E948 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 21, 2004 A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF 2004 1989 earthquakes that devastated San Fran- NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZA- LEGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP cisco. In 1950, it was scheduled to be de- TION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005 WINNER, BOBBY JO LUDWICK, OF stroyed and replaced by a three-story modern BRONSON, MI structure, but the building was saved at the SPEECH OF last minute when the Federal government HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE HON. NICK SMITH seized it through the right of eminent domain. OF TEXAS OF MICHIGAN At the time, Washington was in desperate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES need of a San Francisco-based office to help Wednesday, May 19, 2004 Thursday, May 20, 2004 manage the Korean War, and the Flood Build- ing offered an ideal solution. The Federal gov- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chair- Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is ernment returned the building to the Flood man, I rise in support of the Amendment by with great respect for the outstanding record family in 1953. my colleagues Representative MURTHA and of excellence she has compiled in academics, Today, Jim Flood—James Clair Flood II, Representative WELDON that would express leadership and community service, that I am the sense of Congress that the Secretary of proud to salute Bobby Jo Ludwick, winner of named after his great grandfather—owns, manages, and has his office in the building, Defense should assist the Iraqi Government in the 2004 LeGrand Smith Scholarship. This destroying the Abu Ghraib prison and replac- award is given to young adults who have dem- making it San Francisco’s oldest family-owned commercial building. The Flood Building has ing it with a modern detention facility. This onstrated their true commitment to playing an Amendment is especially relevant because it important role in our Nation’s future. flourished under his management, undergoing a $15 million renovation to restore the building is only applicable if the Iraqi Governing Coun- As a winner of the LeGrand Smith Scholar- cil agrees that they would like to destroy the ship, Bobby Jo is being honored for dem- to its original style. Architecturally, it is the most significant commercial building in San Abu Ghraib prison and would like American onstrating the same generosity of spirit, intel- help in doing so. ligence, responsible citizenship, and capacity Francisco, and it was named a city landmark in 1982. While I support this Amendment I do hope for human service that distinguished the late that this will not be the only step taken to try LeGrand Smith of Somerset, Michigan. I join the Flood family and so many of my to undo the damage done by the Iraqi torture Bobby Jo is an exceptional student at constituents in celebrating the 100th anniver- scandal. We may be able to erase the struc- Bronson High School. Aside from being at the sary of this San Francisco treasure. ture of the Abu Ghraib prison and we may be top of her class academically, Bobby Jo pos- able to construct a new state-of-the-art prison sesses an outstanding record of achievement f facility in its place, but until we take the proper in high school. She is very active in the Na- steps to bring all perpetrators to justice and tional Honor Society, F.F.A., 4–H, and student IN RECOGNITION OF ASIAN PA- correct our interrogation procedures; we will government. She has also devoted a great CIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE not be able to erase the image of Americans deal of her time to volunteering with a variety MONTH torturing prisoners that is etched in the mind of of different civic organizations. Iraqis and indeed in the mind of people world- On behalf of the United States Congress, I wide. The court-martial of a few enlisted sol- am proud to join her many admirers in extend- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL diers is not enough for a problem that has ing our highest praise and congratulations to OF NEW YORK now proven to be endemic. There must be Bobby Jo Ludwick for her selection as winner true accountability from the leadership in the of the 2004 LeGrand Smith Scholarship. This IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Armed Forces. The enlisted soldiers can not honor not only recognizes her efforts, but is Thursday, May 20, 2004 be the only ones involved in this scandal, the also a testament to the parents, teachers, and Armed Forces have always stressed a strict other individuals whose personal interest, Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ac- chain of command and everyone in that chain strong support, and active participation con- knowledge May as Asian Pacific American must be held accountable for this multitude of tributed to her success. To this remarkable Heritage Month, an important month in the despicable acts. Secretary Rumsfeld and Dep- young woman, we extend our most heartfelt Asian Pacific American community. Asian Pa- uty Secretary Wolfowitz can not hide behind good wishes for all her future endeavors. cific American Heritage Month commemorates their office, they bear the responsibility for this f the tremendous impact that the Asian culture scandal and so far I remain unsatisfied with IN CELEBRATION OF FLOOD has made on our Nation. Just as importantly their response to it. BUILDING CENTENNIAL it is a month that deserves more recognition Again, I feel that this Amendment to assist than it usually receives, as it is often over- the Iraqi Government in destroying the Abu HON. NANCY PELOSI shadowed. Ghraib prison and replacing it with a modern OF CALIFORNIA It is very important that this month we pay detention facility is one that is worthy of pas- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES homage to the Asian Pacific American con- sage. This is both a symbolic and physical tribution to the American culture and experi- gesture to the Iraqi people that our troops are Thursday, May 20, 2004 ence. Through the centuries they have em- in Iraq to tear down the past of Saddam Hus- Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to bodied the American spirit and fostered the sein and rebuild a new democratic nation. We recognize the 100th Anniversary of the Flood concept of community. Their adaptation to the must all work to make sure that these ges- Building of San Francisco and to have the op- Americas and resilience is something that we tures are followed by substantive actions to portunity to express my appreciation to the should all aim to emulate. correct our significant missteps. Flood family for their immeasurable contribu- Asian Pacific American’s have long served f tions to the City of San Francisco over four an intricate role in the development of the generations. A TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF 2004 Americas. From the development of the trans- It was a great pleasure to attend the Flood LEGRAND SMITH SCHOLARSHIP continental railroad to present day the Asian Building Centennial Celebration on April 16 WINNER, OF JONESVILLE, MI Pacific American community has and con- and to celebrate with members of the Flood tinues to make their presence evident in the family. I particularly want to thank Jim Flood medical field, arts, politics, science and engi- HON. NICK SMITH and Judy Wilbur for carrying on the out- neering, entertainment, culinary arts, and mili- OF MICHIGAN standing traditions of their distinguished family. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The Flood Building was built by James L. tary excellence. Flood in 1904 as a tribute to his father, James It is important that not just during this Thursday, May 20, 2004 Clair Flood. Architect Albert Pissis, a master of month, but may we always recognize and con- Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is Beaux-Arts classicism, designed the Classic tinue to embrace the Asian Pacific American with great respect for the outstanding record Revival structure, along with many other great contribution to our culture. As a nation I hope of excellence that he has compiled in aca- works throughout San Francisco. At the time it that we will continue to all work and grow to- demics, leadership, and community service, was built, the 12-story Flood Building was the gether. Today Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowl- that I am proud to salute Shea Scott Dow, largest building in San Francisco. edge the Asian Pacific American contribution winner of the 2004 LeGrand Smith Scholar- The building’s history is one of survival. It and commemorate Asian Pacific American ship. This award is given to young adults who remained standing after both the 1906 and Heritage Month. have demonstrated their true commitment to

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