January 28, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E61 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

FREEDOM FOR RICARDO SEVERINO HONORING THE STUDENTS OF rated for ‘‘heroic achievement,’’ and was dis- GONZALEZ ALFONSO POLK CREEK ELEMENTARY charged with the rank of Captain in July 1948, SCHOOL having convalesced for 3 years from grave HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART wounds sustained in combat. In 1950, he was elected to the Kansas Leg- OF FLORIDA HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO islature and served for 2 years before being IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF WEST VIRGINIA elected Russell County Attorney, a position he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, January 28, 2004 served in for 8 years. In 1960, he was elected Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. Wednesday, January 28, 2004 to the U.S. House of Representatives and re- Speaker, I rise today to speak about Ricardo Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to elected in 1962, 1964 and 1966. He was Severino Gonzalez Alfonso, a political prisoner honor the fourth grade class at Polk Creek El- elected to the U.S. Senate in 1968 and was in totalitarian Cuba. ementary School in Weston, West Virginia. reelected in 1974, 1980, 1986 and 1992. Mr. Gonzalez is the president of the Manuel These students in Mrs. Mary Wagoner’s class One of the many lasting contributions that Marquez Sterling Journalists Society and an recorded a CD entitled ‘‘Thinking of You’’ for Bob Dole made to the State of Kansas and to independent reporter in totalitarian Cuba. Mr. distribution to the 100 Lewis County, West Vir- the American people was the manner in which Gonzalez works and writes to inform the world ginia, residents serving our country in Iraq. he worked to strengthen McConnell Air Force about the gross human rights abuses that The students performed the songs ‘‘Thinking Base in Wichita over the course of his nearly occur every day under the repressive regime of You,’’ ‘‘Allegiance Rap,’’ ‘‘You Are Our He- 4 decades of service in the U.S. House of of the Cuban dictator. roes,’’ ‘‘The West Virginia Hills,’’ ‘‘American Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Unfortunately, writing and reporting the truth Tears’’ and ‘‘Mighty United’’ for our soldiers. Due largely to his efforts, infrastructure im- is not allowed under Castro’s tyrannical dicta- All of us in this House share the sentiments provements at the base have included a base torship. All attempts to portray the absolute expressed by these students. The men and hospital, housing for single officers and en- lack of freedom in totalitarian Cuba are vi- women serving our country in Iraq are in the listed personnel, and a multifaceted commu- ciously condemned and their authors are im- thoughts and prayers of us all. Hearing from nity center, ‘‘Emerald City,’’ which contains a prisoned or exiled. Mr. Gonzalez has been these school children will improve the morale bowling center, officer and enlisted clubs, a fit- harassed by Castro’s thugs since 1997, and of our troops and show them they are in the ness center and a cafeteria. on March 18, 2003, he was arrested for his in- thoughts of people back home. In honor of Senator Dole’s service to Kan- sistence on publishing the truth about Castro’s I would like to thank Principal Thomas Gar- sas and to the men and women who have totalitarian Cuba. rett, Teacher Mary Wagoner, along with Whit- called McConnell Air Force Base home, I am The sham trial verdict that sentenced Mr. ney Ballard and Shaun Davis, for their hard pleased to introduce this legislation, which au- Gonzalez to 20 years in the Cuban gulag work with the students at Polk Creek Elemen- thorizes the Secretary of the Air Force to re- read: tary on this project. I am honored to represent name the community center at McConnell Air ‘‘. . . he managed to get his articles, which the Lewis County community and thank Polk Force Base, currently known as ‘‘Emerald were subversive and misleading in nature with Creek Elementary for their efforts to honor our City,’’ as ‘‘The Robert J. Dole Community regard to the Cuban system, published in var- military personnel. Center.’’ ious newspapers and magazines such as Re- f f porters Without Borders.’’ THE ROBERT J. DOLE COMMUNITY HONORING THE LIFE OF BILL L. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Gonzalez was 53 years CENTER KRATZ old when he was condemned to 20 years in Castro’s gulag. The conditions in the Cuban totalitarian gulag are so atrocious as to almost HON. TODD TIAHRT HON. SAM GRAVES guarantee that Mr. Gonzalez will not walk out OF KANSAS OF MISSOURI if he were to have to serve the entirety of his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sham sentence. Let me be very clear, Mr. Wednesday, January 28, 2004 Wednesday, January 28, 2004 Gonzalez has been sentenced to die in the gulag by the Cuban tyrant for writing the truth Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker, today, I am intro- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I have the about Castro’s brutal, repressive regime. It is ducing legislation to authorize the Secretary of honor today to recognize the life of Bill L. imperative that Cuba be free as soon as pos- the Air Force to rename the community center Kratz, who unexpectedly passed away on Jan- sible, so that Mr. Gonzalez and all the political at McConnell Air Force Base, currently known uary 25, 2004. As a husband, father, Chris- prisoners can also live in the freedom and dig- as ‘‘Emerald City,’’ as ‘‘The Robert J. Dole tian, and public servant, Mr. Kratz will be nity that they deserve. Community Center.’’ I would like to thank my missed by many. My colleagues, we must cry out for the re- colleagues from Kansas, Mr. Ryun, Mr. Moran A life-long resident of Missouri, Bill Kratz lease of all those who languish in dungeons and Mr. Moore, for agreeing to join as original was born on May 12, 1938, in Shelbyville, because they believe in human rights and cosponsors of the bill. Missouri. On September 17, 1961, Bill married freedom. We must demand the immediate re- Senator Dole once said that his life ‘‘is proof Patricia Lohman, and they settled in Independ- lease of Ricardo Gonzalez Alfonso and every that America is a land without limits.’’ He was ence, Missouri. They had two children, Dana political prisoner. born in Russell, Kansas, on July 22, 1923, the and Keith, and eight grandchildren. Mr. Kratz eldest son of Doran R. and Bina Talbott Dole. served in the National Guard from 1961 to f He graduated from Russell public schools and 1966 and was also employed by General Mo- attended the University of Kansas, Lawrence, tors, from which he retired in 1989. After re- PERSONAL EXPLANATION entering in the fall of 1941. He received an tirement, Mr. Kratz took an active role in the A.B. and LL.B from Washburn Municipal Uni- community by serving on the planning com- HON. JIM DeMINT versity in 1952. mission for the city of Independence since OF SOUTH CAROLINA Senator Dole entered active duty in the U.S. 2000 and assisted in the 2000 census. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Army in June 1943 after completing his sopho- Mr. Kratz was also active in his church, more year at the University of Kansas. He Messiah Lutheran Church, serving as an Wednesday, January 28, 2004 served 51⁄2 years in World War II and was a elder, chairman of the Adult and Family Board, Mr. DEMINT. Mr. Speaker, I was absent 10th Mountain Division platoon leader in the chairman of the Board of Social Ministry, vice during roll call vote 6; had I been present, I Allied liberation of Northern Italy. During this president of the congregation, and president of would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ time, he was twice wounded and twice deco- the congregation.

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VerDate jul 14 2003 04:14 Jan 29, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K28JA8.001 E28PT1 E62 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 28, 2004 I offer my condolences to his wife, Patricia; CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVER- RECOGNIZING BETTY LUCINDA children, Dana and Keith; and their families. In SARY OF THE SAN ANTONIO HIS- ETCHISON this time of sorrow, may the thoughts and PANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE prayers of friends and family comfort them and HON. BILL SHUSTER may his memory bring them peace. HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ OF PENNSYLVANIA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS PERSONAL EXPLANATION Wednesday, January 28, 2004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON Wednesday, January 28, 2004 recognize Betty Lucinda Etchison for her near- OF ILLINOIS Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, seventy-five ly 58 years of committed service to the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years ago, in 1929, the consul general of Mex- McLanahan Corporation. Her presence with Wednesday, January 28, 2004 ico in San Antonio, then as today a center for the company will be sorely missed. trade between the United States and Mexico, Betty Lucinda was born in Geeseytown, Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, due Pennsylvania, in 1928 to George J. and Re- to the ice and snow storm in the Washington, formed what was to become the highly suc- cessful San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of becca H. Etchison. After graduating from D.C. area last night, my flight, American Air- Hollidaysburg High School in 1946, she began lines No. 1548 from Chicago’s O’Hare Inter- Commerce. This week the Hispanic Chamber celebrates its 75th anniversary with pride in its her journey through the McLanahan and Stone national Airport to Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Corporation as a stenographer. At the time, Reagan National Airport, was significantly de- past accomplishments and optimism for its fu- ture successes. she was only a temporary employee; but after layed by 31⁄2 hours. I therefore missed the two As the oldest organization of its kind, the proving herself as a capable worker, Ward votes for the evening, Roll Call Nos. 6 and 7. McLanahan hired her as a full-time employee. Had I been present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce continues to be a leading advocate for His- Under the direction of James Craig McLana- on H.R. 1385, an act authorizing the United han, Ms. Etchison further disclosed her vast States Postal Service to issue a special stamp panic, minority, and woman-owned businesses in San Antonio through individual business ad- capabilities, quietly earning recognition for her to benefit breast cancer research; and I would incomparable performance on the job. Shortly also have voted ‘‘yea’’ on H.R. 3493, the Med- vice, networking, and advocacy. Widely re- spected today as a positive force in the busi- after the company became the McLanahan ical Devices Technical Corrections Act. Corporation, Ms. Etchison’s distinguishing loy- f ness life of our community, the Hispanic Chamber, like its membership, had to over- alty was acknowledged, as she became Mi- HONORING MARY LEIBHAM come social and economic barriers on the chael McLanahan’s personal secretary and re- path to success. mained in the same position for the next 31 years. Working tirelessly to overcome the ob- HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH Chartered in 1929 by Don Enrique stacles of having to learn and master contin- OF CALIFORNIA Santibanez, the chamber focused on improv- ually changing technology, Ms. Etchison flour- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing political and economic ties between the ished under her final boss, Sean McLanahan. United States and Mexico. That mission re- Wednesday, January 28, 2004 To the enjoyment of local citizens, her spirit mains central to the 21st Century Hispanic and dedication translated into every aspect of Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Chamber, which plays a lead role in promoting today to honor Mary Leibham for 33 years of her life. Ms. Etchison has been a life-long trade between the United States and our member of the Scotch Valley Grange, helping dedicated public service. Ms. Leibham will re- neighbors to the south in Latin America. The tire from the District Attorney Compliance and to prepare food and treating the crowds by San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce playing the piano at numerous functions and Closure Unit in early February. On Saturday, has helped make San Antonio the gateway to January 24, she will be honored at an event selflessly contributing her time and musical tal- the Americas. ent to the Lutheran churches of Frankstown held at the SOS Club in Modesto, California. Facing active discrimination, the early cham- Mary was born in North Dakota, but was and Geeseytown. Her uncompromising sense ber had to do more than the typical chamber of duty to the community in which she lives raised in Sacramento, California. For the past of commerce. Not only did it seek to promote 25 years, she has lived in Modesto, California. has been a source of inspiration. business growth, it sought to develop Hispanic Having worked diligently for four generations In 1971, Mary’s extensive career in the De- civic participation in the power centers of our partment of Social Services began as she of the McLanahan family, Ms. Etchison has community. As we continue to the battle demonstrated an unyielding enthusiasm and transferred to the District Attorney Family Sup- against negative stereotypes the chamber port Division as a family support officer. She care for the company which she has served. continues its mission of training its members For her incomparable generosity, service to returned to the Department of Social Services to become community leaders. as a welfare fraud investigator in 1979. Less the McLanahan Corporation, and unabated than a year later, Mary went back to the Dis- And it has met with great success. For commitment to excellence, Betty L. Etchison trict Attorney Family Support Division as a those of us in Congress, the San Antonio His- deserves the highest recognition. The legacy family support officer and has since served as panic Chamber of Commerce serves as a she has left behind is one that every American a senior family support officer, Family Support great resource and source of inspiration. Lo- should emulate, and her contributions will not Program analyst, and is currently serving as cally, the Hispanic Chamber provides leader- go unnoticed by the business for which she Manager II, supervising the Compliance and ship, expertise, and encouragement to the vi- worked nor the community in which she lives. Case Closure Unit (formerly District Attorney brant and growing Hispanic business commu- I would like to congratulate Ms. Etchison on Family Support Division). nity. Their success is our success. her accomplishments, and I wish her the best Ms. Leibham has had numerous accom- I would like to commend Chairman Leo of luck in her retirement. Gomez and the 2003 Board of Directors for plishments and has been involved with many f noteworthy projects. She is the recipient of the their leadership over the past year. They have 2001–2002 California Family Support Council continued the Chamber’s tradition of molding PERSONAL EXPLANATION Director’s Award, as well as the 2001–2002 Hispanic community leaders and advancing California Family Support Council Contribution minority business interests. I know that the HON. HAROLD ROGERS chamber’s new chair, Elaine Mendoza, will in Training. Mary has participated in the Wel- OF KENTUCKY take the chamber to new levels of success. Of fare Reform Task Force, the CDDA FSO Col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lege Committee, and the Stanislaus County course, the Hispanic Chamber’s achievements Employee Mentoring Program-AIM Project for reflect the hard work, dedication, and leader- Wednesday, January 28, 2004 Everett Elementary and Chrysler Schools. ship of its staff, headed by chamber president Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, on Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mary Rita Elizondo. Our thanks to all of you for Tuesday, January 27, I was unavoidably de- Leibham upon her retirement from public serv- what you give to our community. tained due to the inclement weather and was ice. Although her career in public service has Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to recog- not present for roll call votes numbers 6 and ended, her contributions will be felt for genera- nize the achievements of the San Antonio His- 7. The votes were on H.R. 1385 and H.R. tions to come. I invite my colleagues to join panic Chamber of Commerce as it marks 75 3493, respectively. Had I been present, I me in wishing Mary a fulfilling retirement. years of progress. would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on both measures.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:14 Jan 29, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K28JA8.005 E28PT1 January 28, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E63 HONORING THE ANNIVERSARY OF The highlight of his career came when in these issues so greatly affecting civil liberties THE FOUNDING OF THE DALLAS 1946 Herman Keiser found himself on the first and the role of government in peoples’ per- COWBOYS tee at Augusta National Golf Club preparing to sonal lives. play in a tournament founded by legendary RESOLUTION NO. 2088 HON. PETE SESSIONS Bobby Jones and won twice by Horton Smith. Whereas, the Alexandria City Council is committed to upholding the United States OF TEXAS In fact, he had the pleasure of playing some Constitution and its Bill of Rights; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES practice rounds with Horton Smith prior to the first round of the tournament. During these Whereas, the City of Alexandria has a long Wednesday, January 28, 2004 history of working to obtain and preserve cherished moments, Smith gave Keiser some the civil rights and liberties of its residents; Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to very important tips that enabled him to read Whereas, the City has a diverse and multi- honor the anniversary of the founding of the the difficult greens at Augusta. ethnic population, and everyday embraces Dallas Cowboys. On this day in 1960, Clint After three rounds of golf, Keiser found him- the richness of community that includes im- Murchison, Jr., and Bedford Wynne were self 5 strokes ahead of legendary golfer Ben migrants, whose contributions to the City awarded an expansion franchise by the NFL Hogan. Others in the field included the likes of are vital to its economy, culture and civic at the league’s annual owners meeting in Byron Nelson and Sam Snead. In his final character; Whereas, the City has among its residents Miami Beach. round, Keiser shot a 74 which placed him at many who were affected directly and many The Dallas Cowboys have been a pillar of 6 under for the tournament. He was emotion- more who were affected indirectly, by the strength in the NFL since their founding 44 ally and physically spent and waited to see tragic events of September 11, 2001, both in years ago. Legendary Coach Tom Landry what Hogan would do after Keiser three-putted New York City and at the Pentagon, only a guided America’s Team to five NFC cham- the 18th hole for his 74. All Hogan had to do short distance from this Chamber as well as pionship titles and two Super Bowl victories. was par the 18th hole, a very difficult Par 4 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania; Jimmy Johnson then returned the team to dogleg right. His second shot landed 12 feet Whereas, this nation’s need to respond to those terrible events, and to protect itself glory with back-to-back Super Bowl champion- from the hole where Hogan three putted giving from future acts of terrorism, does not di- ships in 1993 and 1994. Barry Switzer then Keiser the win that he so deserved. Keiser minish the commitment of the City or of its capped off the Cowboy’s claim to the title of had remembered what Horton Smith had told residents, regardless of their personal cir- ‘‘Team of the Nineties’’ with their win in Super him during the practice round. Unfortunately cumstances, to the Constitutional rights and Bowl XXX. for Hogan, he did not have the same lesson. liberties that are the precious entitlement of The Cowboys also lead the league in pro- For Keiser, his 1946 win was ‘‘the greatest all; ducing seven Super Bowl Most Valuable Play- thing that ever happened to me.’’ Whereas, the Alexandria City Council be- ers and hold the record for playoff victories lieves there is no inherent conflict between In 1947, Keiser continued his golfing excel- national security and the preservation of lib- with 32 wins in the postseason. During this lence by becoming a member of the success- erty—that Americans can be both safe and past season, the Cowboys recorded their ful Ryder Cup team that defeated Britain 11 to free; 400th career franchise victory, including reg- 1. Shortly after the team’s success, Keiser re- Whereas, the Alexandria City Council is ular season and playoffs, in the Monday night turned to Ohio, where he purchased a driving proud of the cooperative work among fed- overtime thriller against the New York Giants. range and became a life member of the Pro- eral, state and local law enforcement offi- I congratulate Owner and General Manager fessional Golfers’ Association of America. cials to protect the safety of Alexandrians; Whereas, federal, state and local govern- Jerry Jones, Head Coach Bill Parcells, current Mr. Speaker, Herman Keiser came from ment actions designed to protect the public and former Cowboys players, and the team’s Springfield, MO, to carve a small place for from terrorist attacks, such as those that oc- loyal fan base in Texas and across the coun- himself in the history of professional golf. He curred on September 11, 2001, must be taken try on the occasion of this great anniversary. lived a wonderful life and contributed much to in a rational and deliberative fashion to en- With the arrival of Coach Parcells this sea- the game of golf. He will always be remem- sure that any new security measure intended son, the Cowboys were able to make an unex- bered in my home State and will be missed. to enhance public safety does not impair constitutional rights or infringe on civil lib- pected bid into the playoffs, a tremendous im- f provement for the team. I wish Mr. Jones, erties; CITY OF ALEXANDRIA RESOLU- Whereas, federal laws, regulations, poli- Coach Parcells and all of the Cowboys players cies, and practices adopted since September all the best for continued improvement for next TION REGARDING IMPACT OF USA PATRIOT ACT 11, 2001, including provisions of Public Law season and congratulate them on this anniver- 107–56 (the Uniting and Strengthening Amer- sary. ica by Providing Appropriate Tools Required f HON. JAMES P. MORAN to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act or OF VIRGINIA ‘‘USA PATRIOT’’ Act), and related Execu- SOUTHWEST MISSOURI LOSES A tive Orders, regulations and actions: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LIVING LEGEND (a) authorize the indefinite incarceration Wednesday, January 28, 2004 of non-citizens to solitary confinement, based upon mere suspicion, without being HON. ROY BLUNT Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, last charged with any crime, without counsel, OF MISSOURI week the President made a number of com- and without a right to be heard; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ments about the need to extend and enhance (b) authorize the indefinite incarceration the USA PATRIOT Act during his State of the of citizens designated by the President based Wednesday, January 28, 2004 Union speech. It is with that address to the unspecified standards as ‘‘enemy combat- Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay Nation in mind, that I rise today to insert into ants’’ to solitary confinement, without being tribute to a Southwest Missouri golf legend the RECORD a resolution passed by a local ju- charged with a crime, without counsel, and without a right to be heard; who has joined Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen, risdiction in my district. On November 11, (c) limit the traditional authority of the and Ben Hogan on that first tee in the sky. 2003, the city of Alexandria, VA, passed a res- federal courts to curb law enforcement Herman Keiser, a native of Springfield, MO, olution which requests that Congress assess abuses including electronic surveillance; passed away December 24, 2003, at the age the impact of the USA PATRIOT Act and other (d) limit judicial oversight of federal of 89. His death marked the end of a wonder- Federal antiterrorism efforts. The resolution ‘‘sneak and peek’’ searches and eliminate ful career as a golf professional, who in 1946, calls on Congress to repeal provisions of the timely notice to the person who is the sub- after a 31-month tour of duty in the U.S. Navy act, other laws, regulations, policies, and prac- ject of the search that his or her property has been searched; fighting World War II, won the 1946 Masters, tices that infringe on personal rights, liberties, (e) grant broad governmental access to per- a golf event that has been held at Augusta and due process. sonal medical, financial, library, and edu- National Golf Club since its inception in 1934. I support the community spirit and civic con- cational records without judicial oversight; Mr. Keiser began his golfing career as an cern that led to the passage of this resolution. (f) inhibit free speech and free association assistant golf professional at Portage Country I agree with many of the points expressed in by defining any person or group as a ter- Club in Portage, OH. Shortly after his arrival, the resolution and have been troubled by the rorist, or an act as terrorism, without ar- he became the head golf professional at Fire- interpretation and implementation of a number ticulating the basis for the characterization or giving the person or group so character- stone Country Club in Akron, OH, which of the PATRIOT Act’s provisions. I look for- ized a right to be heard; hosted the World Series of Golf just this past ward to these issues being revisited in the (g) encourage local and state law enforce- year as well as numerous PGA and Champion coming year. The American people deserve ment personnel to enforce federal immigra- Tour events. nothing short of a full and open debate on tion laws, and to use those laws as a pretext

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:14 Jan 29, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K28JA8.011 E28PT1 E64 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 28, 2004 for detention of, and denial of due process to, Moran, accompanied by a letter asking that TRIBUTE TO DR. TIM K. SIU persons who are not reasonably suspected of the resolution be read into the record, on the criminal behavior; floor, and urging Congress to assess the im- (h) permit government surveillance of pub- pact of the ‘‘USA PATRIOT’’ Act and federal lic meetings, including religious services, anti-terrorism efforts; to work to repeal pro- HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF Internet chat rooms, holiday gatherings, and visions of the ‘‘USA PATRIOT’’ Act and OF CALIFORNIA political rallies without judicial oversight; other laws, regulations, policies and prac- Whereas, draft federal legislation, known tices that infringe on personal rights, lib- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES as the Domestic Security Enhancement Act erties and due process; and to ensure that no (‘‘DSEA’’ or ‘‘Patriot II’’), contains many provision of the ‘‘USA PATRIOT’’ Act origi- Wednesday, January 28, 2004 new and sweeping provisions that further ex- nally intended to expire remains in effect pand government surveillance authority, in- past its sunset date; and be it further Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to crease government secrecy, reduce govern- pay special recognition to Dr. Tim K. Siu who Resolved, That the provisions of this Reso- mental accountability, erode the separation lution shall be severable, and that if any is the recipient of the Distinguished Citizen of powers essential for Constitutional checks phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this Award from the San Gabriel Valley Boy and balances, and diminish the right of all Resolution is declared by a court of com- Scouts. persons to the due process of law guaranteed petent jurisdiction to be contrary to the by the Constitution: Therefore, be it Constitutions of the United States or of the A Rotarian since 1969, Dr. Siu has served Resolved, That the Alexandria City Coun- Commonwealth of Virginia, the validity of Rotary International as District Governor and cil: is presently a senior active member. Among 1. Affirms its strong support for funda- the remainder of this Resolution shall not be mental constitutional rights and its opposi- affected thereby. his many accomplishments as a Rotarian, Dr. tion to federal measures that infringe on Siu has 33 years of perfect attendance and civil liberties; f was a Paul Harris Fellow. 2. Affirms its strong support for the rights of immigrants and opposes measures that BREAST CANCER STAMP Dr. Siu has served as a member on the single out individuals for legal scrutiny or EXTENSION Board of Directors of the Tokai Bank of Cali- enforcement activity based solely on their fornia, a member of the Board at California country of origin; State University Los Angeles, on the Board of 3. Directs the Police Department of the SPEECH OF Directors for the West San Gabriel Valley City of Alexandria to ensure that it protects YMCA, Professor Emeritus of University of the constitutional rights of Alexandria resi- HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY dents, that it maintains a relationship of Southern California Medical School, and Di- OF CALIFORNIA trust with those it is sworn to serve and pro- rector of Disaster Committee of the American tect, and that it continues to abide by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Red Cross. He is currently on the Board of Di- Alexandria Police Department directives rectors for San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, Tuesday, January 27, 2004 that prohibit racial profiling or collecting Board of Councilors for the University of information not reasonably related to sus- picion of criminal behavior; Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Southern California Pharmacy School and on 4. Directs public libraries in the City to support of H.R. 1385, which continues the au- the Board of California State University Po- promote unfettered access to information, thorization of the breast cancer research mona. which is the collective heritage of humanity stamp. This stamp has been just one small In his community, Dr. Siu has served on the and which is a fundamental human right, part of a comprehensive federal effort to com- and to protect freedom of inquiry, univer- City of Alhambra Planning Commission and bat this horrible disease, and I am pleased the Alhambra Civil Service Commission. He sally recognized as a driving force for the that it will continue. It’s strange to think that a progression of civilization itself, by: has been an officer and director of Alhambra postage stamp has the ability to save lives, (a) posting this notice to library users Day Nursery, Wysong Retirement Home, but the breast cancer stamp truly has such po- ‘‘WARNING: Under Section 215 of the Fed- Burke’s Manor Senior Citizen Home, and Los eral ‘‘USA PATRIOT’’ Act (Public Law 107– tential. With the continuation of this stamp, 56), records of the books and other materials people around the country will have the oppor- Angeles County Medical Association. Dr. Siu you borrow may be obtained by federal tunity to support research programs at the Na- is currently serving as a member of the Board agents. That federal law prohibits librarians tional Institute of Health and the Department of the San Gabriel Valley Medical Center from informing you if records about you of Defense. These research efforts are playing where he is active in building an outpatient have been requested or obtained by federal a critical role in understanding breast cancer, surgical center in San Gabriel. agents. Questions about this policy should be directed to: Attorney General John Ashcroft, identifying who is at risk, and creating safer Dr. Siu practiced anesthesiology. He taught U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC and more effective treatments that allow more anesthesiology at the University of Southern 20530,’’ people to survive and prosper after fighting California Medical School until his retirement (b) ensuring there is regular destruction of this disease. as Professor Emeritus. He was also the med- records that identify a book borrower after Perhaps no one understands the tragedy of the book is returned, or that identify the ical examiner for the National Youth Sports name of an Internet user after use; breast cancer more than the people of Marin Program at USC, the San Gabriel Valley Pop 5. Recommends that local businesses and County in my Congressional district. For some Warner Program, and was the team doctor for institutions in the City, and in particular reason, Marin has an unusually high rate of the Alhambra High School Football Team. booksellers, notify consumers that purchase breast cancer. Far too many mothers, wives, Dr. Siu is involved in the Chinese commu- records are subject to disclosure to federal sisters, and daughters have been lost in our law enforcement agencies; community. We’re doing all that we can to find nity with the Chinese Historical Society, the 6. Directs the City Manager to ensure that, out what is happening in Marin and what we Chinese-American Citizens Alliance, and the to the extent legally possible, no City re- discover will be used to fight breast cancer all Chinatown Public Service Association. Cur- sources—including law enforcement funds rently, he is active in building a Chinese Amer- and educational administrative resources— over this country. In the face of so much com- may be used for unconstitutional activities, munity tragedy and loss, I have had the honor ican Museum in the original Chinatown of Los including but not limited to monitoring the of working with breast cancer survivors and Angeles. exercise by political and religious groups of advocates in my community to help under- Dr. Siu served in the United States Navy their First Amendment rights of expression, stand the causes of this epidemic and support stationed at Great Lakes Naval Hospital in Illi- association, assembly or petition, or obtain- those who are battling cancer. Watching their nois. ing library, bookstore or website activity struggle has underscored the importance of records without proper authorization and federal efforts just like the creation and exten- Dr. Siu is a native of Hawaii and is married without notice to the subjects of the records; to Dr. Annie Chi Siu. Tim and Annie have four 7. Directs the Clerk of Council to: sion of the breast cancer stamp. By allowing (a) send a copy of this Resolution to Gov- Americans to give just a little bit every time daughters; a general dentist, an athletic ad- ernor Warner with a letter urging him to en- they mail a card or a letter, we can help fund ministrator, an orthodontist and a registered sure that state anti-terrorism laws and poli- the research that will save the lives of our nurse. cies be implemented in a manner that does daughters and granddaughters. I ask all Members of Congress to join me not infringe on personal rights, liberties and due process; and I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- today in congratulating Dr. Tim K. Siu on a (b) send a copy of this Resolution to Sen- porting H.R. 1385 to help continue the fight truly exemplary professional and public service ators Warner and Allen, and Congressman against breast cancer. career.