October 19, 2000 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 23701 teach youngster about giving. Teaching vided by the University of at River- But to his neighbors in Moorpark, where he them that is one of the most important side and a consortium of local individuals and lived for some 20 years, the film and television things we can do, because they’re in their organizations. The House report language di- star was just Mr. Brennan. It’s fitting that a formative years, and if they learn to help rects the Secretary of the Interior to work with statute to Walter Brennan will grace Old Town others, well, that changes the world.’’ Which leads to another focal point for Bo: the University, the Metropolitan Water District Camarillo. Walter Brennan twice served as the the Worldwide Service Project and its suc- (MWD), and local stakeholders in establishing city’s grand marshal and his son lives in the cessful completion. ‘‘I used to say, ‘We can’t and operating the center. city. A daughter still makes Moorpark her change the world, but each one of us can The State of California has already contrib- home. change a life,’ ’’ he says. ‘‘But now I realize uted $6 million dollars to the establishment of Joel McCrea made his home in Moorpark we literally are changing the world by vir- the Western Center, and more than $10 mil- Road at the foot of the Norwegian Grade, tually eliminating IDD (iodine deficiency lion dollars has been included in this year’s where his grandson still lives. disorders).’’ You also can expect Bo to dig into his state budget for the construction and mainte- Joel McCrea began his career as a movie pockets and pass out an endless supply of his nance of the center. stuntman and landed his first starring role in trademark Super Bubble gum. (For the Diamond Valley Lade is the largest man- The Silver Horde. He starred in dozens of record, he buys about 20,000 pieces annually made lake in southern California. It was con- more films throughout the 1930s and ’40s. In from Hackney Cash and Carry on Dale Ave- structed at a cost of $2.1 billion dollars, over the ’50s, he starred as Ranger Jase Pearson nue in Knoxville.) He began the tradition a period of ten years. This project, located in the television series Tales of the Texas with a United Way fund-raising campaign near the communities of Hemet, San Jacinto Rangers. slogan in 1982: ‘‘Don’t gum up the works by and Temecula in California’s 44th congres- Cry Blood, Apache, which was released in not doing your part.’’ When he’s completed his year as Kiwanis’ sional district, will provide an essential emer- 1970, was a family affair. Joel McCrea and his impassioned ambassador, Bo will return to gency water supply for the residents of the son, Jody, starred in the film, and Jody his hometown and his home club with more Los Angeles basin and the surrounding com- McCrea also produced it. stories and more sayings. If you go looking munities. Much of the McCrea Ranch now serves the for him, though, you might need to drive While Diamond Valley Lake will fulfill a crit- public as parkland. over to Cain Seed Hollow, because that’s ical water need for southern California, the un- Mr. Speaker, Walter Brennan and Joel where he and Mary love to be. expected benefit of this project was the dis- McCrea enriched our lives in many ways. I You’ll probably find him cutting wood, covery of a significant scientific treasure building, and adding touches to the 28-foot know my colleagues will join me in paying trib- by 70-foot ‘‘cabin’’ he’s constructed over the trove—the largest repository of prehistoric fos- ute to their memories. past 25 years with its rough-cut-oak exterior sils in southern California. The establishment f and wall-to-wall wooden interior. (‘‘I didn’t of a center and museum that will preserve plan for it to be this big when I first had it these unique resources for future generations TRIBUTE TO MS. LAURA J. CLARK in mind,’’ Bo says. ‘‘I just love to build.’’) will benefit not only the people of California, OF DOTHAN, AL You might arrive as he’s sawing two-by- but, the entire nation. fours for another new deck while listening to Mr. Speaker, I want to also extend my ap- a UT football game on the radio (‘‘I guar- HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. preciation to Chairman YOUNG and HANSEN for antee I won’t be sitting around watching tel- OF ALABAMA evision,’’ he says), whistling away, happy as their efforts on behalf of this bill, and urge my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES can be. colleagues to pass this important legislation. Or maybe you’ll catch Mary and Bo on f Wednesday, October 18, 2000 those rocking chairs, waiting for another Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gorgeous sunset, quietly thanking God for IN TRIBUTE TO WALTER BRENNAN thank Ms. Laura J. Clark and her mother for another beautiful day. AND JOEL MCCREA sharing their extraordinary talent with the Chil- f dren’s Advocacy Centers. These ladies have HON. gone to great lengths to fight child abuse. AUTHORIZING AN INTERPRETIVE OF CALIFORNIA They have turned the misery and shame of CENTER NEAR DIAMOND VALLEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES child abuse into a beautiful song. Through LAKE, CALIFORNIA Wednesday, October 18, 2000 music, they are reaching out to abused chil- SPEECH OF Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay dren and adults who were abused as children. HON. tribute to two stars from my home in Ventura Ms. Clark and her mother are donating the County, California, who made their mark on profits of the compact disc and tape sales to OF CALIFORNIA the Southeast Alabama