drug traffickers have also dis­ commander and captain of the police force. I my colleagues, I sent a letter to the President covered the benefits of usfng cellular tech­ would like to add my voice to the chorus of urging him to call the Conference. Unfortu­ nology. In that regard, I introduced legislation those praising Officer McKitchen. nately, that letter had no effect. Subsequently, in 1990 to prohibit drug pushers from using Such fearless dedication as exhibited by Of­ I held a press conference in October 1989 cellular telephones and pagers. ficer McKitchen is extraordinary and deserves with members of the Leadership Council of A second benefit of cellular phones is that our deepest appreciation and respect. I am Aging Organizations to move the process cellular customers can confidentially tip police proud to be able to congratulate Officer along. That too was met by silence from the when they see a crime occurring by calling the McKitchen on a job well done. White House. department on 9-1-1. Cellular carriers in my In March, 1991, despairing of any commit­ home State of New York have launched pro­ ment from President Bush I introduced ~.R. grams with the Department of Transportation PUT THE WHITE HOUSE CON­ 1504, creating a National Conference on and State police agencies that encourage their FERENCE ON AGING BACK ON Aging to be held in place of the White House customers to use car phones to report sus­ TRACK Conference on Aging. Introduction of this leg­ pected drunk drivers. In fact, many carriers islation, and incorporation of some part of it in educate their customers on ways to spot HON. TIIOMAS J. DOWNEY the Older Americans Act Amendments of drunk drivers through monthly bill stutters. 1991, is, I submit, indicative of continued con­ This new safety tool adds more than 8 million OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gressional support for the White House Con­ pairs of eyes to those of the police. And when ference on Aging. you realize an estimated 500,000 cellular Tuesday, June 30, 1992 In any case, closing down the White House phone calls are being placed each month to Mr. DOWNEY. Mr. Speaker, I am deeply Conference on Aging office at this point after 9-1-1 and other types of emergency net­ disappointed by Secretary Sullivan's decision over $1. 7 billion of public funds have already works, you can begin to gauge the safety ben­ to close the White House Conference on been spent is a waste of money. While I un­ efits to our society. Aging office and terminate its activities. It is derstand Secretary Sullivan's reluctance to Mr. Speaker, this June has been designated tragic that this administration seeks to play seek reprogramming of additional research "National Wireless Telecommunications partisan politics with the previously bipartisan funds to keep the existing staff on board, I Month" to explain how wireless is improving tradition of White House Conferences on think that it should be possible to keep on suf­ our quality of life. There is no doubt that cel­ Aging. The history of hostility toward this Con­ ficient staff pending the reauthorization of the lular phones have enhanced our safety and ference on the part of the White House began Older Americans Act. give police officers an exciting new crime fight­ when President Bush refused to call it in its I am confident that Congress will continue to ing tool. scheduled year of 1991. The chronology of exercise its oversight responsibility over the charades continued when the White House funds expended. Congressman ROYBAL, Con­ THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINIS­ suddenly got interested in the Conference gressman MARTINEZ, chairman of the Sub­ TRATION INDEPENDENCE ACT after they feared Congress would assume committee on Human Resources, and I have control. Secretary Sullivan's decision now to asked the General Accounting Office to under­ close the Conference and blame Congress for take an investigation of the operations of the HON. HAROID ROGERS it simply highlights the hoax the White House White House Conference Office. That inves­ OF KENTUCKY has been trying to pull on our senior citizens tigation will continue. I am sure that the White IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for the past 2 years. House Conference on Aging office is able to Tuesday, June 30, 1992 Secretary Sullivan's statement that the account fully for this expenditure of funds. Mr. ROGERS. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoid­ White House Conference on Aging lacks con­ When the 1981 White House Conference on ably absent yesterday, and I missed a record gressional support is totally incorrect. As chair­ Aging degenerated into an orgy of finger-point­ vote on H.R. 5429, the Social Security Admin­ man of the Select Committee on Aging's Sub­ ing over its excessively partisan nature, every­ istration Independence Act. Had I been committee on Human Services, I take particu­ one resolved to avoid that experience with the present, I would have voted "yes" on this im­ lar exception to this attempt to rewrite history. 1991 Conference. Unfortunately, Secretary portant piece of legislation. The Federal Gov­ After all, it was the White House which had Sullivan's letter seems to indicate that the fin­ ernment has no greater obligation to the the responsibility to convene the Conference ger pointing has begun even before the White American work force than to protect and en­ in 1991. Presidents Eisenhower, Nixon, House Conference has taken off. While it is sure the Social Security system. H.R 5429 Carter, and Reagan all met their responsibil­ unfortunate that the authorization for the White strengthens public confidence in the Social ities in a timely fashion. Ironically, had Presi­ House Conference has been held up by an Security system and I am pleased that the dent Bush called the White House Conference unrelated provision, that in no way diminishes House has passed this measure. on Aging in 1991, as Congress authorized in Congress's support for the White House Con- June 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17197 ference. I hope that the White House Con- wildlife frequently can achieve these aims executors of taxpayer's money. I look forward ference can get back on track-and soon. more economically and parallel with business to working on these improvements measures objectives. with fellow members of the House and Admin­ istration. CONGRATULATIONS TO WESTVACO RURAL ELECTRIFICATION ADMIN­ HON. ARTHUR RAVENEL, JR. ISTRATION MANAGEMENT IM­ A TRIBUTE TO THE CLARKE PROVEMENT ACT OF SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER Tuesday, June 30, 1992 HON. RICHARD E. NEAL OF ILLINOIS OF MASSACHUSE'ITS Mr. RAVENEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES congratulate WESTVACO, a major manufac­ Tuesday, June 30, 1992 turer of paper, packaging, and chemical prod­ Tuesday, June 30, 1992 Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I ucts, for its distinguished forestry and environ­ troducing legislation on behalf of the Adminis­ take this opportunity to extend my congratula­ mental programs which have been recognized, tration to improve the Rural Electrification Ad­ over a long period of years, by a wide variety ministration (REA). tions to the Clarke School for the Deaf as they of resource conservation organizations and According to the REA, only 11 percent of celebrate their 125th anniversary of teaching State and Federal agencies. At a ceremony farms and rural areas had electricity at the deaf children to speak. The commitment to ex­ held today by the U.S. Department of Interior, time of REA's establishment. Today the rate of cellence which the staff and administration of Fish and Wildlife Service, WESTVACO was service is almost 100 percent. The REA has the Clarke School have continually possessed once again recognized, this time for the com­ been a very effective agent of change. How­ is extraordinary. pany's establishment of the WESTVACO Wild­ ever, as the composition of rural America has From the founding of the school in 1866 life Management Area [WMA], with the 1992 changed, I share the belief of the Administra­ with 5 pupils, the Clarke School has achieved National Wetlands Conservation Award. tion that we should expect some of these great success and it now serves more than For decades