E1742 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks August 4, 1999 the Kumina, Myal and Pocomania cults led to nity. Mr. Speaker, I thank Ms. Ussery for her most common and lethal cancers, working dili- the development of the worksongs, then to the hard work and dedication and ask that we rec- gently to curb their degenerative effects. Mento, then the Ska, the Rock Steady and fi- ognize her. Dr. Wolin's wonderful practices began after nally the internationally acclaimed Reggae f attending Yale University School of Medicine. music. He subsequently taught on the Washington Each of these musical genres has produced TRIBUTE TO COLONEL WALTER J. University School of Medicine staff, and be- its pantheon of superstars. The worksongs CUNNINGHAM OF HUNTSVILLE, came the Chief of Clinical Oncology Teaching produced the acclaimed lyricist, Harry ALABAMA and Research at the Jewish Hospital of St. Belafonte, the Mento produced the legendary Louis. In 1981, Dr. Wolin began practicing in Lord Flea and Lord Fly, the Ska produced the HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER southern California, and he later became the Skatalites, Rock Steady produced artistes OF ALABAMA associate medical director at the Cedars-Sinai such as Hopeton Lewis and Delroy Wilson, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Comprehensive Cancer in Los Angeles, where and Reggae produced Jimmy Cliff, Peter Josh, Wednesday, August 4, 1999 he is currently engineering innovative efforts Dennis Brown, and the incomparable Robert toward developing new methods in the pre- Nesta Marley. Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to vention and treatment of cancer. This nation has produced more sports he- take this opportunity to pay tribute to Col. Wal- Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, roes than any other nation, with the exception ter J. Cunningham of Huntsville, Alabama, on please join me in honoring Dr. Edward M. of the U.S. It has produced superstars in the the occasion of his retirement from the U.S. Wolin. Helping to cure the world of cancer is fields of cricket, soccer, netball, hockey, box- Army Corps of Engineers. an honorable deed that merits the utmost re- ing, and athletics. It has created history in Col. Cunningham has dedicated thirty years spect, for his selfless work is paving the way such nontraditional sports as bobsled, chess, of outstanding service to the U.S. Army and for a better tomorrow. Dr. Wolin's commitment and baseball. It has contributed to the Amer- this Nation. In his thirty year career, he has sets an example for us all. ican past time by producing such superstars held every position available to an engineer f as Patrick Ewing of the Knicks, Devon White office, excelling at each assignment. The nu- formerly of the Blue Jays, and Chili Davis of merous awards, distinctions and decorations PERSONAL EXPLANATION the Yankees. he has garnered mark his career as among Mr. Speaker, never in the long history of the finest of our Nation's leaders and patriots. HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY human achievement has a nation of such Among his impressive range of accomplish- OF RHODE ISLAND modest size, population, and resources pro- ments are the positions of platoon leader in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES duced so many talented individuals in virtually Alaska, project engineer for construction of every field of human endeavorÐin the strug- Ramon Air Base in Israel and Battalion Oper- Wednesday, August 4, 1999 gle against oppression, in the struggle for so- ations Officer in Louisiana. Recognition by the Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Speak- cial justice, in the task of creating an U.S. House of Representatives is a fitting trib- er, I was not able to be present for rollcall vote Afrocentric identity, and in the fields of music, ute to one who has provided so much time, so 364. Had I been present, I would have voted drama, and sports. much labor and so much strong leadership to- ``yea.'' I wish to conclude by paraphrasing a tribute, wards the defense of our nation. f which William Shakespeare once paid to an- Col. Cunningham is praised by his col- other island nation: leagues for his innovative and effective man- LOSING THE BATTLE FOR PEACE This royal throne of Kings, this scepter'd agement saving taxpayers tens of millions of IN KOSOVO isle, dollars in military construction projects with the This Earth of majesty, this seat of Mars, Department of Defense. HON. RON PACKARD This other Eden, demi-paradise. I congratulate Col. Cunningham and his wife OF CALIFORNIA This happy breed of men, this little world, Phyllis on his richly deserved retirement and I This precious stone set in a silver sea, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES wish him the best in his future years. This blessed plot, this Earth, this realm, Wednesday, August 4, 1999 This Jamaica. As