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:14 Jan 29, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JA8.005 E28PT1 January 28, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E65 TRIBUTE TO PAUL AND SHARON HONORING MR. DALE BUTLER, JR. CLARIFICATION OF CONGRES- ELERICK, SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SIONAL INTENT OF SECTION DEMOCRATS OF THE YEAR 102(g) OF DIVISION H IN H.R. 2673 HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA HON. ANNA G. ESHOO OF CALIFORNIA HON. WILLIAM M. THOMAS OF CALIFORNIA OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, January 28, 2004 Wednesday, January 28, 2004 Wednesday, January 28, 2004 Mr. THOMAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to clarify Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the Congressional intent of Section 102(g) of pay tribute to two extraordinary Americans and honor a great friend to the 18th Congressional Division H, Miscellaneous Appropriations and distinguished Californians, Paul and Sharon District, the State of California, and our Nation, Offsets, in H.R. 2673, the Consolidated Appro- Elerick, who are being honored as Democrats Mr. Dale Butler, Jr. Dale is retiring from his priations Act, 2004. of the Year by the Santa Cruz County Demo- 33-year tenure with Stanislaus County, and he Specifically, after discussing this Section cratic Central Committee. is a living example of how the American with my colleague, Mr. GOODLATTE of Virginia, Paul and Sharon Elerick met in 1958 at an dream is alive and well today. it is my understanding that it is the Congres- ice cream shop in Michigan and have been ut- Dale was raised on the Westside of sional intent of that provision to also provide terly devoted to each other ever since. They Stanislaus County, a predominantly agricul- assistance to those producers who sustained have raised two children, Paul Jr. and Denise, tural area in the San Joaquin Valley. His first eligible losses in the wildfire, known as the who are now raising their own families in job as a migrant farm worker gave him a work McNally Fire, which occurred in southern Cali- Santa Cruz County. ethic that has followed Dale his entire life. The fornia in 2002. Paul Elerick was elected Chair of the Santa first major leadership role Dale took on was I am pleased that this is indeed the Con- Cruz County Democratic Central Committee in serving our nation in the U.S. Navy as a per- gressional intent of Section 102(g) because, 1998 and served in that position until 2003. In sonnel specialist from 1962 to 1966. He then as in the case of the 2003 southern California that time, he managed three Democratic took his leadership abilities to the Riverbank wildfires, while human action contributed to Headquarters and has contributed mightily to Army Ammunition Plant as a production con- the genesis of the McNally Fire, the underlying create countless successful campaigns. trol scheduler. In 1971, Dale graduated from natural conditions were such that it quickly be- Between them, Paul and Sharon Elerick California State Stanislaus with a bachelor of came a natural disaster of enormous propor- have worked to elect some of the greatest arts degree in political science. tions and intensity. Among those underlying leaders of Santa Cruz County, including Julian Following graduation, Dale began his career natural conditions were the weather, specifi- Comacho, John Bakalian, Leon Panetta, Bob cally drought conditions, and a buildup of un- Taren, Sam Farr, Dale Dawson, Gary Patton, with Stanislaus County. From 1971 to 1999, Dale held a variety of administrative and man- dergrowth, dead or dying trees, and brush. Mardi Wormhoudt, Robley Levley, Ellen Pirie, From my discussions with the Gentleman agement positions with the county. He has Ron Ruiz, Bob Lee, Fred Keeley, John Laird from Virginia, it is my further understanding been involved in budgets, legislation analysis, and Bill Monning. that Section 102(g) is intended to provide as- recruitment selection, discipline, labor rela- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me sistance to those producers in the same man- tions, training, and Equal Rights. He has held in extending to Paul and Sharon Elerick our ner as authorized in the underlying act cited in positions as a Principal Analyst, Senior Man- sincerest congratulations as they are honored Section 102(g), Division H of the Conference agement Consultant in the Chief Executive Of- as the Santa Cruz County Democratic Central Report to H.R. 2673, and specifically using the fice, and Senior Personnel Analyst. He has Committee’s Democrats of the Year. We are a same loss thresholds as provided in that un- also served Stanislaus County as the Equal better community, a better country, a better derlying act. The Congressional intent also is Rights Officer from 1972 to 2001. Currently, people and a stronger democracy because of to ensure that the Secretary of Agriculture has he serves in the Stanislaus County Chief Ex- them and all that they have done. the flexibility to make payments in a manner ecutive Office as the Deputy Executive Officer, that quickly facilitates receipt of this assistance overseeing purchasing, central services, and f by eligible persons. fleet services divisions. PERSONAL EXPLANATION I appreciate the assistance rendered by the Not only has Dale served our Nation, but he Gentleman from Virginia in this matter. has a deep commitment to the betterment of f HON. MICHAEL E. CAPUANO our Central Valley as well. Currently, he is the OF MASSACHUSETTS president of the Stanislaus County Fair Board, A TRIBUTE TO BYRON SHER—PUB- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a member of the Stanislaus County Latino LIC SERVANT EXTRAORDINAIRE Wednesday, January 28, 2004 Community Round Table, the Stanislaus County Hispanic Leadership Council, the HON. TOM LANTOS Mr. CAPUANO. Mr. Speaker, on Tuesday, Mabuhay Club, and the Modesto Bee’s His- OF CALIFORNIA January 27, 2003, Louis Rabaglia, my 94 panic Advisory Council. Dale has also founded IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES year-old Uncle and a former firefighter, re- a number of organizations such as the Wednesday, January 28, 2004 quired hospitalization and I had to remain in Stanislaus County Latino Community Round my District to address related concerns. Con- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Table, El Concilio de Stanislaus County for the pay tribute to the distinguished senator of the sequently, I was unable to cast votes on Roll- Spanish-Speaking, Inc., and the Stanislaus calls 6 and 7. Had I been present, I would 11th senate district of California, my good County Disability Resources Agency for Inde- friend, Mr. Byron Sher. My Congressional dis- have voted in the following manner: ‘‘yea’’ on pendent Living. There have been a number of Rollcall 6 and ‘‘yea’’ on Rollcall 7. trict overlaps with many of the communities in honors bestowed upon Dale such as, the Senator Sher’s district, and this has afforded I ask unanimous consent that the CONGRES- Stanislaus County Latino Community Round SIONAL RECORD reflect my intended votes. me the opportunity to work closely with the Table’s Outstanding Latino of the Year, the Senator on numerous issues. California Association of Physically f Byron has based his long and productive Handicapped’s Humanitarian of the Year, the political career upon the strong foundations of PERSONAL EXPLANATION American GI Forum’s Hispanic of the Year, a distinguished academic pedigree. After an and the Volunteer of the Year from the His- ambitious undergraduate career, he earned HON. MAJOR R. OWENS panic Chamber of Commerce. his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in OF NEW YORK Dale is married to Corazon Butler, and to- 1952 and then was a Fulbright Research IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gether they have three children, Christine, Scholar in New Zealand. Byron went on to Diana, and Dale III. I am proud to recognize teaching positions at some of the leading law Wednesday, January 28, 2004 all of Dale’s accomplishments, and to call him schools around the country, including South- Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, because of an my friend. Today I call upon my colleagues to ern Methodist, University of Southern Cali- emergency in my district, I missed rollcall vote help me thank Dale for his service to the Cen- fornia and Harvard Law School. Currently, he No. 6 and No. 7. If present I would have voted tral Valley, and to wish him a very happy re- is an emeritus professor of law at Stanford ‘‘yea.’’ tirement. University.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:14 Jan 29, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JA8.009 E28PT1 E66 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 28, 2004 Mr. Speaker, Byron has been active in local MOURNING THE DEATH OF JOHN anon-Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, and regional government since he came to J. SEXTON an organization that has helped that Middle Palo Alto in 1957, and since then, he has re- Tennessee community be one of the most de- peatedly shown his commitment to the com- HON. RAHM EMANUEL sirable places in America to live. munity through dedicated public service. He OF ILLIONIS The chamber can take a lot of credit for the was a member of the Palo Alto City Council IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quality of life enjoyed in Wilson County. Resi- for 9 years and served two terms as mayor. In Wednesday, January 28, 2004 dents have an opportunity to work at good addition, for many years, Byron has been an jobs, send their children to quality schools and active participant in local, State, and national Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today experience a wide variety of recreational environmental boards. with a heavy heart. Early this morning, the venues, including a new $125 million super- As a member of the California State Legisla- people of Chicago lost a great friend in John speedway that draws racing fans from all over ture, Byron has many notable achievements, J. Sexton who passed away after a long and the country. The chamber’s advocacy for the however I wish to take a moment to mention difficult illness. John Sexton was a man who business community and its economic devel- lived life to its fullest, and the friends and fam- some of the numerous legislative successes opment efforts have definitely paid big divi- ily he had are a testament to the quality of his that Senator Sher has accomplished in the dends to the county. character and the type of man he was. area of environmental protection. He is the au- John Sexton achieved his success in life Chartered in September 1924, the Chamber thor of landmark laws to protect California’s through hard work and determination. He of Commerce is fortunate to have had so environment, including the California Clean Air spent his life in public service and was dedi- many active, visionary members in its ranks. Act, the Integrated Waste Management Act, cated to the people of Chicago, rising through They have been instrumental in helping the Surface Mining Reclamation Act, the Safe the ranks with the City, from machinist, to strengthen the county’s diverse economy, in- Drinking Water Act and the nation’s first law to foreman, to Assistant Superintendent of the cluding the retail, distribution and industrial prevent toxic contamination from leaking un- Meter Division of the City’s Water Department, base. Chamber leaders have helped attract derground storage tanks. He also authored and finally Superintendent of the Meter Divi- many top-notch companies to the area. Dell laws to strengthen California’s timber regula- sion. His dedication to his job and the city he computers, for example, employs approxi- tions and added new rivers to California’s Wild loved is an example of why Chicago is known mately 1,400 people at its Wilson County as- and Scenic River System, safeguarding them as ‘‘The City That Works.’’ sembly facility. for future generations. He is consistently rated But, it was John’s connection to and in- The Lebanon-Wilson County Chamber of among the top legislators by the most re- volvement in his community that John’s friends Commerce has become one of the premier spected environmental, consumer, law en- will remember. John loved the northwest side community advocates in the nation and has forcement, education and housing groups. I of Chicago, his home for his entire life. John helped boost the area’s quality of life in so applaud his conscientious hard work on the raised his family in the Hiawatha Park neigh- many ways. As the chamber celebrates its 80 part of our community and California. borhood where he was very active as presi- years of existence, I commend the organiza- It is always a privilege to pay tribute to an dent of the Hiawatha Boys Baseball Organiza- tion for all it has done to make Wilson County extraordinary public servant on his retirement tion. such a desirable place to live and raise a fam- from a long and illustrious career of public As church life plays such an important role ily. service. What makes Byron so special though, in the lives of so many Chicagoans, John was f is that this is his second such retirement from a member of several esteemed Northwest side public service. After eight terms in the Cali- parishes. He grew up in Presentation Parish, UNEMPLOYMENT EXTENSION fornia Assembly he was term limited out of of- attended grammar school at St. Angela’s and fice. In 1996, however, he found a way to con- high school at St. Michael’s. As an adult he HON. RUSH D. HOLT tinue his service to the people of California, was a member of St. Francis Borgia Parish. OF NEW JERSEY winning a special election to fill a vacancy in The Northwest side has produced some of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Chicago’s finest leaders, and John Sexton the State Senate. Now having exhausted al- Wednesday, January 28, 2004 most every public office available, we on the played an active part in the success of many Peninsula wait with excitement to learn how of their careers. John’s passion for politics Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give Byron will use his exceptional talents to con- began at 16, working as a precinct worker for voice to millions of unemployed American tinue to give back to our community and the former Alderman Thomas Casey. As a pre- workers. The citizens I speak of are the very nation at large. cinct captain in the mighty 36th Ward Regular people who keep the United States of America Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join Democratic Organization, John became a open for business each day. However as we me in paying tribute to Byron Sher as he com- close confidant and friend to many elected of- are gathered here today, these people are, pletes a record of distinguished service in the ficials, especially Alderman William J.P. Banks desperately searching for work so that they California State legislature. The people of San and State Senator James A. DeLeo. may provide food for their families, keep a roof Mateo County and the people of California John’s top priority was always his family, over their heads, and save money to send have been well served by his extraordinary and the love and support they provided him their children to college and one day enjoy a leadership and advocacy in both the State As- was the most important thing in his life. For 31 well-deserved retirement. In December we sembly and the State Senate. I extend my years he was married to his wonderful wife, failed to aid these people by not extending the personal best wishes to Byron and his family Rosetta. Their family also includes their benefits provided under Temporary Extended for a relaxing and well-deserved retirement. daughter, Laurie Moran, and her husband Jo- Unemployment Compensation (TEUC) for mil- seph, their son, John Jr., their daughter, lions of unemployed citizens, we now have the f Diana, and John’s sister, Mary Kay Kuhter. chance to succeed where we failed before. PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mr. Speaker, I join with the people of Chi- Mr. Speaker, on behalf of these Americans, cago in mourning John Sexton, a man I was who are our constituents, our neighbors, and HON. JOHN R. CARTER proud to call a friend. May God bless the Sex- the people who have entrusted us with the ton family and the memory of a man who was OF TEXAS care of our nation, it is essential that we truly loved by his friends, his community and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES renew their unemployment benefits, and it is his family. essential that we do it now. At the close of last Wednesday, January 28, 2004 f year we failed to renew these benefits under Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, during rollcall HONORING THE LEBANON–WILSON TEUC for as many as 450,000 unemployed vote 6, H.R. 1385, to extend the provision of COUNTY CHAMBER OF COM- workers and instead of families spending qual- title 39, United States Code, under which the MERCE’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY ity time with each other, exchanging gifts, and United States Postal Service is authorized to rejoicing in the new year, the bottoms of issue a special postage stamp to benefit Christmas trees were left bare and the count- breast cancer research and during rollcall vote HON. BART GORDON down to the New Year was a time for fathers OF TENNESSEE 7, H.R. 3493, Medical Devices Technical Cor- and mothers, brothers and sisters to hope IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rections Act, I was unavoidably detained due 2004 might be better. Middle class Americans to inclement weather. If I had been present, I Wednesday, January 28, 2004 cannot sustain the American dream while not would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall vote 6 and Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to receiving any income for three or four months, 7. recognize the 80th anniversary of the Leb- or even longer. We owe them this