WESTVACO has given priority changes to be reflected within the structure 6,000 hearing-impaired families each year. Mr. to wildlife and natural resource projects in and management of the REA. Speaker, their mission of educating the deaf states where the company operates, including The changes proposed in this legislation ad­ and teaching them to speak has been remark­ South Carolina, Tennessee, Illinois, Virginia, dress four particular items. The first item in my able. Mabel Hubbard was an important factor and West Virginia, as well as Kentucky­ bill would repeal the authority of borrowers to in establishing the school because it was her Home of the WESTVACO Wildlife Manage­ determine the terms of telephone loans. Pres­ parents who gave Harriet Rogers money to ment Area. ently, unlike any other government or private begin a school for the deaf in Chelmsford, MA, The WMA which includes 3,000 acres sector loan, the borrower may elect to set 35- in order to teach her to speak. Only 1 year owned by the company, is managed as key year amortization period for equipment which later, John Clarke, deaf himself, believed that wintering habitat for waterfowl that migrate in most cases has a life span of 1O to 15 the school was such a great idea that he do­ along the Mississippi flyway. Along with the years. nated $50,000 for the school's official founda­ Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife re­ The second item in my bill would direct the tion. sources' staff WESTVACO foresters and wild­ administrator of REA and the governor of the This generous support for Mr. Clarke en­ life biologists are working on projects to estab­ Rural Telephone Bank to issue regulations abled the Clarke School for the deaf to be­ lish feeding and resting areas for migratory governing the use by a borrower of funds de­ come the first permanent oral education birds, as well as beneficial habitat for many termined to be in excess of the needs of the school for deaf children in America. Over its other wildlife species. This summer, scheduled borrower. Mr. Speaker, this Government can­ 125-year history, the Clarke School has expe­ work includes installation of water wells and not continue to provide 5 percent loans to rienced the aid and generosity of many Ameri­ water control devices. The estimates are that people and organizations who do not need cans. In 1871, Alexander Graham Bell, son-in­ at peak levels this habitat will shelter 60,000 every last penny. This legislation would direct law to Gardiner Greene Hubbard who was the ducks and 5,000 to 10,000 Canada geese­ the borrower to choose one of five categories initial founder, began his 51-year duration of and perhaps more. to invest a percentage of excess funds includ­ assistance to the school as an inventor and In my home State of South Carolina, I have ing prepayment of loans made or guaranteed teacher. While attempting to invent a practical first-hand experience working with by the REA and providing rate relief to con­ hearing aid, Alexander developed the idea of WESTVACO Corp. on similarly innovative con­ sumers. a telephone. Presidents Calvin Coolidge and servation projects. Last year, WESTVACO The third item in my bill would offer REA John F. Kennedy both maintained a very pledged commitment to a program to protect borrowers, on a voluntary basis, to prepay strong interest in the Clarke School. The first South Carolina's Ashepoo-Combahee-Edisto their loans based on net present value of the woman president of Smith College and author [ACE] Basin Estuary, one of the east coast's government's cost of funds. The borrowers of "Road From Coorain," Jill Ker Conway has largest remaining undeveloped coastal estu­ that take advantages of this provision would been a longtime friend of the school. In addi­ aries. not be eligible for loans or guarantees under tion, Mickey Mantle, a former New York Yan­ The Ace Basin includes timber-producing the Act. According to the Secretary of Agri­ kee and member of the Hall of Fame, has lands, farms, State and Federal refuges and culture, since 1987, over 50 borrowers have taped public service announcements for the the nursery areas of a highly productive com­ elected to prepay under various prepayment school over the years. mercial and sport fishery. WESTVACO owns options. Mr. Speaker, these healthy borrowers The Clarke School for the Deaf is currently 17,000 acres of timberlands in the basin and are able to prepay their obligations to the gov­ attempting to raise $15 million. This "Speak assists individual landowners who manage an­ ernment and I am convinced that such borrow­ for Yourself" campaign has already raised other 15,500 acres of private woodlands. The ers would find that the private sector can offer over $13 million. People from across the Unit­ Ace Basin participants working with great flexibility in satisfying their needs. Such ed States are not hesitant to donate to the WESTVACO working with WESTVACO are borrowers need not be subsidized by the gov­ Clarke School because Americans are ex­ the South Carolina Wildlife & Marine Re­ ernment at the 5 percent. Encouraging them tremely proud of the school's efforts to edu­ sources Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife to borrow in the private sector seems reason­ cate America's deaf children. This most recent Service, the Nature Conservancy, Ducks Un­ able and sound fiscal policy. campaign has seen over 1,000 new contribu­ limited, and several private nonindustrial land­ The final item in the . legislation requires the tors. Although it has 125 years of service, the owners. Rural Telephone Bank (RTB) to begin privat­ Clarke School looks to an even brighter future. Although WESTVACO has conveyed sev­ ization in 1996. The ·privatization would take The $15 million will support Clarke's endow­ eral environmentally important sites to the na­ place over a period of time and would acceler­ ment, foster program enhancement, and fund ture conservancy and other conservation orga­ ate borrower control of the RTB. capital improvements. nizations for protection, the company's partici­ Mr. Speaker, this legislation reflects the The Clarke School has not only educated pation in environmental programs such as the well-founded concerns of fiscally responsible Americans, but it has also trained teachers 17198 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 30, 1992 who brought the message of oral education to Matt McHargue, a 16-year-old from Rich­ paved the way for others, including the Deer­ over 40 foreign countries. Throughout its 125- mond, KY, recently won first prize in a nation­ field, Bannockburn, and O'Hare reservoirs. year history, the school has continually devel­ wide recipe contest conducted by the National I have truly admired Col. lnouye's skills and oped its resources in Northampton only to Turkey Federation. For his efforts, Matt re­ commitment to his duties. Northwest Indiana share them with the rest of the world. Con­ ceived a $2,000 first prize from the federation, has benefitted tremendously as a direct result centrating on the areas of improving the along with an impressive amount of media ex­ of the Colonel's abilities and his devotion to teacher training programs, creating links with - posure back in Kentucky. the area. He has personally supervised nu­ other institutions both here and abroad, and Matt is the son of Paula and Richard merous projects and has provided the assur­ pioneering in the field of computer-age tech­ McHargue and will be a junior at Madison ance that completion will take place in a timely nology in order to mainstream deaf children Central High School. fashion. into regular hearing classrooms have shown The contest is conducted in conjunction with Col. Inouye will perhaps be most remem­ the Clarke School to be a leader in the field June is Turkey Lover's Month, an annual cele­ bered, however, for his efforts to mitigate the of deaf education. Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I bration of turkey's emergency as a year-round damage caused by the recent Chicago flood. would like to commend the Clarke School for food item. The National Turkey Federation in­ His work with City of Chicago officials re­ the Deaf for 125 years of service and thank vites 12- to 18-year-olds from across the Na­ vealed an acumen which proved to be suc­ them for their tremendous efforts to the im­ tion to compete in the contest. Winners are cessful in averting catastrophic damage in the provement of the education of the deaf. judged not only on the quality, taste, and ap­ entire downtown area. pearance of their recipe but also on the work Today, I would like to commend and honor they do in preparing an essay on nutrition and Col. Inouye. It is evident that the Colonel's TRIBUTE TO THE FIRST UNITED on safe food handling. leadership and perseverance is reflected in his CHURCH OF APOLLO Matt's winning recipe is entitled "Lemon everyday actions, and he should rightly serve Turkey Stir-Fry With Pasta." as an inspiration to each and every one of us. HON. JOHN P. MURTIIA Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask my col­ Join me in wishing Col. Inouye continued suc­ OF PENNSYLVANIA leagues to join me in congratulating the Na­ cess. IN-THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional Turkey Federation for providing him an Tuesday, June 30, 1992 outlet for his talents and for encouraging teen­ agers across the Nation to learn more about Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, I am very proud health, nutrition, and cooking. today to announce that the First United lOOth ANNIVERSARY TO THE Church of Christ in Apollo, PA will be celebrat­ BOROUGH OF SPRING LAKE, NJ ing its 1Oath anniversary on July 23, 1992. TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT As a fundamental institution, the church is COLONEL RANDALL R. INOUYE HON. FRANK PAllONE, JR. the mortar which holds Americans together. It brings us together every Sunday uniting our OF NEW JERSEY individual families into one whole community HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF INDIANA of believers. It strengthens our bonds with our Tuesday, June 30, 1992 neighbors and helps build community spirit IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and pride. In these ways it acts as a corner­ Tuesday, June 30, 1992 Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, Saturday, July 4, 1992, marks two very important occasions stone upon which community is built. Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today The First United Church of Christ has been for the Borough of Spring Lake, NJ. Obviously, to pay tribute to an outstanding individual, Lt. the mortar holding the people of Apollo to­ the Fourth of July is celebrated in every com­ Col. Randall R. Inouye, who is leaving his gether for a century. The people of the church munity in America, large and small, as our Na­ command as District Engineer of the Chicago have acted in many capacities to assist others tion's Independence Day. But for Spring Lake, District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to as­ within the community. It has acted as a com­ there is an additional special reason to cele­ sume a position at the War College in Wash­ forter to the troubled, a beacon of hope to brate as the borough marks the 1OOth anniver­ ington, DC. those in despair and a source of strength to sary of its incorporation. And what better way Lt. Col. lnouye's impressive achievements the weak. to celebrate these two great occasions than begin with his educational career. He is a In a world where success is largely defined with a parade through town? 1971 graduate in Civil Engineering from the in terms of economic accumulation, the church University of Hawaii. He also holds a Master The borough governing body, along with the as the heart of community has taught a dif­ of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Spring Lake Centennial Committee, has ferent kind of success. As John F. Kennedy the University of Washington in Seattle, and is planned a full day of celebrations for Saturday said "The quality of American life must keep a 1984 graduate of the U.S. Army Command afternoon to mark the birthdays of America pace with the quantity of American goods. and General Staff College at Fort Leaven­ and Spring Lake. The parade will contain This country cannot afford to be materially rich worth, KS. bands and other marching groups, as well as and spiritually desperately poor." The First Col. Inouye has held significant command floats, vintage cars, clowns, unicycles, and United Church of Christ has worked for the and staff assignments, both in the United many other attractions. past century and will continue to work in the States and overseas. He has served as the Mr. Speaker, the Borough of Spring Lake next century to make sure we do not find our­ Deputy District Engineer, Honolulu Engineer was incorporated in 1892. Located along the selves spiritually and morally impoverished. District; Deputy to the U.S. Army Western Jersey Shore, this beautiful community is both Every American should commend this church Command Engineer, as the Executive Officer, a popular summer resort area and the year­ for these efforts. 65th Engineer Battalion, 25th Infantry Division; round home to thousands of families. The Company Commander, Facilities Engineering people of Spring Lake are proud of their tight­ RECOGNITION OF A YOUNG Support Agency; a Branch Chief and Senior knit community, and are very excited about KENTUCKIAN'S ACHIEVEMENT Instructor, U.S. Army Engineer School; a celebrating its long and storied history. I, too, Company Commander in the Republic of am proud to be able to take part in Saturday's HON. LARRY J. HOPKINS Korea; and a platoon leader in Germany. centennial celebration. The Colonel's tenure as Commander of the While Saturday's festivities belong to all of OF KENTUCKY Chicago District truly deserves recognition. the people of Spring Lake, particular praise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Colonel was instrumental in completing should also be extended to the hardworking Tuesday, June 30, 1992 many local cooperation agreements, including members of the Centennial Committee, as Mr. HOPKINS. Mr. Speaker, I want to take the Green Oaks Reservoir, a 163 million-gal­ well as mayor Thomas J. Byrne, council presi­ a moment to congratulate a young man in my lon, $4.8 million reservoir-one of three being dent Richard S. Weiner, and council members district who recently won an impressive na­ constructed by the Chicago District, as part of Richard J. Furey, Patrick J. McDonald, John tional honor through his innovation and hard the North Branch Chicago River Flood Control F. Phillips, Priscilla M. Reilly, and Joseph C. work. Project. The completion of this Reservoir Rizzo. June 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17199 TRIBUTE TO RIQHMOND "MAX" the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. He then operates several plants employing some 900 KEENEY started his career at the State House in Bos­ workers; and Westvaco's Appalachian ton. He first worked for State Representative timberlands are all managed and guided by HON. CONSTANCE A. MOREI!A Rudy Chmura of Indian Orchard. Mr. Tulik was the same spirit of environmental responsibility OF MARYLAND Representative Chmura's chief aide as he and commitment to excellence. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rose to the chairman of the Post Audit Com­ Westvaco has a longstanding commitment mittee. The last 12 years, Soupy has worked to the environment and to the safety of its Tuesday, June 30, 1992 for State Representative Kevin Fitzgerald of products, its workplaces, and its communities. Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I am very Boston. As a company, it has invested more than $420 pleased to rise today to honor a distinguished The one comment I keep hearing about million in leading edge environmental systems leader of Montgomery County, Richmond Soupy is what a "real" person he is. The prob­ across the company-at least one-quarter of it "Max" Keeney. Mr. Keeney, who recently lems of constituents back in the district were right in its Covington, VA, mill. completed his third term on the Montgomery his problems. Many a time when Soupy would In every State where Westvaco manages County Planning Board of Maryland-National walk down the hall on an errand he would forest lands, including Virginia, the company Capital Park and Planning Commission, is bump into someone and help that person on works hand in hand with The Nature Conser­ scheduled to retire on July 9. the spot. vancy, National Wildlife Federation State affili­ Mr. Keeney has been helping to make the Mr. Tulik's retirement will be filled with ates, National Council of State Garden Clubs, community its best by avidly participating in a cross-country trips, baseball card collecting, as well as the American Forestry Association, wide range of governmental activities for the and following the Ludlow High School hockey Society of American Foresters, U.S. Depart­ past 3 decades. He began his involvement in team. He also will continue his duties as an ment of the Interior, U.S. Department of Agri­ Montgomery County government as a member honorary deputy sheriff of Hampden County. I culture, and State government wildlife and for­ of the Montgomery County Council from 1966 join my colleagues in wishing Mr. Tulik a well estry agencies. to 1970. While there, he wo.3 instrumental in deserved retirement. Today, on the special occasion of the update and adoption of the 1969 general Westvaco's receiving the 1992 National Wet­ plan on wedges and corridors. lands Conservation Award, I ask my col­ Richmond "Max" Keeney continued to uti­ NATIONAL WETLANDS leagues to join these important organizations lize his talents to serve the community when CONSERVATION AWARD in recognizing Westvaco's leadership in envi­ he served as Chairman of the Metro Washing­ ronmental protection, in recreation, in soil and ton Transportation Planning Board. His exper­ HON. THOMAS J. BULEY, JR. water quality, and in sound multiple-use forest tise was a great help in making the Metro sys­ OF VIRGINIA management. tem the successful system that it is. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Council of Government's Committee on Popu­ Tuesday, June 30, 1992 lation and Employment Growth was an oppor­ U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR tune setting for Mr. Keeney to employ his Mr. BULEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today along FISH AND WILDLIFE AW ARD knowledge in regulatory and financial matters. with my colleagues from the State of Kentucky WESTVACO CORP. FOR OUT­ His accomplishments over the past 5 years to honor Westvaco Corp. for receiving the STANDING WETLANDS PRESER­ as Vice Chairman of the Montgomery County 1992 National Wetlands Conservation Award. VATION Planning Board ·have been the culmination of Westvaco was selected as the top group/cor­ a very successful career. Since 1987, he has porate winner by the U.S. Department of the HON. BEVERLY B. BYRON also served on the M-NCPPC Employees' Re­ Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service for the com­ OF MARYLAND tirement System Board of Trustees and cur­ pany's efforts in establishing the Westvaco IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wildlife management area located in western rently presides as chairman of this committee. Tuesday, June 30, 1992 On behalf of the citizens of Montgomery Kentucky. County, I salute Richmond "Max" Keeney for The National Wetlands Conservation Award Mrs. BYRON. Mr. Speaker, today is a very all of his contributions over the past 3 dec­ Program was initiated by the U.S. Fish and proud day for the Westvaco Corp., a major ades. I wish him good luck in all of his future Wildlife Service in 1990 to recognize individ­ manufacturer of paper, paperboard, and endeavors. uals and groups/corporations for their efforts chemical products, located in Luke, Maryland. to protect, restore, and/or enhance wetlands. The U.S. Department of Interior Fish and Wild­ Westvaco is the first corporation to win the life Service is honoring this company with the TRIBUTE TO EDWIN "SOUPY" award. 1992 National Wetlands Conservation Award. TULIK Commenting on Westvaco's award, Ken­ While conservation efforts as well as refor­ tucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Re­ estation projects may be innovative to some HON. RICHARD E. NEAL sources Commissioner Don McCormick said companies in corporate America, these envi­ OF MASSACHUSETTS that the company's "sterling environmental at­ ronmental endeavors are fortunately not new IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES titude" serves as an example of the "strides to Westvaco. Westvaco possesses a long, that can be made through cooperative efforts demonstrated tradition of contributing to Amer­ Tuesday, June 30, 1992 between government and private industry to­ ica's natural resources. Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, ward the welfare of our natural resources." Westvaco's commitment to the environment today I would like to inform the Members of Westvaco president and chief executive offi­ is evident in its extraordinary monetary con­ the retirement of a dedicated public servant, cer, John A. Luke, stated the "Westvaco's tributions. This company's cumulative capital Edwin John "Soupy" Tulik. Mr. Tulik will retire wildlife management area is just another step investment for environmental protection totals on July 1, 1992, after many years of service in a long progression of activities that have $420 million. Westvaco makes new capital in­ to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Mas­ kept our company positioned in the vanguard vestments for environmental treatment facili­ sachusetts. of American industrial performance." Mr. Luke ties in the range of $35 to $50 million per Edwin Tulik was born on May 3, 1927, in added, "Establishment of a wildlife manage­ year. Moreover, this exemplary company in­ Springfield, MA. As one of four children of ment area, close by our Wickliffe paper mill, curs $50 million in annual costs to operate John and Victoria Tulik, "Soupy" attended clearly demonstrates the harmony that can be these facilities. Not only does Westvaco make local schools in the area. As World War II was achieved between manufacturing, forestry, and significant fiscal contributions, but it addition­ nearing an end, Mr. Tulik enlisted in the U.S. sound environmental practice." ally joins other companies in the industry in Navy in February of 1945. He is a member of Westvaco's commitment to the environment, pledging adherence to the American Paper ln­ the Polish American Veterans Club in I am pleased to add, does not stop along the stitute's Environmental and Forestry Prin­ Wilbraham, MA. Kentucky border. Westvaco's operations in ciples. This comprehensive code of principles One of the first jobs Soupy had was as a Covington, VA, where it operates a major establishes goals for environmental quality delivery boy for Chmuras' bakery in Indian Or­ paper mill employing some 1,600 workers; the and forestry stewardship for members of the chard, MA. He also worked as a salesman for company's operations in Richmond, where it industry's national trade association. 17200 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 30, 1992 These important principles articulate and re­ Freedom of Choice Act. But it is not excus­ APA work is completed. The purchase agree­ inforce the long-standing practices of able. As Members of Congress, we have a ments provide first call on postsale jobs at the Westvaco. Mr. John A. Luke, president and duty to take difficult stands on issues and vote two projects for those APA employees who chief executive officer, accepted the 1992 Na­ our consciences. transfer to the new owners/operators and as­ tional Wetlands Conservation Award on behalf Mr. Speaker, I believe that most Americans sistance in locating job opportunities for dis­ of Westvaco earlier today. During his accept­ want to preserve the right to choose. As their placed employees. ance, he stated of the Environmental and For­ elected representatives, we owe it to them to I am pleased with the fish and wildlife estry Principles let them know if we agree with them. I hope agreement included in the divestiture summary Westvaco participated actively in the de­ and expect a majority of my colleagues will report. The agreement requires the pur­ sign of these principles and the company's join me in voting for the Freedom of Choice chasers, State of Alaska, Department of Com­ policy has long been to practice sound, com­ Act. merce, National Marine and Fisheries Service, prehensive and diligent stewardship in envi­ and the U.S. Department of Interior, Fish and ronmental matters required by them. Wildlife Service to enter into a formal agree­ Healthy and rapidly growing forests are LEGISLATION AUTHORIZING THE ment providing for postsale protection, mitiga­ sanctioned widely as important contributors to SALE OF THE ALASKA POWER tion, and enhancement of fish and wildlife re­ the environment. From their successful ADMINISTRATION TO THE STATE sources affected by Eklutna and Snettisham. projects, it is unmistakable that Westvaco re­ OF ALASKA AND PRIVATE ENTI­ Mr. Speaker, I'm very pleased to hear that forestation ventures meet this standard. The TIES the important ADF&G operations at company plants more than two trees for every Snettisham will not be affected under the one it cuts, and these young, vigorous forests HON. DON YOUNG agreement. This is too important a facility to are highly productive oxygen factories. OF ALASKA jeopardize its continued viability. I commend Westvaco's leadership in busi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rate impacts from the sale of both projects ness and environmental programs and con­ Tuesday, June 30, 1992 are expected to be minimal. gratulate the company on being honored with Proceeds to the U.S. Treasury will be in the the most prestigious conservation award. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, today neighborhood of $73 to $80 million. Those fig­ I am introducing legislation to authorize the ures represent 95 percent of the payments the sale of the Alaska Power Administration Treasury would receive from continued Fed­ FREEDOM OF CHOICE ACT [APA], to the State of Alaska and private enti­ eral ownership. ties. I have always advocated State ownership of HON. TOM CAMPBEil. The APA consists of two hydroelectric these projects. This is a perfect opportunity to projects, Eklutna and Snettisham, which pro­ OF CALIFORNIA consolidate ownership of the two projects and vide 8 percent of the power used by Alaska's IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gain local control of the future of power gen­ electric utilities. The 30,000 kW Eklutna eration in both regions. The divestiture will fa­ Tuesday, June 30, 1992 project has served the Anchorage and cilitate management and control of the Mr. CAMPBELL of California. Mr. Speaker, Matanuska Valley area since 1955, and will be projects to the State of Alaska. Congress can no longer avoid taking a stand purchased by the municipality of Anchorage, Local ownership of these projects is essen­ on a woman's right to choose. Matanuska Electric Association, Inc., and the tial to the future of regional electric generation For two decades, the Supreme Court's opin­ Chugach Electric Association, Inc., all of in Alaska. This legislation comes at an impor­ ion in Roe versus Wade allowed Congress­ whom presently purchase the power. The tant time in the future of rural power genera­ and many of its Members-to stand uncom­ Snettisham project-78,21 O kW-has been tion in Alaska. We must begin to think about mitted on the issue of choice. The right to Juneau's main power source since 1976 and and address the issue of regionalized electric choose was already protected by the judiciary, will be purchased by the Alaska Energy Au­ generation. The lesson is clear: Regional and so Congress was able to remain silent on thority. interties, although initially expensive, are a the subject. The two projects were authorized to pro­ long-term solution to energy problems in rural But with yesterday's Supreme Court deci­ mote economic development in Alaska and Alaska. sion in the Planned Parenthood versus Casey according to Adm. James Watkins, the Sec­ Because Alaska's rural areas are burdened case, a woman's right to choose is clearly in retary of Energy, they have, "Served that pur­ with extraordinarly high energy costs, some­ serious danger. Though a slim majority re­ pose well." Further, Admiral Watkins said in a thing will have to be done in the near future­ affirmed the essential holding of Roe versus statement, in the next 5 years or so--because the State Wade-namely that a woman's fundamental The relative importance of the Alaskan subsidy, Power Cost Equalization Program right to choose is protected by the- Constitu­ federal power programs has become quite [PCE], which rural utilities rely so heavily tion-the Court allowed restrictions that clearly small and there is no longer a need for a fed­ upon, will soon be further reduced, resulting in eral program in light of the state and its make it more difficult for a woman to obtain a electric utilities' capabilities to provide for even higher power costs for rural Alaska. safe, legal abortion. Ominously, the undue its power needs. Our need to streamline the In Alaska, nearly all rural electric utilities burden test applied by the Court opens the federal government and our desire to turn face the same problems: Lack of economic way for States to establish additional restric­ over to local control those federal projects density-not enough customers-lack of an tions. Four of the nine justices concluded that which provide only local benefits are driving electric transmission grid, and expensive gen­ choice is not a liberty protected by the Con­ this action. eration by small diesel generators. These stitution and that Roe versus Wade should be Mr. Speaker, I believe this is a clear indica­ problems lead to high costs, high rates, low overturned. We appear to be moving swiftly tion of the administration's support for further reliability, poor power quality, emergency re­ toward a day when only women in selected economic development in Alaska. pairs, emergency replacement, and emer­ States will truly possess the right to choose­ One of the many sticking points with this gency fuel deliveries. meaning not only the theoretical right but also legislation has been the Alaska delegation's In southeast Alaska, the communities of concrete access to abortion services. urgency for a more detailed, comprehensive Craig and Klawock were connected by a 7- Congress can no longer afford to sit on the employee-management plan that addresses mile line. Shortly after the line was energized fence on this issue. The time has come for the jobs of those who may be displaced or in 1989, both the Craig system and the Tlingit­ Congress to take a stand on the Freedom of dislocated. I have received assurances from Haida REA system were able to lower their Choice Act and vote to guarantee the right to Admiral Watkins that every effort will be made rates-and the rates remain lower today. In choose nationwide. to assist employees who wish to continue their the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region, a trans­ For so many Members of Congress, abor­ Federal careers. The APA and DOE have mission line connects two nearby villages to tion is an extremely difficult issue politically as adopted a divestiture personnel management the Bethel system. This line is very successful well as morally. No doubt, some Members plan addressing management and employee in meeting the needs of those communities. A hold positions that run contrary to the views of interests. Key elements include training, as­ 10-mile line between Kubuk and Shungnak­ the majority of their districts. It is understand­ sistance in locating other jobs and action by built as an experiment in the late 1970's using able that they might wish not to vote on the DOE in locating jobs for employees after the local materials-has worked equally well. June 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17201 SUPREME COURT RULES ON to enact the Freedom of Choice legislation­ 11. NFIB must form and lead education im­ PENNSYLVANIA ABORTION LAW and as citizens of this country we can exercise provement coalitions. our vote for a pro-choice President. I am fortu­ 12. Local GAC's should sponsor and encour­ age business awareness that includes busi­ HON. JAMES H. SCHEUER nate enough to be able to exercise both of ness people going into schools at the local these powers, and exercise them I will. OF NEW YORK level. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 13. NFIB encouragement of members to ac­ tively participate in system. Tuesday, June 30, 1992 NFIB EDUCATION CONFERENCE 14. NFIB members should encourage con­ Mr. SCHEUER. Yesterday the Supreme tinuing education of employees. HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER 15. Establish competitions amongst schools Court ruling on the Pennsylvania abortion law (public/private). proved to be a reaffirmation of the rights af­ OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 16. NFIB should stress co-op programs for forded to women by the 1972 Roe versus grades, not for pay. Wade decision. Justice O'Connor states: Tuesday, June 30, 1992 Liberty finds no refuge in a jurisprudence Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, I recently par­ of doubt. The essential holding of Roe v. ticipated in an education conference spon­ AN IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME Wade should be retained and once again re­ sored by the National Federation of Independ­ affirmed. ent Business. This conference is the beginning HON. NICK JOE RAHALL II The right to obtain an abortion in the United of NFIB's efforts to help improve our Nation's OF WEST VIRGINIA States is still the law of the land. It is part of education system. Small businessmen create IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our laws, and we look to our courts for con­ most of the new jobs in this country, and they Tuesday, June 30, 1992 sistency in the laws. The Court presented a must bear the burdens of the failings of our ruling that upheld the powers given to the education system. This is why the NFIB is tak­ Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing court by our Constitution. Their decision land­ ing an active role in reforming education. a concurrent resolution today, a sense of the ed fairly down the middle of the field, leaving Small businessmen understand that their fu­ House and Senate resolution, calling for free opponents at either end trying desperately to ture survival is dependent on an educated and democratic elections in the West Bank fan the flames of a smoldering fire. work force. and Gaza. The question of "undue burden" lingers on During this conference, members of the More than at any other time in our history, the minds of all of us who wish that there was NFIB developed a series of solutions designed providing the means of holding free and adequate sex education and availability of to improve education. democratic elections in the occupied territories family planning services to all who wished ac­ Mr. Speaker, it pleases me that small busi­ is an idea whose time has come. cess to them. Under the Pennsylvania abor­ nessmen are becoming involved with this Because it is fundamentally the long-stand­ tion law, after receiving counseling on the issue. They have a firsthand understanding of ing policy of the United States to call for the growth of the fetus and alternatives to preg­ how schools are failing to educate our chil­ establishment of democracy around the world, nancy termination, women are required to wait dren, and can bring a different perspective to this resolution is consistent with that policy, 24 hours until the actual procedure. solving this problem. I commend the NFIB for and is certainly a valid wish for Palestinians For some women, this delay could con­ their interest in our education system, and living in Israel's shadow on the West Bank stitute a cruel imposition. Women in rural hope they continue their efforts to improve our and in Gaza. areas who have to drive hundreds of miles to Nation's schools. Mr. Speaker, I have supported the President obtain an abortion will have to camp out, per­ 1992 NFIB GUARDIAN LEADERSHIP and our Secretary of State James Baker, both haps in their cars, trying to toss aside the CONFERENCE during and since the end of the Persian Gulf hints of doubt that may permeate their EXPLORING EDUCATION'S FUTURE: THE SMALL war, in their carefully planned, and to date thoughts or forget about the fear of the un­ BUSINESS INITIATIVE successful, bringing together of the represent­ kr..:>wn medical procedure they will face once Recommendations for Education Reform atives parties to talk of ways to end conflicts 1. NFIB expects and demands a high level in the Middle East. the sun rises the next morning. Urban women of individual competence in basic core cur­ will not have to face the travel, but will still Why do I say that to date, these peace talks riculum i.e., reading, writing, arithmetic and have been successful? Because we are have to suffer under the same psychological basic sciences to include a basic understand­ games of the mind. Girls under the age of 18 ing of the principles of free enterprise and breaking new ground, addressing a series of will have to seek consent of their parents or of the profit motives. conflicts that are centuries old and long in the a judge, forcing them to truly confront the 2. Move to full voucher system-allow free making. I say they are successful because we market to work. only have to view the prospect of those con­ magnitude of their situation. 3. Curriculum restructuring; (a) by re-in­ Despite these rulings, we should not focus flicts being allowed to continue unabated until, stituting tracking-vertical education as op­ again and again they become lethal confronta­ on the negative implications. Justices O'Con­ posed to horizontal-based upon individual nor, Kennedy, and Souter carefully con­ abilities; (b) to re-emphasize trade/voca­ tions and conflagrations, to realize that any structed a decision that emphasizes the value tional education; (c) allow innovative ap­ steps taken toward resolving those conflicts, and importance of Roe versus Wade: abortion proaches for uniquely challenged students however small at first, are magnified a thou­ is legal and it shall remain legal. (boarding school head start). sand-fold. 4. Organizational Overhaul: (a) eliminate I have great expectations of the eventual Yes, we are watching as Roe versus Wade teacher tenure/school certification; (b) dangles by a mere thread. This makes it ex­ outcomes of the peace talks between the rep­ downsize administrative staff; (c) return to resentative countries participating in them. I do tremely critical that in the November election local control; (d) allow non-traditional spe­ we elect a President that believes in his gut cialists into classrooms. not hope for, nor expect, overnight resolution that the right to an abortion is a fundamental 5. Each local education district to be ac­ of the many issues before them. The Middle right that should be preserved. Justice countable to parents and community for East peace talks are going to take a lot longer Blackmun revealed an anguish that lingers in teaching standards, economic efficiency and than a few weeks or months before closure is hiring/firing policies. all of our hearts: reached. But I deeply believe that closure will 6. Curriculum should be efficient and accu­ be reached, and in a manner that will bring a I do not underestimate the significance of rate in teaching basics: writing, reading, lan­ today's joint opinion. Yet I remain steadfast guage, arts, math, science, history, free en­ lasting peace to the region through recognition in my belief that the right to reproductive terprise economics. of the sovereignty of the nations involved, and choice is entitled to the full protection af­ 7. Schools, administrators and educators in full respect for and observation of every forded this Court before Webster. And I fear should uphold traditional American values. possible human right of their peoples. for the darkness as four Justices anxiously 8. Eliminate role of federal government in Across the world, in recent months, we have await the single vote necessary to extinguish education. seen the emergence of democracies where the light. 