an army veteran, I am proud to have this opportunity to recognize his tremendous serv- Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, when the f ice and accomplishments as well as thank him House of Representatives considered legisla- JANICE USSERY for his extraordinary contributions to Alabama tion to approve the use of American forces as and the defense of the United States. part of the NATO coalition against Yugoslavia, f many Members of Congress, including myself, HON. HEATHER WILSON cautioned that military strikes would do little to OF NEW MEXICO TRIBUTE TO EDWARD M. WOLIN, end this centuries-old conflict, and instead IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES M.D. might only aggravate tensions. Wednesday, August 4, 1999 Mr. Speaker, it has been several weeks Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I wish to bring HON. BRAD SHERMAN since Slobodan Milosevic agreed to withdraw to your attention the outstanding work of Jan- OF CALIFORNIA his forces from Kosovo and daily NATO bomb- ice Ussery. She was recently recognized for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ings of Yugoslavia ceased. While some were her community service to Albuquerque, New quick to proclaim victory and openly declare Wednesday, August 4, 1999 Mexico. that this President's ``legacy'' had finally been Janice Ussery volunteers with the Meals on Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to secured, it is now becoming plainly apparent Wheels Association in Albuquerque, New pay tribute to Dr. Edward M. Wolin, recipient that the bloodshed never really ended. Mexico, which is in the First Congressional of the Ahavas Chesed Award, which recog- Milosevic's Serbian forces committed rep- District of New Mexico. Recently, the Meals on nizes individuals for their compassion and rehensible human acts not seen in Europe Wheels Association of America named her dedication to humanity. Dr. Wolin is a clinical since Hitler's Germany. Actively working to their Volunteer of the Year. Janice started vol- oncologist, who has dedicated numerous thwart his maniacal and murderous scheme unteering with Meals on Wheels in 1981 as a years toward the prevention and treatment of was a noble defense of all humanity. I am driver delivering hot meals to clients. cancer. proud of our men and women in uniform who Her campaign for providing quality meals President Kennedy once said. ``for those to acted with courage and patriotism while serv- played a major part in the Albuquerque Meals whom much is given, much is required.'' Dr. ing the interests of peace in trying to stop the on Wheels obtaining a kitchen of their own. Wolin has been blessed with a brilliant mind rapes, killings and ethnic cleansing. Peace- Through her involvement the quality of home and a caring heart, and he has used these as- keeping should be an ``ethnically blind'' oper- cooked meals delivered to the needy im- sets toward improving the quality of life for so ation. proved. The improvements came, not only many, not just nationally, but globally. Despite the best of intentions, the cycle of from the product, but through creating a The prevention and treatment of cancer is violence in this region of the world continues. friendly working environment for staff and vol- one of the most prominent and necessary Kosovo is still a warzone, and the prospect for unteers. fields of modern medicine. This year, over peace is no better today than it was when Janice Ussery not only brings meals to the 1,400,000 United States citizens are expected NATO airstrikes began. I remain convinced needy, she also brings pride to our commu- to be diagnosed with cancer to curing the that this Administration's policies have failed CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks E1743 all the people of this region. I firmly believe and associate in the legal profession. I first When called upon, Judge Lagana never re- that more attentive and more skillful diplomacy met Judge Philip E. Lagana more than fifty fused to serve in a social service or political months and years earlier may have prevented years ago at the Brooklyn Law School, setting. He loved politics and its many chal- where I served as Law Librarian and he was lenges and served his party well. As compas- this entire war. a student in his final year. Since 1948 when sionate as he was as a judge, this quality ex- Mr. Speaker, the world needs strong Amer- he graduated law school, our paths were tended to charitable endeavors as well. ican leadership abroad, and Congress should never far apart. I remained in the academic To Josephine, to Francis, to family mem- not hesitate to demand a more coherent strat- area of the law. Judge Lagana went out into bers, to his neighbors, to his friends and as- egy from this President to ensure a lasting the public area to practice his profession as sociates, to the public he served, Judge peace in this war-torn region.