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:14 Jan 29, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K28JA8.012 E28PT1 January 28, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E67 continued assistance until this economy can PERSONAL EXPLANATION remain constant through 2050 at about 1.2 provide them with jobs they desperately want billion. Virtually all human growth will again. occur in the developing world, where the HON. JOE WILSON population is expected to increase from the Mr. Speaker, the Congress must make the OF SOUTH CAROLINA current 5.1 billion people to 7.7 billion. plight of middle class America its number one IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Considering that developing countries bear concern. Without the temporary extension of the brunt of the earth’s grinding poverty, Wednesday, January 28, 2004 desperate hunger, disease, illiteracy and un- unemployment benefits under TEUC, Ameri- Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- employment, the recent downward revision cans will continue to struggle to pay the bills er, on rollcall No. 6 and 7 on Tuesday, Janu- of demographic figures does not warrant in this still-weak job market. By extending the ary 27, 2004, I was unable to cast my vote celebration. In fact, some developing coun- unemployment benefits for an additional six due to inclement weather, being detained tries, including Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, months, it will grant more time for unemployed Somalia, and Yemen, are likely to quadruple Charleston International Airport with multiple their population by mid-century. Americans to find new jobs. While experts day-long delays and cancellations. Over the past 40 to 45 years, the world’s could explain various aspects about the busi- Had I been present, I would have voted the population has doubled. But annual popu- ness and economic cycles and how compa- following: lation growth has been decreasing since the nies will begin hiring again in the future, this Rollcall 6, to extend the provision of title 39, 1990’s, from a high approaching 90 million to does not solve the present problem of how United States Code, under which the United less than 80 million. These declines have bread winners are going to pay bills and how States Postal Service is authorized to issue a spawned a pervasive myth that population special postage stamp to benefit breast cancer growth is no longer a matter of global mag- food is going to get into the stomachs of chil- nitude—a myth that is spread, dren so that when they go to school, their day research, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’. unsurprisingly, by the same crowd that 10, is spent learning and not focusing on the pain Rollcall 7, Medical Devices Technical Cor- 15, and 20 years earlier insisted that popu- in their gut. rections Act, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’. lation growth was never a problem in the f first place: religious extremists and reac- Mr. Speaker, to this end I submit that we tionary political ideologues. not hesitate in renewing unemployment bene- THE EUROPEAN POPULATION The irony of the myth is that this year fits and spend the taxpayers dollars on the FORUM 2004 marks the 10th anniversary of the Inter- soundest investment of all, the American national Conference on Population and De- worker. Its long past time that these unem- velopment. That meeting, in Cairo, estab- HON. JAMES C. GREENWOOD lished important quantitative goals for the ployed workers get the benefits they deserve OF PENNSYLVANIA next 20 years, including efforts to ensure and time for us as a Congress to vote to re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that every pregnancy is intended; to protect store the Temporary Extended Unemployment Wednesday, January 28, 2004 women from unsafe abortion; to promote Compensation program. education for all and to close the gender gap Mr. GREENWOOD. Mr. Speaker, the global in education; to combat AIDS; and to bring f community, particularly the poorest countries women into the mainstream of development. of the world, face significant problems in the A key concern, however, is that expendi- tures for implementing family planning and TRIBUTE TO KATHY CLONINGER area of reproductive health and family plan- ning. A critical shortage of international fund- reproductive health programs have fallen well short of the $17 billion that the Cairo ing for family planning exacerbates severe meeting estimated would be required by 2000. HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER threats to maternal and child health. To exam- Industrialized countries were expected to ine current population developments, the Eu- come up with one-third of that total, or $5.7 OF CALIFORNIA ropean Population Forum 2004 was held Jan- billion, but by 2001 had contributed only $2.5 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES uary 12–14, under the auspices of the United billion. Developing countries and private Nations Economic Commission for Europe and sources, expected to spend $11.3 billion on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 the United Nations Population Fund. I encour- population activities by 2000 had contributed age members of this body to take note of the only $7 billion by 2001. Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, as co-lead- Global goals for drastically reducing pov- following statement written by Werner Fornos, erty, maternal and child mortality, illit- er of the Honorary Congressional Girl Scout president of the Population Institute and recipi- Troop, I am pleased to congratulate Kathy eracy and hunger will be mere wishful think- ent of the 2003 United Nations Population ing unless and until population growth is Cloninger, who has recently been named as Award. The following article, which appeared substantially lowered. For this to happen, Chief Executive Officer of Girl Scouts of the in the International Herald Tribune on January the international community must clearly USA. Under Kathy’s leadership, Girl Scouts of 14, 2004, sheds light on the dangerous and understand that to achieve an improved the USA will truly become the preeminent or- false belief that population growth is no longer quality of life for all, now is the time to ac- ganization advocating for America’s girls. the global concern it was a decade ago. celerate population stabilization efforts, rather than retreat from them. [From the International Herald Tribune, As a former Girl Scout I know first hand the f difference that scouting can make in a girl’s Jan. 14, 2004] life. More than 3 million girls look to Girl A GLOBAL CONCERN IN RECOGNITION OF DONALD A. Scouts of the USA to help them grow into tal- A POPULATION CRISIS STILL LOOMS DUFF ented, successful young women. (By Werner Fornos) As a former businesswoman, I also know As the European Population Forum in Ge- HON. JIM MATHESON neva draws to a close, coming to grips with first hand the difference that the leader of an OF UTAH high fertility rates remains a daunting inter- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES organization can make. As co-leader of Troop national challenge, particularly in the poor- Capitol Hill, I look forward to working closely est countries of the world where population Wednesday, January 28, 2004 with Kathy Cloninger. Her vision for Girl Scout- growth continues to outstrip resources, place Mr. MATHESON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay ing is inspiring. pressure on the environment, and exacerbate tribute to Mr. Donald A. Duff, of Salt Lake City, social disintegration. Despite encouraging Under Kathy’s leadership, Girl Scouts of the recent reports from the United Nations, who is retired after forty-three years of Federal USA will complete their transition from the Girl human growth remains an issue that re- service on January 2, 2004. His abiding love Scouts that I knew, to the Girl Scouts that is quires priority attention around the globe if of this country began at the age of seventeen now rising to the challenge of addressing the there is to be realistic hope for achieving during his service as a seasonal postal carrier needs of contemporary girls with contem- sustainable development. in northwest Washington, DC. Only 3 years ago, the United Nations esti- In 1959, Mr. Duff enlisted in the United porary issues. From Girl Scouts Beyond Bars mated that by mid-century the planet’s States Air Force, following in the footsteps of to troops in public housing communities, as I human population would have risen from relatives who have served this nation in every tell my daughter, this is not your mother’s Girl about 6.2 billion to 9.3 billion. More recent conflict since the Revolutionary War. He also Scouts. figures project the 2050 population to be 400 million less than the previous estimate. comes from a long line of relatives with close Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in con- When the numbers are examined more close- ties to our capital city including a great-great- gratulating Kathy Cloninger in her new position ly, however, we find that the population of grandfather who assisted Pierre L’Enfant in and wish her the best of luck. the industrialized countries is estimated to laying out the streets of Georgetown and a

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:14 Jan 29, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JA8.017 E28PT1 E68 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 28, 2004 great-grandfather who grew the first American County Executive Mikan and Will County PERSONAL EXPLANATION Beauty Rose in the White House garden. Mr. elected officials are always striving for new ad- Duff’s father also served as an Admiralty law- vances to make it easier for constituents and HON. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ yer, working with Presidents McKinley and businesses to operate in the County. They OF CALIFORNIA Franklin Roosevelt to establish merchant ma- have streamlined business procedures, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rine laws. The U.S. Congress and the Mari- opened a Workforce Services division, and de- time Commission recognized his work by nam- veloped the Will County Archives Center. The Wednesday, January 28, 2004 ing in his honor a WWII Liberty Ship, the ‘‘S.S. County is also pursuing co-sponsorship of the Ms. LINDA T. SA´ NCHEZ of California. Mr. Edwin H. Duff.’’ future South Suburban Airport. Speaker, due to the inclement weather my Mr. Duff served the Air Force Strategic Air Mr. Speaker, I urge this body to identify and flight was cancelled yesterday and I was ab- Command Headquarters as a photo intel- recognize other counties in their own districts sent for rollcall vote No. 6 on H.R. 3493, and ligence specialist, analyzing satellite and U2 whose actions have so greatly benefitted and rollcall vote No. 7 on H.R. 1385. photography during the Cold War. In 1962, he strengthened America’s families and commu- Had I been present, I would have voted made the initial confirmation of a Russian mis- nities. ‘‘aye’’ on each of these rollcall votes. sile in the Havana harbor that ultimately led to f the Cuban Missile Crisis. f Mr. Duff also distinguished himself as a BILL TO HONOR FORMER ´ wildlife and fisheries biologist in the U.S. For- RECOGNIZING JOAQUIN GOVERNOR LUIS A. FERRE est Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service RECLOSADO, JR., A VETERAN’S and the Bureau of Land Management. These VETERAN HON. ANI´BAL ACEVEDO-VILA´ agencies, as well as the Environmental Pro- OF PUERTO RICO tection Agency, the American Fisheries Soci- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ety, and Trout Unlimited have recognized him, HON. BOB FILNER Wednesday, January 28, 2004 for his expertise in conserving native fishes OF CALIFORNIA and in river restoration. Mr. ACEVEDO-VILA´ . Mr. Speaker, last Oc- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He was a member of America’s first fish- tober, the people of Puerto Rico lost a great eries scientific exchange with the Republic of Wednesday, January 28, 2004 man. Former Governor Luis A. Ferre´ was a vi- Ireland in 1989. In the ensuing years, he de- sionary who dedicated his life to his country. veloped a management plan for restoration of Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recog- As Governor from 1968 to 1972, he was a Ireland’s salmon species. Ireland was later nize Joaquin Reclosado, Jr., a Marine and proponent of many projects that ensured great awarded 19 million pounds from the European California National Guard veteran who is the economic development for the island. To Union for this restoration, and Mr. Duff served driving force behind the Annual Sunset Re- honor his life, today I am introducing legisla- as the chief external advisor from 1995–2000, treat Ceremonies held in Imperial County, tion, as a companion to legislation introduced California in my Congressional District. restoring over 200 miles of salmon-bearing riv- by Senator RICK SANTORUM in the Senate, to ers and habitats. He has been instrumental in On November 11, 2003, the Eighth Annual designate the Luis A. Ferre´ United States providing similar assistance to other European Sunset Retreat was conducted by local vet- Courthouse and Post Office Building, located and Asian countries during his career. erans to celebrate Veterans’ Day. Each year, at 93 Atocha Street in Ponce, PR, as a tribute I ask my colleagues to join me in recog- a ceremony is held for veterans, with special to his life and work. nizing Mr. Duff’s achievements on the occa- attention to veterans of a prior war, women Former Governor Ferre´ was a brilliant politi- sion of his retirement. veterans, and this year, Native American vet- cian, musician, businessman, and philan- f erans. thropist who dedicated his life to serving his TRIBUTE TO THE COUNTY OF The Sunset Retreat is the brainchild of Mr. people and moving Puerto Rico forward. Dur- WILL Reclosado, universally recognized as ‘‘Junior’’. ing his term as Governor, he created, among He organized the first event in 1996. He other things, the Environmental Quality Board, oversaw the committees, obtained equipment the Departments of Natural Resources and HON. JERRY WELLER and the venue, contacted participants, and Housing, the Office of Youth Affairs, and the OF ILLINOIS made certain that the event took place. But for Tourism Company. Throughout his life, he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Junior, all agree that the Sunset Retreat Cere- also demonstrated his unwavering commit- Wednesday, January 28, 2004 mony would not happen! ment to Puerto Rican culture and the arts by Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to He was born in Calexico, California in 1935 founding what is now the biggest newspaper honor the County of Will as it is recognized as of Mexican and Filipino parents and attended in Puerto Rico and the Art Museum of Ponce. the 2004 recipient of the Joliet Region Cham- school in Calexico. He joined the Marines in He was an extraordinary man whose efforts ber of Commerce’s annual ‘‘Salute to Industry 1953, serving in Korea and leaving active and endeavors gave luster to Puerto Rico and Award’’. The County will be the 28th recipient service in 1963. The next 27 years, Junior to his native city of Ponce. During his years in of this award and lies within my 11th Congres- spent with the Imperial County Sheriff’s De- the public service, he demonstrated true com- sional District in Illinois. partment and serving in the California National mitment and dedication to his country and his Will County was first established in 1836 by Guard. He retired from the Guard at the age city by initiating public works and creating an act of the Illinois legislature, which sub- of 60 with the rank of Sgt. Major. projects that contributed to the modern and divided it from Cook County. The area was a In addition to his duties with the annual developed Puerto Rico that we enjoy today. favorite hunting ground for the Indians as it Sunset Retreat, Junior is active with the Amer- His love for Puerto Rico and its people will had an abundant supply of water and timber. ican Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, live on forever in the hearts of all Puerto Travel was facilitated by the old Sauk Trail the Korean War Veterans Association, and the Ricans. Giving his name to the U.S. Court- and by the Des Plaines, DuPage, and Kan- 1st Marine Division Association, both in Impe- house and Post Office building in Ponce is a kakee Rivers. rial Valley and in the state of California. He or- simple but long-lasting way to recognize his Today, the County is the fastest growing ganizes Memorial Day ceremonies, MIA-POW work and honor his life, and I ask you to join county in Illinois and the fourth-fastest growing recognitions, and the details of veterans’ fu- me in celebrating his life. county in the nation. According to the U.S. nerals. He arranges for veterans to visit local f Census the population of Will County as of schools. He is a frequent participant in events April 2001, was a little over 502,000. It is esti- CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY of the Imperial Valley United Veterans Council. mated that Will County’s population will reach MONTH over 800,000 by the year 2020 and over 1 mil- Junior Reclosado is someone who is deeply lion in 2030. involved in bringing deserved attention to the HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY contributions of the men and women in the Will County is the only county in the State OF INDIANA Armed Forces and to our country’s veterans. of Illinois that has the County Executive Sys- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tem. Mr. Joe Mikan is the current County Ex- He is a veterans’ veteran! ecutive. The County Board is comprised of 27 I am pleased to take this opportunity to Wednesday, January 28, 2004 members, of which three represent each of honor him and his service to his community Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with a the nine districts. and to our nation. great sense of honor that I rise to celebrate

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:14 Jan 29, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JA8.023 E28PT1 January 28, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E69 Black History Month and its 2004 theme— INTRODUCING A RESOLUTION TO Mr. Speaker, I am proud and honored to call Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Brown v. DECLARE THE WEEK OF FEB- Lowell a friend and fellow Republican. He has Board of Education. On May 17th of this year, RUARY 22, 2004 AS NATIONAL taught everyone with whom he has come into we will celebrate the anniversary of the Su- EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS contact the importance of charity and of main- preme Court’s decision to desegregate public WEEK taining the courage of your convictions. schools in America. Because of this ruling, many significant pathways have been opened HON. JUDY BIGGERT f within our country that focus on justice, equal- OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MR. JOHNY ity, and the importance of education. CESAIRE Wednesday, January 28, 2004 As we reflect on the importance of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, I would Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to an introduce a resolution declaring the week of HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK individual from the First Congressional District February 22, 2004 as National Eating Dis- orders Awareness Week. I want to thank my OF FLORIDA that has represented the epitome of leadership friend TED STRICKLAND from Ohio for intro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in education within the African-American com- ducing this resolution with me, and for his sup- munity, Dr. YJean Chambers. YJean passed port on this very important issue. Wednesday, January 28, 2004 away on Wednesday, November 12th, 2003, Conservative estimates indicate that 5 to 10 Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to but her legacy of courage and dedication con- million girls and women and 1 million boys tinues to inspire us all each day. and men in the United States are struggling pay tribute to one of Miami’s unsung heroes, with eating disorders, including anorexia, the late Johny Cesaire, also known popularly YJean and her family moved to Gary, Indi- by my Haitian American constituency as P ana from Kentucky when she was a young bulimia, binge eating disorder, or borderline conditions. These conditions can lead to seri- Jhony of Radio Pep La. His untimely demise girl, seeking a better life for themselves. In ous physical and mental health problems, yet due to cancer last Monday, January 16, 2004, 1939, she graduated from Gary Roosevelt affected individuals often do not seek treat- leaves a deep void in our community. High School ranking second in her class, and ment because of the shame and misunder- Though I have had not the opportunity of then went on to earn her Bachelor of Edu- standing surrounding these disorders. bonding