9. Eliminate tenure-adopt merit com­ pensation. there was once occupation, dictatorships, and We must do everything in our power to en­ 10. NFIB should assume responsibility to total suspension of individual civil and human sure that this travesty does not occur. We conduct basic research on successful school/ rights. We have witnessed, and indeed have have that power here in Congress-to choose business programs. sent our envoys to observe, free and demo- 17202 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 30, 1992 cratic elections in many lands. We have And I am resolved that given the difficulties toration Panel. This panel oversees the clean­ served as their model, and we are proud of it, involved in conducting an election during a pe­ up on United States military installations in Eu­ and have earned the right to say so. riod of popular unrest and in a territory whose rope, the Pacific, and in the United States. I believe, that the time has come to help status is itself still unresolved, that the Israeli Travel to national priority sites is the only way bring about free and democratic elections in defense force and other security personnel be to understand the serious problems we face in the occupied territories of the West Bank and redeployed away from civic centers, munici­ cleaning up our bases. My travel in this area Gaza so that they, too, can enjoy the right of palities and voting stations during the cam­ has led to the direct cleanup of U.S. military self-determination, as we do and as many paigns and at the time of the elections. Fur­ bases and a greater awareness of environ­ other former captive nations now enjoy. ther, I am resolved that Israeli settlers should mental restoration. As my resolution states, elections are widely be disarmed, and their noninterference in the Mr. Speaker, I now disclose for the CON­ viewed as a key step in the peace process electoral process be guaranteed. And finally, I GRESSIONAL RECORD a comprehensive list of that can, and does, change the dynamic on am resolved that there should be international my foreign travel. the ground, leading to a permanent settlement observation in which Members of the U.S. FOREIGN TRAVEL BY CONGRESSMAN RICHARD negotiated by representatives of parties to any Congress and other American public figures RAY ON BEHALF OF THE COMMITTEE ON conflict. This is true of the occupied territories. would be encouraged to play an active role ARMED SERVICES In 1988, a delegation of leading Palestinian during this unprecedented electoral process. Visits connected with the arms control panel: representatives met with officials of the United Mr. Speaker, this is the heart of the concur­ Number of trips: 2. States Department of State and the National rent resolution I introduce today. Date: July 5-9, 1983. Security Council to propose municipal elec­ Country: Austria. I urge my colleagues to join me in cospon­ Purpose: To participate in arms control tions in the West Bank and Gaza. soring the resolution, and to work in further­ In 1989, the Government of Israel adopted discussions and negotiations. ance of its aims and goals, in the name of the a four-point proposal, supported in principle by Date: November 8-21, 1985. peace and democracy in the Middle East. Countries: Switzerland, Austria. the United States, which included the holding Purpose: To participate in arms control of elections in the occupied territories to select talks. Palestinian representatives who, in turn, would FOREIGN TRAVEL Visits connected with air base defense to es­ negotiate with Israel interim arrangements and tablish and improve missile protection for U.S. final status for the West Bank and Gaza. and NATO bases and to promote procurement of Again in 1989, President Hosni Mubarak of HON. RICHARD RAY the patriot missile for U.S. and Allied Forces: Egypt, proposed a 10-point plan aimed at fa­ OF GEORGIA Number of trips: 3. cilitating an Israeli-Palestinian meeting in Cairo IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Date: October 11-19, 1984. to discuss the details and modalities of free Countries: West Germany, Italy, United Tuesday, June 30, 1992 Kingdom. and democratic elections in the West Bank Mr. RAY. Mr. Speaker, the responsibility of Purpose: To visit NATO air bases. Con­ and Gaza. a Member of the House of Representatives in­ gressman Ray has been recognized as the At the February 24-March 4, 1992 round of point person for the House Armed Services Middle East peace talks in Washington, DC, volves some foreign travel. During my 5 terms in the House of Representatives, and as a Committee on air base defense. (traveled the Palestinian delegation formally presented commercial). a comprehensive plan calling for elections in member of key subcommittees on the Armed Date: June 26-July 10, 1986. the West Bank and Gaza. Services Committee, it has been necessary to Countries: Germany, Norway, Denmark, On March 6, 1992, the Government of Israel travel on 19 trips to U.S. bases or on special England. agreed specifically to immediate negotiations assignments. Purpose: To assess the progress of imple­ about all modalities, including municipal and I have always endeavored to travel on com­ menting the air base defense plan. (traveled commercial). other elections. mercial aircraft whenever possible, and I have seldom traveled with large groups of Members Date: August 21-31, 1989. Mr. Speaker, in keeping with the premise Countries: Germany, United Kingdom, that it is necessary to maintain public order ~~~~~~~~e~~%beM~~ Italy, Belgium. during free and democratic elections, and to umented, made available to the press, and Purpose: To investigate the status of air guarantee freedom of speech and assembly, summarized in reports for the Armed Services base defense and implementation of the Pa­ freedom of political expression and political Committee. In most cases my travel has led to triot Missile Defense System. (traveled com­ party affiliation; and recognizing that can­ positive amendments or necessary legislation. mercial). didates to campaigns must have unimpeded I have not participated in any so-called jun­ Visits to Central America during the Nica- kets. raguan conflict: Number of trips: 3. access to printed and broadcast media, as Date: May 29-30, 1986. well as freedom of movement, and guarantees My foreign travel has involved four areas. In Country: Honduras. of the physical security of candidates and 1983 I was the only freshman Congressman Purpose: To inspect the Contra camps dur­ mass sufferage, I offer my resolution calling appointed to the Arms Control Panel of th~ ing Contra the Congressional Contra debates. for free and democratic elections in the West House Armed Services Committee. Through (traveled commercial). Bank and Gaza. travel associated with my work on this panel Date: June 1-4, 1986. I am resolved, and I call upon my col­ I was involved in arms control talks and nego­ Countries: Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa leagues in the House to add their voices to tiations. Rica, Honduras, El Salvador. For several years I was the House Armed Purpose: Led 12 Members of Congress to mine, that in order to assure that elections in meet with the governments of these coun­ the West Bank and Gaza take place in an en­ Services Committee point person on air base tries to discuss the Contra situation. vironment that is as free and democratic as defense. Much of my work in this area led to Date: January 30-31, 1988. can be made possible, that we pledge to as­ the acquisition of the Hawk and Patriot missile Country: Nicaragua. sure the Palestinian population of East Jerusa­ defense systems for the defense of our Euro­ Purpose: To participate in discussions with lem are eligible to participate fully in such pean bases. In particular, my travel to Euro­ Nicaraguan officials and representatives of elections. Further, we must strive to assure pean bases led to the development of an air the U.S. State Department. base defense plan by the Department of De­ Visits associated with Congressman Ray's that all Palestinian political prisoners, including chairmanship of the Environmental Restora­ those now held without charge under house fense to protect our air bases in Europe. tion Panel of the House Armed Services arrest or administrative detention, be allowed My service on the North Atlantic Assembly Committee: Number of trips: 2. to participate in the elections, and that those Panel has allowed me the opportunity to con­ Date: December 10-19, 1990. prisoners duly charged be guaranteed a fair, tribute to NA TO meetings. I was selected to Countries: Philippines, Japan, Korea. speedy, and public trial. attend four NA TO meetings in Europe over a Purpose: To review environmental prob- I am resolved that the holding of elections 2-year time period. This travel enabled me to lems involving U.S. bases in the Pacific. should not be subject to preconditions that better understand the House Armed Services (traveled commercial). Date: August 5-17, 1991. would in anyway prejudge the final outcome of Committee's funding of U.S. NATO commit­ Countries: Germany, Czechoslovakia, Unit­ the elections process or of the peace negotia­ ments. ed Kingdom, Italy. tions currently underway among the