Child Advocacy Cen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the world as screen legends and in Ventura County as good neighbors. ter. Tuesday, October 17, 2000 The duo will be honored this weekend with Mr. Speaker, I enter into the CONGRES- Mrs. BONO. Madam Speaker, I join my col- a statue in Old Town in Camarillo. SIONAL RECORD the lyrics to ‘‘For the Children’’ leagues, Representatives , JERRY My best screen memories of Walter Bren- so that others might have the opportunity read LEWIS, DUNCAN HUNTER, , nan are probably the same as many—that of these words and find comfort in the song’s , GARRY MILLER, and the shuffling, wizened and crotchety patriarch message. in support of H.R. 4187, which provides fund- Grandpa Amos in The Real McCoys. The Real FOR THE CHILDREN (MUSIC AND LYRICS BY JO ing and other assistance for the creation of the McCoys was ‘‘a moral show...about the JOHNSON, ARRANGED BY BUDDY SKIPPER) Western Archeology and Paleontology Center love of a family,’’ in the words of Kathleen I need a safety blanket, I need a secret place in southern California’s Riverside County, in ‘‘Kate McCoy’’ Nolan. We could use more of to hide close proximity to the Diamond Valley Lake that fare on television today. I need someone to listen to me when I tell Reservoir. No brag, just fact. them I hurt inside This facility will serve as both an interpretive Walter Brennan became Amos McCoy after I have nightmares in the daytime then I cry center and museum to ensure the protection a successful career on the big screen. Walter myself to sleep and preservation of the many prehistoric ar- Brennan died in Oxnard, California, in 1974 at Where’s an angle to watch over me when I chaeological and paleontological findings un- the age of 80, but his film career—which pray ‘‘my soul to keep’’? covering during the lake’s construction. These began in 1927—didn’t end until a year later I know you can’t believe it, our stories break discoveries included rock paintings and carv- when his last film, Smoke in the Wind, was re- your heart in two ings, bone and stone tools, pottery, a partial leased. I know you can never see it but it’s happening mammoth skeleton, mastodon tusks, and In all, Walter Brennan acted in 186 films yes it’s happening believe us it’s true much more. A system of trails will be designed and three television series, not to count the around the perimeter of the lake for use by singular TV shows in which he appeared. Mr. We’ve got to make it right for the children pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles. Brennan was the first actor to win the Best Got to give them hope and heal their broken From the initial stages of discussion, this Supporting Oscar and the first to win three hearts center has benefited from the guidance pro- Oscars. We’ve got to make it right for the children

VerDate Aug 04 2004 14:58 Jan 24, 2005 Jkt 079102 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0689 Sfmt 9920 E:\BR00\E19OC0.000 E19OC0 23702 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS October 19, 2000 Let them learn of love instead of hate and ask TRIBUTE TO FORMER HONORING THE 119TH AIR them to forgive us because we’re so late CONGRESSMAN ROMAN PUCINSKI CONTROL SQUADRON We’ve got to take despair from the children Got to let them know how much we care HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. We’ve got to make it right for the children HON. HENRY J. HYDE OF TENNESSEE And with God’s help we’ll do the right thing OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES we’ll open up our arms IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, October 18, 2000 Yes with God’s help we’ll do the right thing Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, after 50 years and make sure that the children will come Wednesday, October 18, 2000 as a mobile, tactical radar unit, the 119th Air to no more harm Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, despite the Vice Control Squadron, commanded by Lt. Col. We’ve got to make it right for the children President’s claim to have invented the Inter- John F. White at McGhee Tyson Air Base in Got to give them hope and heal their broken net, a strong case can be made that former the Second District of Tennessee, is observing hearts Congressman Roman Pucinski (D-Chicago) its half-century of service this month. We’ve got to make it right for the children had a lot to do with this development. A Chi- This is also a unique and interesting time for For the children cago Sun-Times article from the Casual Friday the squadron, as it will be the oldest Air Na- We will make it right. Column of Friday, October 29, 1999, referred tional Guard unit in East Tennessee to move to this interesting fact, and I am pleased to to the Space Command. f The Space Command was looking for a unit share it with my colleagues. that had a depth of experience in command IN HONOR OF MARCUS STEELE ‘‘POOCH’’ MAY BE THE FATHER OF NET and control, running an operations center for a general office, controlling forces, movement of HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH On October 20, 1969, history was made when forces, the operations of forces, and respond- the first e-mail was sent on ARPANET, the OF ing to other tasks. The 119th Air Control predecessor of today’s Internet. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Squadron matched these qualifications and So if you think presidential hopeful Al Wednesday, October 18, 2000 demands perfectly. Gore ‘‘invented’’ the Internet, you’re sadly The unit was federally recognized 50 years Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I honor mistaken. ago on October 6, 1950, while located on the memory of Mr. Marcus Steele, a sopho- Another pol can lay claim to inventing the Sutherland Avenue at the former site of more at Central Catholic High Net. None other than Chicago’s own Roman McGhee Tyson Airport in west Knoxville. It School who died tragically on October 13, C. Pucinski, 80, the retired Democratic con- was called to active duty in 1952 to Otis Air 2000 during a football game against Trinity. gressman, one-time Chicago alderman and Force Base in Massachusetts. It has been at longtime Chicago Sun-Times reporter. It is always devastating to hear stories its present location at McGhee Tyson Air Base about the untimely deaths of young people, Roman’s daughter, Aurelia, Cook County since 1956. but it is even more difficult when the tragedy Circuit Court clerk, let us know the other Over the past decade, the unit has com- strikes close to home. There is a void in the day that the elder Pucinski was the real fa- pleted seven major Air Force command in- hearts of many in the city of Cleveland today, ther of the Internet. She shared old press re- leases and speeches on the subject with Cas- spections. The last one was in 1996 at White as we say good-bye to this loved and re- Sands Missile Range in New Mexico when the spected young man. Marcus didn’t knowingly ual Friday. We even saw ‘‘Pooch’s’’ original notes. unit received the highest rating ever given an put himself into harms way; he was simply air squadron during an Operational Readiness playing the game that he loved. We cannot On Jan. 17, 1963, Pucinski proposed a na- tional scientific computer network. He Inspection. explain why he was taken from us at such a The 119th Squadron has been awarded six young age, but we must do our best to reflect chaired the House Education and Labor Com- mittee, which voted a sum ‘‘not to exceed Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards, two Joint upon the positive ways in which Marcus $7,000’’ to begin studies on the computer net- Meritorious Service Awards, two National touched our lives. work. Proud daughter Aurelia suggests that Guard Meritorious Service Awards, and two Marcus was a warm, caring individual who Roman proposed National Information Sys- Air Guard Outstanding Mission Support was genuinely admired by all those around tem ultimately evolved into today’s Inter- Squadron Awards. him. His classmates and teammates describe net. Maybe it did. Mr. Speaker, I know that I join with the citi- him as open, motivated, jovial and popular. In a speech in 1965, Pucinski said he fore- zens of the 2nd District in congratulating Lt. Marcus will be remembered most for his saw scientists having pocket-size TVs that Col. John F. White and the 119th Squadron catching smile and his dedication to and ap- tied in with the world. Shades of Palm Pi- for their service and devotion to the people of preciation for his family and friends. Also, as lots. East Tennessee and the world. I want to wish a linebacker and running back on the football ‘‘In a matter of seconds, a scientist will be them all the luck in the future on their new team and as a key member of the basketball able to communicate and interrogate the missions and endeavors. I ask my fellow col- team, Marcus’s wealth of athletic talent will world’s storehouse of information and repro- leagues and other readers of the RECORD to certainly be missed on the playing fields at duce instantly any article or portion he may join me in thanking the 119th Squadron for Cleveland Central Catholic. In characterizing need,’’ Pucinski said. their many years of service and contributions him as an athlete, football coach Paul Sounds like Yahoo! And other Web direc- to East Tennessee and the United States. Our Cunningham said, ‘‘Marcus never held any- tories and search engines! Nation is certainly a better place because of thing back in practice, and he played the Back in the days when computer punch people like those who serve in the beloved game that way too. He was a hard-nosed kid cards were symbols of high tech, Pucinski 119th Air Control Squadron. with a real future in this sport. You don’t re- predicted that the computer industry some- f place him. Marcus was one of a kind.’’ day would ‘‘stand beside steel, transpor- Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I tation, auto production and building con- RECOGNIZING JOSEPH PHELPS ask my fellow colleagues in the House of Rep- struction as one of this nation’s basic indus- resentatives to join me today in remembering tries—holding out great hope for employ- HON. MIKE THOMPSON Marcus Steele. He was a fine young man who ment not only among the young but also among the old.’’ What a master of under- OF CALIFORNIA will surely be missed by all who knew him. I statement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES also wish to take this opportunity to extend my sincere condolences and sympathy to his fam- Footnote: Chicago booster Pucinski wanted Wednesday, October 18, 2000 ily and friends and the staff, classmates, the university-based data center to be based Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, coaches and teammates of Marcus Steele at here. If it has unfolded that way, maybe Sil- I rise today to recognize and honor Joseph Cleveland Central Catholic High School. May icon Prairie would have put the Silicon Valley Phelps for his outstanding leadership role in you find the faith and strength to carry you in its shadow, maybe it still will. Let’s win one making health care accessible to all members through this difficult time. for the Pooch. of our community. Mr. Phelps will be honored

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