with him as did my mother, Congress- cation degree from Illinois State University. National Eating Disorders Awareness Week woman Carrie P. Meek, I do reserve the ut- She also went on to earn her Master of Arts will serve as a way to increase public aware- most respect and genuine admiration for his ness of these disorders and to promote degree from Purdue University, where she re- insatiable quest for simple justice and fairness healthful eating habits and healthy body ceived Purdue University’s highest award, for the less fortunate among us, particularly Doctor of Humane Letters in 1993. image. I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- porting this worthy endeavor, and I yield back our newly-arrived Haitian refugees. Through- YJean knew how important education was the balance of my time. out his 10-year stint with Radio Pep La, he to all members of her community and there- vividly put a true face and a brave voice on f fore shared her gift of knowledge and enthu- the struggle of Haitians across Florida and be- siasm for learning by becoming a teacher in HONORING LOWELL STANBERRY yond by portraying their unjust and inhumane Madison, Illinois. After two years she began treatment on the part of government, along teaching speech and drama at her alma HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS with its discriminatory immigration laws and mater, Gary Roosevelt High School. In 1971, OF FLORIDA provisions that, to this very day, continue to YJean became a full time professor at Purdue IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES impact their lives negatively. Calumet in Hammond, Indiana where she Wednesday, January 28, 2004 Mr. Cesaire was virtually the resilient and taught communications and was appointed As- Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to unyielding voice of the Haitian community that sistant Professor of Communications in 1973. honor Lowell Stanberry, a good friend and called to attention the cruel disenfranchise- YJean gave selflessly to her community in great American who has dedicated his life to ment of Haitians at almost every level of gov- so many ways, including being a member of helping others and fighting for what he be- ernment. With his support the Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (HRIFA) came about several important educational organizations. lieves. in October of 1998 to bring longed-for hope She served as President of the Steel City Hall Lowell is a legend in Dade City, Florida, which I formerly represented. He has worked and confidence to Haitians in South Florida of Fame, sat on the Service Academies Nomi- hard his entire life and has been vitally impor- and throughout the nation. Thanks to him, nation Board, was a member of the Board of tant to the city’s economic prosperity. He has hundreds of Haitians and their families have Trustees of the Gary Community Schools, and volunteered in various capacities for numerous been given a chance to seek the freedom and was also a member of the Board of Directors volunteer, civic, and philanthropic organiza- legalize their status in the United States. of the Indiana School Board Association. tions which work to improve the lives of those Our community will be in mourning on Sat- YJean made history in Northwest Indiana by who have lived in Lowell’s community. urday, January 31, 2004 as his friends and becoming the first African American woman Lowell also has been a lifelong conserv- admirers will come together at Holy Family elected to the Northwest Indiana Crime Com- ative. He was a Republican long before it was politically-expedient. ‘‘I think politics is kind of Church to bury this seemingly ordinary man of mission and the first woman to serve on the God, who had done some great and extraor- Advisory Board of the Bank of Indiana. like religion,’’ he says. ‘‘If you were born a Re- publican, I think you die a Republican.’’ dinary things during his earthly sojourn. I will Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate the anniver- He certainly has made his mark on local, certainly miss him for his undaunted leader- sary of Brown v. Board of Education through- state, and national politics. He helped make ship. out Black History Month, let us pay tribute to the Pasco County Republican Party what it is He talked and lived by the simple adage our country’s educational leaders such as Dr. today. He has helped elect numerous public that the quest for personal achievement is not YJean Chambers, who have taught us the true officials. I am unsure whether I would have beyond the reach of those willing to dare the values of equality and determination. I re- won my first congressional election had it not impossible on behalf of a people buffeted by spectfully ask that you and my other col- been for Lowell’s support. He also has been so much discrimination and injustice. actively involved in other gubernatorial and leagues join me in commending Dr. Cham- This is the legacy that Johny Cesaire be- bers, as well as all other outstanding African- presidential campaigns in Florida. The East Pasco Republican Club recently queathed to us, and it is with his nobility and American leaders in education for their efforts honored Lowell with its Lincoln Heritage compassion for the less fortunate that we will to build a better society for our country and Award, which the group gives to an out- always remember him. I am greatly privileged the citizens of Northwest Indiana. standing individual who upholds the ideals of to have been taught by him with this credo, service and intelligent compassion. I cannot and I thank him for giving me the honor of think of a more deserving recipient than Lowell representing him in the U.S. Congress. I pray Stanberry. that God grant him Eternal Rest.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:14 Jan 29, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JA8.028 E28PT1 E70 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 28, 2004 PERSONAL EXPLANATION NATIONAL NURSE ANESTHETISTS PERSONAL EXPLANATION WEEK HON. FRANK W. BALLANCE, JR. HON. JOHN BOOZMAN OF NORTH CAROLINA OF ARKANSAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MAC COLLINS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, January 28, 2004 OF GEORGIA Wednesday, January 28, 2004 Mr. BALLANCE. Mr. Speaker, due to in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like clement weather, I was not present for rollcall the RECORD to show that I was unable to at- votes Nos. 6 and 7. Had I been present, on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 tend votes yesterday, January 27, 2004, due rollcall vote No. 6, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’; Mr. COLLINS. Mr. Speaker, during this to inclement weather in Washington, DC that on rollcall vote No. 7, I would have voted week, the fifth annual National Nurse Anes- prevented my return. Should I have been ‘‘yea.’’ thetists Week, I recognize the work of nurse present, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on H.R. 1385. I would have also voted ‘‘yea’’ on H.R. f anesthetists and the important role they play 3493, the ‘‘Medical Devices Technical Correc- in the delivery of safe and effective health MEDICAL DEVICES TECHNICAL tions Act.’’ CORRECTIONS ACT care. This year, millions of Americans will un- f dergo surgery or deliver a baby, and most of HON. MARK E. SOUDER them will receive their anesthesia care directly RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBU- OF INDIANA from a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist TIONS OF FREDERICK AND BAR- C IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (CRNA). During this week devoted to recog- BARA M GEHAN Wednesday, January 28, 2004 nizing the work of CRNAs, CRNAs are cele- brating their long history of providing safe an- HON. MARK UDALL Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in esthesia care. OF COLORADO support of H.R. 3493, the Medical Devices IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Technical Corrections Act of 2003. This bill will I would like to thank the more than 30,000 help ensure medical devices are quickly ap- members of the American Association of Wednesday, January 28, 2004 proved and sent to market as intended by the Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), AANA’s president, Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise Medical Device User Fee Modernization Act of Tom McKibban, AANA’s Executive Director, today to recognize two faithful public servants 2002. In particular, the bill will clarify FDA Jeffery Beutler, and the staff of the AANA for who are constituents of mine, Barbara and third-party inspection requirements to ensure their effort in promoting measures to ensure Frederick McGehan. companies can use third-party inspectors for that Americans across our nation have access Fred McGehan, the Public Affairs Officer two consecutive inspections. Additionally, the to quality health care services at the times and Director of the Boulder Public Affairs Of- legislation will authorize HHS to conduct a they need it most. More than their promotion fice at the National Institute of Standards and study to identify barriers to market entry for of commonsense legislation, though, I want to Technology (NIST) in Boulder, is retiring in pediatric products, which often help small pop- thank the AANA and its members for the work February after 30 years of service at NIST. ulations and, therefore, are not profitable to they do everyday in providing excellent care Barbara McGehan, the Public Affairs Officer manufacturers. for their patients in what are often challenging for the NOAA Research Laboratories in Boul- These clarifications are critical to the med- and trying times for these Americans and their der, retired at the end of 2003, after 21 years ical device industry in the United States, which of service to the Federal Government, 18 loved ones. In addition, CRNAs practice in leads the world in the development and manu- years dedicated to serving the National Oce- every setting and are the sole anesthesia pro- facturing of medical technology. Medical de- anic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) vider in more than two-thirds of all rural hos- vice companies produce nearly $78 billion an- in Boulder. I’ve had the pleasure of working nually and generate nearly 6 percent annual pitals, ensuring that most Americans can have with both Fred and Barbara for the last five of growth. The products produced by these com- access to care within their own community. their many years in the Federal Government. panies have a tremendous impact on our In addition to being a main provider within After earning her Bachelor of Arts in History country’s economy by creating great high-pay- America’s borders, CRNAs are also the main and Government at the State University of ing American jobs and consistently generating provider of anesthesia care to American serv- New York at Buffalo, Barbara worked for U.S. annual trade surpluses in the billions of dol- ice men and women stationed around the Rep. Richard McCarthy in the U.S. House of lars. world. Overseas, CRNAs have been on the Representatives from 1965 to 1968. She Advances in medical technology are improv- front lines supporting U.S. troops since World worked for the Maryland Democratic Party ing the quality of life for people around the War I, and presently more than 165 nurse an- from 1971 to 1973. She and Fred moved to world as new and more effective treatments esthetists are on duty in Iraq, comprising near- Colorado in 1977, where Barb worked at the for various diseases and medical conditions ly 80 percent of the anesthesia providers serv- Sacred Heart of Mary Church, first on the are developed. New medical technology also ing in the conflict. For their service to their church newsletter and later as a substitute helps reduce the cost of health care and Medi- teacher at Sacred Heart School. country and our men and women in uniform, care as health problems are prevented and In November 1985, Barbara started at our nation and this Congress will always be treated more easily through early detection, NOAA in Boulder with the program that be- less invasive procedures and faster recovery grateful. came the NOAA Forecast Systems Laboratory times for the patient. In my own state of Georgia, there are cur- (FSL). She worked for FSL until 1994, when The medical device industry is critical to the rently 793 AANA members who provide care she accepted the position of Public Affairs Of- economy of Indiana as well as the district I for the people of Georgia. I would also like to ficer for NOAA in Boulder. represent, Indiana’s 3rd district. A large major- thank these CRNAs, Martha Kral, the Presi- Fred graduated from Holy Cross College in ity of the nation’s orthopaedic devices are pro- dent of the Georgia Association of Nurse An- Worcester, Massachusetts in 1963 with a B.A. duced in Warsaw, Indiana, where DePuy, Zim- esthetists (GANA), and Janice Izlar, GANA’s degree in English, and afterward from Colum- mer and Biomet, three of the Nation’s leading Federal Political Director, for the quality health bia University with a graduate degree in jour- companies in orthopaedic devices are located. care services they provide to the people of nalism. Fred put his education and training to These companies control roughly 40 percent Georgia. good use by working as a general assignment of the global market share of orthopaedic joint reporter at the Providence Journal in Rhode replacements and generate $4 billion dollars It is my honor to recognize National Nurse Island, and then covering science, space and annually in sales. The combined economic Anesthetists Week and the work of CRNAs medicine for Newhouse National News Serv- and societal impacts of these three companies across the country. In the year ahead, I look ice and the Baltimore Sun. With his experi- to my district and the state are highly signifi- forward to continuing to work with the AANA, ence in news reporting under his belt, Fred cant. I commend the House for summarily that GANA, and CRNAs from across Georgia began his ‘‘next career’’ in public affairs at the passing H.R. 3493 and I encourage my col- and across the nation to promote patient safe- National Institute of Standards and Tech- leagues in the other body to vote in favor of ty and to educate patients and their families nology (then known as the National Bureau of H.R. 3493, the Medical Devices Technical about their anesthesia options and nurse an- Standards) in its headquarters laboratory in Corrections Act of 2003. esthesia providers. Gaithersburg, Maryland, in 1974.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:14 Jan 29, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JA8.032 E28PT1 January 28, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E71 When he and Barb moved to Boulder in After almost 50 years in journalism, of which ductions, an arm of KVOS. Andy wrote scripts 1977, Fred continued his work at NIST as a the last 30 were spent with The News-Mes- and produced feature films, commercials, and science writer and public affairs specialist be- senger and Port Clinton News Herald, Jim corporate films. Andy moved back to Bel- fore taking over as Public Affairs Officer and said it was ‘‘just time’’ to step down and leave lingham in 1976 and back into his role as Director of the Boulder Public Affairs Office. In the business—and the paper—that has been news director after Al Swift left KVOS to work his public affairs capacity and also while serv- such a part of him for as long as he can re- for Representative Lloyd Meeds. ing as Executive Officer and Acting Director of member. Andy set up a major news organization at the NIST Boulder Laboratories and at various Jim will leave big shoes to fill in the halls of KVOS TV. His efforts brought a sizable view- times during his nearly 30 years at NIST, Fred Fremont’s News-Messenger. His wisdom, hon- ing audience to local news programming, pro- also has devoted enormous energy to working esty, and forthrightness are attributes to which viding a great lead-in audience to the CBS with the community. all in journalism should aspire. He has set an evening news. The news department ran Fred and Barbara have three grown children example for everyone on how to live a life of soundly under Andy’s direction until 1983, and are active in St. Thomas Aquinas Church service, putting the greater interests of the when KVOS was sold and the news depart- in Boulder. Fred is an avid fan of Colorado community before one’s own. ment eliminated. Rockies baseball. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me Andy’s old friend Al Swift, meanwhile, had Of course, after so many decades of serv- in paying special tribute to Jim Daubel. Our been serving as a Member of Congress since ice, Fred and Barb deserve to have all the communities are served well by having such 1979. Swift’s District Manager, Bill McDonald, time in the world to spend with their children, honorable and giving citizens, like Jim, who had passed away and Al Swift hired Andy as be active in their community, and go to ball care about their well being and stability. We his new District Manager. games. I’m sure they plan a very active retire- wish Jim and his family all the best as we pay While serving as District Manager for Con- ment. tribute to one of our district’s finest citizens. gressman Al Swift, Andy was instrumental in But Barb and Fred will be missed by their f creating the PACE (now NEXUS) lane for fre- colleagues and by the millions of Americans quent travelers between the United States and who benefit every day from NOAA and NIST HONORING R.H. ‘‘ANDY’’ ANDERSON Canada. This expanded trade and reduced research and services. They were outstanding waiting time at the border. Thousands of indi- public affairs officers and advocates for their viduals and businesses benefited from Andy’s respective labs. During my visits to NIST and HON. RICK LARSEN involvement in bringing rapid travel between OF WASHINGTON NOAA, they both helped me understand the the two nations. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES many ways in which the labs influence peo- After Congressman Swift chose to retire in ple’s everyday lives. Wednesday, January 28, 2004 1994, Andy began a consulting business that More importantly, Fred and Barb inspired Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. Speaker, he successfully ran for several years. Andy me to continue my fight for Federal funding for today I rise to honor a man with a distin- then retired but still maintained a burning de- research activities at NOAA and NIST and for guished record of community service in the sire for public service. infrastructure improvements that these labs so state of Washington. R.H. Anderson is set to After I won election to Congress in 2000, I direly need. Fred and Barb have my assur- retire after an exemplary career that has asked Andy to come out of retirement to join ance that I will continue to work in Congress spanned six decades. His colleagues and my team. For the past three years, he served to advance the needs and promote the tre- friends know him as Andy. The people of the as director of my Bellingham office, rep- mendous achievements of Boulder’s NIST and Second Congressional District also know him resenting me in the northern area of my dis- NOAA labs. as a dedicated public servant who has worked trict. His tireless and outstanding efforts on be- f to improve the quality of life for thousands of half of the people of Washington’s Second A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO JIM residents and businesses in Washington Congressional District are legendary and will DAUBEL FOR HIS DEDICATED State. be truly missed. SERVICE TO THE NEWS-MES- A graduate of Seattle’s Lincoln High School, Andy’s career in public service can be SENGER Andy began his career as a photojournalist. measured not only in economic benefits, but He began learning about the world of politics also in the amount of improved quality he HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR as a student at the University of Washington brought to the lives of those in the region. He when he was assigned to cover the HUAC was always available to answer a question, in- OF OHIO vestigate and solve a problem, and to cham- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hearings being held in Seattle. Andy developed a love of radio and began pion programs to help the residents of Wash- Wednesday, January 28, 2004 spending time at a local jazz station. Soon he ington state. Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it is with great was doing odd jobs such as pulling records for Mr. Speaker, Andy’s friends, colleagues, pride that I rise today to pay special tribute to late night disc jockey Bill Apple at KRSC, a and family are holding numerous gatherings to an outstanding gentleman, and good friend, radio station in Seattle. Apple soon recognized celebrate his great career. I am honored to from Ohio. Jim Daubel is set to retire after a that Andy had real talent and a tremendous pay tribute to Andy Anderson, a true friend 26-year tenure as president, publisher, and voice for radio. Andy began doing some news and a dedicated public servant. His direct editor of the Fremont News-Messenger. stories on the air, unpaid at first, before land- work with the public may be ending, but the Mr. Speaker, when Jim was just a boy, his ing a job on the 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. slot. public will always know the impact of his serv- father, Don Daubel, would take him to the old Andy was then hired at Seattle radio station ice. The achievements of Andy Anderson will Fremont News-Messenger building on Arch KVI, which had a jazz format at the time, as be felt for many decades due to his passion Street. Jim remembers climbing up on the a temporary replacement for their regular disc for improving the lives of his fellow residents. newsroom desks where he’d bang away on jockey. Upon the return of the regular broad- I ask all of my colleagues to join me in con- the typewriters the reporters would use every- caster, Andy found a niche at Everett station gratulating Andy on his fine career and his un- day. As exciting as those memories were for KRKO, where he was hired as a newscaster. wavering commitment to Washington State, Jim, they were just the beginning. His love of politics had been ignited while cov- and our nation. The Daubel family has been a journalism in- ering the HUAC hearings, and Andy was de- f stitution in Fremont dating back to 1925 when lighted to be covering the political world. Jim’s grandfather, F.J. Daubel, purchased the Andy began working at Bellingham radio TRIBUTE TO DON HARRIGER, GEN- Fremont Messenger at a bankruptcy sale with and television station KVOS in 1955. He was ERAL MANAGER, WESTERN MU- his brother-in-law L.E. Kinn and associate J.N. on the cutting edge of the television era, and NICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Kinn. In 1937, the family purchased the Fre- began covering politics and elections on cam- mont News, creating the News-Messenger era. Andy could finally show his community HON. KEN CALVERT that Jim Daubel would know his entire life. the political universe that he had been de- OF CALIFORNIA By the time Jim was in the 8th grade, he scribing with his voice for nearly a decade. In IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was working part-time in the print shop, a job 1956, KVOS hired a young radio announcer Wednesday, January 28, 2004 he would hold through high school. After he by the name of Al Swift. Andy and Al formed went off to Marquette University in Wisconsin, a close friendship during their work together. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to where he would receive his journalism degree In 1965 Andy worked in Canada as an as- honor and pay tribute to an individual whose in 1963, he moved into the newsroom. sistant to the president of Canawest Film Pro- dedication and contributions to the community

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:14 Jan 29, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JA8.036 E28PT1 E72 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 28, 2004 of Riverside, California are exceptional. River- betterment of our community. He has truly may seek injunctive relief or cease and desist side has been fortunate to have dynamic and served our society with tireless devotion, and orders without the showing of knowledge oth- dedicated community leaders who willingly his community contributions distinguish him as erwise required under this Act. and unselfishly give their time and talent and an example for us all. Subsection (f) sets forth enforcement of the make their communities a better place to live As a judge, his name has become well legislation by the States. and work. Don Harriger, General Manager of known throughout both New York State and Paragraph (1) provides that the attorney the Western Municipal Water District is one of our nation. He has presided over significant general, or other official or agency of the these individuals. On Wednesday, January 28, and challenging trials, such as the Attica Pris- State, may bring civil actions exclusively in 2004, he will be honored at a special retire- on Rebellion. He has also been influential in Federal district court to enjoin violations of ment dinner. overseeing important programs throughout the section 5 of the Act or obtain damages on be- Don was appointed General Manager in State. half or residents of the State, equal to the 1989, and has been responsible for the plan- But Judge Mattina is known not only for his greater of actual damages or statutory dam- ning, direction, management, and overall su- contributions to his profession, but for his con- ages as determined under paragraph (3). pervision of the activities and operations of the tributions to our community. He is a decorated Paragraph (2) provides that State attorneys District. awardee, recipient of such awards as ‘‘Out- general may seek injunctive relief without the Prior to his appointment as General Man- standing Citizen of the Year’’ and the ‘‘Na- showing of knowledge otherwise required ager, Don served the District as Assistant tional Brotherhood’’ award. He has been hon- under the Act. General Manager. In that previous position, he ored by Time Magazine and has been in- Paragraph (3) sets forth statutory damages. was appointed by the court to two ducted as a charter member of the Hall of Subparagraph (A) provides that for pur- Watermaster Committees, appointments he Honor at the National Judicial College. He will poses of paragraph (1)(B)(ii) damages are de- currently still holds. The Western-San be honored yet again this year when a state- termined by multiplying the number of viola- Bernardino and the Santa Ana River of-the-art medical center located in Buffalo, tions, with discrete separately addressed un- Watermaster Committees were established as NY is named after him: the Judge Joseph S. lawful messages each counting as a separate part of the 1969 Stipulated Judgments that Mattina Medical Center. This is in recognition violation, by up to $250. settled the massive water rights issues in the of his more than 35 years of service as a vol- Subparagraph (B) limits the damages a Santa Ana Watershed. In June of 2003, Don unteer and as an important advocate of the state attorney general may recover for viola- was elected chairperson of the Santa Ana construction of this facility. tions of section 5, other than section 5(a)(1) to River Watermaster Committee. Judge Mattina has earned a legacy of out- no greater than $2,000,000. Before joining Western, Don was Chief En- standing leadership and superb dedication. He Subparagraph (C) allows the court, in its gineer and Assistant Manager of the Santa has made significant and considerable con- discretion, to increase the amount of damages Ana Watershed Planning Agency, the fore- tributions to our community, for which we are awarded under subparagraph (b) to three runner of the present-day Santa Ana Water- all incredibly thankful. times the amount set therein if the court finds shed Project Authority (SAWPA), a joint pow- Mr. Speaker, I ask that this Congress join that the defendant’s conduct was willful and ers agency responsible for regional water re- me in honoring Judge Joseph Mattina, and knowing or the defendant’s unlawful activity in- sources planning and project implementation. wish him the best of luck upon his retirement. cludes one or more of the aggravating viola- At SAWPA, he was primarily responsible for f tions set forth in section 5(b). Subparagraph (D) provides for a reduction the technical direction of the development of S. 877—CONTROLLING THE AS- the Santa Ana Watershed Basin Plan. Prior to of damages. In assessing damages under SAULT OF NON-SOLICITED POR- subparagraph (A), the court may consider fac- his position at SAWPA, Don was associate NOGRAPHY AND MARKETING engineer with the State of California, Depart- tors including whether the defendant has es- ACT OF 2003—CAN-SPAM ACT OF tablished and implemented, with due care, ment of Water Resources. 2003 (PL 108–187) A California registered professional engi- commercially reasonable practices and proce- neer, Don received his Bachelor of Science dures designed to prevent violations of section Degree in Civil Engineering from the Univer- HON. JOHN D. DINGELL 5. The court may consider whether the viola- OF MICHIGAN sity of Illinois and his Master of Science De- tion occurred despite commercially reasonable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gree from California State University Sac- efforts to maintain compliance with the prac- ramento. He and his wife Arvina reside in Riv- Wednesday, January 28, 2004 tices and procedures designed to prevent erside. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, this statement such violations. Don’s leadership at the Western Municipal represents my views as well as the views of Subsection (f) also provides that in the case Water District has contributed immensely to W.J. ‘‘BILLY’’ TAUZIN, Chairman of the Com- of a successful action under paragraph (1), the betterment of the District and the commu- mittee on Energy and Commerce, on S. 877 the court, in its discretion, may award costs of nity of Riverside, California. I am proud to call the Can-Spam Act of 2003 (‘‘the Act’’). Our the action and reasonable attorney’s fees to Don a fellow community member, American views on Sections one through five of the Act the State. and friend. I know that many community mem- are contained in a separate statement sub- Subsection (g) provides for a limited right of bers are grateful for his service and salute him mitted today by Chairman TAUZIN. action by bona fide Internet service providers. as he retires. Section 6 of the legislation prohibits a per- Paragraph (1) grants to Internet service pro- viders adversely affected by a violation of sec- f son from allowing commercial e-mail mes- sages in violation of section (5)(a)(1) to be tion 5(a)(1), 5(b), or 5(d) or a pattern or prac- HONORING JUDGE JOSEPH sent by a third party if that person had knowl- tice that violates paragraph (2), (3), (4), or (5) MATTINA UPON THE OCCASION edge of such promotion, expected to receive of section 5(a) the right to bring civil action in OF HIS RETIREMENT economic benefit from such promotion, and Federal district court. The term ‘‘Internet ac- took no action to prevent the transmission of cess service’’ is defined to have the same HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS the e-mail messages or report such messages meaning given that term in section 231(e)(4) OF NEW YORK to the Federal Trade Commission. This sec- of the Communications Act of 1934. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion should not be interpreted to preclude any Subsection (g)(2) contains a special defini- tion of ‘‘procure’’ for purposes of ISP enforce- Wednesday, January 28, 2004 action brought under section 5 arising out of the same conduct. ment actions that includes a scienter require- Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, as the West- Section 7 of the legislation sets forth en- ment with regard to whether a person who ini- ern New York community gathers tonight to forcement provisions for the Act. tiates commercial email on their behalf is en- celebrate the life and career of the Honorable Subsection (a) provides for enforcement of gaging or will engage in a pattern or practice Judge Joseph Mattina, I rise to pay tribute to the Act by the Federal Trade Commission that violates this Act. It is the intent, with re- this outstanding jurist and dedicated public (FTC) under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal gard to the falsification violations of Section servant. Trade Commission Act. 5(a)(1), that ‘‘conscious avoidance of actual Throughout his career, Judge Mattina has Subsection (b) provides for enforcement of knowledge’’ be construed broadly in a manner been an exemplary community leader. Over the Act by certain other Federal functional reg- consistent with a fundamental purpose of this his 40 years as a Supreme Court and Surro- ulators. Act to prohibit and deter falsification tech- gate Court Judge, he has displayed a selfless Subsection (e) provides the FTC and the niques in commercial e-mail. Therefore if the commitment to our fellow citizens and to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) procurer has an indication that the initiator is

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:14 Jan 29, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JA8.041 E28PT1 January 28, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E73 or has engaged in any falsified spamming limited extent that those laws also prohibited neys General and bona fide Internet service technique prohibited by Section 5(a)(1) or 18 use of falsification techniques or deception providers (ISPs) to enforce compliance with U.S.C. 1037, the Act is intended to be read so such as those prohibited in 18 U.S.C.1037, the Act. that such a procurer meets the standard of Section 5(a)(1) and Section 5(a)(2) of this Act. The Act’s scope provides extensive jurisdic- ‘‘conscious avoidance of actual knowledge’’ of Similarly, State anti-spam laws, such as Vir- tion over commercial e-mail by, among other violations of the Act by an initiator unless the ginia’s, that expressly regulate or criminalize things, cross-referencing definitions of terms procurer and takes reasonable steps to pre- e-mail falsification techniques would not be such as ‘‘protected computer’’ as that term is vent such violations by the initiator. preempted. In addition, Section 8(b) is not in- used in Section 1037(e) of Title 18, United Actual knowledge or conscious avoidance of tended to preempt general purpose State de- States Code. This jurisdiction may be inter- actual knowledge could be evidenced, for ex- ceptive trade practice laws, or State common preted to extend extraterritorially. It is the in- ample, by information obtained by the procurer law rules, such as State trespass to chattels tent of the Act to broadly assert jurisdiction directly from an initiator, or via a complaint, theories, that have been used in anti-spam liti- over commercial e-mails—from any source— warning or cease and desist communication gation. Nor does Section 8(b) preempt State that are sent to U.S. recipients or that use pro- received from a recipient, Internet access laws relating to acts of fraud or computer tected computers in the U.S. to affect any of service, or law enforcement alerting the pro- crime. However, to the extent any State or the deceptive spamming activities prohibited in curer that an initiator to whom the procurer is local law regulates the manner of sending Section 1037 of Title 18 or Section 5(a)(1) of providing consideration is violating the law. commercial e-mail, the mere titling of the law the Act’s civil provisions, as well as jurisdiction Conscious avoidance of actual knowledge as an ‘‘anti-fraud statute’’ or the combination over computers and computer servers en- could also be evidenced, for example, by: (1) of commercial e-mail regulation provisions with gaged in communication with the United Doing little or nothing to determine whether actual falsification or computer crime provi- States which are used to send such commer- suspect initiators who are marketing partners, sions in the same statute is not sufficient to cial e-mails that otherwise cause harm to com- resellers, affiliates, agents or contractors of avoid preemption of those regulatory provi- merce in the United States. However, the the procurer are violating or have violated sions by this Act. managers also recognize that because of the Federal or State law; (2) failing to follow the Section 9 provides the FTC with authority to nature of the Internet, commercial e-mail procurer’s stated policies or procedures pro- establish a do not e-mail registry. which is in no way falsified may transit the hibiting illegal e-mail advertising methods by The provision requires the FTC to set forth United States as a matter of routine convey- initiators who are marketing partners, re- a plan and timetable for establishing a national ance without the knowledge of the initiator or sellers, affiliates, agents or contractors; (3) re- do not e-mail registry. The FTC is required to sender, without being received by any U.S. peatedly allowing initiators who are engaged report to the Congress on any practical, tech- consumers and with minimal impact here. For example, a travel agency located in Spain in illegal e-mail advertising methods to provide nical, security, privacy, enforceability