parties to Finally, since 1985 I have chaired the Purpose: To assess environmental prob­ the conflict. House Armed Services Environmental Res- lems at bases in these countries, particularly June 30, 1992 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 17203 in light of base closure. On this trip Con­ Ms. Dubrow has been called a torch-bearer This year, Evy Dubrow received the Ellis Is­ gressman Ray became one of the first West­ for the labor agenda, and is known as an in­ land Medal of Honor. erners to visit an abandoned Soviet base defatigable lobbyist for labor and other pro- I proudly add my name to the long list of near Prague, Czechoslovakia. (traveled com­ gressive causes. - Evelyn Dubrow's admirers, friends, and col­ mercial). Ms. Dubrow's career spans a half-century, Visits associated with Congressman Ray's leagues, and herewith convey to her my most position on the North Atlantic Assembly having begun as a journalist; she then be­ respectful congratulations for a lifetime of Panel (NATO Panel): Number of trips: 4. came an official of the New Jersey Textile achievement. Date: January 4-14, 1990. Workers Union of America. She is the epitome Evelyn Dubrow is a remarkable woman, and Countries: Belgium, Italy, Hungary, Ger­ of "Buy America" in the truest sense, as an a devoted, dedicated champion of all things many, Austria. outspoken champion of the people who make American. Purpose: To examine the Conventional the clothing most Americans buy and are Forces Reduction negotiations and the proud to wear. NATO Defense College. For the past several decades she has been JUNE IS TURKEY LOVERS' MONTH Date: November 24-December 2, 1990. on the front lines fighting for rights of the Countries: United Kingdom, Austria. members of the International Lady Garment Purpose: To participate in the North At- Workers Union [ILGWU], and in fact she is the HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER lantic Assembly meeting, get an update on OF OHIO the Conventional Forces Europe agreement, personification of commitment, compassion, and get a briefing on the recently completed legislative sawy, personal strength, and pro­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES inspection of Iraqi nuclear facilities by the fessional integrity when it comes to all those Tuesday, June 30, 1992 International Atomic Energy Agency. who need a friend to defend their causes be­ Date: May 24-27, 1991. fore Congress, or in any other forum. Mr. BOEHNER. The people of Ohio and the Countries: Netherlands, Belgium. Evy, as she is known to everyone, is the people of my district have a deep appreciation Purpose: To participate in the North At- stuff of which legends are made, but she is of the value of agriculture. They understand lantic Assembly Meeting. best known for literally hammering out accept­ the role it has played in making our Nation the Date: October 18-28, 1991. able legislation for labor, piece by piece over strongest most prosperous country in history, Country: Spain. the years, and the bills not only had substance and they appreciate the role it continues to Purpose: To participate in the North At­ and the staying power required to sustain play in stimulating our economy. lantic Assembly Meeting. Today, I would like to take a moment to sa­ Other official House Armed Services Com- long-term social progress in America, but mittee travel: Number of trips: 5. which always upheld the finest American tradi­ lute one of the rising stars on the Ohio agricul­ Date: September 23-29, 1983. tions and ideals. tural scene-our thriving turkey industry. Countries: Cyprus, Lebanon. Evy Dubrow has touched many lives during To most of us, turkey has been part of a tra­ Purpose: To accompany members of the her tenure in Washington, embracing several ditional holiday meal, served at Thanksgiving Readiness Subcommittee to determine if the generations of men and women who have and Christmas and forgotten the other 363 War Powers Act was being violated by sta­ looked to her for leadership and who have days of the year. Times have changed. To­ tioning Marines in Beirut. never been disappointed-for if Evy Dubrow is day's active, health-conscious American is Date: November 8-21, 1984. anything at all, she is a leader. Countries: Singapore, Korea, Hong Kong, looking for foods that are nutritious, versatile, Held in awe by the multitudes, at ease in and easy to prepare. The turkey industry has Japan. the presence of the all-powerful, from Presi­ Purpose: To meet with the leadership of responded to their demand, and the result has the countries supporting the South Pacific dents to Members of the U.S. Senate and the been a doubling in turkey consumption during Nuclear Free Zone. House of Representatives, she is also deeply the last decade. Date: February 8-14, 1986. respected by all who know her, whether in the A quick look at turkey production in Ohio re­ Countries: Korea, Philippines. hallowed Halls of Congress or in the trenches veals a microcosm of the industry's growth na­ Purpose: To follow up on military con­ of labor warfare. Wherever the people she tionwide. Once a fledgling industry in our struction projects which had been authorized represents need her, that is where you will State, Ohio's turkey growers produced 5.4 mil­ by the Armed Services Committee. find her. lion turkeys last year. This is a 14-percent in­ Date: November 10--15, 1986. Evy Dubrow has been making a difference crease from the 4.7 million produced in 1990, Countries: Philippines, Thailand, India, since she began her activities during World Napal, Jordan, Pakistan. War II, the past 35 of those years spent here and it puts Ohio on the brink of being one of Purpose: To receive overview briefings on in Washington. Attesting to the exemplary pro­ the 10-largest turkey producing States in the U.S. military relations with these countries. Nation. Date: January 7-18, 1989. fessional life she has led, are the many awards and citations she has received over Cooper Foods, one of Ohio's premier turkey Countries: Hong Kong, Thailand, Turkey, processors, has a major plant in my district, Spain. the years. Purpose: To meet with U.S. government The Opportunities Industrialization Centers and I personally can attest to the economic countertypes to discuss U.S. military sup­ [OIC] awarded Evy its Legislative Government benefits that flow from this industry. The tur­ port of these nations. Award, and her contributions on behalf of con­ key industry employs thousands of Ohioans, Total number of foreign trips taken: 19. sumers' rights have been recognized by the and pumps countless millions of dollars into National Consumers League and the our State's economy. Consumer Federation of America-the latter The turkey industry has chosen June to cel­ RAHALL PAYS TRIBUTE TO for her outstanding work on behalf of the el­ ebrate its emergence as a major force on the EVELYN DUBROW derly. The Hispanic Labor Committee cited her agriculture scene. I believe the choice is ex­ for promoting full potentiality for working peo­ tremely appropriate. Grilling season is upon HON. NICK JOE RAHALL II ple, while the Women's Equity Action League, us, and turkey is fast becoming one of the OF WEST VIRGINIA the Women in Government Relations, and the most popular items for backyard barbecuing. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Women's Legal Defense Fund, Girls' Clubs of The variety of products available ensures that America, the National Urban Coalition, the Na­ turkey's popularity will stay strong for years to Tuesday, June 30, 1992 tional Farmers Union, the National Council of come. Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib­ Jewish Women, the United National Associa­ Therefore, I urge my colleagues to join me, ute to a great lady, who has been a good tion of the United States of America, and last the people of Ohio and the National Turkey friend to me, as well as to all of those who but not least the ILGWU Florida Retirees Federation in celebrating June is Turkey work to uphold liberal traditions across the Clubs, all have similarly honored her and paid Lovers' Month and in recognizing the many length and breadth of our proud Nation, the tribute to her many and varied contributions to benefits the turkey industry brings to our agri­ Honorable Evelyn Dubrow. society in America. cultural economy.