or other using computers that are sometimes in com- false information or to fail to identify them- concerns the FTC may have with such a reg- munication with the United States might send selves when they sign up to conduct e-mail istry. unfalsified commercial e-mail promoting travel advertising for the procurer’s products or serv- We expect that the FTC will proceed with specials exclusively to consumers in Chile but ices; (4) repeatedly paying initiators whom the due care in this important inquiry. In particular, those e-mails would be routed as a matter of procurer has terminated for violating the pro- the FTC should take care not to inadvertently course through computer servers located in curer’s e-mail policies prohibiting illegal adopt a do not e-mail registry that would facili- California without the knowledge of the initiator spamming methods; or (5) allowing initiators tate the availability of working e-mail address- or sender. The Act is not intended to regulate who have been terminated for violating the es to persons who might use them in violation the contents of such legitimate commercial e- procurer’s policies prohibiting illegal e-mail ac- of this Act. mail messages (by, for instance, imposing the Section 14 requires the FCC to promulgate tivities repeatedly to sign up for new accounts. Act’s required inclusions and opt-out regime) rules to prevent the sending of unsolicited e- The above is not an exhaustive list of ways in merely because they transit the United States mail messages to wireless customers, without which the requisite state of mind can be evi- or are sent from computers in communication the express consent of such customers. denced. with the United States, provided such com- Subparagraphs (f) and (g) allow enforce- f mercial e-mails are not falsified in a manner ment actions for violations of certain parts of prohibited by Section 1037 of Title 18, or Sec- Section 5 to be brought by States and ISPs S. 877—CONTROLLING THE AS- tion 5(a)(1) or directed to or received by U.S. only for a ‘‘pattern or practice’’ of violations. SAULT OF NON-SOLICITED POR- NOGRAPHY AND MARKETING consumers and do not otherwise cause harm The Act regulates a wide variety of commer- here. cial e-mail practices, some of which are ACT OF 2003—CAN-SPAM ACT OF 2003 (PL 108–187) Section 1 of the legislation sets forth the deemed more deplorable than others and sub- short title, the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003. ject to higher penalties. Section 2 of the legislation sets forth various Such action may seek to enjoin further vio- HON. W.J. (BILLY) TAUZIN Congressional findings and determinations. lations by defendants, or collect certain limited OF LOUISIANA Such findings and determinations are in addi- monetary damages. It is our intention that IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion to those in this statement. these cases be based on bona fide violations Wednesday, January 28, 2004 Section 3 sets forth definitions. and not used as tools for anti-competitive be- The term ‘‘Commercial electronic mail mes- havior among competitors. Additionally, we in- Mr. TAUZIN. Mr. Speaker, this statement sage’’ is defined as any e-mail message, the tend that Internet access service providers represents my views as well as the views of primary purpose of which is commercial adver- provide actual Internet access service to cus- the Ranking Member of the Committee on En- tisement or promotion of a commercial product tomers. ergy and Commerce, JOHN DINGELL, on S. or service. The definition of commercial elec- Statutory damages for Internet service pro- 877, the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 (‘‘the Act’’). tronic mail message does not include trans- viders are at a lower level than those provided The House passed S. 877 by unanimous con- actional e-mail. The purpose of this provision to federal and state regulators. sent on December 8, 2003, and the President and its relationship to the definition of ‘‘trans- Section 8 provides for the effect of the legis- signed S. 877 into law on December 16th actional or relationship message’’ is to exclude lation on other law. 2003 (Public Law 108–187). These views are from most of the requirements of the legisla- Section (b) provides for preemption of state in addition to those included in the November tion, e-mail messages that are pursuant to ex- laws that expressly regulate the use of e-mail 21, 2003 and December 16, 2003, floor de- isting transactional relationships between a to send commercial messages, including laws bate on S. 877. consumer and an e-mail sender. that regulate the form or manner of sending The purpose of the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 The term ‘‘Electronic mail message’’ is in- commercial e-mail (e.g. labeling require- is to prohibit certain predatory and abusive tended to capture e-mail messages sent to a ments). It does not preempt statutes dealing practices used to send commercial e-mail, unique electronic mail address as that term is with fraud, falsity, or deception in any portion provide consumers with the ability to more commonly understood and should be read to of a commercial e-mail message or attach- easily identify and opt-out of receiving other include messages sent to a unique electronic ment thereto. Thus, State opt-in spam laws, unwanted commercial e-mail, and to give such mail address where the reference to the Inter- such California S.B. 186 enacted in the fall of opt-outs the force of law. The legislation pro- net domain or ‘‘domain part’’ in the message 2003, state opt-out spam laws, and state ADV vides enforcement tools to the Federal Trade is implicit and does not appear or is not dis- labeling requirements for commercial e-mail Commission (FTC), the Department of Justice played explicitly. This is not intended to ex- would be entirely preempted, except to the (DOJ), other Federal regulators, States’ Attor- pand or contract the commonly understood

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:14 Jan 29, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JA8.044 E28PT1 E74 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 28, 2004 concept of ‘‘Electronic mail message’’ and comes from an approved or known sender, to that subsequent affirmative consent by a con- ‘‘Electronic mail address’’ but to ensure the bill locate or bring enforcement action against an sumer (an opt-in) will allow a sender lawfully covers those e-mail messages where either initiator of the e-mail, or to respond by taking to send commercial e-mail to a consumer so the domain part is implicit or is added upon countermeasures against or transmitting the e- consenting. The burden of proving subsequent transmission or delivery of the message to a mail message back to the initiator. Materially affirmative consent should be on the sender in recipient by the owner of the Internet domain falsifying may also include, for example, fal- any dispute between a sender and a recipient to facilitate delivery of the message. sifying certificates or similar sender authen- of commercial e-mail. Section 4 sets forth civil and criminal pen- tication mechanisms used by a recipient or an This provision prohibits the sender, or any alties for fraudulent, abusive and predatory Internet access service to identify the source other person who knows that the recipient has commercial e-mail. of an e-mail message. made an opt-out request, from selling, leasing, The section provides that intentionally send- Section 5 of the legislation sets up a regu- exchanging or otherwise transferring or releas- ing multiple commercial e-mail messages from latory regime for sending commercial e-mail ing the e-mail address of the recipient other a protected computer without authorization is messages. than for purposes of compliance with this Act subject to the penalties set forth in subsection The section prohibits the sending of com- or any other law. (b) of section 4. The purpose of this provision mercial e-mail messages or transactional or Subparagraph (5) of section 5(a) sets forth is to prevent fraudulent use of third party’s relationship messages with headings that are specific required inclusions in commercial e- computer for purposes of sending commercial materially false or materially misleading. The mail. These include clear and conspicuous e-mail. section also prohibits knowingly sending com- identification that the message is an advertise- The section also provides that materially fal- mercial e-mail messages with deceptive sub- ment or a solicitation; a clear and conspicuous sifying header information in multiple commer- ject headings. notice of the opportunity to opt-out of receipt cial e-mails is subject to the penalties set forth The section requires a person sending com- of subsequent commercial e-mail messages; in subsection (b) of section 4. The purpose of mercial e-mail messages to conspicuously and a valid physical postal address of the this provision is to prevent fraudulent practices identify such messages as a solicitation or ad- sender. that disguise the route or source of a commer- vertisement and provide to each recipient a Subsection (b) of section 5 provides that cial e-mail message. conspicuous means of opting-out from receiv- harvesting e-mail addresses or generating e- The section also provides that using infor- ing subsequent commercial e-mail messages. mail addresses by means of a dictionary at- mation that materially falsifies the identity of The term ‘‘clear and conspicuous’’ as it ap- tack constitutes an aggravating factor for ille- the actual registrant for five or more e-mail ac- plies to the requirements of Section 5(a) is in- gal transmission of commercial e-mail under counts or online user accounts, or two or more tended to be consistent with the meaning of subsection (a) of section 5. Use of automated domain names, and intentionally sending com- that term as set forth in FTC guidance docu- means to generate e-mail addresses, or gath- mercial e-mail messages from any combina- ments (e.g. ‘‘Dot-Com Disclosures’’ available ering e-mail addresses is not by itself illegal, tion of such addresses or accounts is a viola- via online publications at http://www.ftc.gov). It unless the commercial e-mail messages sent tion of this Act and subject to the penalties set is intended that a required inclusion can meet to the generated or harvested addresses as a forth in subparagraph (b) of section 4. The the ‘‘clear and conspicuous’’ standard in a result of such activity do not comply with the term ‘‘online user accounts’’ is meant to in- number of ways. The Act does not authorize requirements of subsection (a). clude registration for an account on a website the FTC to require the notice to be placed in Subpart (2) makes reference to online user that facilitates sending of e-mail messages to a specific location such as the subject line or accounts. As in section 4, the term online user other users of such website. The purpose of body of a commercial e-mail. The FTC is re- accounts is meant to include registration for this provision is to prevent the fraudulent es- quired by this Act to conduct a study of re- an account on a website that facilitates send- tablishment of e-mail accounts, online user ac- quired labels in the subject line of commercial ing of e-mail to other users of such website or counts, web addresses or domain names from e-mail messages but cannot prescribe an in- any other protected computer not affiliated or through which unwanted commercial e-mail clusion of such label or notices in the subject with the website. messages are intentionally sent or routed. line without further Congressional action. In Subsection (c) of section 5 requires the FTC The section also provides that one who addition, the sender of the commercial e-mail to conduct a rulemaking on the 10-day period falsely represents one’s self to be the reg- message must provide a reply e-mail address required for e-mail senders to comply with istrant or bona fide successor in interest to the or other Internet-based mechanism, such as a customers’ opt-out requests. As technology al- registrant of five or more Internet protocol ad- clear and conspicuous link to an opt-out form, lows, we hope that that period will be short- dresses and intentionally sends multiple com- on a website that will enable recipients to re- ened. mercial e-mails from such addresses is sub- ject further commercial communications within Subsection (d) sets forth additional require- ject to the penalties set forth in subsection (b) the scope of the opt-out from the sender. In ments for transmission of commercial e-mail of section 4. addition, the sender must ensure the return e- messages containing sexually explicit material. Subsection (b) of section 4 sets forth crimi- mail address or other form of Internet-based In particular, such e-mail messages must alert nal penalties under the legislation. An offense communication is capable of receiving opt- recipients in the subject heading of the e-mail as defined in section 4 is punishable by a fine outs for not less than 30 days from the trans- that the message contains sexually explicit or imprisonment of not more than five years or mission of each commercial e-mail message. material. Additionally, the sender must provide both if the offense is committed in furtherance We intend that senders of commercial e-mail a means of opting-out from receipt of such of a felony (other than one defined in this Act), provide a convenient, clear and simple way for messages in a manner that does not involve or the defendant has previously been con- consumers to opt-out of commercial e-mail. viewing sexually explicit images. victed of a criminal offense under this Act or We also intend that senders of commercial e- My views, as well as those of Ranking under the laws of any State, for conduct in- mail devote sufficient resources to monitoring Member JOHN DINGELL, regarding Sections six volving the sending of multiple unlawful com- and maintaining records of consumer opt-outs through 16 of the Act are continued in the mercial e-mail messages or unauthorized ac- so that giving effect to these consumers’ opt- Statement of JOHN DINGELL submitted contem- cess to a computer system. Other violations outs will be prompt and permanent. poraneously with this statement. under section (b) are punishable by a fine or The section expressly provides that senders f imprisonment of not more than three years, or of commercial e-mail may provide recipients both. with a menu of options of commercial e-mail PERSONAL EXPLANATION Section 4 (in newly created 18 U.S.C. messages that the recipient may or may not 1037(d)(2)) and Section 5(a)(6) contain defini- wish to receive. Such a menu must include HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI tions of ‘‘materially’’ that apply to certain fal- the option of receiving no additional commer- OF OHIO sification violations of the Act’s criminal and cial e-mail messages. An opt-out menu gives IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES civil provisions. The phrase ‘‘identify, locate, or consumers the option to continue to receive a Wednesday, January 28, 2004 respond’’ as used in this definition is intended sub-group of defined communications from a to be interpreted broadly to encompass all sender, if the consumer so desires. Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, on January 27, methods of technical falsification that impede The section provides that senders must give 2004, the flight I was scheduled to travel on the ability of the recipient, an ISP, the FTC or effect to customer opt-outs within ten business from Columbus, OH to Washington D.C. was appropriate Federal regulator, the DOJ, or a days of receiving such opt-outs. This time pe- cancelled due to weather. As a result, I was State Attorney General either to identify the riod is subject to regulatory modification by the unable to cast a vote on Rollcalls 6 and 7. source of the e-mail or whether the e-mail FTC as described below. It further provides Had I been able, I would have voted ‘‘yea’’ on

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:14 Jan 29, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JA8.048 E28PT1 January 28, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E75 H.R. 3493 Medical Devices Technical Correc- district and across the United States to con- colleges, universities, and minority institutions tions Act of 2003 and H.R. 1385 to extend the tinue contributing to the development of strong and ensures grants are awarded annually to authorization for the United States Postal moral, intellectual and social values in Amer- these schools through local programs such as Service to issue a special postage stamp to ica’s young people. I thank my colleague, the Education and Employment for Techno- benefit breast cancer research. Representative VITTER, for introducing this res- logical Excellence in Aviation, Missiles, and f olution, and I thank the National Catholic Edu- Space. cational Association and the United States I join his family, his wife Gail, his son Mi- HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS Conference of Catholic Bishops for their spon- chael, his son-in-law Mo, his daughters Anne OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS sorship of Catholic Schools Week. and Sarah, and friends and co-workers in con- f gratulating him on a job well done. On behalf HON. RAHM EMANUEL of the people of Alabama’s 5th Congressional OF ILLINOIS TRIBUTE TO MARK JOSEPH district, I want to express my gratitude to Mark IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LUMER for his extraordinary service to our community Wednesday, January 28, 2004 and our Nation. Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. strong support of H. Res. 492, a resolution OF ALABAMA f honoring the contributions of Catholic schools IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING COLONEL J. THOMAS and supporting the goals of Catholic Schools Wednesday, January 28, 2004 MANGER, FAIRFAX COUNTY PO- Week. The accomplishments of Catholic schools Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to LICE CHIEF and their tremendous impact on students and take this opportunity to recognize Mr. Mark J. communities throughout the nation is evident Lumer of Huntsville, AL, for his 28 years of HON. TOM DAVIS in the Fifth Congressional District of Illinois, outstanding service in supporting the U.S. mili- tary, in particular, our soldiers in Kosovo, Bos- OF VIRGINIA where schools like St. Ferdinand Catholic Ele- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mentary, St. Patrick High School, and Notre nia, Afghanistan, and the Middle East. He is Dame High School for Girls provide a quality the Contracting Executive at the United States Wednesday, January 28, 2004 education while instilling values that will serve Army Space and Missile Defense Command, USASMDC, in Huntsville, AL. I stand today to Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, their students throughout their lives. These Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. WOLF, and I rise schools provide strong academic curriculums applaud Mark Lumer for his many years of service and loyalty in North Alabama’s role in today to honor Chief Tom Manger for 27 years and engender significant parental involvement. of dedicated service to the Fairfax County Po- They not only teach students the importance supporting our soldiers in the field. Mark Lumer has risen through the ranks of lice Department (FCPD.) of academic achievement, but also provide a the Federal Government and earned his cur- The FCPD is the largest local police depart- balanced perspective on life that promotes re- rent position as the Principal Assistant Re- ment in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with sponsibility, justice and social service. sponsible for Contracting at the USASMDC 1,300 sworn and 500 civilian members. Man- Catholic schools also promote ethnic and ger first joined the FCPD in 1977 as a patrol racial diversity. Increasing numbers of children Contracting and Acquisition Management Of- fice with offices in Washington, DC; Huntsville, officer. He quickly rose through the ranks, in Catholic schools in my district come from demonstrating great commitment to the safety our minority communities. Students in Catholic AL; Colorado Springs, CO; and Kwajalein Mis- sile Range in the Marshall Islands. As the Di- and security of Fairfax County and the greater schools achieve exceptionally high graduation Washington, DC metropolitan area. Manger rates, with increasing numbers advancing to rector of Contracts, he oversees over $14 bil- lion in active contracts, annual expenditures of was promoted to deputy chief in 1995 and to higher education and giving back to the com- acting chief in 1998. On January 10, 1999, the munity through volunteer service. about $2 billion and a staff of approximately 80. Fairfax Board of Supervisors appointed him It is also important to recognize that the chief of police. Catholic school experience fosters more than Mark Lumer achieved the highest distinction Through impressive organization and devel- just scholastic excellence. It provides spiritual in his field as a member of the Senior Execu- opment efforts, he brought officers closer to guidance to students by encouraging funda- tive Service when he was recognized by the people they serve, making community po- mental ideals and an appreciation for family President Bush in 2001 with the ‘‘Presidential licing a top priority. Moreover, he held the de- values, community service, and faith in their Meritorious Rank Award.’’ In 2000, the Sec- partment to the highest ethical policing stand- own lives. This, in turn, shapes Catholic retary of the Army presented Mr. Lumer with ards, instituting a number of new policies to in- school students into leaders of tomorrow. the ‘‘Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Serv- I want to take this opportunity to applaud ice,’’ the Army’s highest civilian award. In ad- crease FCPD accountability to the public. Fair- the recent accomplishments of two teachers at dition, he has been recognized nationally for fax County’s crime rate is the lowest in the a Catholic school in my district—Mother Theo- his contributions to the small business industry country for a jurisdiction over one million peo- dore Guerin High School in River Grove, Illi- located in historically underutilized business ple. nois—who have been recognized for their out- zone (HUBZone) areas and received an award Over the past few years, Chief Manger has standing service to their students and to their from the President of the National Institute of faced challenges ranging from hurricane flood- community. Sister Adelaide Ortegal received Severely Handicapped for his innovative con- ing to anthrax scares. Under his leadership, the Dr. Nathan Jones Special Achievement tracting techniques that substantially increased the FCPD received the Fairfax County Human Award last October. This honor is awarded to job opportunities for handicapped individuals. Rights Commission award for combating bias educators for their outstanding work with Afri- A native of New York, residing in both Vir- crimes. In 2002, when sniper shootings can-American students. Sister Ortegal has ginia and Alabama, Mark Lumer has made shocked the nation, Chief Manger tirelessly taught Art for thirty years and is the sponsor Huntsville his home away from home. He has worked to capture and convict the two snipers of the African-American Club at Mother taken an active role in the Huntsville commu- for the murder of FBI employee Linda Frank- Guerin. nity serving as a board member of the U.S. lin. I also want to recognize Mary Stephany, a Space and Rocket Center Foundation and the Throughout his accomplished career, Chief social science teacher at Mother Guerin who Space Center Museum Committee. In addi- Manger has received numerous awards, in- has been chosen as an Ambassador to Chi- tion, Mark Lumer is a leader in the Huntsville cluding the Silver Medal of Valor. He signifi- cago’s Field Museum for 2003–2004. In this community as a much sought after speaker for cantly contributed to the FCPD tradition of ex- role, Ms. Stephany will be a liaison for her local organizations such as the Huntsville As- cellence and will be greatly missed. We ex- school, serve on education advisory commit- sociation of Technical Societies, Huntsville tend our heartfelt thanks for nearly three dec- tees to the museum, and mentor other teach- Chapter of the National Contract Management ades of service to Fairfax County and wish ers. Association, and the Huntsville Association of him the best of luck as police chief in Mont- I thank these two outstanding individuals as Small Business in Advanced Technology. gomery County, Maryland. well as all of the dedicated Catholic school Among his many contributions to North Ala- Mr. Speaker, Fairfax County’s loss is Mont- teachers in my district for their love of learning bama, Mark Lumer is most recognized for his gomery County’s gain. Chief Manger is an out- and their devotion to their students. support to the small business community to in- standing police chief, and a shining example Mr. Speaker, I support this important resolu- clude minority and women-owned businesses. to all others in his field. We ask that our col- tion and encourage Catholic schools in my He is also an advocate for historically black leagues join us in applauding Chief Manger.

VerDate jul 14 2003 04:14 Jan 29, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A28JA8.052 E28PT1 E76 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 28, 2004 MARATHON VARSITY FIELD HOCK- IN HONOR OF CALIFORNIA STATE Mining and Reclamation Act and been at the EY TEAM, NEW YORK STATE SENATOR BYRON D. SHER forefront of computer recycling programs to CHAMPIONS ensure that the dangerous byproducts of the HON. ANNA G. ESHOO information age, such as mercury, don’t con- OF CALIFORNIA taminate our landfills and water supplies. Sen- ator Sher also authored the Nation’s first law HON. SHERWOOD BOEHLERT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to prevent toxic contamination of water sup- OF NEW YORK Wednesday, January 28, 2004 plies from leaking underground storage tanks. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Virtually all his legislation is considered the California State Senator Byron Sher, the most gold standard for environmental conservation Wednesday, January 28, 2004 highly regarded environmental legislator in and protection laws throughout our country. Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, I would like California, who will be retiring this year after Senator Sher is also considered one of the to take this opportunity to congratulate the representing San Mateo and Santa Clara foremost experts on consumer protection and Counties in the California State Legislature for government ethics. He has consistently been Marathon Varsity Field Hockey Team for their nearly a quarter century. Senator Sher will be ranked one of the State’s top ten legislators outstanding performance this season. Winning honored on Friday, January 30, 2004 by the for intelligence and integrity by the California the State Championship will remain a vivid San Mateo County Democratic Party for his Journal Magazine. Despite the many demands moment of victory of each one of the team’s extraordinary public service. on his time, Senator Sher continues to serve members—for without their collective talent Senator Sher began his public service in as a member of the Steering Committee of the and dedication—it would not have been pos- 1965 when he was elected to the Palo Alto National Council on Competition and Electric sible. City Council where he served for nine years, Services, as a California Commissioner on the The long list of season accomplishments is including two terms as Mayor. He was a Com- National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, and as a member of the truly something to take pride in. Breaking the missioner of the San Francisco Bay Conserva- tion and Development Commission from 1978 Wildlife Conservation Board. state record with 68 consecutive wins, making to 1980, and served on the Committee on En- Byron Sher has also been an important part the lady Olympians third in the nation with vironmental Quality for the National League of of the academic community. He was a Ful- such an amazing winning streak, brings pride Cities and the League of California Cities. His bright Research Scholar in New Zealand and not only to Marathon but brings pride to the work on these bodies would serve him ex- held academic teaching positions in law at entire state of New York. ceedingly well in years to come. Southern Methodist University, the University Head Coach Karen Funk deserves special Byron Sher was elected to the California of Southern California and Harvard Law praise for leading this fine group of student State Assembly in November, 1980, where he School before coming to Stanford University. At Stanford, Senator Sher’s passion for the athletes to the highest possible achievement served with distinction as a leader on environ- mental policy for over fifteen years. He was rights of his fellow citizens could be seen in in the New York State Class C conference. then elected to the Senate in 1996 in a special the coursework he taught as a professor of Through Coach Funk’s leadership these young election to represent the 11th District, which is law: Consumer credit, consumer protection, as ladies have proven that hard work and dedica- geographically and culturally diverse, spanning well as contract and commercial law. At Stan- tion on the practice field and in the classroom from Belmont to San Jose, and which includes ford he’s been Chairman of the Human Rela- can produce champions on the playing field major portions of the South San Francisco tions Commission and the Faculty Senate, and and in academics. Bay and the San Mateo County Coast. was a member of the University Budget Prior- The 2003 Marathon Field Hockey Team: Throughout Senator Sher’s legislative ca- ities Advisory Commission. Ashley Abbatiello, Caitlin Barber, Shanna Bar- reer, he has been regarded as the premier Mr. Speaker, I’m proud to call Byron Sher legislator on environmental issues. He is not my friend and my colleague in public service. rows, Nikki Billings, Staci Billings, Rebecca only the first Chairman of the Senate Environ- This quiet, humble, decent and brilliant man is Bliss, Grace Chrysler, Megan French, Jamie mental Quality Committee, he is also the au- a source of great pride to the Democratic Gofgosky, Brittni Griep, Danielle Griep, Katie thor of countless benchmark laws that have Party, to our mutual constituents, to all Califor- Gutchess, Leslieann Gutchess, Stefanie led the State of California to enact some of nians and to our entire Nation. I ask my col- Hatch, Ashley Holbrook, Emily McDonald, the most significant environmental protection leagues to join me in honoring and thanking Theresa Parker, Jacki Rose, Margo Stone, policies in our Nation. Among the laws he has Senator Sher for his lifetime of extraordinary Frankie VanDeWeert, Sarah Veninsky, Katie authored are the California Clean Air Act, the service to California and our country. Because Yudiciatis, Coach Karen Funk, JV Coach Patti Integrated Waste Management Act, and the of him and his distinguished service, we are Trabucco, JH Coach Sue Malmberg. Safe Drinking Water Act. He has strengthened unmistakably a stronger and a better Nation. the State’s timber regulations with his Surface

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Idaho, to be United States Circuit Adminstration’s proposed fiscal year This title requires all such committees Judge for the Ninth Circuit, William S. to notify the Office of the Senate Daily 2005 Department of Veterans Affairs’ Duffey, Jr., to be United States Dis- budget. Digest—designated by the Rules Com- trict Judge for the Northern District of SR–418 mittee—of the time, place, and purpose Georgia, and Lawrence F. Stengel, to of the meetings, when scheduled, and be United States District Judge for the FEBRUARY 11 any cancellations or changes in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. 9:30 a.m. meetings as they occur. SD–226 Indian Affairs As an additional procedure along 2:30 p.m. To hold hearings to examine the Presi- with the computerization of this infor- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs dent’s fiscal year 2005 budget request. mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Economic Policy Subcommittee SR–485 Digest will prepare this information for To hold hearings to examine national printing in the Extensions of Remarks flood insurance repetitive losses. FEBRUARY 12 SD–538 section of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD 10 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday of each Energy and Natural Resources Budget Public Lands and Forests Subcommittee week. To hold hearings to examine the Presi- Meetings scheduled for Thursday, To hold hearings to examine S. 1354, to dent’s fiscal year 2005 budget proposals. resolve certain conveyances and pro- SD–608 January 29, 2004 may be found in the vide for alternative land selections Energy and Natural Resources Daily Digest of today’s RECORD. under the Alaska Native Claims Settle- To hold hearings to examine the Presi- MEETINGS SCHEDULED ment Act related to Cape Fox Corpora- dent’s proposed fiscal year 2005 budget tion and Sealaska Corporation, S. 1575, for the Department of the Interior. SD–366 FEBRUARY 3 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to sell certain parcels of Federal land 9:30 a.m. FEBRUARY 24 Armed Services in Carson City and Douglas County, Nevada, H.R. 1092, to direct the Sec- 2 p.m. To hold hearings to examine the Defense Veterans’ Affairs Authorization request for Fiscal Year retary of Agriculture to sell certain parcels of Federal land in Carson City To hold joint hearings with the House 2005 and the future years defense pro- Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to ex- and Douglas County, Nevada, S. 1778, to gram. amine the legislative presentation of authorize a land conveyance between SH–216 the Disabled American Veterans. Foreign Relations the United State and the City of Craig, SH–216 Business meeting to consider pending Alaska, S. 1819, to direct the Secretary calendar business. of Agriculture to convey certain land MARCH 2 SD–419 to Lander County, Nevada, and the 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. Secretary of the Interior to convey cer- Armed Services Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs tain land to Eureka County, Nevada, To hold hearings to examine the defense To hold hearings to examine fund oper- for continued use as cemeteries, and authorization request for fiscal year ations and governance relating to cur- H.R. 272, to direct the Secretary of Ag- 2005 and the future years defense pro- rent investigations and regulatory ac- riculture to convey certain land to gram. tions regarding the mutual fund indus- Lander County, Nevada, and the Sec- SH–216 try. retary of the Interior to convey certain 10 a.m. SD–538 land to Eureka County, Nevada, for Energy and Natural Resources Budget continued use as cemeteries. To hold hearings to examine the Presi- To hold hearings to examine the Presi- SD–366 dent’s proposed fiscal year 2005 budget dent’s fiscal year 2005 budget proposals. for the Forest Service. SD–608 FEBRUARY 5 SD–366 2 p.m. Governmental Affairs 10 a.m. MARCH 4 To hold hearings to examine workforce Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs issues relating to preserving a strong To hold hearings to examine the Office of 10 a.m. United States Postal Service. the Comptroller of the Currency’s rules Veterans’ Affairs SD–342 on national bank preemption and To hold joint hearings with the House visitorial powers. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to ex- FEBRUARY 4 SD–538 amine the legislative presentations of the Non-Commissioned Officers Asso- 9:30 a.m. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions ciation, the Military Order of the Pur- Energy and Natural Resources To hold hearings to examine maintaining ple Heart, the Paralyzed Veterans of Business meeting to consider pending confidence in consumer products relat- America, the Jewish War Veterans, and calendar items. ing to mad cow disease. the Blinded Veterans Association. SD–366 SD–430 345 CHOB Foreign Relations To hold hearings to examine AIDS and FEBRUARY 9 MARCH 10 hunger. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. SD–419 Governmental Affairs Veterans’ Affairs Governmental Affairs To hold hearings to examine the Depart- To continue hearings to examine work- To hold joint hearings with the House ment of Homeland Security’s budget Committee on Veterans’ Affairs to ex- force issues relating to preserving a for fiscal year 2005. strong United States Postal Service. amine the legislative presentation of SD–342 SD–342 the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Indian Affairs SH–216 FEBRUARY 10 To hold hearings to examine President’s fiscal year 2005 budget request. 9:30 a.m. MARCH 18 SR–485 Armed Services 10 a.m. 10 a.m. To resume hearings to examine the De- Veterans’ Affairs Budget fense Authorization request for Fiscal To hold joint hearings with the House To hold hearings to examine the Presi- Year 2005 and the future years defense Committee on Veterans Affairs to ex- dent’s fiscal year 2005 budget proposals. program. amine the legislative presentations of SD–608 SR–325 the Air Force Sergeants Association,

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